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4.63 out of 5 stars

MY FIRST THUNDERBIRD

DAN FISCHER, 01/01/2005
2005 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
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AS STATED, IT IS FUN TO DRIVE AND BE SEEN IN. ALTHOUGH TRUNK SPACE IS LIMITED, CAREFUL PACKING OF CLOTHES FOR TRIPS CAN EASILY BE ACCOMODATED. BECAUSE MY WIFE AND I ARE SENIOR CITIZENS, THE RETRO INTERIOR STYLING BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF MORE GRACIOUS LIVING. WE THINK THE TURQOISE INSTRUMENT NEEDLES ETC. ARE WONDERFUL. SO FAR WE NOT ONLY LOVE THIS CAR BUT THOSE WHO SEE IT ARE VERY VERY COMPLIMENTARY ABOUT THE COLOR (MERLOT W/TAN SOFT TOP)AND THE STYLING.,

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Driving Adventure

Pat, 01/06/2005
2005 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
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This is the closest thing to a 1950's Thunderbird that is possible, but with the latest in auto technology. It is fun to drive, classic in looks, and elegant in detail. I recently drove a new Jag and it does not even compare to the new Thunderbird. I do not hesitate when I say that I would recommend it to anyone that wants a sporting opinion. By the way, I am 62 years old and love the power.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun BUT

Hammock, 02/04/2005
2005 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
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Traded in 2000 VW Cabrio which rode and handled better than the Bird BUT this thing turns heads all the time. Vintage Mint Green and all options. Fast enough but would like retro exhaust sound so will have that installed I think. List, $41,795 purchased new $31,990. For what it is, boulevard cruiser, it is about as good as you can get. Would like radio to increase volume with speed like many now do. Trunk just holds 2 golf bags. A really super nice cruiser.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love My Bird

Bil Keane, 02/19/2005
2005 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
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I remember well the original T-Bird. At the time, I couldn't afford one, and by the time I could, it was upsized, downsized and removed from the market altogether. While not a true sports car, it is sporty enough for most conservative adults. It handles well on the road and is much quieter than you would expect from a convertible. On the downside, it's not the best car for folks over 6' with the soft top. There is however plenty of headroom with the optional hard top. Definitely a head turner. If you don't like people constantly asking you about your car, you better not get one.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best T-bird ever!

MacLeod, 02/19/2005
2005 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
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I've had four Thunderbirds before this; an old '57 I bought used, an '84 Elan, an '88 Turbo Coupe, a '90 Super Coupe. I liked them all a lot, but the '05 is the best ever.

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