shadowhound Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 hey everyone if anyone is from the capri forum u might have seen me around but i do like opel mantas but there very very very 8k expensive compared to the ford capri mk3 im getting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper1483 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Each to their own, I'm a fan of owt retro even old fords but you don't have to spend 8 k on a manta to have one, I have more than enough laughs in my 1 k runner......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowhound Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 caper what BHP does yours have ? . have you posted yours in the members project page and what are they like on the fun factor ? and how easy to repair as in welding and relibilty ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper1483 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 All I can say is have a look at all the projects some are out of this world and some will just do trouble is this day and age, time and of coarse money play a big part, for me it doesn't matter what they look like as long as their on the road, as for power I think mine has got about 100 ponies .don't want any more cos if you want the brakes to work you have to write them a letter, I'm building a 2.4 , that will have good brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowhound Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 thats the same reason i love capris i find them beautiful and want one to keep on the road my mums bf have tried to get me to buy an opel manta but i currently only have £700 saved up so can't really get one for that. haha u make me laugh about the writing the breaks a letter lmao XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaray Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Hi Shadonhound and welcome. I have owned both Capris and mantas, and in my opinion the manta is a much better handleing car. As far as maintinance goes the manta is very easy to work on, but I would suspect that parts are easyer to find for the capri. Vauxhall/Opel just don't have the same amount of support that Ford do for the old cars. As Casper has said, have a look through the prodjects and you may just change your mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffy1984 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I had a 2.8i Capri a few years ago, really cool car but as far as rust issues go theres not much in it between old Fords and Opels/Vauxhalls. I far prefer the Manta handling over the Capri and you have far more room inside a Manta. My old Capri had to go due to the above mentioned rustworm... Overall I do prefer the Manta... Saying that I'd easy have another Capri, can't beat the sound of a big V6 Cheers, Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) Hi shadowhound, Still one of the best cars I have owned was mi 1600E from many moons ago. Still have a drool when I see them thi day at shows,at the NEC this year there was awe Savage at one of the entrance doors jist stunning motor, Welcome along. cheers rab, Edited January 29, 2011 by Rab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) Que Harry Hmmm! I like Opel Manta's, but then again I like ford Capri's, but which is the better? There's only one way to find out............ Actually as per the topic title, I love Opel Manta's which is exactly the reason why I'm not getting a Capri, but actually have a Manta on my drive Oh and a Skyline cos I love them too Edited January 30, 2011 by opel2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) I too love most old motors and not particuarly faithful to just one badge, i don't see the fun in that. But mantas and capris are definately 2 of my faves and i like them both in different ways. I now don't have either but will probably take another manta as the mrs prefers them so anything to keep her happy! A few photos when i had both for a while, this doesn't shed the capri in the best light as mines was pretty rusty by then: Edited January 31, 2011 by monster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 All I can say is .......... Cart springs. Nuff said. My best mate has a Capri, this conversation will self destruct in 5.....4.....3.....2...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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