Faults:

My Capri had not been used for approximately 8 months. The gas tank had to be removed and replaced with a rust free one, and a new fuel pump.

The computer was bad and replaced with a used one.

Brakes were locked up from sitting, and we used a "C" clamp to push the brake pistons back to free the wheels to turn.

Alternator is apparently bad, and I have it off the engine, but am having trouble getting it out of the engine compartment. Not enough room!

I could not get the top down until I read several answers on how to do it. I release the top at the front by opening the two hold down handles, then lift front of the top slightly with left hand and push the rear of the top back toward the trunk until it slides out of the groove that retains it. Raise the section, the one with the window, up and lay it on the rearmost bow.

Open the storage compartment lid, using the lower release on the drivers door post. Open the storage cover all the way. Lower the top window into the storage compartment, and the rest of the top, until its almost in. IT WON'T GO ALL THE WAY DOWN UNTIL YOU MOVE THE ROUND TOP BOW CLOSEST TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR TO THE REAR!!! THE TOP CAN THEN BE LOWERED THE REST OF THE WAY INTO THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. The secret is moving that front top bow to the rear. Then close the storage compartment lid and you're done.

Faults:

Catalytic converter died at about 80K.

Timing Belt died at about 90K.

Lost several transmissions (4) due to aggressive driving style of teenager.

Drivers seatback bolts bent/broke twice (faulty design).

Floor pan seams rusted / wore through at about 110K - welded back in place.

General Comments:

Fun, fabulous, good-looking car that has lots of potential.

As equipped by Ford, it's performance is lackluster.

Balance / feel of handling great, slight amount of under-steer at the limit.

Great visibility and easy to work on.

Parts tremendously expensive, due to German manufacturing.

Faults:

The shift lever snapped at 36,000 miles.

The half-shafts in the rear differential started to leak at 50,000 miles.

The Electronic Control Module failed at 70,000 miles.

Electrical systems were always under par.

General Comments:

The looks on this car, Blacks S Cat Capri II were hot stuff in the mid to late 1970's.

It chirped between all gears when it had good compression (2.8 liter manual).

It was an excellent car to build up on -- headers, suspension, rims, etc.

The lack of these cars in California (easiest of all climates on autos) does demonstrate it's lack of durability though.

Faults:

The first transmission jammed in 2nd gear. Do yourselves a favor, replace with a T5 from a Mustang.

General Comments:

Extremely fun to drive.

Classic European sports car. Very beautiful.

Extremely tough and well built, whenever I break something I'm always able to drive it home and fix it.

Faults:

Clutch had to be replaced two months after I got it.

I needed a new timing belt at about 145,000 thousand miles.

Power windows do not always work.

Valve cover gasket leaks.

Tires go bald very fast - my fault.

Headlights do not go up after I put them down.

Soft top has a lot of wear and tear and leaks in the rain.

Brakes went bad at 145,650 thousand miles.

Shifter dropped to the floor, fixed with a zippy tie.

Windshield has three spider cracks around the rear-view mirror.

Engine just started knocking at 146,000 thousand miles.

General Comments:

The car is awesome and is very quick.

It beats most of the cars in my town.

The parts are cheap, but they are hard to find.

The car itself is very affordable.

Perfect little sports car.

Faults:

Driver's side headlight motor.

Leather steering wheel peels in heat.

General Comments:

Although the turbo lags in first gear, overall acceleration is excellent. For a cute rag-top, this car has serious muscle.

Suspension and handling are remarkable, but occasionally rough at low speeds.

Altogether, this car is eye-catching, and ferociously fast when opened up. Two thumbs up for the Aussie born Ford!

Faults:

I had to replace the headlight motors.

I also replaced the ball-bearings on the vehicle.

General Comments:

I enjoy my Capri XR2 very much, it is quick and I have surprised many racers.

The stock turbo helps out my performance.

Faults:

Rear axle bearings are a weak point. Waterpump.

Manual rack & pinion unit.

General Comments:

Please note: This car has been turned into an ITA Racecar per the SCCA's rules. Therefore it gets driven fewer miles than most cars, however those miles are VERY hard on it. Very fun and unique car to race. The Sexy European.