New Thunderbirds

joe4speed · 06-26-2001, 03:13 AM

What do ya think! Very reminiscent of the original ones, starts at $34,000, with a 3.9L 32V DOHC V-8. That's a tiny 8 cyl! I wonder if it has any pep! Looks "interesting" to say the least!

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84_GT350 · 06-26-2001, 03:24 AM

I personally like them. It takes some serious work to take a car and make it modern, yet keep the design so consistent with the original. Look at Chevys. They bring back the Impala first as a knock-off of the Caprice and then as a dinky little FWD family car. And the Monte Carlo. Same deal. Or Chrysler and the 300M. I personally like them. And that engine puts out impressive power for it's size. It's right up there with the SOHC 4.6 motors.

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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

06-26-2001, 03:35 AM

One came into the dealership i work at (a prototype) and i got to sit in it! I also got to look at the new 3.9L engine. I think it has over 200 horsepower or something. Seeing it in pictures doesn't do it justice, the first picture i saw i was like...that's ugly. In person it looks VERY COOL! the one i got to see was a nice red with red/black interior with cool aluminum accents (or something along those lines on the interior). It looks kinda like an old MG in person (basic design, but many differces), but it's quite a bit larger. The new thunderbird is just plain awesome!

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My car

69fastback · 06-26-2001, 08:20 AM

I have also gotten to see a red one in person and thought it looked cool. It is defiently one of the coolest new cars for 2002. I think it would kick butt to have one of those.

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97 f-150 5.4 xlt mark III
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Coupe Devil · 06-26-2001, 09:38 AM

Don't get me worng those are bad cars. For some reason I am more anxious to see the new Marauder. Mercury Grand Marquis platform, standard leather, 24 valve DOHC(SAME AS COBRA I THINK). 18" wheels, black with black chorme accents on the outside and grey with aluminum accents on the interior. Maybe it's just me but i like the big fast cars.

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'93 lx 4 banger, wrecked '90 lx 5.0, w/ t-5. .030 over fully ported and polihed (did that just to see if I could-first attempt at it). Motor and tranny in use for Ranger project.

Cocked, locked and ready to rock

Pony Power Forever

tireburner163 · 06-26-2001, 09:44 AM

I was looking for a vette killer, but o well

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The "Guetto Glider"

If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

Mustangbelle306 · 06-26-2001, 11:27 AM

I love the new Bird too!! And that Mercury sounds and looks awesome. Kinda like an even better version of the 95 Impala. Sure, it wasn't as nice as the orginial, but still a sweet looking sedan from the factory. I love the gauges and the rims, and less of a gas hog than the aftermentioned Cappy I'm sure.

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Mercury · 06-26-2001, 12:02 PM

I personally think the new T-Bird is a nice little sportster. I wish it would of been designed to of been a Vette competitor.

I find my self being more excited by the Mercury Maurader also. I cant really explain why, but I just am. I guess because its Mercury's way back into the performance thing, and it might open the door up for more performance cars.

justjoe · 06-26-2001, 02:07 PM

could someone please fill me in here?

Maybe i haven't been gettin out enough but i haven't heard anything about a Mercury Maurader.Could someone give me a little more info?thanx

06-26-2001, 04:56 PM

Two words - UG LY! They've ruined that car, slowly but surely, over the years.

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'90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts);
30# injectors; JMS Chip; 190 lb fp; TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113)

Mercury · 06-27-2001, 12:24 AM

Mercury Maurader. Add one Gran-Marquis, add one 4V 4.6 Cobra engine, take 320 HP, Throw behind it a set of 3:55 in the rear, a high stall toque convertor (THere auto), add hotrod style gauges.

And most important, take all the Grandpa bolouvard cruiser traits out of it, and you have a Mercury Maurder.

Come on Mercury (the car manufac, not me) Give us a Cougar based on the Mustang Chassis and drive train next. Call it the Eliminator, put a bad a$$ 4V 4.6, or 5.4L, give it some retro 69-70 styling, and people will buy it.

hmmmmm.. I think I'll get my design markers out and my Canson Pro-Marker layout paper, see what I can come up with.

