Faults:

Shortly after purchasing the car I noticed a leak coming from the cam seal area. This cost $600 to fix, but I also had the timing belt changed this was $240.

Two days after the car coming back from the mechanic a serious leak developed around the head area. The car now has blown head gaskets and oil is being forced out the head area from the galleries.

Rusting Chassis Rails.

General Comments:

The Cars performance becomes noticeable at around 6000 RPM as this is when the MIVEC (variable valve timing) becomes operational, below that RPM range the car tends to be a little sluggish.

The car does however handle fantastic. For a front wheel drive car you wouldn't know where the wheels are being driven until the tires break traction, or if you encounter torque steer.

Faults:

I have completed a lot of Modifications on this car. My FTO GPX is now turbo charged which caused a lot of problems, it destroyed my trans and I had to rebuild it and strengthen it.

I recently have been in a Car accident with this car, while a front guard for most cars can be bought for less then $200, I have yet to find one for an FTO for under $600 and cannot find one in my state.

General Comments:

The FTO is a Rare car expect to pay lots if something goes wrong.

It's exterior and interior styling and complimenting curves are to be desired and will most deffinatley attract a lot of attention from on lookers. Expect some stares as the FTO is from and inspired by the era of crazy overly stylish Mitsubishi concept cars.

Faults:

Exhaust rattle (aftermarket Ralliart model).

Rattle in the driver's side window when fully open.

Problems with the starter motor. Random failure to start on first key-turn.

General Comments:

A real head turner.

Replaced the standard 16" wheels with a set of 18" ALT. Wheel arches are far too big for the standard set.

Seriously quick if the revs are kept above 5000rpm (around where the mivec kicks in).

Sounds great with the Ralliart exhaust.

Handling is superb. Almost as good as an Integra Type-R, but easier to live with.

Cabin a bit dull, showing its age after 6 years on the market.

Still a great looker.

Worthy bargain if willing to deal with the wait for imported parts (up to 6 weeks from Japan)!