1997 Ford Thunderbird consumer reviews

Very roomy vehicle, very quick, especially the 4.6: v8 not bad feul economy, not 2 many problems and a very reliable car all around

The only negatives are that this is not the sort of car I like. It was a family hand-me-down, so I didn't choose it. With the prevalance of compact parking spaces these days, it's annoying to drive such a large car. Don't even try putting this thing into a compact space- you'll just end up with scratches on your doors or bumpers. On the other hand, I must have gotten lucky with this car in terms of reliability. I've certainly heard the 'Found On Road Dead' nickname for Fords, but this car has never been problematic. Nearly ten years later, it's still going strong! I always get passenger comments about how nice it is to have a full-sized back seat, so this would probably be a good car for a family if you want to drive something a little nicer than a mini-van.