Great Experience: Zen Autoworks Calgary

[calgaryFTO]

Hi,

I wanted to give public props to Sean over at Zen Auto Works:

After owning FTOs back in the UK I was going through some withdrawal when I moved to Canada. I contacted Sean about a year ago about helping source a very clean 5-Speed Mitsubushi FTO GPX with very low KMS. After 8 months a car that would meet my standards was found and we proceeded to import. Sean and I worked together with my contacts in the UK to ensure compliance of glass and lights.

The car arrived in great condition, exactly as described, all compliance work and OOP was completed on budget. I am happy to say she is now registered in Alberta, making her one of the very few (if not the only) street legal FTOs in Canada.

Sean was professional and a pleasure to do business with.

If anyone is looking for an extremely clean RHD contact Sean!

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[JustinGTP]

I'm not a fan of Mitsus, but that's not bad and I've never seen one before. The back end is cool, but the front reminds me of a sunfire.

[Redlyne_mr2]

woah cool car.

[calgaryFTO]

Originally posted by JustinGTP
I'm not a fan of Mitsus, but that's not bad and I've never seen one before.

1994 w/ 37K Kms

[94boosted]

Nice clean ride, congrats on getting the car

These are the twin turbo ones right?

[calgaryFTO]

Originally posted by 94boosted
Nice clean ride, congrats on getting the car

These are the twin turbo ones right?

Thanks Mate, almost 4 years to the date from selling my old one



Non-Turbo Standard - 2.0 Mivec - 199 BHP

However, I will be dropping the block from a VR-4 Galant in over the fall / winter; Pretty standard conversion.

I know for the money I could have gotten a much faster car, but nostalgia is a powerful thing, and I love these cars

[tentacles]

Originally posted by 94boosted
Nice clean ride, congrats on getting the car

These are the twin turbo ones right?

It's a Mitsubishi version of the Integra. The top trim GPX would be sort of equivalent to an Integra Type R - 199hp at 7500rpm. It also uses a similar 2 profile variable cam scheme as Honda's VTEC.

Compared to the Integra, the engine is a 2.0l V6, so it revs smoother than an I4. You could also get the later models with a 5 speed tiptronic gearbox which I think lets you hold gears all the way to redline and is supposed to be pretty good for an automatic.

[96GrandAMGT]

seans a great guy! im lookin at importing in a little while and he knows his stuff!

[narou]

Wow I never had a clue this existed. I have a new found respect for Mitsu!

[cjay^]

Car looks great, very unique and in excellent condition. Proof that good things come to those who wait.

I'm pretty impressed with Zen Autoworks based on their website, and if I was to get another JDM vehicle it would without a doubt be with Zen Autoworks. They are actually honest and if the car has an upgraded speedo (such as a Nismo or TRD 320km/hr speedo) they specifically tell you that the mileage is inaccurate. A lot of sketchy places will sell cars with obviously swapped speedos and try to claim its accurate.

[Disoblige]

Sweet ride! If I import, I definitely am looking at Zen Autoworks.

[95teetee]

very nice mits

[Kardon]

I saw this car on seans site a while ago and just a few days ago I noticed it was sold! Nice car

[j.lai]

not a fan of Mitsubishi's but I don't mind this one. It reminds me of a mix of RX7 and Supra

[RecoilS14]

Originally posted by j.lai
It reminds me of a mix of RX7 and Supra

This!

[funkedelic2]

Is it just me or does the paint on the front bumper not match with the rest of the car? Might be the lighting?

Anyway congrats, i've never seen one of those around and it looks really unique. What year is it? Can you share more pictures please?

[calgaryFTO]

Originally posted by funkedelic2
Is it just me or does the paint on the front bumper not match with the rest of the car? Might be the lighting?

Anyway congrats, i've never seen one of those around and it looks really unique. What year is it? Can you share more pictures please?

You are correct, Pretty common with that paint colour, for some reason the front bumpers always fade unevenly to the rest of the car...

On my original post there is a link to a gallery.

The car is a 94.

[Mibz]

Originally posted by funkedelic2
Is it just me or does the paint on the front bumper not match with the rest of the car? Might be the lighting

First thing I noticed.

[Justin-88]

I was also looking at Zen but my parents dint trust me in buying a RHD. Well now im just going to work my ass off and show them lol.

[rage2]

Always wanted one of these since Jackie Chan raced one against the R32 GT-R in Thunderbolt.