1983 Mercury Capri for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
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For sale
Rent a 1983 Mercury Capri for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 1983 Mercury Capri
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83V110000 | 1983-10-21 | structure:body:hood | INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOOD AND THE THROTTLE LINKAGE COULD DAMAGE THE LINKAGE AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO INSTALLATION OF THE INCORRECT HOOD STYLE DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1983 Mercury Capri
No 1983 Mercury Capri is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Here is what to know about the 1983 Mercury Capri before buying one.
Before you sign for the Capri
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The numbers in plain words
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
A good match for
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
The Capri in everyday use
Being a small car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Capri first, and buy only if it fits your life. A test week in the Capri tells you more than any review. Try the Capri on your commute, then decide.
Year and trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Want a price?
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1983 Mercury Capri from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1983 Mercury Capri for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1983 Mercury Capri
Does CarmaCars sell the 1983 Mercury Capri?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1983 Mercury Capri before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1983 Mercury Capri have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.