1995 Suzuki Cappuccino Convertible from UK and Ireland - Comments

Seized rear brake caliper.

If I hadn't had this car I would have missed out on lots and lots of fun.

Not many people know what a Cappuccino is, but loads of them are curious when they see it. The looks are cute, the performance is spectacular, considering the fuel consumption (40MPG+) and it's a real hoot to drive - even at 'sensible' speeds.

For those who appreciate automotive design, check out some of the features:

4 roof configurations, light-weight aluminium panels, double wishbone suspension, rear wheel drive and an 8500rpm red line on its 3-cylinder engine.

I wouldn't recommend a Cappuccino though to the following groups of people:

1) Large ones

2) Shy ones

3) Those who need boot space

4) Those who think of car as phalic symbols

To everyone else, you (probably) don't know what you're missing.

This Report gives me the impression that the Cappuccino is as much fun as my old Suzuki GXC Coupe was for me...

Sun roof and all.

Chris, New Zealand.

When I got my licence, I couldn't resist small cars, so I took out a demo Cappuccino just for fun and absolutely loved it. If I had the money I'd trade my Honda City for one!!

Andrew 15.

I am a proud owner of a Cappuccino since 1997. I bought it with 187 miles on the clock. I have done about 100,000 km with it since than without the smallest problem, but with loads of real fun. It is far away of being a MX-5 surrogate. It ia hardly comparable to the cars I had before.

I would never give it away.

I have a Cappuccino, but it spends 95% of her life time in my garage. It's like new although I did make some modifications to her. It is red and unique. I would like to enter score club so please send me by e-mail the application form, also if there is anyone that would like to share their Cappuccino moments with me I would be very happy to hear from them. Please email me at this address: jonathanmicallef@st.com. I am from Malta and we don't have many Cappuccino's here, so I am very proud that I have one as it's a great sporty car.

These are quirky, but wonderful cars. They look amazing, are really well equipped - and are phenomenal fun to drive. If you are the sort of person who doesn't mind being a bit different from everyone else BUY ONE! Otherwise stick with a bog standard car like everyone else has.

Ken

Cappuccino Owner

Gloucester

UK

2004.

Hey! I have just bought a cappuccino and I love it.

Only problem with it is, when I put the foot down to accelerate it goes so far and then draws back like it is loosing fuel or back firing. This is not what is wrong with it though as I have had it checked out.

If anyone can give me info on why the car is doing this please contact me on kandis@rock.com.

Thanks.

Sounds like your running rich or your just hitting full boost.

My friend has a cap and it just pulls to redline.

I'd get a dyno run on it, check the AFR + intake temps. you could be pinging.. depends.. have it checked out.. a dyno will show all, generally only $50 AUD.

Check to see if you have a rev limiter that protects the engine from over zealous foot mashers.

I bought my Cappuccino in 1996 after 3 previous owners. I thought it would be another nice addition to my collection, but ended up using it everyday!.

A wonderful pocket rocket that does about 30++mpg. It is a car I will never let go. Since ten years of ownership, the only problem I got was a seized handbrake cable and embarassing admiring glances.

Living in Brunei Darussalam there are only 7 surviving Cappuccinos, but I am still on the lookout for anyone in Brunei who is willing to part with their Cappucinnos. I had Porsches and Mercedes, but none can beat this car on its functional simplicity and willingness to zoom about town.

It it definitely not a car for men who:

1) considers their car as a phallic symbol,

2) who intends have any children at all,

3) needs lots of boot space,

4) is shy.

Last words: Buy the car if you got the chance!

Hi

With the advent of the cold weather the little "treasure" began to be reluctant to start. After taking it to the local Suzuki dealer and having the car returned in a worse state, and told to get a new ECU (2000 pounds) I decided to take it to the specialist service team in Colchester. Result was that after a compression test they found 3 exhaust valves burnt out. I mean burnt to the extent of having very little contact to the seat. A New set of valves and seats, head skimmed and rebuild was done. The car is now as good as new. I have had the car re-waxoiled and the result is is virtually rust free car. Take good care of the car and it will last for years, the best fun of any car owned by me.