Welcome of the 10 years of 2002 Tbirds!

[Rondor]

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Just think,,, Amost half of all retro T' birds made are 10 years old. We will all soon be looked at as owners of old cas rather than old car owners.

[007Cruiser]

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Just wait until the '03 party next year.

[My T]

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This Saturday, we Florida owners (and a few out-of-Staters) of Retro Birds will be celebrating with an all day huge Tenth Birthday Party.

Last count for the morning 25 mile caravan/parade is 60 cars. 17 of those cars are 2002 models - -we will pay special tribute to them after our lunch during afternoon activities.

There will be multiple birthday gifts for all who attend. Arguably, it could be the largest Thunderbird birthday party anywhere. A great milestone for a great American-made automobile. It will be a memorable event for all of us priviledged to own one.

[RQTBIRD]

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Just went out to look and was 300 miles over the 35,000 mark. Mostly events, vacation and week-end trips.

[yelobird2002]

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Oil change every 6 months over 10 years would equal 20 changes. So in that respect I'm behind 5 oil changes!

[qruml23]

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As we know, Ford sold about more than 30,000 units in 2002. Seeing the poll and your comments, we may expect to see many beautiful Tbirds 2002 still running on the road for the next following 10 years in North America. That will be the same for those having this car the years after.

I noticed that the existing Tbird owners are taking care of their toy! whatever the millage is. I am happy to see that.

You can be proud of having this limited edition in your hands. This car will be a winner in the years to come among those not having known this Tbird story!

Thanks,
Alain

[SixPac]

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Deleted post. Info was for a '05. Reread the poll.

[5bird7]

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Worldclasswheels should be closing in on 200,000 if he hasn't already.

[harley]

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13,000 miles for this 02 from Long Island N.Y..Never driven in rain or snow w/original tires that are dry rotted and will be replaced in the spring

[eboose7]

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15AGAIN is approaching 128,000 miles and will 10 years old on the 19th of this month, thats the day I picked up.
Built date was last week ten years ago, 10/29/2001
Shipped on 11/1/2011, arrived at dealer on 11/14/2001, sold 11/19/2001
Thanks for all the wonderful memories, travels and friends she has made!!!

Ah! We have the same purchase date in common. My '02 was manufactured on October 23, 2001 and purchased by me on November 19, 2001. I now have 39,714 miles on the odometer.

[15AGAIN]

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15AGAIN is approaching 128,000 miles and will 10 years old on the 19th of this month, thats the day I picked up.
Built date was last week ten years ago, 10/29/2001
Shipped on 11/1/2011, arrived at dealer on 11/14/2001, sold 11/19/2001
Thanks for all the wonderful memories, travels and friends she has made!!!

[V8 Cat]

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Oil and filter change cheapest insurance you can purchase for any car.

Been using 5,000 mile oil/filter change intervals with Mobil 1 synthetic for almost 30 years in all my cars and never an engine problem related to oil; really never an engine problem period, but I haven't dealt with COPs yet. With the quality of oil now and the better built engines, 3000 mile oil changes are a thing of the past. I think almost every automotive expert agrees except those that market oil changes for their own pocketbook. I've got a car now the Mfg. requires oil changes a 15,000 miles/1 year intervals so I will probably have it done at 7500 miles.

[Skip]

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It would be interesting to know what the highest mileage is for an 02. We know there are plenty of low mileage ones, some still in double and even single digits. I'm guessing there must be some out there past 150K, well on the way to 200K.

[Peterfurlan]

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Wow! Seems like a ton of oil changes for that mileage and period of time IMHO.

Oil and filter change cheapest insurance you can purchase for any car.

[Lindy]

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In the higher 17,000 range. Just wasn't able to get out on the road with it as much as I wanted to this year. And now that I have my 2005 back also I would have to divvy the pleasure up between the two, for next season. Though I will be driving my '02 till there is snow on the ground, likely sometime in December here in Wisconsin.