2003 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe Review and Test Drive by Bill Auto Europa Naples

[@emiliourioste8263]

I own the 2003 in black as shown. Runs beautifully. The style of this car turns heads in 2020 as it did in 2003.

[@hw5091]

Yeah that's cool. I like the hardtop more, with the porthole. I wish they had put about 50 more hp and a six speed manual, which I believe would've made this car more desirable and successful.

[@jpmking9635]

@@hw5091 yeah it would been cool if it was supercharged.....

[@savanna77]

There’s just something so classy about this car.

[@s.i8977]

I want one, my have to get one soon

[@frankburns8871]

"Morning...buncha lunatics." Dude cracks me up every time.

[@559BearDown]

Pure class. Love these Thunderbirds.

[@SGBassplayer]

“The T-Bird: Nature’s perfect car. Then some idiot goes and puts a back seat in it.” -A. Fonzarelli, “Happy Days” I loved these twenty years ago and now. The connection to Jaguar scared me away from buying one as a weekend cruiser (opted for a C4 Corvette instead), but anyone rolling in one of these things has taste for days and my respect.

[@msredbird7446]

I bought a red one a month ago and I love it. Rides like a dream. Compliments everywhere. So happy with my little beauty.

[@robroy982]

In January I purchased an '04 with 48,000 miles on it. Same black as this one only with the sand interior and soft top. Mine came with the hardtop and stand too. I just love this car. I never realized how many options these cars came with. Pure class fun!!

[@grettalemabouchou6779]

I love mine. 03...It's in mountain grey. Powerful engine with zero problems. Gets looks EVERYWHERE I GO...LOL. Alot of fun. I have a new Sony radio Bluetooth etc. A kid asked me recently if it was an Aston Martin. She's sleek and beautiful and makes me super happy.💋

[@michaelsisk7875]

you give the best reviews ever I'm always so happy when I'm researching a car and your name pops up

[@CrazyZ66]

I have a gray '03 for seven years now and boy, do I still love it! :) Living in Europe you don't see these cars very often over here. It's not a sports car, but it has a good punch, especially when you stomp on the pedal on the Autobahn. You can literally read the minds of all the Miata and SLK drivers, turning their heads and reading their lips saying: "wtf". :D Classy car!

[@jgatkinson744]

I have a 2003 dark gray with a hardtop and I love it. I’ve got probably 111,000 miles on mine now still runs great. And as always, Bill, you do a great job.

[@ryansoltess6006]

Beautiful!!! I had the pleasure of driving an 05 Anniversary edition T-Bird.

[@paulrichard10]

Just purchased one just like this one but it came with the optional 'porthole' roof. It had 50K miles on it and was a Florida car. So far, I really like the vehicle a lot.

[@errolfan]

'57 T-Bird in 2003 skin. Where's my back-up camera? Great classic retro car that I'm still in the market for.

[@jjlegend3922]

I had a Jaguar XJL. After it was totaled, I couldn't afford another Jaguar. I'm actually scouting these Thunderbirds. Thanks for the review, I was very intrigued because these cars are rated very high for quality and maintenance. And like what you said, one of the better modern 'hot-rod' type cars.

[@alanolson6913]

I own a 2002, ,"triple black" with both tops ( hardtop & soft top). It was a car I. had wanted ever since I rode in the '56 Thunderbird my aunt and uncle owned when I was a boy. Its a great car. I don't drive mine too often, just in fair weather. Currently, it has 20,000 miles. No, it's not a racer, it's a cruiser. Hope you get to buy one!

[@Countcho]

Im looking to get one too. Good luck!

[@basswind5411]

Your voice always relaxes me. Thank you for the videos.

[@JA-nc9ym]

What a nice little car!

[@TopTankKing]

love the humor bill, i just traded a 1979 lincoln mark v for a 2002 triple black thunderbird... i already love the thing!!!

[@lorendechaine5087]

"Morning!...bunch of lunatics". LOL!

