1988 Ford Thunderbird Coupe review from North America
"Great reliable car, nice ride, has got power when needed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced leaky valve cover gaskets.
Repaired windows that were falling off tracks.
Replaced fuel pump.
Station numbers stopped working in the radio (radio works fine).
Dash has age cracking.
Trunk springs are broken & won't hold the trunk open.
Replaced alternator.
Replaced heater core.
Replaced plugs & wires.
General comments?
This has been a great car. The engine runs perfect (5.0). I have gotten speeding tickets & the car can move well when needed.
The car handles well & has a great ride -- not a ride of a small car, yet it's not a huge car in itself.
Seats are very comfortable.
Nice air circulation when both windows are open.
Gas mileage is very good.
I have used this car as a daily driver since the day I bought it -- it's been a great reliable car over the years I have owned it, with the normal wear & tear of parts of a 21 year old car wearing out.
I will drive this car until it rusts out from under me. New cars are not an option as they are too complicated -- made of plastic etc.
The only way I will part with this car is if someone gives me top $$ & they want to restore it to original condition.
Too bad they don't make new ones. I would buy a twin if it was made today -- this car is almost like a bro to me -- it's a fine 21 year old -- maybe I will buy it a 6 pack for its birthday (age 21).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 115000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 189000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th October, 2009 |