[quote]From the pictures looks like a reasonable base to start from depending on what you want out of it. Is there anything Inparticular you are looking for, or a particular year or features?
Oh yeah needs some tail pipes too.[/quote]
Hi gavin,
Thanks for pointing out the exhausts I didn’t even notice.
My ideal car would have to be a stock Mk.2 UK 3000GT maybe about 96 upwards and keep it stock but since looking at Evil Empire, I’m getting a little inspired.
However, If that fails I can find a 96 Mk.2 GTO twin turbo at the right price even if it’s a little beat up I have a few plans up my sleeve. I’ve already made a deal with my father in law (panel beater, sprayer for the last 40 years) to do a full engine out, doors off, panels off respray for not a lot of money (as long as I help) but he said he wants to do it matt black.
It all depends on what car I find, if I find a UK spec 3000GT then no mods but if I can’t find one then I’m going to mod a GTO instead.
Not really interested in HP gains I guess but if Evil E has his way then anythings possible so I hear.
I spotted a UK 3000GT at the GTODR website for 4K but I read somewhere that it’s probably not a good idea, can’t for the life of me remember where though.
I spotted a UK 3000GT at the GTODR website for 4K but I read somewhere that it’s probably not a good idea, can’t for the life of me remember where though.
Thanks for the replies.[/quote]
No no no and no
Definitely not a good idea . Without getting drawn into too much debate there have been problems with that trader on a few forums
Don’t touch anything the GTO DR had anything to do with, just post up what you find we’re an honest bunch so we’ll tell you the truth. There have been some good club cars sold last year for silly money so keep an eye out on the forum, for example I bought a second TT MR for £1500 last year only needing probably £300 quids worth Of repair when really these are £4k cars all day long.
A 20 post limit really isn’t going to be enough, better get my membership fee sorted tomorrow.
Are there any other sites you guys use for finding cars?
I have only used the more common ones like Autotrader, car and classic and Gumtree, obviously EBay but I don’t really like the idea of Paypal getting a “cut” if you know what I mean.
I looked in the classified section and I really liked the white MR, such a bargain. Shame I didn’t jump earlier on the 97 3000GT either.
Yes that could be right, if your after a mk1 I also know of a very good version that will be going for a good price probably 2k or less, they have spent a lot getting it right. Very similar a gto with lots of extras but not a special version its in black, I can get you details if your interested.
Further on from my last post, I did it! I bought a 1997 UK Spec 3000GT.
Could not see a spot of rust anywhere, the engine was nice and quiet with no knocks or ticks evident (was listening for a long time).
Gear changes are smooth with no skipping or jerky movements.
Ferocious acceleration although didn’t push it too hard as TBH I got a little scared, haha.
Wheels had been recently refurbished and look very nice.
The first 15 services had been performed by Mitsubishi I checked all the receipts and the timing belt was done at 59000 by Mitsubishi, it has a Cat 1 alarm installed, plenty of tread left on all the tyres and doesn’t have a single ding or scratch on any panel.
Last service was 1000 miles ago and had new discs and pads fitted.
All in all its a lot of car for the money.
The reason the guy was selling it was the previous owner chopped it in for a new BMW.
The only bad points are the exhaust and climate control, it has what can only be described as square exhaust tips that came on the old Lotus Carlton. These are welded on but I have a very good friend who said they can be chopped off and replaced to look original (panel beater for the last 40+ years). The climate control looks to have been replaced with what looks like the FTO climate control display but I guess this is an easy fix if you can find the proper control surface.
This car has not been modified in anyway at all (except the exhaust).
This thing is a beast when you put your foot down, Words cannot describe the fear I had when accelerating in third.
One question I do have though is how stiff is the clutch on these? I know it’s difficult to explain in words but seeing as I’ve never driven one before I didn’t have a reference.
Further on from my last post, I did it! I bought a 1997 UK Spec 3000GT.
Could not see a spot of rust anywhere, the engine was nice and quiet with no knocks or ticks evident (was listening for a long time).
Gear changes are smooth with no skipping or jerky movements.
Ferocious acceleration although didn’t push it too hard as TBH I got a little scared, haha.
Wheels had been recently refurbished and look very nice.
The first 15 services had been performed by Mitsubishi I checked all the receipts and the timing belt was done at 59000 by Mitsubishi, it has a Cat 1 alarm installed, plenty of tread left on all the tyres and doesn’t have a single ding or scratch on any panel.
Last service was 1000 miles ago and had new discs and pads fitted.
All in all its a lot of car for the money.
The reason the guy was selling it was the previous owner chopped it in for a new BMW.
The only bad points are the exhaust and climate control, it has what can only be described as square exhaust tips that came on the old Lotus Carlton. These are welded on but I have a very good friend who said they can be chopped off and replaced to look original (panel beater for the last 40+ years). The climate control looks to have been replaced with what looks like the FTO climate control display but I guess this is an easy fix if you can find the proper control surface.
This car has not been modified in anyway at all (except the exhaust).
This thing is a beast when you put your foot down, Words cannot describe the fear I had when accelerating in third.
One question I do have though is how stiff is the clutch on these? I know it’s difficult to explain in words but seeing as I’ve never driven one before I didn’t have a reference.
