1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe review from North America
"Amazing power, great comfort and economy; The perfect car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only problem I have experienced is that the fan relay went bad, and the fan would turn on and off randomly (many times quickly). It was a quick and fairly inexpensive fix.
General comments?
A great car. The power is always there, on demand. There is a slight turbo lag, but you'll soon forget about that when you're thrown back in the seat, and you realize that you can smoke the tires in the first 3 gears, and still get 25MPG on the highway.
The stereo performs as well as the motor with a factory amp and an 8-band graphic equalizer.
A very comfortable seating position with dual power seats and power lumbar.
Repairs can get expensive, but are reasonable for such a rare performance car. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 25th October, 2000 |