1984 Mercury Capri RS Turbo review from North America
"An odd ball with balls"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I purchased the car in need of an engine. I was able to find one in no time and installation was easy.
The motor mounts are a constant hassle, but ingenuity will prevail over poor design.
Replaced turbocharger and clutch cable.
I had it painted before I started driving it.
General comments?
At 14 PSI ".96 Bar" it pulls hard through the first four gears.
The car performs well, and exhibits good handling and stiffness.
The addition of a front mounted inter-cooler helped in the addition of extra horse power.
The interior is nice, but lacks good lighting and has no stock boost gauge.
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| At current prices the Mercury Capri is an excellent buy |
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| The perfect muscle car for me... a child of the 80's |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Turbocharged petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 69244 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69260 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 8th August, 2003 |