Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

[EllisonCal]

Re: Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

The INCA probably was faster, I like it anyway. But, getting back to odometer mileage, I'm with Ron. Cars last longer if they are driven regularly, not parked. That doesn't mean a car with 300,000 miles is better than one with 100,000. But if you drive it once a month around the block and then take it on the interstate for a week or two, watch out. It's a little like sitting on the couch for 6 months and then trying to run a 10K mini marathon. I have almost 94,000 miles on my '05 and it never ran better than it does right now. I was so confident of its good health that I just spent $1000 on a new set of Borla mufflers and pipes. Now it sounds as good as it runs!

[Marion]

Re: Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

I have a 2002 black with hardtop and rag top.....vin 114437

[4LOWBIRDS+7]

Re: Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

I thought the Inca was faster.

In acceleration the Inca Gold is noticeably faster and with slightly better gas mileage. They all ride, run, and handle great.

[2K2BIRD]

Re: Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

Very good point, I should have thought to say that to him!
I do apologize, he is a joker, and was probably referring to himself. I didn't mean any insult to you nor UAW workers! In fact, I toured a plant while I was visiting KY last year and was totally impressed with the workers as well as the automation I saw there.
If I could ask your opinion please, do you think high mileage is an issue if it was maintained as the Ford manual outlined? So many talk about those COP problems...I thought if I could get one where they've already been replaced, I would be ahead. Especially since the 10 year/100,000 mile warranty has gone by. I love all the colors, but that yellow just pulls me in....
Respectfully,
cashmk

The 02s weren't covered by the COP extended warranty anyway, so that shouldn't be part of the equation. As for the COPs - if the ones in there are all original (which I kind of doubt), they and the spark plugs have exceeded their expected routine maintenance point. I'd be prepared to do the COPs if you buy it and/or negotiate the cost of the COP replacement in the final price. Otherwise, the mileage shouldn't be a huge factor with good maintenance records.

There are others here that would disagree, but then they would probably be the first to complain when something on their 14+ year old garage queen fails because it only has a few hundred/thousand miles on it. Old cars break (so do new ones for that matter) You can enjoy them by driving them or by looking at them in the garage, but in the end they are still old cars at this point.

[Quickdraw]

Re: Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

CASHMK,
1FAHP60A12Y111211
Order Date: 8/21/2001
Date Built: 2/18/2002
At Dealer: 2/26/2002
Sold Date: 2/27/2002
Sold By: Ted Britt Ford Sales, Fairfax, VA
Description: 2002 premium, Inspiration yellow body and hardtop, partial yellow interior accent, 7 spoke chrome wheels
Invoice: $36,871.80 (dealer cost, not window sticker price)
One Of: 312

Marion,
2y114437
Order Date: 2/11/2002
Date Built: 3/28/2002
At Dealer: 4/16/2002
Sold Date: 4/16/2002
Sold By: Rochester Auto Collection, Rochester, NY
Description: 2002 premium, evening black body and hardtop, black accent interior, 7 spoke chrome wheels
Invoice: N/A
One Of: 4,705

If you gentlemen don't have the window sticker from Ford, you'll want to take advantage of Bill Coates' offer here: http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forum...window+sticker

And if you haven't already found it, there is a TON of information about 2002-2005 Thunderbirds here: http://www.portholeauthority.com/the...rd/home02.html

[cashmk]

Re: Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

Thank you 4LOWBIRDS+5 and Quickdraw for answering my questions. I hope to join you on the road soon...

[Thunder Chicken]

Re: Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

2003 Whisper White Exterior, Black Leather Interior with black accent, White Hardtop
VIN 1FAHP60A83Y101857

I Think the car was originally sold in Tennessee and lived it's life there until auctioned into SC.

[Quickdraw]

Re: Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

Thunder Chicken,
1FAHP60A83Y101857
Order Date: 10/22/2002
Date Built: 12/17/2002
At Dealer: 1/13/2003
Sold Date: 3/29/2003
Sold By: Dwain Seaton Ford, Henderson, TN
Description: 2003 premium whisper white body and hardtop, black accent interior, SST, 7 spoke chrome wheels
Invoice: $37,905.57 (Dealer cost, not sticker price)
One Of: 470


If you don't have the original window sticker you'll want to send this information to WCOATES and have him make you one (free).
http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forum...ad.php?t=37686

And if you haven't already found it there is a ton of information here: http://www.portholeauthority.com/the...rd/home02.html

[Raschdon]

Re: Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

2004 TORCH RED, RED/BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR, NO HARDTOP.
VIN 1FAHP60AX4Y100646

Purchased from Durant Toyota, Weatherford, tx, 21,500 miles, Carfax shows was once stolen. Purchased in October, 2015.

I have learned so much from the NEST and its members. Just had all eight plugs and coils replaced with motorcraft plugs and DG529 coils - now runs great

Thank you so much.

[Quickdraw]

Re: Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

Raschdon,

1FAHP60AX4Y100646
Order Date: 6/12/2003
Date Built: 7/28/2003
At Dealer: 8/7/2003
Sold Date: 8/28/2003
Sold By: Hoffpauir, Lampasas, TX
Description: 2004 premium torch red body and hardtop, full red interior, SST, 16 spoke machined wheels
Invoice: $38,708.94 (Dealer cost, not sticker price)
One Of: 122
Yes, it left the factory with a hardtop but apparently it got separated before you bought it.


If you don't have the original window sticker you'll want to send this information to WCOATES and have him make you one (free).
http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forum...ad.php?t=37686

And if you haven't already found it there is a ton of information here: http://www.portholeauthority.com/the...rd/home02.html

[Raschdon]

Re: Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

Thanks QuickDraw. What a GUY. Raschdon

[Cashmere Luv Brd]

Re: Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

50 th cashmere edition # 636 of 1500

Last 5 VIN digits = 05666

Would appreciate any info

That grill on Ted's is pretty sharp

[Quickdraw]

Re: Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

Cashmere Luv Brd,
Order Date: 1/25/2005
Date Built: 3/22/2005
At Dealer: 4/4/2005
Sold Date: 4/15/2005
Sold By: Gary Yeomans Ford, Daytona Beach, FL
Description: 2005 Special Limited edition, Cashmere body and hardtop, cashmere interior accent, SST, 16 spoke machined wheels
Invoice: $41,183.65 (Dealer cost, not sticker price)
One Of: 1,500

If you don't have the original window sticker you'll want to send this information to WCOATES and have him make you one (free).
http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forum...ad.php?t=37686

And if you haven't already found it there is a ton of information here:
http://www.portholeauthority.com/the...rd/home02.html


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[5bird7]

Re: Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

Would like the build date for an 05 with last 4 digits: 8996

[Quickdraw]

Re: Get build information on your 2002-2005 Thunderbird.

Would like the build date for an 05 with last 4 digits: 8996

Dot,
1FAHP60A95Y108996
Order Date: 4/21/2005
Date Built: 6/29/2005
At Dealer: 7/12/2005
Sold Date: 5/23/2006
Sold By: Monaco And Sons Motor Sales, Glastonbury, CT
Description: 2005 premium Evening Black body and hardtop, partial red interior, SST, 7 spoke chrome wheels
Invoice: $39,966.55 (Dealer cost, not sticker price)
One Of: 22