By Brian Antonoff on 09/07/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
Review
I currently am a '97 Corvette Owner and
I just bought a 2002 Thunderbird as a
gift for my Mother. When I decided to
buy this car for her, I never imagined
that I would like it so much myself. So
when I pulled out of the dealership and
drove it for the first time, EVERYTHING
about it amazed me - from the fit and
finish to the power, to the great
sounding stereo, to the way EVERYONE
who passed me on the highway slowed to
look at it. And if nothing else, NO ONE
can take away the AWESOME job FORD did
in bringing this car from it's original
root to the future.
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By New Birdman on 09/03/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Picked up the Thunderbird blue with
the partial blue interior. This car
definitely turns heads. People speed
up to get a glimpse on the highway.
You won't make any quick trips to the
market after purchase--everyone wants
to gawk and talk about it. It drives
like a dream too. Lots of power and 0-
60 in nothing flat. Don't buy it
though if you want a Porsche. Buy a
Porsche. This is a luxury car ride,
not a sportscar. Can't understand
complaints about fit and finish or
interior style--didn't those people
look at it before they bought it?
Bottom line is: Ford got it right both
inside and out.
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By Chris Edwards on 08/27/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
Review
This is a great looking convetible, but
way too much money! My Sebring was just
as much fun at half the price. I used
to be impressed by the Jaguars too, but
then again, it was pointed out to me
that for $50,000 even Yugo can build a
good looking car.
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By Sooner Bird Lover on 08/17/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Shocking to read any poor reviews.
It’s $40k, not $50k; don't blame the
car if you paid $10k over sticker.
Radio has auto-volume control (it
doesn't come programmed, see owner's
manual). Acceleration, handling, ride,
braking, are ideal for the style of
car. 91 octane gas is recommended; if
you're unhappy with performance, try
feeding it right. It's not a sports
car; the luxury car ride is perfect for
any kind of driving other than racing.
Shifts are very smooth; you CAN shift
manually. The interior is plane, but
it’s a retro-styled car. How much
interior styling did you get in cars
made 40-50 years ago? Styling REALLY
turns heads.
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By Minninger on 07/31/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
Review
The best $20,000 car I've ever owned. Been a Ford person my entire life, but
Ford missed it on this one. No engine power, transmission shifts when it
wants (can not manually shift), engine hesitates terribly on downshifts, seats
are made for someone twice as wide (no lateral support), suspension
compromises won't make anyone happy. Clearcoat layer of paint was
incomplete (looks like an amatuer did it). Door and trunk fit falls short of
even Ford Focus standards. My 1994 Thunderbird, with more than 125,000
miles is twice the car at less than half the original price.
How do you rate Reliability on a car with less than 4000 miles?
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By liannjon on 07/22/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
Review
If you loved your Dad's TBird, this is
the car for you! Once I got it, I
didn't even mind the price. We get a
lot of attention. The car responds
like a dream and I love to hear the
roar of a V8 again. Don't mind the two
seater - this is not a car for the
kids anyway. This car makes you feel
too young to have kids.
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By Gidget on 07/18/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Well worth waiting for, even if it took
almost a year. A pleasure to drive. A
real show stopper, literally. Have been
flagged down on numerous occasions. Got
the "arrest-me" Red and don't regret
it. It's by far the best color of them
all, and not just my opinion. Could use
heated seats though!
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By JIMNEAT on 07/02/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Most fun car I have ever owned.
Previous cars have been Mustangs,
Pontiac GTO and Camaro. The new Thunder
Bird provides the fun/looks of the old
2 seat birds with modern technology and
reliability. I love it.
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By asg420 on 07/01/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
Review
nothing beats this car if you are
looking for a fun, cool, smooth ride!
Besides the looks and sares and thumbs
up you get whil;e driving - the car is
really comfortable and smooth - Stereo
is great with top up or down - Hard top
removal needs two people . Conv top
works great - HUGE trunk!!!! Seriously
for a car like this - the tunk is
functional - Try getting that many
grocery bags in a boxter or z3 or
miatia - If yo love the way it looks -
You'll love the way it drives -
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By birdlover on 06/28/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Drove past the dealer and saw my new T-
bird. Knew it was mine before I bought
it. I love the ride and the feeling I
get when driving it. Draws lots of
looks and filling up with gas is fun.
Attendants just stand ans stare at the
car. I usually find a crowd around it
when I return to wherever I park it.
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