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Looking to get a new car
on: April 09, 2010, 19:26:47 PM
Been looking for a new car for a little while and want something that is fun and hard top preferably, have about 2-3k to spend.

Ive almost settled on an FTO (GPX manual - MIVEC engine (Mitsis answer to the VTEC))

But thought Id see if you guys had any better suggestions!
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Re:Looking to get a new car
Reply #1 on: April 10, 2010, 01:18:17 AM
Any 200SXs in that budget ?

Otherwise, a classic impreza or something like that.
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Looking to get a new car
Reply #2 on: April 10, 2010, 13:45:42 PM
Celica GT-4 (round headlight model)?

Jaimz :rock:
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Re:Looking to get a new car
Reply #3 on: April 11, 2010, 12:17:51 PM
sh*t engine though. Would never recommend the same engine as an MR2 turbo to anyone.
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Looking to get a new car
Reply #4 on: April 11, 2010, 20:15:54 PM
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Been looking for a new car for a little while and want something that is fun and hard top preferably, have about 2-3k to spend.

Ive almost settled on an FTO (GPX manual - MIVEC engine (Mitsis answer to the VTEC))

But thought Id see if you guys had any better suggestions!


Id have a FTO in a heartbeat if I wasnt doing 500 miles a week.
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Re:Looking to get a new car
Reply #5 on: April 11, 2010, 21:32:00 PM
Cheers all, Was expecting Mark to recommend an MR2!

The 200SXs look like they just fit in to that budget, but not a fan of scoobys. Although for the money I can get a decent FTO and think thats what Im going to go for still.

I will probably keep an eye on the 200SXs though and see if a good one comes up!

Cheers all for the comments though, just wanted to see really if there were any cars that I hadnt considered yet!

Jake
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Re:Looking to get a new car
Reply #6 on: April 11, 2010, 23:58:26 PM
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sh*t engine though. Would never recommend the same engine as an MR2 turbo to anyone.


f**k me....... after all the time and money youve put into yours....
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Reply #7 on: April 12, 2010, 12:04:34 PM
Yeah I know, theyre great standard. But a nightmare once you start modifying them!

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Re:Looking to get a new car
Reply #8 on: April 14, 2010, 16:19:12 PM
If running costs i.e fuel is not an issue i would recommend a Prelude VTEC anyday, i just cant fit in them personally.

I would also agree with Mark, power to £ ratio would be an Impreza, again another car i cant fit inside =P

And stay away from the FTOs, from what ive read they suffer from all sorts of issues and can be costly to sort out.
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Reply #9 on: April 15, 2010, 22:14:48 PM
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If running costs i.e fuel is not an issue i would recommend a Prelude VTEC anyday, i just cant fit in them personally.

I would also agree with Mark, power to £ ratio would be an Impreza, again another car i cant fit inside =P

And stay away from the FTOs, from what ive read they suffer from all sorts of issues and can be costly to sort out.


FTO driver here for almost 2 years.  Not a single issue, flew through the last MOT without issue.  not bad for a 13 year old car.  Gives me 40+ MPG on long motorway journeys.  Great car..... If you get a good one.
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Re:Looking to get a new car
Reply #10 on: April 15, 2010, 22:41:37 PM
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Re:Looking to get a new car
Reply #11 on: April 16, 2010, 14:22:54 PM
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Yeah I know, theyre great standard.


Indeed, had mine 5+ years, nothing ever needed doing at servicing other than handbrake cable, and tyres.
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Re:Looking to get a new car
Reply #12 on: April 20, 2010, 20:59:27 PM
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Already have a Nissan Terrano II Dont need another 4x4!

I looking around at other cars, I think Im still going for an FTO! Cheers for your help and ideas guys!
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Re:Looking to get a new car
Reply #13 on: April 29, 2010, 19:17:16 PM
Get on the FTO Owners Club and have a look, some good cars for sale on there.

http://www.ftooc.org

http://www.ftooc.org/forum/showthread.php?45143-RE-For-Sale-FTO-GPX-Mivec-1999-White-(Facelift)-Pictures - Very nice example.
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Re:Looking to get a new car
Reply #14 on: April 29, 2010, 19:23:52 PM
Actually a paid up member of the FTOOC, so keep checking ;)
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