[@dolphin223.4]

I noticed that you can changed driving shift to D4 or D5 to the right, when is the best time to do it at?? Before driving or while driving ??

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

Its such a shame this Thunderbird didn't succeed. Its such a beautiful vehicle.

[@Moffy1961]

Very informative and humorous review. You can tell you've been selling cars for a while; upfront with the pitfalls but great with the comebacks. I love your line "this car knows what it is...a boulevard cruiser". Always loved the look of this retro model. Great job! Mar 24 2020

[@chrisfranklin2104]

That looks superb in black, I only saw one here in UK, but on a winter trip to Florida I saw many out of state t birds in really nice condition. This will become very collectible in time, despite its bad points.... 😉

[@MitchGrooms]

love your vids, Also, every time I see these cars, everyone has the top up, does not matter how nice it is outside.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

I notice the same... because they can't lift the hardtop off! I had a lift (pulleys & what not) in my garage that I used for that purpose on a Merc W113 & a TC by Maserati.

[@MitchGrooms]

the top is never off, never, never understood it

[@MitchGrooms]

even with the soft top, its always up

[@wickedhouston5538]

looks better with the hardtop

[@petersecor1087]

I live on Northern California. I put my top down in late April and up in October. 2004 model.

[@noreenleepouliot7761]

Alden “Gib’’ Giberson, a young stylist for Ford offered the winning name, Thunderbird. A southwest native, Giberson said he took the name from the Thunderbird of Native American mythology. The car made its first public appearance on February 20, 1954 at Detroit’s first auto show following World War II. The first 1955 model Thunderbird rolled off the Ford Motor Company’s assembly line in Dearborn on September 9, 1954. It officially went on sale the following month

[@bearfitz2001]

It would be nice to see the convertible top in action.

[@darryljackson7600]

VERY underestimate car that people don't know bout cars! Cruise and look good! It's the least expensive 2 seater than a MB SL!

[@german9095]

I love this car

[@toddknox685]

No, no back seat. However, take a look at a Fusion that came out right after the end of this Thunderbird. There is your 4 door Thunderbird (Fusion). At least I think so. The dash, the seats, the roof all remind me of the 11th generation Thunderbird.

[@jameswalsh9637]

just brought one today just like this one 😊

[@robe3862]

About the best no nonsense review in a long time, straightforward, honest. Bunch of lunatics, bahahahaha!!!

[@gunnarbenjamin6348]

Love the quick Beach Boys reference lol

[@ijete36]

Is the cost of maintenance high and is it reliable ?

[@LiamTronix]

Anyone else see the resemblance of the California Spyder?

[@KarlBean-pb9zf]

Bought this wonderful car in 2016 and now things are starting to go South and in need of repair. Ford,in its infinite wisdom,chintzed on replacement parts so have fun with junkyards and eBay for getting it fixed.

[@cassandrasanchez9298]

I love how he talks shit at 11:00 but still says morning to them 💀

[@yourallbrainwashed]

LMFAO!!! Me too

[@Gambantein]

Nice car!

[@eltunhuseyinov9720]

Beautifull🔥🔥🔥❤️👍❤️

[@kkona3868]

im not sure what year i own, but my seats have red leather on them as the primary color

[@AbhiKohli]

Superb style. Never knew about this model though.

[@jamesh7571]

I'm a fan of these I quess kinda sorta, remenesante of the original, I mean there classic & a legend in Fordland.... Why didn't you show the top operation going up or down?? We wanna see this stuff Bill, just sayin 🤔

[@Gershwin48]

Ford missed a real opportunity here. First, put in a courageous powertrain, second, add more design cues from the ‘55-6-7. Add a little more chrome or stainless like the original. Finally, keep upgrading it by removing flaws, adding options that don’t betray the fifties cars and design. Heck, I would even go so far as making body panels and trim that were interchangeable with the original. They could have even made each of the tri-five models in succeeding years. If they had done this, they would still be selling this car and competing with the rest of the crowd.

