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true beauty
Gator Bait, 05/26/2009
2003 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
Triple black, color, interior, soft and hard tops. amazing car that handles very well and with plenty of power. Has 95K and started running rough but ford came thru and replaced 5 of the 8 coils under warranty (till 100K on coils)and now runs as new, oh did I say ford replaced plugs and did a tune up for just parts for the inconvenience. I'm 6'5" and with the soft top on its tight but with hard top or top down its fine
euro bird?
bird watcher, 08/29/2009
2003 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
I have owned mine for two years and just love it. This is my 4th tbird. If you are looking for a newly made but vintage looking tbird this is not it. Ford designers missed the mark. I have been told it looks more European than a remake of any tbird by most. But forget its supposed to be a tbird and judge the car for itself. It is fast. It is very well made. It is a convertible or a hardtop. It rides like a luxury car but is still sporty. It is loaded with options. It is very affordable and nothing in its class comes close to having all these virtues. In my opinion it is just one of the best cars made in the last 20 years.
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Great Nostalgic Ride
Darryl, 10/29/2005
2003 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Car looks super -- very retro looking. It has great performance and good gas mileage -- hits 25 mpg on highway most of the time. Accelerates like a muscle car from the 60's once you get it rolling; the 5 speed automatic really keeps the engine boiling -- sounds good too. The torque of the V-8 makes passing effortless. More of a luxury ride than a sport car ride. A little soft in cornering but very comfortable on trips. Some body shake on bumpy roads. Stereo with 6-disc CD works well, sounds good. In summary, if you like the feel of a V-8 in a car with dramatic styling, you are going to love this car.
Black Bird
scott hogeland, 01/07/2006
2003 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Best driving & handling car I have ever owned. Battery was dead upon delivery, but car had been sitting for a long time. Ignition switch locked up and could not be turned - dealer fixed with new switch. Transmission shows "E" while traveling. Water leak in drivers side window. All supposed to be fixed per TSB guidelines. Strange problems for a premium car.
Still loving my car
computerlen, 01/25/2014
updated 01/26/2018
2003 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible w/Removable Hard Top (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I own a red '03. I absolutely love it! I bought it back in March and only drove it until September when I placed it into storage. I have wanted one since I first saw a used 2002 yellow t-bird at a Ford dealership. I fell in love with it. No other car in my life has excited me-period. I am 60 years old at the time of first writing this. Now I'm 70 and feel the same. I feel like a teenager when I am driving it. I get looks from many people including children. I did not expect any of this. I just liked the style of the car. One driver on the road called out to me with his thumb up. Another was stopped by the police for speeding but called out to me as I slowly passed his vehicle and said "nice car". I will not sell this car. [contact info removed]
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