1987 Ford Thunderbird LX review from Germany
"An affordable luxury car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air pump makes a rattling noise, but works.
Rear window defroster works only temporarily.
Transmission oil pan gasket leaked at 145,000 kilometers.
General comments?
The car is the most reliable American vehicle I've ever owned.
It's comparatively cheap to operate, gets great gas mileage (25 mpg).
The engine is not very responsive to gas pedal input, 120 horsepower is adequate, but no more.
Handling is typically American with low cornering power due to marked understeer.
Steering is quick for an American car and the brakes work quite well.
It's not a sporty car by any stretch of the imagination, but a very nice, comfortable cruiser and a very attractive car to boot.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 112000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 160000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Buick Century |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2001 |