Dave Wells Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/coeur-alene-1993-mercury-capri/7768100985.html All original equipment, near excellent condition. This vehicle has never been in an accident, has original paint and no visible rust. It was always stored inside and only driven in the summer. This is a two door convertible with 5 speed manual (stick shift) transmission. Four cylinder, 1.6 liter engine. The interior is in excellent condition and has gray fabric upholstery. This classic car has air conditioning, power windows and cruise control. AM/FM stereo and a cassette player. Very low mileage for a car of this age. The car was owned by a retired couple who enjoyed riding around in the summer with the top down. email - dd108f14143e3d4ca3a7bcb6b7db08b6@sale.craigslist.org 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957Birdman Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 This car was the ugly stepsister of the Mazda Miata. I didn't much like the styling when it was new and it hasn't improved with age. Having said that, it looks to be in good shape and could be a nice car to drive on sunny days, just as it seems to have been used in the past. Lew Bachman 1957 Thunderbird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 I like these things but they ARE an acquired taste! They still look better than a GEO Metro convertible and its Suzuki sibling. Weren't these made in Australia? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957Birdman Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 Yes, they were made in Australia and the underpinning was based on the Mazda 323. That is the reason it is a front wheel drive car as opposed to the Miata that is rear wheel drive. It also has a back seat that is probably only good for children or extra storage. That is certainly a tempting price for a drop-top, even if it isn't tops in the looks department. The car looks like it has been well maintained. I would be most interested in it if I could fit my golf clubs in the trunk. Lew Bachman 1957 Thunderbird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 18 hours ago, 1957Birdman said: This car was the ugly stepsister of the Mazda Miata. I didn't much like the styling when it was new and it hasn't improved with age. Having said that, it looks to be in good shape and could be a nice car to drive on sunny days, just as it seems to have been used in the past. Lew Bachman 1957 Thunderbird Ha, I was thinking the opposite. I didnt particularly care for them new, but looking at these pics it doesnt look all that bad. Great price for a nice little drop top cruiser that is AACA eligible. But alas, not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 The Miata and Capri were in design at about the same time and it sounded like they would be direct competitors. The Miata came out first. Then the decision to use the FWD platform on the Capri, and it wasn’t taken seriously as a sports car afterwards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 I bought one new with five speed and turbo. Lots of fun to drive and got 28 mpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 2 hours ago, George Albright said: I bought one new with five speed and turbo. Lots of fun to drive and got 28 mpg The Capri was more powerful with the turbo. The Miata’s clutch, gearbox, and handling were better. I shopped them when new too but went the other way Both fun drives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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