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[ScottieMV6]

Hi all

Thinking of selling my MV6 and getting a Mitsubishi FTO. Never driven an FTO and so have no idea how it compares with the Omega.

I love my Omega but it needs some work including Cambelt, Wheel Bearing and the exhaust manifold is blowing.
 
Has anyone ever driven an FTO. WHat are they like??

Any advice greatly appreciated. I realise that the opinions I get might be heavily biased but thought I would get as many opinions as possible.

THanks

[HNO3GOH]

I did when i worked for Mitsubishi about 9 years ago and they where not much to write home about. If you want a Mitsubishi then go for the Galant VR4 much better than the rest i think and cheap to buy but if it was me keep the MV6 as that is a much nicer drive

[JonArgraig]

FTO...

Looks like it should chase a Porche...

... Has trouble keeping up with a Mondeo


(mate has one and my Mondeo Si can out pace it let alone the Omega)

[Andy B]

I drove my brother's when he had 1. His was a Mivec version and was very good in the corners, but I was comparing to a Senator at the time. The downside to the handling was the board hard suspension ... swings & roundabouts ....
When my brother drove my Senator though, he was very impressed with the straight line acceleration of mine though. I suppose size does matter   .... comparing 3.0 with 2 litres and fancy cams.
Body parts are available, but he had to search for them at the time, Mitsubishi didn't want to know about 'grey imports'. I believe they're a bit better now though.
Manuals seem less common than the semi-auto tiptronic type.

[Elite Pete]

All you can do is test drive the FTO and then it will easier to make the decision.

[ScottieMV6]

I'm guessing that if I did the cam belt, wheel bearing and exhaust manifold and a full service (which is also long overdue) then the Omega might feel like a whole different car?

At the minute it feels a little sluggish under hard acceleration.

Scott

[Andy B]

Also ... if you think the passenger side plugs are difficult on a V6 then have a look where the rear 3 plugs are on an FTO   - transverse engine.

[Banjax]

Galant VR-4's are rarer than hen's teeth - and you'll still pay over £5k for a ten yr old one  

[Banjax]

Galant VR-4's are rarer than hen's teeth - and you'll still pay over £5k for a ten yr old one  

if you're looking search for a Mitsubishi Legnum - its the import galant estate VR-4