Mitsubishi FTO (2000 - 2002) FTO 2.0 V6 GPX (197bhp) 2d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
You like fast cars, but you are NOT a chav! These not super common, they are not super loud and they dont shout about the place. BUT they are a head turner and have more than enough performance to shock people that think they have amazing cars.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all love it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes theoretically, but to be honest I will be going up to a turbo'd car maybe a Supra or Skyline.
What are you likely to buy next?
See above
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,100
When did you buy the car?
May 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I was looking for the most BHP I could get for my money. So Japanese crs started coming up. The FTO gave me that, but also unique looks, and a very contempory feel to boot!
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Firstly it feels great, there is a sense of occasion every time you get in. It feels like a sports car because it is! It is responsive, loud enough but not rude! It will just rev and rev and rev! You think you are going well then it hits the MIVEC point at 5500 RPM you get even more and it sounds like a jet taking off, it's so exiting. You feel safe in the cockpit, and you feel brilliant! Wish it was rear wheel drive or even 4WD but it does handle very well, little bit of understeer in the wet if you wind it up. Also in the wet you can spin the wheels in 1st and 2nd with no trouble so invset in some good tyres to prevent this.
What's it like to park?
Easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing really, but when I bought it I spend £1400 on a full super service at Euro Spec in Surrey. I had lots of bits and bobs done also all fluids and filters, plus belts and pumps. Now its perfect.
What's most practical about your car?
Oddly the boot is very big, you would never know but it's great and fits my golf clubs in too!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Climate control not just AC. MIVEC controller! Electric folding wing mirrors
