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2004 Ford Thunderbird T-bird Convertible, Black On Black, Warranty! Like New!!! on 2040-cars

US $11,995.00
Year:2004 Mileage:128982 Color: Black /
 Black
Location:

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.9L 242Cu. In. V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1FAHP60A54Y103891
Year: 2004
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty
Trim: Convertible 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 128,982
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 8
Disability Equipped: No

FROM "Car and Driver":

The auto industry has a vast pharmacopeia of nostrums formulated to cure sales anemia, but our favorite continues to be a massive shot of vitamin HP. It may not cure the actual affliction, but it almost always leaves the patient feeling more vigorous.

With sales lagging some 24 percent behind original forecasts-19,085 in 2002 versus a hoped-for total of 25,000-the Thunderbird does seem to be in need of some sort of showroom stimulant. Ford's approach, in addition to boosting engine output, is to make the car more collectible by limiting production to "four or five" years.

Revived after three years of suspended animation, this Lazarus of T-Birds came to the market in 2001 with an oversupply of hype, an undersupply of chassis, and a power supply that was only adequate.

You might have observed that whatever the resurrected Bird lacked in sports-car-ness it made up in style, and you'd get no argument from us. Ford prefers "relaxed sportiness" as a dynamic descriptor. No argument from us on that one, either. In this sense, the revival Bird is faithful to the 1955-57 original, which the company characterized as a "personal car." Our own assessment, expressed in a T-Bird test in the June 1956 issue ofC/D predecessor Sports Cars Illustrated, described the car as "best suited to turnpikes and drag strips."

But we digress. We were discussing horsepower, as in more of it. The new Thunderbird arrived with the same 4.0-liter aluminum V-8 employed to propel the Lincoln LS, a destroked and slightly dumbed down (no variable valve timing, for example) version of Jaguar's 4.0-liter DOHC AJ-V8. It was rated at 252 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque compared with 281 horsepower and 287 pound-feet for the Jag mill-all of this to eliminate any possibility of Jag buyers thinking their elegant new cats were propelled by something as plebeian as a mere Ford engine.

The two engines have diverged further in recent revisions. Introduced with the updated S-type last year, the Jag V-8 went from 4.0 (3996cc) to 4.2 liters (4206cc), thanks to a lengthened (by 4.3mm) stroke. The displacement increase, along with other enhancements (an improved variable-valve-timing system and better breathing), bumped output to 294 horsepower and 303 pound-feet of torque. Displacement of the Ford/Lincoln version, meanwhile, is unchanged at 3950cc, but the addition of variable valve timing (intake side only), extensive cylinder-head revisions, and a slight increase in compression (10.8:1 versus 10.6:1) add up to useful power gains: 280 horsepower and 286 pound-feet of torque. And this, in turn, adds up to better in the time-to-speed department: 0 to 60 in 6.5 seconds versus 6.9 seconds for the softtop Bird we tested in July 2001. (With the optional 91-pound hardtop attached, that '02 car hit 60 in 7.0 seconds.) The vitamin-HP-enriched '03 Bird covers the quarter-mile in 15 seconds flat at 95 mph, versus 15.2 at 94 for the '02 version, and hits 100 mph in 16.8 seconds compared with 17.4. These are obviously not night-and-day distinctions, but the car does feel livelier in the cut and thrust of urban traffic.

A couple other noteworthy updates: The '03 Bird has a modestly revised instrument panel, with analog gauges that look more conventional-and hence less wispy in daylight driving-than the previous readouts. And there's also the option ($130) of a Select Shift version of the car's standard five-speed automatic transmission. Like other trannies of this type, it offers the illusion of manual shifting, and to be fair, it will hold the chosen gear right up to the rev limiter (there's no redline on the tach). On the other hand, up- and downshifts are languid, and the only advantage is that it keeps the transmission from excessive hunting during suburban and country driving.

The Thunderbird's modest enhancements don't extend to its rather elastic chassis, and there's still a lot of wind noise coming through the canvas top at freeway speeds. And it hasn't gotten any cheaper. The as-tested price of our 2002 T-Bird came to $39,867 compared with $41,795 for this similarly equipped '03 car. For the same money, you could strap on an Audi TT roadster, a BMW 325Ci convertible, or a Saab 9-3 convertible. To name just a few.

Memo to Ford: Increasing the price is not a nostrum for slow sales.

Still, with or without its '03 vitamin supplement, we have a soft spot for Ford's stylish boulevardier-just as we did in 1956, when we summed up the T-Bird as "an esoteric gospel for the unsaved."

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door roadster

PRICE AS TESTED: $41,795 (base price: $37,320)

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, Ford PTEC engine-control system with port fuel injection
Displacement: 241 cu in, 3950cc
Power (SAE net): 280 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 286 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with lockup torque converter

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 107.2 in Length: 186.3 in
Curb weight: 3800 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 6.5 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 16.8 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 6.9 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 15.0 sec @ 95 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 132 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 183 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.85 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city driving: 17 mpg


About this car:

This car runs and drives perfect. The car is in a very good cosmetic shape and has been serviced recently. Tires are nice and new, paint is shiny and interior looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. Car runs straight as an arrow and tires dont pull in any direction. Title is CLEAR and can be transfered or exposted to any state or country. Feel free co call us for more info. 


