1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe review from North America
"One of the most unique, fun, and fast cars you'll ever drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
BRAKES! Very expensive when the whole set needs to be replaced. Other than that, no engine problems.
General comments?
Mileage was exceptional, especially on long trips, got 529 miles on one tank of gas on my way to Texas.
Only raced it once, and that was because a guy pestered me at a bar, then followed me home, wanting to race me. I had the car in the garage and he still wanted to race. After 10 minutes of telling the guy to leave me alone, I told him to get it out on the road. Needless to say, he was a spec in my rearview mirror when I got through with him. I regret the day I got rid of that car!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L 4 cyl Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird LX |
| Date of Entry | 28th September, 2000 |