My daily driver Thunderbird: the "Red Bird" June 16, 2010, 10:20:29 PM So, I just handed over 500 bucks today, and drove home this: 96 Thunderbird 3.8L V6.186,310.Seems to be in pretty good shape, inside and out. With one exception: It's had a cicada whining sound coming from the steering pump. I figured it was just out of fluid. Got it home, checked it, it was EMPTY! Filled er up, and its just fine. I'm so happy that now I have something to drive around (with AIR CONDITIONING [its been upper 90's here all month] and Power Windows/Locks) and now I can park the Cougar and work on it the right way when something needs to be done!...Did I mention it came with a free EVTM?!?! Quote Selected
My daily driver Thunderbird: the "Red Bird" Reply #1 – June 16, 2010, 10:23:44 PM I have a 95 T-bird with a 3.8 and 85,000 miles as a DD. It's a nice car but slow as hell;) Quote Selected
My daily driver Thunderbird: the "Red Bird" Reply #2 – June 16, 2010, 10:27:05 PM Well, I barely got to drive this thing, but it seems to me so far, that I have definitely driven slower cars. I like it. Probably because its the nicest car I've ever owned....:hick: Quote Selected
My daily driver Thunderbird: the "Red Bird" Reply #3 – June 16, 2010, 10:32:56 PM I'm also comparing it to a car that's a little lighter and has a GT40 5.0;) Quote Selected
My daily driver Thunderbird: the "Red Bird" Reply #4 – June 16, 2010, 10:36:08 PM Quote from: thunderjet302;325717I'm also comparing it to a car that's a little lighter and has a GT40 5.0;)ehh... well, ya knowthe cougs got a 3.8 too, so not much to compare to:D:burnout: Quote Selected
My daily driver Thunderbird: the "Red Bird" Reply #5 – June 16, 2010, 10:47:28 PM Nice score !!! congrats Quote Selected
My daily driver Thunderbird: the "Red Bird" Reply #6 – June 16, 2010, 10:54:39 PM Thx! Quote Selected
My daily driver Thunderbird: the "Red Bird" Reply #7 – June 16, 2010, 11:03:14 PM Nice lookin' Birdie... Better keep an eye on the P/S, fluid doesn't evaporate, no doubt has a leak someplace...I had a '95 LX with the 4.6, way to lame for me... Quote Selected
My daily driver Thunderbird: the "Red Bird" Reply #8 – June 17, 2010, 12:32:42 AM Great car! Quote Selected
My daily driver Thunderbird: the "Red Bird" Reply #9 – June 17, 2010, 05:23:28 AM Nice score , that is really cheap and the car looks great !! Quote Selected
My daily driver Thunderbird: the "Red Bird" Reply #10 – June 17, 2010, 06:12:36 AM drive it like ya stole it:burnout: because ya did! great deal:D Quote Selected
My daily driver Thunderbird: the "Red Bird" Reply #11 – June 17, 2010, 01:47:28 PM I noticed that some of you saying the 3.8 is slow. My 92 runs quite well and quick. Of course I don't have a 4.6 to compare it to. I'm wondering what rear gear the 3.8 folks have. Mine is a 3.27:1 and it will smoke the tire...typically the right rear.Mine I think has a .020 overbore. Rebuilt with 20k miles. Quote Selected
My daily driver Thunderbird: the "Red Bird" Reply #12 – June 17, 2010, 01:52:48 PM The only way my 95 is spinning the tires is if I'm standing on the brakes trying to do a burnout:hick: It has a 3.08 open rear. Quote Selected
My daily driver Thunderbird: the "Red Bird" Reply #13 – June 17, 2010, 04:59:19 PM Quote from: birdman7;325775drive it like ya stole it:burnout: because ya did! great deal:DGreat advice, Steve already posted he's had five tickets...What's this $hit about driving one like you stole it anyway??? If I was driving a stolen car, last thing I'd want to do is draw attention to myself... Must be why most of the idiots get caught and go to jail... Quote Selected
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