Greetings once again, dear Reader, to the blog. This time around we've got something different, this is actually a brand new car in World, not just a reskinned IGC car with a ridiculous price tag slapped on it. Is it worth it? Let's find out!First of all, I'd like to clarify something: even though it's told to be the 149th car, this is, in fact, the 151st if we go by pure data and numbers. Just wanted to put that one out. Now onto the car!
1. The price
5,000 SpeedBoost. That is a lot, considering that it's the same price as the stock Nismo costs. Also, bear in mind that this is a special edition, from the World Vintage Series, hence the big price tag. Is it justified though? What do I get for that price? Let's see:
- A unique livery
Once again, a pretty good one. Fits the retro theme nicely, the green-white combination suits the car, as well as the gold-painted rims. It's also got a few manufacturer vinyls to go with the racer theme.
- Aftermarket parts
Not an awful lot, but it's actually for the better, this is the kind of car that doesn't need any neons or window tints, let alone rims or neons. All it's got is a level 3 lowering kit, and a unique "CAPR1" license plate (which is not all that creative though).
- Performance parts
The Capri comes with Gromlen tuned parts, or in other words, the standard set for the WVS cars.
- Skill mods
Standard SpeedBoost set, 14-14% Super Shot, 19-19% Extended NOS, and a 9% Socialite.
- The car itself and the slot
This car is fast. And I mean fast. With race parts, it tops out at 307 km/h (~191 mph) without NOS, and 334 km/h (~208 mph) with it. And we're talking about a car that was produced in 1973 here! That's just absurd. It's also got a very responsive, go-kart-like handling, although its acceleration is average at best. Oh, and the Nitrous in this thing is just insanely powerful.
3. The review
Since we're not talking about a car that's already been available for alternative payment methods or a lower price, I can't stick to the standard format. This is a brand new car in World, so the best I can do here is to break it down like I always do, and give my final conclusion on it.
The looks
Let's talk about the overall looks here. This is a vintage racer, and not everyone likes those. However, I'm a huge vintage fan, and I've been really anticipating the release of this car. Sure, it might not have the most alluring looks, or the most extravagant livery, but it's exactly what it should be: a vintage racer, nothing more, nothing less.
The performance
As I've stated before, this car is ridiculously fast, and handles like a go-kart. But let's take a deeper look, shall we?
With the pre-installed parts, the Capri is in class A. Now, that alone sounds a bit crazy, and to be honest, it's not really a true competitor in that state. However, when properly tuned, this thing might be able to take on some of the big boys like the Murciélagos or even the Nismos, mostly due to its NOS. Also, with all the parts taken off, the Capri is in class C, and it can definitely cause some trouble there, giving the MR2s some true competition.
As for Team Escapes - don't even think about it. This car is so lightweight, it can even come to a full stop just by hitting a roadblock. Get hit by a Rhino - you're busted. However, due to its exceptional manueverability, it can get out of the way of those tanks, and easily dodge roadblocks.
4. Is the price justified?
Well, you can view it from different perspectives. Are you a fan of vintage racers, and / or a collector? - Definitely. Are you looking for a competitive car for the best possible price? - Not so much.
No matter how we look at it, it costs 5,000 SpeedBoost, and that is overpriced for a car that should've been a D class competitor, but ended up in class A. For that price, you can get the stock Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 Nismo Z-Tune, which has got a massive acceleration, pretty good handling, and higher top speed. Its NOS is definitely weaker, but that shouldn't be the selling point anyway. And not just the Nismo, one of the current class A kings, the Porsche 911 GT2 997 costs 300 less than the Capri. There's even a better vintage racer for a better price, that being the Porsche 914-6 GT, although most people don't exactly consider the looks of that car too charming.
Well, that's all, I guess. Personally, I have bought it, and I like it. This is not a reskinned car being sold again, so I can't exactly tell you not to buy it. If the price tag scares you - just leave it be. There are better offers.
-BF out.
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