The Irish Mitsubishi FTO Owners Club

My list is too long to go through (admit to) as I've gone through so many company cars. But heres the highlights (i.e. - the interesting cars) -

1 - 89 Mazda Astina (323 F) GT
2 - 95 Golf GTI Mark 3
3 - 96 Primera 2l GT
4 - 98 Civic VTEC
5 - 95 FTO GR Tip
6- 01 Ford Racing Puma
7 - 00 Ford Cougar
8 - 98 Mazda 1.8 RS
9- 95 FTO GPX Manual (present machine)
Next on the list - S2000 / EVO 8 / Focus RS / 350Z ??????

dave100 wrote:Can you spot the bit where my mortgage went through the roof

I think dave 100's point might be on the mark, finances dictated a lot of the crap that many of us drove.
Like to point out that the only car on my list I really had was the 79 Toyota Starlet but I now wish I had a Austin Metro Estate (if they ever existed)

Some of your lists have a good range of nippy cars.... the only thing I ever had with with any oomph before my GPx was a Civic Vtec Saloon. Fantastic reliable engine which gave me a bit of a taste for Jap cars.

I like the way a lot of you had at least a couple of FTO's... says a lot for the general opinion of the car as there is quite a lot of variety in your earlier cars.

soc wrote:Who knows... currently on the lookout and it could be anything as long as it's fast and handles... lately I've looked at everything from S3 to TT to E36 M3 to mk5 gti.... I just can't decide, although the S3 is edging it right now....

As you are a fan of Audi's mabey if you emptied the Christmas piggybank you could get one of these.......

http://microsites.audi.com/audir8/html/index.php

Jesus it looks stunning

Have only been driving four years now but what the hell heres my list

1: 00 Fiat Seincento 1.2
2: 94 Toyota GT Turbo Starlet 1.3:P
3: 95 FTO GPX Manual

What i would love is a skyline or hopefully a sti scooby for my next baby

That R8 is gonna be something else.

My motors:

1) Seat Ibiza 1L
2) Mitsubishi FTO 1.8 GS
3) Audi TT Roadster 1.8 225bhp
4) Honda S2000 (current)
5) Toyota Hilux Intimidator 3L (current)

I was looking at the EVO VIII yesterday out of UK. If I have to change the S2000 next year to accomodate the new family member I would be looking for a silver or a red EVO VIII. Some motor. The Subaru WRX's are even cheaper, but prefer the EVO.

Here's my slightly embarrassing list lol:

First car (mother gave it to me) A Yugo (look it up)
2nd Car: 1996 Mitsi Colt 1.3
3rd Car 2000 Fiat Punto Sporting (6 gear). Not bad at the time lol
4th 1997 FTO GX

dave100 wrote:soc that 205gti with the transplant sounds wicked! would still fetch a bit today.

Yea, it was my dream car at the time.... a bit stiff for some of our crappy roads but it was well rapid and not much could stick with it in the twisties...

My list as follows-no sniggering at the back-had a shaky start but im going back 14 yrs

1985 Vauxhall Nova 1.3SR
1986 Vauxhall Nova 1.3SR
1988 Citroen AX GT
1989 Citroen AX GT
1991 Toyota MR2
1995 Toyota MR2 Turbo
1999 Mitsu EVO VI
1997 Alfa 2.0 GTV Coupe- woeful after the EVO!
1995 Mitsu FTO GPX

Can you spot the bit where my mortgage went through the roof

That's a sweet list of cars... there was a time when I really wanted an MR2 turbo but I was more a Subaru man than an Evo man back then - now (being that bit older) I'd definitely go for an Evo...

baldtyres wrote:

soc wrote:Who knows... currently on the lookout and it could be anything as long as it's fast and handles... lately I've looked at everything from S3 to TT to E36 M3 to mk5 gti.... I just can't decide, although the S3 is edging it right now....

As you are a fan of Audi's mabey if you emptied the Christmas piggybank you could get one of these.......

http://microsites.audi.com/audir8/html/index.php

Jesus it looks stunning

Looks great - it has a look of the new TT about it (which, rumour has it, is a great car this time around).

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Looks great - it has a look of the new TT about it (which, rumour has it, is a great car this time around).[/quote]

Yeah it has definately evolved from the TT, but it is also supposed to have taken some looks from the car Will Smith drove in I Robot!

OMG That's an awesome looking piece of machinery!

...Here's mine:
1) 1990 Nissan Micra (1.0 Manual)
2) 1996 Mitusbishi Mirage Asti-V (1.3 Manual)
3) 1995 Honda Civic MX (1.5 Manual)
5) 1998 Mitusbishi FTO GPX (2.0 Manual)
...in no hurry to change so not sure what's up next but think RWD will be on the cards S2000,S15,350Z..
It'll be jap all the way tho

Ok i'll add a twist to this as the Fto is only my second car i've owned... don't want to even talk about what i was named driver on over the years!!!!

Thought i'd add a photo diary.. only one is an actual photo of my own as too much work!!


2000 - Aprilia RS50 - 8 BHP - 65 MPH - All panels Stripped - Lost a bit of weight myself to speed up the bike


2002 - New Honda 2000 - CBR 600 FS - 105 bhp - 160 Kg


March 2003 - New Suzuki SV650 - Vtwin - 68 bhp - 160 Kg - Mistake -Good for wheelies though!!! Only could stick this for 3 months


June 2003 - New Honda CBR 600 RR - Mental


Jan 2004 - 1998 Mazda Mx-3 - 1.6 DOHC


March 2005 - 2004 Kawasaki ZX6-RR - You put the lime in the coke you nut


May / June 2005 - Mitsubishi FTO - P&J



Wonder whats next

Those are tasty looking bikes!

Always wanted to get a bike license - just need to bike to get one on!

Muad_dib77 wrote:Those are tasty looking bikes!

Always wanted to get a bike license - just need to bike to get one on!

I'll be getting one soon.... starting with a factory restricted bandit or hornet...

a restricted bandit eh... that just sounds so wrong!

My two favourites didn't display properly..

What do you think of the polishing job... did that all myself

http://russman.50megs.com/images/russman2.jpg

Soc. .... I recommend you get a CBR 600 FS factory restricted.... Then either wait the two years after you get your full license or just replace the ECU with an non restricted version and full speed ahead..

i miss driving the bikes ... but not in this weather! lethal past time, far too many near misses

RussMan wrote:Soc. .... I recommend you get a CBR 600 FS factory restricted.... Then either wait the two years after you get your full license or just replace the ECU with an non restricted version and full speed ahead..

I didn't realise you could get a factory restricted CBR - looks like I've a bit more choice now...

RussMan wrote:What do you think of the polishing job... did that all myself

I can't say - still can't view it!

CJ

ah that aprilia 50 takes me back! i forgot abt my bikes. i had these spaced throughout the cars until just recently. some great bikes in there in their day!

Yamaha RD 50 (weapon)
Suzuki RG 250 Gamma
Suzuki RGV 250
Suzuki GSXR 750
Yamaha R1

Well my car history is short but sweet

1st car ford xr2i 1 year
2nd car citroen bx gti almost a year
3rd car my black FTO gpx nearly 6 years (tiptronic)
4th car my red FTO gpx almost 3 years (manual)

Easy knowing which car i prefare to drive eh!!

Daz...