More Window Sticker questions - the term Roadster?

[5bird7]

Update: See message #42. I think I've got enough info to come to a conclusion on the following. No need to answer unless you want to, now.
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This past week I had an inquiry about the term "Roadster"
So my questions posed to all of you, 2002 to 2005 Thunderbird owners with your original window stickers. Please answer each numbered question.
1 - What year is your model - as listed on your Window Sticker.
2 - Is your thunderbird a deluxe or premium model? (you need to know the original wheel style on your car - see explanation below if you don't know).
3 - Does your WS say your car came with a hardtop?
4A - Does your window sticker label your thunderbird as a "200#* Thunderbird Roadster?
(You'll find the label near the top of your WS)
or
4B - Does your window sticker label your tbird as a 200#* Thunderbird (without the Roadster designation)?
and/or
4C - Does your window sticker label your tbird as a 200# Thunderbird Sport? (found in center of window sticker on 2005)
*= 2002 or 2003, or 2004, or 2005
Wheels: Some of the 04 and 05 WS may say your car is a deluxe but may be a premium so do know your wheel style - visit my webpage:
http://www.portholeauthority.com/the...rd/Wheels.html if you don't know the difference. Generally, if it was originally chrome, it's a premium but the 04s and 05s may have a premium painted wheel with the flat surfaces machined to the metal, giving it a shiney (not painted) look. The deluxe models have fully painted wheels for all 4 years.
Since Canadian models had slightly different specs, I do not need your feedback for this question if you have a Canadian model but you can answer the questions if you want to, just make sure I know it's a Canadian model.
I need multiple replies for all years to come to any kind of conclusion so please reply even if someone else has already done your year and style.

[5bird7]

Re: More Window Sticker questions - the term Roadster?

I'll start with my two tbirds
1 - What year is your model - as listed on your Window Sticker.
2002 and 2005

2 - Is your thunderbird a deluxe or premium model? (you need to know the original wheel style on your car - see explanation below if you don't know).

both are premium models

3 - Does your WS say your car came with a hardtop?

2002 came with hardtop
2005 came without hardtop

4A - Does your window sticker label your thunderbird as a "200#* Thunderbird Roadster?
(You'll find the label near the top of your WS)
2002 WS says 2002 Thunderbird Roadster

or
4B - Does your window sticker label your tbird as a 200#* Thunderbird (without the Roadster designation)?

2005 WS says just 2005 Thunderbird

4C - Does your window sticker label your tbird as a 200# Thunderbird Sport? (found in center of window sticker on 2005)

2005 WS also says 2005 Thunderbird Sport in center of sticker

[15AGAIN]

Re: More Window Sticker questions - the term Roadster?

1 - What year is your model - as listed on your Window Sticker.
2002 Roadster
2 - Is your thunderbird a deluxe or premium model? (you need to know the original wheel style on your car - see explanation below if you don't know).
Premium, not noted on WS
3 - Does your WS say your car came with a hardtop?
Yes, Optional equipment, Performance White removable TP, No charge
4A - Does your window sticker label your thunderbird as a "200#* Thunderbird Roadster?
(You'll find the label near the top of your WS)
2002 Roadster
or
4B - Does your window sticker label your tbird as a 200#* Thunderbird (without the Roadster designation)?
*= 2002 or 2003, or 2004, or 2005
Does not have "Sport" on ws

[Borla Babe]

Re: More Window Sticker questions - the term Roadster?

1 - What year is your model - as listed on your Window Sticker.
2002
2 - Is your thunderbird a deluxe or premium model? (you need to know the original wheel style on your car - see explanation below if you don't know).
Premium (not noted on WS)
3 - Does your WS say your car came with a hardtop?
Yes (listed as "Thunderbird Blue Removable Top - No Charge")
4A - Does your window sticker label your thunderbird as a "200#* Thunderbird Roadster?
(You'll find the label near the top of your WS)
2002 Roadster

[5bird7]

Re: More Window Sticker questions - the term Roadster?

I'm going to add another term that I spotted on someone else's window sticker:

"Thunderbird Sport"

[5bird7]

Re: More Window Sticker questions - the term Roadster?

The last 2005 Thunderbird:

1 - What year is your model - as listed on your Window Sticker. 2005

2 - Is your thunderbird a deluxe or premium model? (you need to know the original wheel style on your car - see explanation below if you don't know). premium

3 - Does your WS say your car came with a hardtop? yes

4A - Does your window sticker label your thunderbird as a "200#* Thunderbird Roadster? (You'll find the label near the top of your WS)
NO

or
4B - Does your window sticker label your tbird as a 200#* Thunderbird (without the Roadster designation)? YES

and/or
4C - Does your window sticker label your tbird as a 200# Thunderbird Sport? (found in center of window sticker on 2005) NO

[JAB02LHS]

Re: More Window Sticker questions - the term Roadster?

