Ford Capri

OwaynOTT

Hi. Myself and my missus are thinking of getting either a Capri or VW Beetle. Which would be the more practical car as it will be getting fairly regular use, tipping in and out to town.

Myself, I would prefer the Capri as my da had one when I was a wee young kid. What are they like for getting repairs and parts?

corktina

both would be eminently suitable...Id go for the capri..

unfit2006

Definitely the Capri.

"Ford Capri .....the car you always promised yourself"
:cool::cool::cool:

COB MGV8

Capri for me too - there's a shedload of them up on Donedeal at the moment. Don't think there's any problem with parts and they are easy to work on. I had a MK I 20 years ago and it was a great car

oldfella

def the capri.great car and easy to work on and get parts....have a look at the capri club ireland website.........

Mahatma coat

Ah But, I see the word's "and my Missus'' in the OP

So basicly the op needs conclusive and irefutable arguments as to Why the Capri he wants to get is infinitley better in every single way than the Beetle she has her eye on.
:D:D
orsomesuch

si_guru

Capri - straight forward motor and parts are cheap and common to many Fords.

Beetle - the "tart it up and call it restored" dodgy dealers dream. I think it very hard now to find a decent example unless you pay major money.

I love Beetles, but I think you'll get a better buy with a Capri.

carchaeologist

si_guru wrote: »

I love Beetles, but I think you'll get a better buy with a Capri.

I agree totally here too. Capri is really the better option.

Wheelnut

OwaynOTT wrote: »

. Which would be the more practical car as it will be getting fairly regular use, tipping in and out to town.

The Capri because you can sling stuff in the boot. If you want to sling stuff in the boot of the Beetle you will have to leave the engine at home.

Of course your missus may think the Beetle is cuter. If she wins the argument you will not be worse off. The Beetle is still pretty easy to service and you won't need to change the anti-freeze.

mondeo

The oul capri would be nice,you can stare at your reflection in bus shelters to see how great you look! I would anyways:cool:

Dunno about donedeal, alot of over prices uk regs on that.

si_guru

This could be turned around into something nice - if you fancy a bit of tinkering too.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/1545514

bugsntinas

ya can't go wrong with eitherif it were me i'd go for the beetle.great fun car,easy to work on,large fan base etc

OwaynOTT

Well just wanted I wanted to hear, the Capri it is then. Thanks guys.