Mitsubishi FTO 2000-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Surprisingly cheap to buy, and very good as a daily car.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Mivec can get thirsty when pushed (usually all the time!) servicing by specialists tends to be expensive, for best results demands high octane fuels (shell optimax etc).

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Handles extremely well, good grip and tight chassis allows for taught moves, a little understeer when pushed, but extremely balanced for a FWD.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent n/a v6 engine delivers smooth power, needs to be revved to get the best. Wonderful MIVEC system provides thrills, light body, not much tuning potential as engine is already at limit!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Flawless engine and body, even after lifetime of abuse, still idles quiet, tends to suffer from those common noisy tappets (Mitsubishi short it out!).

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Attracts people like flies to dung! Comments include baby aston martin, people try and overtake me just to look at it! Beautiful front, questionable rear but nonetheless still cute!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Has stiffened/lowered suspension, very bumpy on normal roads seats are extremely supportive though can drive it all day! On M-way this car shines, v6 delivers refined cruises or ferocious overtaking!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    It's like a toy, the body is very weak and locks tend to get un-operative. Investment in top spec alarms is a MUST!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Absolute disgrace, overcharge and underperform. Go to independents.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Outstanding, compact V6 with all the tricks as long as it's serviced shouldn't offer any trouble.

    Other

    Interior rattles and sweaks, but then again this is easily curable and not sound proofed. Well do you want to hear that mivec scream?

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes