1982 Mercury Capri RS review from North America
"The perfect muscle car for me... a child of the 80's"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has t-tops which leak in heavy rain. (I cover it with a tarp when sitting in the driveway)
This car has terrible brakes and suspension for the size and performance of the engine. (who would have guessed?)
It started to rust in all the usual places.
It is now impossible to replace the tires with the original sizes since the alloy wheels are metric. This is the reason most of these cars have aftermarket wheels on them.
General comments?
The 5.0L HO 302 engine is a screamer! I know newer cars have much better horsepower and torque, but they cannot compare to the sound of an American V8.
The RS package includes all the spoilers, air dams, trim pieces etc. that made this car desirable.
At 21+ years old, it still turns heads after a good washing and waxing!
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| The boost will blow you away! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 114000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Probe |
| Date of Entry | 13th December, 2003 |