Used 1992 Mercury Capri Consumer Reviews
sunny delight
I owned my Capri for 11 years and really loved it's manueverability, comfort for a small car, and just plain fun. It had very little mechanical failure except that the automatic transmission is poor quality and even after repair was a poor performer. The front seating area can handle long legs, but not tall heads, and even though the back seat is small, tall people can sit in there when the top is down, and the trip is short. Body work is pretty spendy! The heater and air conditioner worked extremely well until the last few years The Capri has been a most enjoyable little car, especially for the initial price.
1992 Mercury Capri analysis
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.
Great Car!
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.
Approach with caution
Not all Capris are junk, but be careful. If this car were as mechanically reliable as it was good- looking, I'd probably still have it. My Capri burned out every exterior light bulb except one fog light. Both CV Boots failed within 4 months of each other. Nobody could figure out why the engine pinged under load, and I always used premium.
love these cars
I an on my second capri ... the first was a xr2 turbo now on a non turbo. one of the most fun cars ive driven it gets great fuel economy . I actually searched out my present one and luckily found it for a steal from someone that didnt realize what they had again I love these cars