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FordFreak · 09-03-2004, 02:45

My wife and I are looking for a cheap second car and the convertable Capri's (not the classic ones) are an excellent option.
I was wondering if anyone here had any advice?
Thanx in advance!

aretwo · 09-03-2004, 04:58

I am a 1992 Capri owner. I have owned it 2 years.
Goes "Great". Takes the wife & 2 kids & has Huge boot for car type. Handles well with good tyres
(I use Dunlop FM 901 195/60HR14)
I get around 8/100 on Premium unleaded.
An electric window winder burnt out & is $350 to replace!!!!

email me direct for more info.

You'll luv it I reckon .........

Regards

dodge · 09-03-2004, 05:18

old MX5s are fun and cheap, or go with a mini cooper s , like a go cart.

GhiaEB · 09-03-2004, 05:27

I have a 91 capri... one thing I can say is look for one with a hardtop... I have one... Great during winter and just take it off during summer... they go well... got laser mech. turbo versions will be better and steer clear of the sohc version... Great on fuel (my DOHC gets around 550-600 hwy kays off 40ltrs.)

Cheers

Ben

FoMoCo4eva · 09-03-2004, 05:50

yeah i like them. You hear people giving them crap because they leak. But like GhiaEB said, get a hardtop and you weill be right.

I love the look of the clubsprint version too, very sporty IMO.

GhiaEB · 09-03-2004, 06:12

They do leak even with the hardtop... but it's only a matter of alignment... Just some fiddleing with a hose and they are all good.... If you just wack the hardtop on she'll leak only a lil but still.

Cheers

Ben

FordFreak · 09-06-2004, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by dodge

old MX5s are fun and cheap, or go with a mini cooper s , like a go cart.

Agreed but I have to put a childs seat in the back.
Thanx for the advice guys....