Ford Thunderbird (2002 - 2005) Midsize | Compact
Ford Thunderbird (2002 - 2005) Midsize | Compact
[Dec 23, 2000]
Jamie Chown
Model Reviewed:
Thunderbird LX
Strength:
Styling rocks! 2 door RWD vehicles arent easy to find nowadays! I have the pearlescent Tricoat with dark tan leather. Sweet pimpmobile!
Weakness:
15 inch rims and tires=lame. Requires auxilliary tranny cooler. Not a winter car (mine is stored) Heartily recommended! I acknowledge the car's weak point -Brakes,transmission and plug wires but imho all cars have weaknesses just dont replace bad stock stuff with more stock stuff and you wont see return problems Similar Products Used: I have had 6 Fords in the last 6 years (I am a Ford Salesman and the Bird is definately my fave!) I am lowering it 2 inches,changing the brakes and supercharging it...After that this car is DONE! (not to mention the 17 inch rims I put on it ) |
[Dec 25, 2000]
JP
Model Reviewed:
Thunderbird LX
Strength:
Fast Takeoffs V8 , Great Handling, Great Factory Sound
Weakness:
There is a long list of problems with this car. There are a lot of brake and shock problems with this car. Eats a lot of gas. Great car for the summer, a real head turner. Similar Products Used: None |
[Dec 17, 2000]
Juan Martinez
Strength:
the name is ok
Weakness:
everything The engine sucks, the handling sucks, it looks so ugly, it falls apart. I DONT KNOW WHY I BOUGHT IT! save yourself some money and embarressment, buy a nissan or mitsubishi. SHOs sometimes have reliability problems if you get an abused one, if your sure its not abused, get a SHO! Similar Products Used: mitsubishi galant is a mucho better car. everything is better, i personally like the FORD TAURUS SHO- KICK A S S CAR. or the nissan maxima, all nissans are awesome. |
[Dec 12, 2000]
Larry Lueder
Model Reviewed:
Pontiac Firebird
Strength:
Great acceleration, roomy, great radio, nice design, looks like a corvett but much cheaper,I get the same looks from people.
Weakness:
Leaking T-top, window motors slow, vibration at idle. Sun visor falls down easily. Should have had a 350 not 305. Firebird 91. Overall the car looks great - I like that it looks like the more expensive Vet, yet at a much cheaper price. And I can easily stay up with them on the highway. Not a good car for fast cornering much like the Vet - you'll loose it. Stereo is great. Leaking roof could be improved, noisy. Seemed to bottom out easily, needs heavier front springs. Electric windows still use the original slow GM motors. Similar Products Used: Mustang but they have terrible dash board designs. Just flat no conderation to details likwe in the Nissans. |
[Dec 02, 2000]
Daniel Lopez
Model Reviewed:
elan
Strength:
It have a great handling its hard to get used in rain but it's ok great motor it has 94K fully loaded a very good engine ( v6 3.8l AOD) great tranny in general a great car i better have a turbo coupe but it's ok
Weakness:
hard to mod engine i have heard head gaskets blow at 100K yes i buy it again but i prefer a TC Similar Products Used: 88 tempo thy suck |
[Nov 26, 2000]
Gerald Stone
Model Reviewed:
Ford T-bird LX 4.6 litre
Strength:
The power, the leather interior, the moon roof, the beautiful paint job, the room in the front seat.
Weakness:
Horrible in the rain, and worse in the snow. Little room in the back seat, but that's not an issue for my lifestyle. I would have NEVER thought about buying a Ford until I test drove the T-bird. I fell in love immediately with its force and beauty. It is NOT a family car though. Similar Products Used: Far above all others in it's price range. |
[Nov 02, 2000]
Steve
Model Reviewed:
Thunderbird SC
Strength:
This is really a great car. Plenty of power to outrun puny v6 Camaros and such. I've personally enjoyed everything this car has to offer such as power, room, and really good looks. I still get complements on it and haven't made any modifications to it.
