1990 Ford Capri review from Australia and New Zealand
"An enjoyable car for Ford enthusiasts"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front right hand side pop up light would not work.
Dash electrics have failed twice over the time I have owned the vehicle.
Water pump broke within six months of purchasing car.
Gearstick has collapsed twice.
Currently the gear stick is beginning to rattle again.
Engine tappets are making noise.
General comments?
An enjoyable car to drive and especially in summer (if you leave on the coast). Parts can be expensive as a cracked tail light cost me $800 dollars from the Ford dealer.
A bit of money can turn this car into a head turner; although the single cam engine is reliable, the problem is that the engine is slow to accelerate.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 single cam Manual |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 158000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Falcon |
| Date of Entry | 23rd August, 2009 |