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exposures writes:
1997 Ford Thunderbird LX Review
ProsGreat value. ConsThey don't make them anymore. 
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Rocketship — Takes off like a rocket, there's a reason why they put these engines in police cars. Bought this new in 97 and the body style still looks great. The factory spoiler completes the look. Maintenance is more than reasonable. Put the best speed rated tires on this and in your rear view mirror watch whoever tries to keep up with you on the turns slide off the roadway. Comfortable Leather seats make long rides a joy. Reliable, easy on gas 23mpg overall and a trunk that can hold a boatload of stuff. This car is still going strong at over 200,000 miles. I think I'll keep it. Primary Use: Family transportation
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Brian writes:
1997 Ford Thunderbird LX Review
ProsV8 Really fun to drive!!!! Cons18 MPG
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Colin writes:
1997 Ford Thunderbird LX Review
ProsLooks, handling, ride, roominess Consreally there was nothing I didn't like about this car. I shoulda kept it
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97 T-bird — Plenty quick, for the late 90s not-so-impressive 2v 4.6 V8 20mpg if you keep your foot out of it 14mpg if you don't Lots of room front and back I think they're totally sweet looking would have liked a stick excellent ride excellent handling stereo sucks (get an aftermarket one) great engine note Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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Chris writes:
1997 Ford Thunderbird LX Review
ProsPower, Compfort, Options Consnone
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Thunderbird Sport — The 1997 Ford Thunderbird is awesome, great power, great equipment, nothing but greatness. I will drive this car tilll the wheels fall off.If you can find one with the sport package get it, nothing better for the money. Moonroof, Leather, HP, TORQUE!!! Heavy Duty Automatic, Dual Exhaust FLOW MASTERS!!!!!!!!!!! AND MORE STUFF TO COME | ||
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David writes:
1997 Ford Thunderbird LX Review
ProsIt's a Mustang without the name. ConsVery little bottom-end torque.
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A Great Car For First Time Drivers Wanting A Little Speed Out Of Their Machine. — It's a solid car. Under the hood, it packs a 4.6L fuel-injected V8 that, when it was made, put out around 205hp and 290tq. Luckily for me, it's not stock. The best estimate is that it's churning out close to 210hp and 300+ tq, thanks to a cold-air intake, true-dual Flowmasters exhaust, and Superchips Performance programming. It cost me about $2300 when I got it, and has since cost me over a grand in performance parts and maintenance. It sucks gas if your foot is in it. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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John writes:
1997 Ford Thunderbird LX Review
ProsThe last year of the Thunderbird ConsWeight
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The Last Of The Great Thunderbirds — Performance - Same engine as a Mustang GT of the same year but since it is a heavier car and the engine is detuned some it does not accelerate as quickly. Build Quality - Car has the standard suspension rattles of a 130,000 mile car. Appearance - One of Fords sleekest designs that has aged well. Cost of Ownership - 17-19 MPG city/24-26 MPG highway. Relatively low maintenance costs. Fun Factor -I love driving this car Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Haukur writes:
1997 Ford Thunderbird LX Review
ProsIt has an exhaust modifaction that gets that v8 sounds clear through Consthe little space in the backseats
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Ford T-bird 1997 Lx Review — Acceleration is fun, often or not with some wheel spin, atleast not yet any repairs, little squeake in the interior but seats are comfy and ride comfort fantastic, though a 4.6 liter engine should have more bhp but it is enough i suppose. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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Jesse writes:
1997 Ford Thunderbird LX Review
Prosthis car is worth more than blue book price Consford has issues
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Clayton writes:
1997 Ford Thunderbird LX Review
Prosfunsies Consgas money
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Good For Driving Around And Having A Good Time — good accel, good breaking, handled pretty well. The Engine was clogged when i got it, it ran like a V6 instead of a V8. green body, leather interior. expensive on gas and a few problems with maintenance but it wasn't too bad. This car was fun as hell to drive. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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Cale writes:
1997 Ford Thunderbird LX Review
Prosgood looks from the outside. runs very good for a 4500# car. for $350 Consair bags deployed due to deer damage but all is repaired but the airbags
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T-bird....(thunderchicken) — good car for 350 bucks. runs good with the 4.6l v8 engine option. sets you back in your seat even with 2.73 gears in the rear end. gotta give it credit i guess for having 139,000 miles on the modular v8. it should have quite a bit left in it. ...well maybe. i need to go a little easier on it if i want it to last. my ram air hood is my favorite part of this car. it gives it the agressive looks..so much for a sleeper grandma looking car |
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