Weakness:
Hard to find and expensive parts.. even as this has been an extremely reliable car, recently the supercharger on it has developed a leak. NO REBUILD KITS are made for it so the only option I have it to replace it at a cost of $3,100.00 from the dealer :( If you can find another car with as many good features, comfort, and raw power this car possesses for under 25,000.oo I'd be suprised. Very solid value plus very enjoyable to drive and own. I'm planning on completely restoring this one as I see it's DEFINATELY worth it. This is the best of the Tbirds I've owned and if you have one you know what i'm talking about. :) Similar Products Used: The other 5 Thunderbirds i've owned. Very nice car. |
[Oct 26, 2000]
Alex Burgos
Model Reviewed:
TB Supercharged
Strength:
Very Power full engine thanks to the supercharger that gives the engine about 20% more strenght than the regular 3.8, giving the engine an average of 250hp. Very wide so this gives it very good handling. I got nice black leather interior, power everything and everything seems to work fine so far. The ground effects makes the car look lower so it makes it look very sporty. Fog lights make the car just look so mean + I added the black head lights cover so it looks even meaner. I had no Idea they were that fast!!
Weakness:
Umm, well the weaknesses of this car in my case was that my engine blew!! It might of been just the head gasket blown but I decided to over-whole this car with quality performance parts. The radiator broke when I was traveling from TX-CO at 90-100 m/h so I over heated the car, and the engine was fried! I got a really good deal with this car since i bought it from my uncle so he gave it to me for $2,000 but i am putting my new engine this week so i am going to spend another $2,000 but the car is just worth it. I mean the looks and the way it runs, shoot, I'll spend some more if necessary!! + I got some try-star 17" rims, with some low profile tires, and a big wing spoiler on the truck that make is look even wider. Nice testarrosa color uuu baby!!! It's sweet!!! If my car ends up okay after the over-whole I really recomend this car!!!! I can wait to drive it again!!! Similar Products Used: Mustang GT, Camaro Z28, SS Eclipse, Taurus SHO V8, Firebird. |
[Oct 26, 2000]
Alex Burgos
Model Reviewed:
TB Supercharged
Strength:
Very Power full engine thanks to the supercharger that gives the engine about 20% more strenght than the regular 3.8, giving the engine an average of 250hp. Very wide so this gives it very good handling. I got nice black leather interior, power everything and everything seems to work fine so far. The ground effects makes the car look lower so it makes it look very sporty. Fog lights make the car just look so mean + I added the black head lights cover so it looks even meaner. I had no Idea they were that fast!!
Weakness:
Umm, well the weaknesses of this car in my case was that my engine blew!! It might of been just the head gasket blown but I decided to over-whole this car with quality performance parts. The radiator broke when I was traveling from TX-CO at 90-100 m/h so I over heated the car, and the engine was fried! I got a really good deal with this car since i bought it from my uncle so he gave it to me for $2,000 but i am putting my new engine this week so i am going to spend another $2,000 but the car is just worth it. I mean the looks and the way it runs, shoot, I'll spend some more if necessary!! + I got some try-star 17" rims, with some low profile tires, and a big wing spoiler on the truck that make is look even wider. Nice testarrosa color uuu baby!!! It's sweet!!! If my car ends up okay after the over-whole I really recomend this car!!!! I can wait to drive it again!!! Similar Products Used: Mustang GT, Camaro Z28, SS Eclipse, Taurus SHO V8, Firebird. |
[Nov 03, 2000]
Eric Maass
Strength:
styling , price , power , rear wheel drive , options available , reliability
Weakness:
gas usage , constant brake problems i paid $10,000 for mine ....well worth it , best bang for the buck....it's a mix between the sporty feel of a 5.0 mustang and the luxury of a towncar....id defenatly buy another. The 4.6L is awesome.... it runs circles around the old 5.0L...and reliable to boot. If your looking for a all around great car , thats sporty as well as efficient , the the t-bird is for you . It has the looks and the feel that any 18 to 80 year old would appreciate Similar Products Used: i owned Ford products for some time now , compares great to my 86 mustang and my 2 classic pick up trucks |