[@datsun210]

The front end looks like a '53 C1 Corvette. Tell me I'm wrong!

[@threetimes3597]

Yes!

[@Matt_from_Florida]

_Relaxed sportiness._ Isn't that like _jumbo shrimp?_ _Morning! (Bunch of lunatics.)_ It's feigned friendliness like that which keeps our society from erupting into violence. :-)

[@TAOSEELE]

Matt from Florida yeah i loved it too. Happens in my street every single day. If i could i would do some Hulk Smash xD

[@mickjay8699]

How much? I have the same with very little miles!

[@olivier-pierredebelmont.3630]

Cool car is n 'it? Yes,indeed!

[@aliska5051]

i wish you showed how the top comes off!

[@petersecor1087]

It takes two people to put the top on of off. Weighs about 80 pounds.

[@jet1136]

i wanna save up for this car for my first car

[@yourallbrainwashed]

I was disappointed that it didn't have the eyebrow headlights and the fins. although I heard some sharp fins have been banned ever since I think 1960.

[@alking4153]

Those bug eyed head light's was a deal breaker for me ,what were they thinking? Had a 55 in highschool, 1400$ in 1961.

[@edwardyoung522]

How much did you sell it for, Bill?

[@anthonyignatious1814]

if i lived in the deep south,i would have to ckeck this dealer out,just because of Bill,i like the way he said..GOOD MORNING,HE JUST SOUNDS LIKE A KOOL DUDE.

[@s.i8977]

It’s this or a corvette next for me

[@wblk]

I bet it would have been more popular if it wasn't called a Thunderbird it should have been put out as a new model Ford

[@LEGENDERYSTATIC]

👌🏼

[@HypocriticYT]

Cram an old 460 into it

[@LaDivinaLover]

I like the wasted “real estate” haha.

[@wickedhouston5538]

this is a limited edition car

[@JeffMedved]

Nope. Just a run-of-the-mill Retrobird. The limited editions were the 200 "Neiman-Marcus" (2002), the 700 "007" (2003), the 1000 "Pacific Coast Roadster" (2004), and the 1500 "Cashmere" (2005).

[@chiefvilla3167]

Get your story straight the top one year weighs 84 lb. If you don't like it don't advertise it let those who do like them advertise you got a lock it get out of the way.

[@geoben1810]

The stock chrome wheels are just too ostentatious, and I didn't they suited the retro look.

[@yourallbrainwashed]

Agreed. But I think since it has the grill reminiscent of the first gen tbird, then I should have had eyebrow headlight housings and fins. Then I guarantee it would have sold a ton

[@1000mcm]

Alice cooper Schools out

[@arnepianocanada]

Style, build fast got old - bad layout, *not* long hood-short deck iconic since Mustang '64 & Euro sport cars prior; headlights like kitten eyelids pulled back; cheap plastic innards etc... and like it or not, a non-snappy engine.

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

I always felt the styling was a cartoonish version of the original. In 1955 it had a crispness and was sharp from front to back. The 2002-2005 just misses the mark and will never be a classic. Ford lost their way back in 1967 and never got back on track.

[@HypocriticYT]

These didn’t last long.

[@gary1705]

Sorry I just don’t see it all I am seeing Is a Nissan Micra 🤪 gorgeous house and gardens though 👌

[@ernestod5533]

The ugliest Thunderbird ever made . And slow. No thunder in that softy bird

[@elizabethmckenna2555]

Hey Jr., it’s best not to remark about a subject when you are not well educated on it. 50 years and 11 generations, this car has a great amount of history. Also, this generation is the fastest of all the other generations. It’s probably best you stick to your Honda’s.

[@ernestod5533]

Those hondas will run longer than that thunderbird collecting dust in the garage

[@LaDivinaLover]

Ernesto D why did you come to a video of something you neither appreciate or approve of? You think their trash, then Why click? I’ll never understand people like you...

[@ernestod5533]

@@LaDivinaLover and what is it to you ?

[@gailmercuri3132]

Hey Jr get your shoe box.