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Used 2005 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Amazing car

Jack, 12/08/2008
2005 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

This is a surprisingly capable vehicle. I'm 6'4" so wish it had a little more leg room but very comfortable. It will really corner well yet has a smooth ride. Performance from 3.9L V-8 is exhilarating to say the least. All in all a real sports car with none of the bad habits.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I LOVE THIS CAR

LUV MY BIRD, 11/10/2005
2005 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I've owned my T-Bird for 2 years and it just turned 3000 miles on the odometer (yes, I only drive it on Sundays). I selected the Granite Gray color right off the show room floor and it is indeed a very seductive car. No matter where I go with the top up or down it turns heads and people stop to ask about it. With the hardtop installed and opera windows gleaming it looks ready for a night driving down Broadway Avenue. The smooth V-8 engine coupled with the 5 speed auto transmission runs like a sewing machine. Reliability has been very good with only a minor glitch associated with rear wheel rpm sensor that affected traction control. I intend on owning this vehicle for a very long time.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

nice choice

RON, 07/06/2005
2005 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Having come out of an Audi TT I was at first disappointed in the workmanship, especially interior quality. It has stood up very well however and it seems to have lost its chintz factor as I got used to it; strange.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Good, but not Great.

norbert, 08/14/2005
2005 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

It is Great looking, and it is fun to drive. Still, Ford could have made it a more solid car - lots of rattles after only two weeks.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best ownership experience of a lifetime

Tbirdman, 08/28/2005
2005 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2dr Convertible (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

I've been a car lover my entire life. I've owned Mercedes, Lexus, Infiniti, Ford, Dodge and GM Products. The absolute worst experience was my 2001 Mercedes SLK320. Terrible car, arrogant company, worst ownership experience. I liked the style of the new Thunderbird when it was a concept car but thought Ford would surely blow it. Not only did they not blow it ... they NAILED it! It's fun to own and fun to drive. I've read articles about lack-luster interior style. I love the polished aluminum accents. I selected the black-on-black interior because I thought the two-tone made it look too cartoonish. It never fails to attract attention with or without the top down. I love my Thunderbird

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