Ford Capri (1984 - 1987) 2.8i Special 3d (1985/C) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It says you can drive properly, and probably now, with petrol being the price it is, that you must earn a lot. Fuel economy is dire, 15mpg at best around town, less with a heavy foot, but the V6 growl makes it worth the money!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Not a lot probably, but then again, my neighbour drives a BMW M3, so he's not in much of a position to take the mickey out of me really.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, probably would, but now i'd get a 280..
What are you likely to buy next?
After the Missus made me sell it, I went and bought aan even faster Rover 800 Vitesse Sport!! I do miss the V6 noise though....sob-sob!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,750
When did you buy the car?
January 1996
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Bought it as i totalled the previous one...
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A true beast! 160bhp thru a live rear axle and no traction control. A driving experience for real men - none of your girly sanitised ABS controlled, traction management, gran-turismo handling, euro-trash here...oh-no...
What's it like to park?
Not easy. The long bonnet made it hard work to start with but the overriders made mistakes forgivable.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing major, one or two little fuses blown, nothing big in the 5 years I owned it.
What's most practical about your car?
Quite a good load lugger, you can get a lot in the back.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The sunroof was nice...
