1992 Mercury Capri Review

Still A Fun Ride

Written by: John on 03/08/2008

Vehicle

1992 Mercury Capri 2 Dr XR2 Turbo Convertible

Review

3 years ago I bought a blue 1992 XR2, just like the picture. It was really about the mileage since our other cars were 2 Ford Expeditions which only got 9 mpg on a good day. Well what a surprise that little car turned out to be. Although it had 78,000 miles on the odometer, it still started and ran like a top. The 5 speed tranny is still tight and the acceleration after driving that land barge was nothing short of breathtaking. I swapped out the old 15" wheels for some new "A.R" 16" wheels and put on  some 225X 60 series tires and what a difference. The thing just hugs the road in a bear grip and will not let go even though I really push it.I found a hard top and its all set.

Favorite Features

Tight tranny and suspension

Suggested Improvements

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Great Car!

Written by: RobertD123 on 08/23/2003

Vehicle

1992 Mercury Capri 2 Dr XR2 Turbo Convertible

Review

We have owned this car for almost 11 years. The quality has been superb. No major repairs and minor maintenance. The only problem has been finding the small cosmetic parts. Engine parts have been no problem through the dealer. Definitely a keeper. Still looks and runs like new.

Favorite Features

Maintence, performance, reliability and inexpensive to own.

Suggested Improvements

I wish the door handles would not take 2 weeks to come in, although not really a major issue.

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1992 Mercury Capri analysis

Written by: Tony Rezza on 05/24/2003

Vehicle

1992 Mercury Capri 2 Dr STD Convertible

Review

My wife and I purchased the vehicle new in 1992. She often drove it to work and once we drove the vehicle as far as N. Carolina for a brief vacation. We never had a major problem with the vehicle. We had minor problem with the convertible top which in the down position, caused a small tear on each side of the top where the metal rubbed against the convertible top. Still runs and looks great.

Favorite Features

Ease of puting down the top and driving comfort.

Suggested Improvements

The vehicle should have had better quality control regarding the convertible top and more horsepower is suggested if the vehicle is ever produced again.

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my little roadster

Written by: al simon on 02/14/2003

Vehicle

1992 Mercury Capri 2 Dr STD Convertible

Review

I bought my capri in Feb. of 99, this car was in such poor shape though it had only 64,000mi I took that car and fixed it up nice. The main complaint that I have for these cars is that the parts are hard to find and are expensive. Though in the four years that I have owned this vihicle it has open many doors into the auto tech industry, I use the car as a example of the work that I do and now the car has 115,500 miles on it and runs like new, but still needs some repairs such as tie rod ends and lower control arm bushings.

Favorite Features

Very good handling, good in the snow, (living in RI that is important) all around nice car if you have the time money and patience. Very fun to drive. Very costly to repair.

Suggested Improvements

I dont think that you will eaver see this little roadster in production again and if so there are many things that should be redesigned, such as the top, the int, door pulls roof latches, windshield header meets the top and stupid things that should have been engineered better.

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Big Headache

Written by: palmeg5 on 12/04/2002

Vehicle

1992 Mercury Capri 2 Dr STD Convertible

Review

I bought it in 5/01 with 80k on it, I have spent $700 on repairs every 4 months since. The car has been a headache since day1. Here is a list of parts I have replaced on the car: Entire exhaust up to cat., 2 brake rotors, alternator and belts, water pump, radiator, driver side window regulator, thermostat and the sensor. Just yesterday the automatic transmission stopped functioning. I am going to junk the car and look for a more reliable car, or at least a car that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to fix. Mostly every part it seems like has to be special ordered and or custom installed.

Favorite Features

When the car was not being repaired it was a fun to drive, especially in summer time with the top down.

Suggested Improvements

Better quality... Better quality... Better quality... I found this quote online "I would not wish the mercury Capri on my worst enemy, it has been a headache and a hole in my pocket book." Sooo true... yet soo sad.

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