Powerful engine, great ride, feels like you are floating while at interstate speeds (or faster), very comfortable car.

no weaknesses other than normal expected wear and tear.

Have always wanted a thunderbird, and, after searching for the "one for me", I came across it and bought it on the spot. It has been a wonderful car, and has surpassed all of my expectations. (All of my friends have owned a thunderchicken at one time or another, and I used to drool over their cars).

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Attractive design Powerful engine roomy and comfortable An American icon

No cup holder Stupid automatic seatbelts Front brakes cause vibrate badly Cassette player is piece of junk

The Thunderbird is one the greatest triumphs in American auto history. Few cars possess style performanc and comfort as well as the Thunderbird.

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Styling, smooth ride, lots of leg room for tall drivers, easy to read instruments.

Electrical system that is biodegradable. Phantom problems that mechanics can't seem to fix. Engine pings when hot, with tune-ups and high grade fuels not providing any relief. The pinging may be retarding the car's performance, but my car does not have a particularly quick pick-up or accelration. My mother's mini-van is a better ride.
Transmission is hesitant, sometimes it "skips".

This car worked well for the first 2 years of the purchase. Ford replaced the intake manifold under a recall before mine had any problems.
In the last year, the car has experienced several problems, that seem to be related to the computer/electrical system.

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My friend's V-8 Mustang GT leaves my V-8 in the dust.

Rides (rode) smoothly, good stereo system, roomy, power options were nice

LOTS of replacements -- brakes, ball joints, engine is now becoming shaky at 106k, electrical problems, fuse box, could go on for awhile!

A decent car, not one I would buy again though. For the money I spent, I got a fair deal, I think. It did well the first few years, but now that it has gone over 100k I don't know how much longer its going to last.

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In terms of the drive itself, it is a smoother and more comfortable ride than many others -- it isn't worth it for the amount of things that have gone wrong, though

V-8 is impressive (w/o governor). Backseat, and Trunk are spacious (for a coupe). Fully loaded for only 22G's new. Clean, unassuming, classic styling. Depreciation makes the Bird a bargin for speed, and performance. At night, it is frequently mistaken for mid to late 90's Ford police interceptors.

Transmission is troublesome, and in a world full of cupholders, why are there only two in the whole car, and why are they in the freakin' arm rest?
Too few SVT and performance products.

Fantastic Value! Probably the last true Muscle car! Pony cars are far too expensive, small, and complex to be true muscle cars. I'm proud to own this dinosaur of an automobile.

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83, and 93 Formulas; 95,97 Mustang GTs; 83, 87 Cutlass'; 96 Impala SS, and 9C-1 pkg caprice. With the governor removed, my T-bird has been taken to 122mph. The chevys are to unstable to go that fast (even the Impala with stock gear), though the big bird isnt as nimble as the pony cars. Considering the bird has tons more room, half the insurance,about 700lbs more weight, the bird is just as fast as the little ponies though acceleration isn't as good. But the Bird outperforms almost every front driver out there, and with her size and old school design, she is safer than most cars capable of such speeds. Wether anyone wants to admit it or not. These T-Birds and Cougars were the last true muscle cars. Cheap, fast and comfortable. The way every car shoule be. I'm keeping my til I wreck her or the socili, I mean democrats outlaw V-8s. I may keep it after that too. This car is meant for those who want good old fashioned speed, not "performance". This car will not handle like a Grand Prix GT, or an Accord, but it will catch one, run it off the road, then turn around and chew on it s'more. My bird takes a beating every day, and has over 130k. She always started, always performed when asked. I get 15 in the city and 22 on the Interstate, but only about 12 on county roads (hehehe). Though the tranny has a shudder problem, I understand it plagues the entire line, and Ford never felt the need to fix its profitable yet poorly marketed "ThunderCats". And with the cupholders forged by lucifer himself forever buried within the armrest, the car isn't perfect. But if your unable to afford or operate a pony car, if a used mustang or camero lack the cargo or backseat you need, but still crave the power needed to truly "own the road", I strongly recoment a used bird or cougar. Insurance is half easy, gas mileage is better and you get more comfortable accomodations, and bigger cargo areas. Acceleration is better than most cars, and handleing is good for a rear driver (though my bird resembles a 215hpr sled in snow). Parts are easy to obtain, though not as T-Bird parts, especially performenace peices. Ford trucks, the crown vic and mustangs all have parts in commen with the bird, though most of the "expensive" and hard to find stuff (and more problematic items as well) are unique to the vehical. In short, it is a good buy, for a muscke car. Bad if you think a Honda is the way a car should be....which it isn't.

