1995 Ford Thunderbird LX review from North America
"A true American muscle classic"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to put new plug wires on at 71,000 miles.
Also had to put new rear tires on it (of course).
General comments?
The Thunderbird was one of the last remaining breeds of true American horse-power. It's real-wheel drive, V-8 power gives it the feel of true automobile, something that is starting to fade away in today's market.
I love this car, more so than any other car I have owned. It's big, powerful, and comfortable, a dangerous combination when on the highway, before you know it you're doing 85 mph. At 60 mph, the car still has plenty of passing power, and has plenty of torque to burn tires at the line, if you're into that sort of thing.
It's handling is awesome, taking 25 mph turns at 50 mph is not a problem, and you usually don't think about it until the person next too you is white as a ghost.
In closing, this car is a dying breed of the true American muscle cars, cars that are going to be gone forever in the coming years.
It's a great car for every day driving, that's if you wanted to subject a car like this to that kind of abuse.
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| One of the best cars out there |
| Conforms to all Ford stereotypes |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 69000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73500 miles |
| Previous car | Eagle Talon |
| Date of Entry | 27th January, 2001 |