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Still loving it
fred154, 08/27/2011
2002 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
67 of 70 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car for nearly nine years now, and I (and everyone else who sees it) still consider it a new car. It looks great and drives just as smoothly after 32,500 miles as it did when new. No problems with car whatsoever. I replaced the battery simply because I had a Firestone rebate that had to be used. This isn't a family car for daily use, but it is a great toy that still makes an old man feel like a kid again!
Best Value Car I Have Ever Owned
rsellson, 09/27/2012
2002 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
47 of 50 people found this review helpful
Bought this car because it is my wifes favorite color (yellow). She wanted a convertible and the color was right...that was 5 years ago. The car brings smiles to her, and when she is down-in-the-dumps, we put the top down and go for a ride. Best inverstment I've ever made. Happy wife...happy life! Now for me. Yellow is not my color but I would drive this car even if it were purple, orange and pink. What a nice driving car. A very good balance of power, handling, efficiency, driver fit, and looks. I have never been in any other car that evokes such a pleasant response from the general public. "Nice car!" I am now considering a second T-Bird for my commute to work. Maybe silver...
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Don't buy a 2002
dondi, 03/24/2009
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
52 of 57 people found this review helpful
Purchased this Thunderbird for my wife as a "fun car" and gave it to her for Christmas. Within the first week we experienced COP (Coil on Plug) failures. Dealership repaired it under the used car warranty. The following May, with less than 1200 miles added, we once again had a coil on plug failure. (4 bad coils so far). The dealership once again repaired it. It is now 15 months later and we have two more coils failing. That averages out to 1 per thousand miles. Ford initially placed a 10 year/100k mile warranty on the 2003 only model. They have since added the 2004 and 2005 models. The 2002 model owners are left to pay for their own repairs. The COP units are the same for all years
I can't wait for Spring
SASY302, 01/28/2003
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car is what driving is all about, not a person in the world can deny that when you get behind this wheel...you become King or Queen of the road! No BMW,Mecedes, Lexus, or Corvette for that matter gets as many looks as I do when I pull in anywhere! I can't wait for this long cold winter to be over, because this is a car that is pampered and will never see daylight as long as one snowflake is in the air...I can't think of one thing I don't love about this car, and for all those who wrote in and made disparaging remarks..you have not right to own one!To those that love and own this car I will see you in the spring...
Best car ever!
Bob Harris, 11/04/2016
2002 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
32 of 35 people found this review helpful
My 2002 Thunderbird is now 15 years old; it is the best car I have ever owned. Great looks, great fun to drive, great power & handling...I love it. Only thing negative is that I used to get about 25+ mpg and now, with 50k miles, I only get about 20. Don't know what to do to improve it.
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Satisfied owner
Fred Altman, 07/13/2005
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
The car has performed flawlessly with absolutely no service requirements other than oil changes in the 15,000 miles I have driven it. The only problem I have encountered is hitting my head on the hardtop as I enter the car when it is on. The car attracts much admiring attention from both young and old wherever we go. Trunk could be bigger, but it does haul two suitcases plus several small packages.
Black Knight
Millie Conrardy, 07/07/2017
2002 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
It a very nice looking car. Always feel awesome riding in this TBird. This car was my husband's toy. I could not drive it cause I'm too short and can't quite reach the pedals without using big pillows to sit on and put me forward. Of course I did not try to drive it. I consider this car to be in excellent condition. My husband had the convertible soft top repaired (by Sure-Fit $895); purchased an AM/FM 6 Disc Indash changer ($399.90) and paid for installation ($84); purchased floor mats ($73.90); TBird soft boot flaps ($247.18) Hard top wrench ($34.45) ; extra key cut and program ($87.04); TBird hard top cart with custom made cover for TBird hard top ($219.64); TBird electric winch hoist ($374.06); Cockpit trim package includes premium hardtop protection trim, and premium top door trim ($226.55). My husband took pride in this car and enjoyed it tremendously. Hope new owner will take care of this beauty.
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Hanzies T-Bird
Hanzie, 09/24/2003
2002 Ford Thunderbird Neiman Marcus Edition 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car on E Bay...it had 1401 miles on it..we flew to NY, saw the car, took it around the block and purchased it. I'm 5'8'' and my wife is 5'4''...we are about as tall as a new T-bird owner should be. We love the T-Bird, however, it has limited trunk space. We drove the car back to Panama City Beach Florida and had a great trip.
Not as good as it looks
Bad oil leak, 10/02/2007
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
After owning the car for almost 3 years, it is fun to drive for sure, a head turner, but it has it's hand in my back pocket constantly. In the shop almost every 3 k miles for something or other. Electrical problems, look at replacing the battery every year. And now, for a car that's never been raced, Adult owned, a major oil leak at the main seal that would require an engine pull out. This car has 11,000 miles on it. I will live with the leak I guess and just drive the car into the ground. Ultimately disappointed.
You gotta love it!
TBird Lover, 06/14/2007
2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car is wonderful. Lots of power, great road feel, comfortable on a trip and a great roadster feel. The only problem I've had is the multi-disc changer and I'm sure that'll be fixed shortly. Ford put a lot of thought in this retro. I think they could have done a little better on the front end design, but it is still a beautiful car and I love to drive it. and even just look at in the garage. It is a member of the family!