Up to about a month ago, I was pretty happy with my G35 and a nice motorcycle. And I had never heard of or thought about a 'Capri'. The G35 is a over 300 hp four door car, 95% of the time, I was its only occupant. I loved riding the M/C, but, I'm over 60 yrs of age, so the risk is not worth the thrill (there should be a law against aged people riding motorcycles). Several factors lead me into searching for a sportier car. Lousy gas mileage and the need to keep odometer reading low for the G35. I made a decision to stop riding motorcycles and substitute a sports car in its place. Years, ago, days after I after I separated from my first wife, I had bought a new GT3000. Kept it for a few years, but, couldn't afford child supports payments and the car. I looked at a few Mitsubishi's, but the nicer ones were kinda pricey and fuel comsuption is not good. A couple of years ago, I had another 4 door sedan and a Miata. My son convinced me to sell the two cars, for a nice 'sport sedan', hence the G35. I looked at a couple of Miata's, then I remembered why I sold mine, they are so hard to get into and out of. I kept searching CL for either sports cars or 'convertibles' for under a $2000. A 'XR2' kept popping up, the seller was nearby, so I called him. The car was in junk condition, but, I loved the way it drove and it was so easy to get into. A couple of days later, I went down to O.C. to see another Capri. It was posted at same price ($1200.) Another junk, but since I was in O.C. I remembered another posting for a XR2 with 64k miles, but asking $3300. The red paint was faded and couple of dings. Interior, great condition. I offered 22, we settled on 24. Not perfect. after buying it, discovered needed alternator and a bushing was bad. The soft top has cracks. I waxed it the first nite and it came out like new. Local mechanic replaced alternator and bushing for about $200. This morning, I drove down to Palm Springs (yes, the Calif 'O.C.') and bought a hard top for $200. For less than $3000. I have my perfect car. Sporty, convertible, manual trans, the trunk can hold my golf bag and cart. I am a happy man. BTW, my airbag warning light is flashing. Dealer says its a bad module. Does anyone have a working module for sale? and advise how to replace? thanks for reading.
