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XS650 Addict
I gave my car to my daughter when hers was totaled in September. Using the wife’s Subaru until at least spring. Because of Covid and being retired I can get away with not having one, especially since I am a morning person and wife works second shift. This convinced me I really don’t need a reliable new-ish car and I could buy something a little more interesting.
I want a three season car, something fun to cruise around with the wife but would be stored winters. It should be borderline collectible, small, and if possible a convertible. I ruled out a Miata (I owned two) as I wanted something with a back seat and found the Mustang too big. I currently have two candidates but am open to other possibilities. First choice is a Toyota Celica convertible, late ‘90s. It is pretty much the ideal vehicle for me.
Second choice is a Mercury Capri.
The Capri was made in Australia with a Mazda engine, turbo and non. I have found several in the area with relatively low miles. Although the Celica is my first choice the Capri has a hard top and is relatively cheaper. I also looked at older VWs, Metros, and Suzuki.
Anyone with any other suggestions or feedback on these cars would be appreciated!
I want a three season car, something fun to cruise around with the wife but would be stored winters. It should be borderline collectible, small, and if possible a convertible. I ruled out a Miata (I owned two) as I wanted something with a back seat and found the Mustang too big. I currently have two candidates but am open to other possibilities. First choice is a Toyota Celica convertible, late ‘90s. It is pretty much the ideal vehicle for me.
The Capri was made in Australia with a Mazda engine, turbo and non. I have found several in the area with relatively low miles. Although the Celica is my first choice the Capri has a hard top and is relatively cheaper. I also looked at older VWs, Metros, and Suzuki.
Anyone with any other suggestions or feedback on these cars would be appreciated!