Mitsubishi FTO - what to look for

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Fri 7 Jan 2005 21:21
Mitsubishi FTO - what to look for - Aprilia
Been asked to look at a few Mitsubishi FTO's by a lady who wants one. There's a few for sale within a 40 mile radius (Autotrader!) AFAIK they will all be grey import and 8-9 years old.

I don't know a vast amount about these cars - apart from that they suffer the usual Mitsi idle control and rattling tappet problems.

Is there anything else I should look for (esp. body/trim wise)?

General opinions welcome...
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Fri 7 Jan 2005 21:44
Mitsubishi FTO - what to look for - David G.I.Davies
My advice would be insist on a lengthy test drive for the following reason:it is quite common for the engine on this model to cut out after a few miles as if the ignition had been switched off,the cause being either an engine ECU failure(common on many Mitsubishis) or intermittent failure of the hall effect crank position sensor.Either of these faults can be expensive to rectify,ECU rebuilt about £400 or twice as much new,crank sensor about £80 but labour element equivalent of cam belt replacement(3hrs).Interestingly I was told by the dealer that although a grey import any part is available through them if they are given the VIN.Needless to say all dealer parts are v. pricey.
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