Large Wrap-around Interior
Powerful V-8
RWD
Comfortable, Quiet Ride

Extremely Heavy
Handles bad in snow
4.6L is livable but lacks enough torque to adequately move a car of this size and weight.

I own two 95 tbirds and I'm completely satisfied with them. The first one I bought now has 163,000 miles on it and the second just turned 179,000 miles. The only problems I've experienced with these are torque convertor shudder (fixed with trans. cooler, and fluid change), an altenator on the second car, and a valve seal problem that supposedly is related to the high mileage. The interior and exterior of both of these cars look new. These cars replaced a POS Nissan 240SX that just fell apart after 115,000 miles. My next car will most likely be another MN-12 Ford.

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1979 Mustang 5.0 (heavily-modded) much Faster than the bird, but doesn't compare
1989 Nissan 240SX - This car sucked ----NEVER BUY A NISSAN----
1966 Thunderbird Conv. - Nothing like FE big-block power, terrible gas mileage
1975 Thunderbird - Again nothing like big-block power (460), Massive fuel tariff, this thing could rip through the 95 bird like it was tin-foil.

-The effortless acceleration from the 4.6 liter V8.
-The roomy and comfortable interior.
-The car handle well for its size.
-Really quiet and smooth ride.
-The style of the car.
-Not a major problem has come up.
-Powerful A/C.
-Fun to drive.

-Slow to downshift tranny.
-Floaty ride at high speeds.
-Right front suspension creaks over bumps.
-Power window are slow to roll down.
-WHY ARE THE CUPHOLDERS IN THE CENTER GLOVE COMPARTMENT?
-Governor spoils everything.

I bought the car after a lady ran into my camaro. The Thunderbird caught my attention while I was shopping for a car. I really like the roomy interior and the way it drives. If I want the car to move, It will move. The ride is comfy and the V8 motor is smooth and accelerates quickly. I love the car and the attention I get when I am at school.

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1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z (350 ci)-The Chevrolet engine and tranny are all out better, but for everyday driving, the thunderbird is just more comfortable, plus it gets better gas mileage.

Handles great; body is solid; has very good power high-end; the chassis is beefy and rigid; car (except the engine) is extremely well built

The 3.8 V6 (140hp) is barely adequate for a vehicle that weighs 3600+ pounds; at 165k miles head gaskets blew, heads warped, cylinder walls temp. damaged; right power window stopped working at around 130000 miles; poor low-traction handling characteristics

For the price I paid ($4300 at 100k miles), I got my money's worth. However, I would seriously discourage buying the 3.8L V8. After a discussion with a Ford technician, it was brought to my attention that almost all Ford 3.8L V6 engines blow their head gaskets before 100k miles. Although I was one of the very lucky few who made the engine last well beyond that point, I still suggest considering the 5.0L or the 4.6L V8 engines over the 3.8L or the 3.8L-supercharged V6 engines.

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1987 Ford Crown Victoria - the Vic was faster and had a far superior engine (the 5.0L V8), but the T-bird handles much better and is more pleasing to drive

Very comfortable car, automatic seatbelts, still very sharp looking after all these years, a great cruiser car

The 3.8l v6 engine underpowers the big bird, I recommend the supercharged 3.8, or the 5.0 v8.

I would recommend it, but dont get the base 3.8l v6, go for the super coupe, or the sport coupe (5.0)

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Thunderbird Super Coupe with the supercharged 3.8 is much faster, and looks better

Smooth, comfortable ride, luxury feel, great looks, great power, easy to read & use accessories, the security of a large car.

The worst problem was with the transmission. It began shuddering at an early age & continued to get worse. By stepping off of the gas momentarily, it went away & I just adjusted to it. The only other weakness I identified was the brakes. The rotors warped at 20,000 miles & the dealer tried to fix the problem as best they could. I took the car to CarX at 55,000 miles & spent $450.00 on the brakes & they did an awesome job by getting rid of the pulsating rotors & the brakes did not need re-done until 128,000 miles!!!! I was ecstatic.

I bought this car new in 1994 & told my wife I was never getting rid of it. I recently tangled with a semi-truck on the interstate & totaled it with 139,000 miles on it. The car was in excellent condition inside & out & was sad to see it go, although mechanically, it was starting to need more attention than I could give it. I absolutely LOVED this car! I am 6'3" and was very comfortable in it (esp. the leather seats). I would highly recommend this car to anyone who likes what most older cars had i.e. rear-wheel drive & lots of power in a big frame. Not sure what I will replace it with since T-Birds are not offered new right now, but I definitely would have kept the T-Bird until it died of natural causes.

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