Has to be quick and so I'm leaning towards another Clio mk1 1.8 16v. Loved my last one despite its frenchness

Other option is a Capri 2.8i, which I've had a cracking insurance quote for, considering its engine size.

Which would you go for and does anyone know what the HP is for the Capri, plus fuel consumption and 0-60 time?

CheeRS folks,

 

If I remember rightly the 2.8i is approx 150bhp


As for the rest who cares..... the Capri is a far better buy than some french pap.


Lovely bit of tail happy action in the wet, ice & snow... the ideal winter car

 

Anyone else?

 

I think the Capri was 160bhp, more than the 150bhp XR4i because the Capri has twin exhaust pipes.

And although the engine is uninspiring and really pretty crap, it's gonna be a fun car, whereas a horrid old Clio... hmm...

Anyway, the Capri wouldn't depreciate, the Frog box would.

 

id have to go with the capri more fun to drive

 

go for a 2.8 m8.i've had mine now 4 yrs use it all the time and the engine is NOT uninspiring goes like the clappers and it great fun in the wet , Arse out round roundabouts a bit of weaving up the road when giving it some.....thats when consumption goes down as for insurance get a classic cover i pay 148 for 5000 miles,

And its not miles to the gallon its smiles to the gallon m8

 

DO like the Clios as I had one myself but am getting very keen on a Capri now. Thing is, if I don't get one now to take me through to April next year then i will probably never own one and I've always said I should have one at some point as a fan of old school Fords

Are they quick off the mark tho? I'd love to see the Saxo boys faces as they get beat by an old Ford.

 

Ok ok CALM DOWN! FFS

I had a 2.8 in a XR4x4, and it was like shaking a bag of spanners at anything over 4000 rpm, whatever. I then had a 2.9 and it was nicer, but that had a zorst and K&N to help it along.

And yes... people with 4i say it feels quicker than 4x4i.

 

Mind you I still say it's a crap engine! Put a Cossie 2.9 24v in it instead!!!

 

Stealth Bomber...but it wasnt in a 28i capri was it ..

the name tickford turbo capri comes to mind

scorpion back axle mod flying machine ..BUT AS ALWAYS

dead by dawn if you push it in the rain

 

Capri 2.8i fresh out of the factory would have been 160 bhp. Fuel consumption will be around 30.1 mpg motorway driving dropping down to around 18.7 mpg urban driving.
Value is obviously dependant on condition prices vary from Ł500 to Ł800 for a project car up to silly money for a 280.
Parts although still available are becoming more expensive. If you do opt for the Capri consider joining Capri Club International (CCI) always good for sourcing spares. Also check out CapriPowerForum for advice.

 

i'd go for a 2 litre and chuck a 1.6 diff in it let the good times roll or if your lucky look for a special as they have lsd diff

 

holy 2005 batman

 

For a second I thought he came to beat up Madmac and BM08 to take his crown back.

 

Capri all the way
2.8i are nice to drive but not that powerful , however a 2.9i 24v conversion keeps the driveability of the 2.8i with 230bhp.

Or you could go the V8 route