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I waited for this
C. Evans, 06/09/2007
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I actually waited for a two seat sports type car that had room in the front seat. The bird has as much room as I need. Also it is a head turner. Everwhere I go someone says something or points to it.
owner
dan weaver, 01/16/2003
2002 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
My T-BIRD makes my sudden early retirement a happy time.It does every thing that I command it to do.The first thing you should do,is go buy a radar detector and your favorite CD,and take the long way home.There is nothing out there that can pry the smile off your face.Enjoy!!!!!!!
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fun drive
diecentral, 09/17/2003
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car is a "hoot" to own & drive! Get use to complete strangers coming up to you and asking all kinds of questions about the car. It's impractical to own but I'm 60 yrs old & it makes me feel 16 all over again.
Bought used; worth every penny!
ATLCple, 07/25/2017
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
If you are reading this review in 2017 or later than you are looking at buying a nice, used, 12-15 year old Thunderbird (just like I did in 2015). My 2002 Thunderbird is an absolute blast to own. I found a well cared for, low mileage car from a caring, private owner. I looked at several, including from dealers in the $9,000-$14,000 price range. I was never impressed with the Dealer cars as they had tough lives, many owners, and no maintenance records. A good, used, private-sale example today (2017) can be found in the 10,-15,000 price range ...and UP, of course for pristine examples. The biggest problem seems to be the COP (Coil On Plug) issues with many of the engines; However I have not had this problem and my car still has all the original Coils (go figure). Everything else, and I mean EVERYTHING, about owning this car is great. Fun to drive daily, fun to drive on curvy roads, fun to be seen in, fun to talk about among curious admirers. IF you can live with a 2 seat car this is a fun choice. I do not have a hard top nor do I miss it. I am top down 90% of the time. Paint stay new-looking all these years on too. Just great!
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Two birds in hand
Barbie, 08/18/2007
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
My wife came from a poor family and her dream has always been to own a Tbird. She purchased at long last and after many years of working and saving a 1955 which she drove often but mostly in the Summer and of course being an old car. I mean Old "6 Volt Generator" She decided it was time to buy a car that was more modern. She purchased the 2002 and never looked back. Although the cars are completely different, they are both icons in her life representing old values and new ideas as she likes to say. Of course the new Tbird is wonderful, just check any of the ratings on here!
I must have the lemon
T-Bird RN, 03/22/2008
2002 Ford Thunderbird Neiman Marcus Edition 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I love my T-bird. Felt like the queen of the road. But recently have been having problems one day out of no where it overheated, 3 engine fans gone bad, then transmission leaking it was rebuilt. just the other day driving down the road felt like I was going over rumble strips car bucking took it back for check up, seems when they had it on the road test could find anything. I guess it did not act up for them. Suggested could be torque converter and to bring it back when it happens all the time. I thought ford was built tough. I have 6 other Ford vehicles with over 200 thousand miles and no transmission or engine problems. What happened to the T-Bird?
2002 Ford Thunderbird w/hardtop
2002 Thunderbird, 08/27/2010
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
I've had several cars that I've bought "NEW", and this beats all of them hands down. It's not a race car, but it will keep up with anything on the road. The gas mileage is good, the car is fun to drive, and, everywhere I stop, everyday, someone comments about what a nice car I have, EVERYDAY, for eight years that I've owned the car. That makes me a very proud owner. I recently had a man with a brand new corvette offer to trade me straight across. He was serious, but, I would have been the loser had I traded with him. I love my car and you couldn't trade me ten corvettes for it.
What more could one want?
SBA, 06/20/2003
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Lots of looks, fun to drive, great handling and ride. Watch for leaks around front sealing area of hardtop and/or convertible. Handles great in all weather. Minimal trunk space, but it will hold golf clubs & weekend fun bag for wife and me.
Nostalgia plus fun
bud, 03/29/2007
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
A lot of people complain about the price being too high and cite the car as costing $50K. I say to those people that I've got some swamp land for them to buy. I purchased this car for around $20K and the original sticker was $27K. For $25 K the car is an excellent sports car. It's not a Porsche but is quite nimble and has ample power with the small v8 equipped. For the money, it's a bargain. The fit and finish are quite excellent for a Ford. The reliability is not bad for a sports car of which cars in that category usually require a bit more than just changing the oil and filling it up.
love birds
mdwms, 07/01/2003
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have two birds. neitehr have had probelms, and are increabily fun to drive. A real attention getter.