I think I will.

joe4speed · 06-27-2001, 01:16 AM

I did a search on Mercury Maurader and this is the only pic I could come up with:

Thad · 06-30-2001, 07:18 AM

Personally i don't like it! I think it looks like the later mercedes. Blah! i like the way the Focus looks over that.

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90 LX 5.0 ,bored 302, MSD 6AL, Twisted Wedge TrickFlo HDs, World class T5, BBK fender cold air induct., 70mm TB,Edelbrock performer Intake, aluminum Drve shaft, 3.55 Gears, Long Tube Headers to Flowmasters.

06-26-2001, 03:13 AM	#1
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	New Thunderbirds What do ya think! Very reminiscent of the original ones, starts at $34,000, with a 3.9L 32V DOHC V-8. That's a tiny 8 cyl! I wonder if it has any pep! Looks "interesting" to say the least! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

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84stangLX Guest Posts: n/a	One came into the dealership i work at (a prototype) and i got to sit in it! I also got to look at the new 3.9L engine. I think it has over 200 horsepower or something. Seeing it in pictures doesn't do it justice, the first picture i saw i was like...that's ugly. In person it looks VERY COOL! the one i got to see was a nice red with red/black interior with cool aluminum accents (or something along those lines on the interior). It looks kinda like an old MG in person (basic design, but many differces), but it's quite a bit larger. The new thunderbird is just plain awesome! ------------------ '84 Mustang 5.0 LX My car

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69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	I have also gotten to see a red one in person and thought it looked cool. It is defiently one of the coolest new cars for 2002. I think it would kick butt to have one of those. ------------------ 69 428 cobra jet: tons of mods. 97 f-150 5.4 xlt mark III BUCKLE UP. SUCK IT IN. Objects in the mirror are about to disappear... QUICKLY!!!!!!

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Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Don't get me worng those are bad cars. For some reason I am more anxious to see the new Marauder. Mercury Grand Marquis platform, standard leather, 24 valve DOHC(SAME AS COBRA I THINK). 18" wheels, black with black chorme accents on the outside and grey with aluminum accents on the interior. Maybe it's just me but i like the big fast cars. ------------------ '93 lx 4 banger, wrecked '90 lx 5.0, w/ t-5. .030 over fully ported and polihed (did that just to see if I could-first attempt at it). Motor and tranny in use for Ranger project. Cocked, locked and ready to rock Pony Power Forever

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tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I was looking for a vette killer, but o well ------------------ 1990 Dodge Dynasty with 275,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang. The "Guetto Glider" If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

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bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	Two words - UG LY! They've ruined that car, slowly but surely, over the years. ------------------ '90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts); 30# injectors; JMS Chip; 190 lb fp; TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113)

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Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Mercury Maurader. Add one Gran-Marquis, add one 4V 4.6 Cobra engine, take 320 HP, Throw behind it a set of 3:55 in the rear, a high stall toque convertor (THere auto), add hotrod style gauges. And most important, take all the Grandpa bolouvard cruiser traits out of it, and you have a Mercury Maurder. Come on Mercury (the car manufac, not me) Give us a Cougar based on the Mustang Chassis and drive train next. Call it the Eliminator, put a bad a$$ 4V 4.6, or 5.4L, give it some retro 69-70 styling, and people will buy it. hmmmmm.. I think I'll get my design markers out and my Canson Pro-Marker layout paper, see what I can come up with. I think I will.

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joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I did a search on Mercury Maurader and this is the only pic I could come up with:

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Thad Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Stuart, FL US Posts: 192	Personally i don't like it! I think it looks like the later mercedes. Blah! i like the way the Focus looks over that. ------------------ 90 LX 5.0 ,bored 302, MSD 6AL, Twisted Wedge TrickFlo HDs, World class T5, BBK fender cold air induct., 70mm TB,Edelbrock performer Intake, aluminum Drve shaft, 3.55 Gears, Long Tube Headers to Flowmasters.