I too am 34 years old, but I read somewhere else of younger people (25+/-) buying the T-Bird.
I love Ford cars. I have owned a Mustang GT, 5.0 LX Convertible, Bronco, 97 T-Bird, and currently the 02 T-Bird (Yellow) and 1985 Mustang GT Convertible.
I was really waiting for Ford to offer the Mustang on the DEW98 Platform, but when the T-Bird was made available on it, it just made sense to buy it because noone really enjoyed riding in the back seat of the Mustang anyway.
I always loved the T-Bird over the years and remember the Red one from the TV show Vegas. I planned to one day buy a 55-57 and the 02 is as close as it gets and really better since I not only get an instant classic, but a reliable daily driver. I drive mine everyday and did not get the
hard top because I knew it would never be on the car. I had the top down yesturday (1-14-3) on my way home. The advantages of living in Texas. It was 60+ degrees yesturday. It was in the 70's last week. It does get colder (40's today), but we always have warm days year round.
In direct answer to your question:
1. Great looks from car and from people.
2. Great engine.
3. Convertible, I love them.
4. FORD
5. It is safer than the Honda Interceptor VFR800FXI motorcycle it replaced. My wife really pushed this issue since I routinely road wheelies and tried to increase my land speed records (168 mph
speedo reading).
I know alot of these cars have been sold, but I rarely see any driving down the road. Maybe one every couple weeks. Most are kept in garages and drive on the weekend. I still get people coming up to me to see the car and they have been out since summer of 01. Since I love talking cars this fits my personality perfectly.
Well I know your report was do in November, I just wanted to add to this post.
