1977 Ford Thunderbird Baseline review from North America
"It looks slow... looks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not much, she stumbles on acceleration, but a neighbor who has one tells me that's easy to fix.
Too darn quiet.
General comments?
What a car!! I thought I had it good in my '79 Cougar! Oh, baby!
This car doesn't look fast at all, and it's slow off the line, but get her out on the highway and she'll pass just about anything out there. The speedo registers 80, but the needle will go much further down for the leadfoot.
There is so much legroom that I, and I'm pretty tall, can put my feet straight out in front of me without bending my knees.
The 8-track is great!!
It's safe, I mean, it's a freakin' tank. Plus it won't roll over when you turn, like a Stupid Useless Vehicle (SUV).
And the $20 I shell out each month for full coverage really make up for the gas prices!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.8 Liter V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Cougar |
| Date of Entry | 20th June, 2001 |