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New members, why do you come here only ot sell your car?

Reply #30
How many people walk through their deceased dad's farm field/junk yard and think I can sell all of this on Ebay.  Or better yet, foxtbirdcougarforums?
1987 TC

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Reply #31
The "non trendy" image of these cars is EXACTLY what I LOVE taking advantage of.  Sittin at a light next to a kid in a Civic with a fart can, 22in wheels, body kit, huge bolt on wing, with his hat on backwards and a smug look on his face, and his girlfriend in the passenger seat...tryin to look cool in front of her by whoopin what looks like a high 16sec 80s car...oh wait...look...that 80s car is haulin his ass down the road...TOOL.

I'm not a flashy kinda person.  I don't draw attention to myself.  Even in high school, I NEVER followed the "cool" trends.  I guess my car tends to reflect that.

Oh, and I mostly listen to "my parents'" music as well.  Classic rock or bust.

 

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Reply #32
Quote from: V8Demon;210133
Now explain to me after reading the above, how this is rational? Just because it's an import doesn't mean it's rice. Just because it's made in America doesn't mean it's

 
That's why I inserted the second bit "even rational...". I dont claim to be THAT either. And I'm not saying import = rice...just that all of em I lump together in MY own group of everything I would not want to own.
 
 
@ TC bombardier SHOULD make cars LOL. All I know is they got some good engine tech. My friend's snowmobiles have that R.A.V.E. stuff. Yeah git that in some cars!!! Suck it VTEC!
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

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Reply #33
I would say that these cars are very flashy. Go look at a 83-88 anything out there and tell me these cars don't stand out. Also, the back window in a cougar is a fashion statement. Its supposed to either piss you off or make you like it. People that don't like the back window get a t-bird. People that do get a cougar.

An import car makes alot more sense now. I drive almost 3,000 miles a month. I go through two to three 300 mile $30 tanks a week in my wife's little neon. Now I'm gonna pay $65 to drive around a t-bird for around half of that a tank.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

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Reply #34
...Except bombardier snowmobiles use Rotax (Austrian, I believe) engines :D *EDIT* Apparently Rotax is owned by Bombardier. Still Austrian though :hick:

...and RAVE is only good for two-strokes, which would never, ever, EVER pass emissions standards. I think you'll soon see two-strokes outlawed in snowmobiles, dirt bikes, ATV's and outboards...

That RAVE shiznit was crazy, though - my Formula Mach Triple had it, and it was crazy fast. Never quite understood how it works (I'm more of an early 70's Olympique kinda guy) but when it did whatever it does it was like hitting a nitrous button. That machine was retarded fast.
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

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Reply #35
Ya don't need an import to get good fuel economy. Yes, that news might make an import fan faint, but it's true. My Saturn regularly gets 40MPG on the highway and better than 30 city, and that's with A/C.
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

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Reply #36
My 76 Olympique was just plain retarded (not fast, lol)  It was my only mode of transportation at one time though.  My Saturn does pretty decent on gas too.  I also have a good supply of paper bags and a hole punch for my driving excursions.
1987 TC

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Reply #37
i think people come to this site to sell cars cus thats where the consumers are. people see that a group of people who regularly are on the hunt for thundercats and they know odds are good that thier car will sell. just like when you see anti-derpressant comercials on lifetime, truck and dirtbike adds on CMT, KFC sponsors on BET (i may be too stereotypical, but u get the idea) cus thats where the people who buy the products are. besides, when some stupid kid inherits his grandmas mint condition 30th anny tbird and doesnt want it cus its 'not a civic' sells it here for $1000, whos going to be complaining then.


i see the title, scroll to the end, and read about snowmobiles.

u guys have a bad case of A.D.D.
1988 Thunderbird sport
2004 Ford F150 Lariat
2008  Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
2007 Suzuki DR-Z400S dual sport/Supermoto
1988 Thunderbird LX - sold
1988 Mercury Cougar XR-7 with GST kit - gone

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Reply #38
Oh and for the record, when I was in high school I WANTED a Turbo Coupe or some sort of V8 Thunderbird (I always thought the '87-88 looked badass) but my dad wouldn't let me get one!

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

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Reply #39
For the record I HAD one in High School.......In 1994.....Jeez I'm old:punchballs:

**Edit**  Another one:  http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=18615
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

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Reply #40
I was a freshman when the Motor Trend car of the year came out and totally fell..(read obsessed)...love with the TC.

Jason
88 TC with 93 GT 5.0 (.030 over), XE266HR Compcam, SVO 1.6 Roller Rockers, BBK underdrives, BBK 1 5/8" headers, 2 1/2" exhuast with Americian Thunder Flowmaster lers. Tremec 5 speed and 3.73's and alot of other goodies to list.....

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Reply #41
Quote from: V8Demon;210133
Hmmmm.  Lemme show you how sill that sounds.  And remember, I myself am biased towards American vehicles, but I will keep my options open.



Now explain to me after reading the above, how this is rational?  Just because it's an import doesn't mean it's rice.  Just because it's made in America doesn't mean it's ;)


Wow!!!!! That must be  uncomfortable!!!!!:hick:


True true. I get that. There is a few imports that I ave respect for, None of which I could afford to own. I know the import kids think american cars are junk, only cause they cant afford to own one ;)
An american car is a love affair, you must love the car, and learn to love an empty wallet!
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

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Reply #42
Quote from: kingcars;210138
The "non trendy" image of these cars is EXACTLY what I LOVE taking advantage of.  Sittin at a light next to a kid in a Civic with a fart can, 22in wheels, body kit, huge bolt on wing, with his hat on backwards and a smug look on his face, and his girlfriend in the passenger seat...tryin to look cool in front of her by whoopin what looks like a high 16sec 80s car...oh wait...look...that 80s car is haulin his ass down the road...TOOL.

I'm not a flashy kinda person.  I don't draw attention to myself.  Even in high school, I NEVER followed the "cool" trends.  I guess my car tends to reflect that.

Oh, and I mostly listen to "my parents'" music as well.  Classic rock or bust.



See Im sorta like that, but I like odd cars and such, for the reason that it draws attention. I see shiznit box ricers all day long and so does everyone else. Same with mustangs/camaros. Only thing that draws people is loud. I get attention every time I start my car(mostly pissed neighbors.) my friends think my car is ugly, but that makes me love it more. Its different, much like i am, same as most of the cars I like. Theres very few newer cars that I would give anything to own, TONS of older cars I would though.
And i listen to everything but opera/classical.
Classic rock kicks asssss though!
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

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Reply #43
Quote from: kingcars;210138

Oh, and I mostly listen to "my parents'" music as well.  Classic rock or bust.


I have a cruise cd made up for the 87 that consists of "Drag strip" Oldies type music Hey little cobra stuff like that.