This past week I had an inquiry about the term "Roadster"
So my questions posed to all of you, 2002 to 2005 Thunderbird owners with your original window stickers. Please answer each numbered question.
1 - What year is your model - as listed on your Window Sticker.

2004
2 - Is your thunderbird a deluxe or premium model? (you need to know the original wheel style on your car - see explanation below if you don't know). SPECIAL EDITION

3 - Does your WS say your car came with a hardtop?

YES

4A - Does your window sticker label your thunderbird as a "200#* Thunderbird Roadster?
(You'll find the label near the top of your WS)

2004 ROADSTER
THUNDERBIRD

Just noticed their is no reference to the name "PACIFIC COAST ROADSTER" just "ORDER CODE 210A-PAC ROADSTER"

WINDOW STICKER PDF

[Leroy]

Re: More Window Sticker questions - the term Roadster?

1. 2004
2. Order code 130A-Prem Conv
3. No
4. 2004 Roadster
Listed under Standard Equip. and Standard Vehicle Price are 17" 7 Spoke Chrome cast alum wheels but listed under Optional Equip. is 17" 16 Spoke machined wheel - No Charge. and that's what's on the car. Other options include Conv. soft boot, Select Shift, Partial Interior Color Acc. Pkg. Total MSRP $39845.00. All 02-05 Tbirds are Roadsters no matter what the sticker says. When I was shopping around for my TBird I spoted one at Buick dealer's used car lot. It was Merlot with a Black hard top. I asked the Salesman what color the conv. top was. He told me that this was a coupe. I just left. Leroy

[texasbird]

Re: More Window Sticker questions - the term Roadster?

1 - What year is your model - as listed on your Window Sticker.2002

2 - Is your thunderbird a deluxe or premium model? (you need to know the original wheel style on your car - see explanation below if you don't know).Premium (Verified by Quickdraw). Also Order Code 130A

3 - Does your WS say your car came with a hardtop?Yes. Under Exterior Standard Equipment, is the statement: "PWR RETRACT CONVERTIBLE W/ REMOVABLE TOP."

4A - Does your window sticker label your thunderbird as a "200#* Thunderbird Roadster? Yes. "THUNDERBIRD" in large print, with "2002 ROADSTER" in smaller print to the right.
(You'll find the label near the top of your WS)

*= 2002 or 2003, or 2004, or 2005

James

[RustyFrye]

Re: More Window Sticker questions - the term Roadster?

I asked the Salesman what color the conv. top was. He told me that this was a coupe. I just left.

According to Merriam-Webster he didn't lie....
a 2-door automobile often seating only two persons

And Wikipedia states..
Coupés are often hardtoppedsports cars and since the word "often" is used it would apparently mean they are not always hardtops.

[islandtime]

Re: More Window Sticker questions - the term Roadster?

Information for both of mine is the same....
1. 2005
2. Premium
3. Yes
4 B & 4 C both apply - 2005 Thunderbird at the top, and 2005 Thunderbird Sport in the center of the sticker.

[Leroy]

Re: More Window Sticker questions - the term Roadster?

Rusty, The Salesman had no idea the top was removeable. I later found out from a friend that worked for the same dealer at another lot that the car had been bought at auction, had high miles and was probably a repo, it had no boot or stand for the top. A Roadster is an open two door car that can seat 1 to 3 people including the driver. An open two door with a rumble seat is also considered a Roadster. Example, a 1969 Corvette convertible is a Roadster but a 1969 Corvette T-Top is a Coupe. Leroy

[silverfox]

Re: More Window Sticker questions - the term Roadster?

How can I get a window sticker copy.
Thanks

[5bird7]

Re: More Window Sticker questions - the term Roadster?

Robert, most who have window stickers bought their cars new and saved them. It's very difficult it seems to get one from a Ford dealer if you've bought a used 'bird. Extremely few dealers are willing to go that "extra mile" to get one for you unless you're a really steady customer. That, and Ford only has that info available for up to 10 years after car was built. You might be able to get build info from Ford Customer Service - same info but in letter form, not window sticker form.

[Chuckster]

Re: More Window Sticker questions - the term Roadster?

You might be able to get build info from Ford Customer Service - same info but in letter form, not window sticker form.

I did receive build info from Ford Customer Service in letter form on my PCR. The information in the letter included the decoding on my VIN - P63 "Thunderbird 2 Door Convertible - Pacific Coast Roadster." I thought it was interesting that John said there was no notation on his original window sticker referring to Pacific Coast Roadster.