And now here are some highlights:

 

·        3.9L V-8 Engine

·        KEYLESS ENTRY

·        BOSE Audio System

·        Driver Air Bag

·        Passenger Air Bag

·        Front Side Air Bag

·        Dual Zone Climate Control

·        Security System

·        AM/FM Stereo

·        CD Player

·        ABS

·        Power Door Locks

·        Power Driver Seat

·        Power Passenger Seat

·        Leather Seats

·        Power Steering

·        Adjustable Steering Wheel

·        Traction Control

·        Aluminum Wheels

·        Power Windows

·        M/T

·        Engine Immobilizer

·        All lights work, gauges…etc work great.

·        Horn, turn signals everything works as it should

·        128,981 miles

 

Values

2004 Ford Thunderbird-V8


Convertible 2D

NADAguides.com Price Report
 Rough
Trade-In
Average
Trade-In
Clean
Trade-In
Clean
Retail
Base Price$9,625$11,300$13,700$15,850
Options:
Hard Top$400$400$400$450
PRICE with Options$10,025$11,700$14,100$16,300


We are VOLUME dealer in Florida and all cars are sold at low margin and quickly. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions (904)994-2021. DEALERS and WHOLESALERS are welcome.

For additional information call

Bo at 904-994-2021

WARRANTY:

Many of our customers are far far away,and we know how hard it is to make such large purchase over the internet. So to give you a piece of mind, we offer FREE 3 months 3000 miles NATIONWIDE warranty when you click BUY IT NOW. It covers ENGINE and TRANSMISSION. We Also Offer 6 month 6000 miles warranty for additional $200 or 5 years 100,000 miles warranty for $1600 (Which in addition to engine and transmission covers: DRIVETRAIN, DRIVESHAFT, TRANSFER CASE, STARTER, ALTERNATOR, WATTER PUMP and AC). We DO however strive for EXCELLENCE and do our best to describe the car to the best of our ability. We take many pictures and hand pick our cars after thorough inspection. However if you feel like we have missed something, or want a specific picture, please don’t hesitate to ask. Also If you pick up the car in person or have it shipped and we don’t do this online, we might upgrade you to 6 months warranty for free.

Terms of sale:

Because this is a pre-owned car, the seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. Vehicle is sold in the AS-IS Condition (Unless the car has factory warranty). No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any statements about the vehicle.

$500 Deposit via PayPal within 24 hours after the end of the auction. The balance (cash, money order, bank check or wire transfer) is due 3 days after the end of the auction. If this is not done in 24 hours the car will simply be offered to the next person in line as a second chance offer and negative feedback will be given regardless of retaliation. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! I am sorry, but too many non paying bidders there. 0 Feedback and non paying bidders might be canceled any time of the auction. Anyone that bids on the car and retracts the bid will be blocked forever.

All potential buyers are more than welcome to inspect the vehicle before the end of the auction.

Fees:

Since we are a licensed Florida dealership, we HAVE to collect TAX, TAG, TITLE and DEALERSHIP fees ONLY for Florida residents (call us if you want exact quote BEFORE you put a bid please). All other states pay $345.00 dealership fee ONLY. (It includes us doing the paperwork, overnighting it to which ever state you are in and issuing temporary tag that is good for 30 days)

Financing:

We offer primary and secondary financing. For bad credit, you need 20% down, proof of income, a phone bill, 10 references, driver’s license, and a proof of insurance.

Shipping:

You are more than welcome to pick the car up yourself or arrange your own shipping, but if you don’t know anything about it and need help I will be glad to arrange the shipping.

Shipping in the continental US is about $700.00- $850.00 from coast to coast, similar prices from Florida to N.Y. If you are somewhere in between use common sense and figure it out, or email me and I can give you quote by the next day. Shipping would be paid COD.

The shipping to Europe from Florida would cost about$ 800.00 (Ro-Ro)

Enclosed Container to Rotterdam, Antwerp or Bremenhaven $1100.00. Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Scandinavian states and England are about $1400.00. Container is prepaid. Ro-Ro is paid when you get the car.

The shipping to Middle East, Australia, Japan and Africa is about $1500.00 (RO-RO)

WE NOW SHIP TO NIGERIA FOR $1100.00 AND RUSSIA FOR $980.00 (RO-RO)

Islands in the Carrebean no more than $2200 - Bahamas, St Maarteen, St Thomas, USVI, BVI, Puerto Rico...)

All shipping is paid once you get the car. So no cost out of pocket at all until you take delivery of the car. I don’t have container info yet, but if interested let me know.

I would take care of all the necessary paperwork and bring the vehicle to the Jacksonville port to be shipped.

Feel free to ask any questions or request any pictures of any are of the car that you feel is important and I might have missed. Do not ask questions that have been answered in the listing. Please look at my feedback and bid with confidence. Thank you for looking and good luck bidding.

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