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[spadoc101]

Hello,
I am looking at a '03 dark gray premium, dark gray hard top, black interior w/ black accent, vin 1FAHP60A73Y113174. She has 20,100 miles on her and the dealer is asking $29,000. Is this a good deal and any comments would be welcome. Also she is in mint condition.
Thank you
spadoc101

[George]

Originally Posted by spadoc101

Hello,
I am looking at a '03 dark gray premium, dark gray hard top, black interior w/ black accent, vin 1FAHP60A73Y113174. She has 20,100 miles on her and the dealer is asking $29,000. Is this a good deal and any comments would be welcome. Also she is in mint condition.
Thank you
spadoc101

I think that's a high price for a 2003. You can get a 2005 for that much.
I went to: http://www.kbb.com/ and looked up a 2003 in Excellant condition and they have it at $22.200. Try this link:
http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/Pric...tion=Excellent
But then that one has 59k miles on it - Still think you can do better....
You may want to repost this under the "For sale" section. In fact you may find a Bird there

[steveb919]

Originally Posted by George

I think that's a high price for a 2003. You can get a 2005 for that much.
I went to: http://www.kbb.com/ and looked up a 2003 in Excellant condition and they have it at $22.200. Try this link:
http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/Pric...tion=Excellent
But then that one has 59k miles on it - Still think you can do better....
You may want to repost this under the "For sale" section. In fact you may find a Bird there

You might try and look on EBay to get some price ideas. Just a thought.

[ok227]

Hi, new to t-birds and to the board and would like to find out what i can about my car.
2003
Torch Red
Hard top
red/black int.
rack and cover for hardtop
boot
parking lamps
chrome wheels
vin/1FAHP60A03Y106793

I have a couple of questions if you dont mind.
the car did NOT have the owners manuel with it, where would be a good place to order one?

Also without the manuel i have not removed the top. Is there a site or link that would have this info, wife want the top down NOW....lol

thanks so much for any info you can provide.

Mike

[Pudgey Roy]

Hi Mike, I have a 2002 in the same colour (which is the best in me own opinion) and like you, I never got a manual either! I got a free online manual here

http://www.analogstereo.com/pdf/om/t...anual_2002.pdf

Removing the roof is pretty obvious and simple, and I did it without the aid of the manual or even a net!
Enjoy your lovely car!

Pudgey x

[Pudgey Roy]

Sorry Mike, it's this link for a 2003!

http://www.analogstereo.com/pdf/om/t...anual_2003.pdf

[George]

Mike (ok227):
Go to the home page here and you'll have access to electronic versions of each years manual.

The top is easy - I assume that you mean the hard top - If so:
* - Set up your hardtop cart first and have it near the rear of the car
* - Drop both side windows and leave the doors open
* - Behind each seat, where the hardtop meets the body, there is a lever on each side
* - Pull each lever half way out. You'll feel it stop
* - Now, drop both visors down to expose the header
* - In the glove box or trunk, there should be a Torx tool, you will need that to loosen the front from the header- If you don't have that, let me know and I'll look up the Craftsman equivilent
* - Now, loosen both screws on each side of the header. They loosen and the screws will not fall out so make sure they are all the way loosened.
* - Now, have a person on each side, reach inside and pull those two levers the rest of the way, out
* - You both should now be able to lift the front from the header and the rear from the body - Usually one hand centered where the window sits and the other under the sides of the hardtop itself.
* - Lift straight up, and now walk towards the rear of the car and place into the cart
NOTE:Although only 85 pounds, it is awkward lifting and walking. So make sure you have a strong partner - My wife is 5'2" and did it once but almost lost it. Call a macho neighbor
I have done this from memory, so if any reader wants to modify or add to my remarks please do so.
P.S. Some of the things I mentioned are not necessay to take it off, but they are to put it back on, so I included them, since you will some day put it back on.
Let us know how you make out.

[ok227]

I like this for forum you guys are fast and very helpful.....thanks to all

[George]

Originally Posted by ok227

I like this for forum you guys are fast and very helpful.....thanks to all

Mike:
Does that mean you got the top off okay??

[ok227]

yes i did, no trouble at all. was not near as hard as i expected. thanks to all.

[Red bird]

2004 premium package. Red/Red hard top and tan soft top. Tan interior, no interior accents, SST, 7 spoke wheels
Thanks

[Quickdraw]

Originally Posted by Red bird

2004 premium package. Red/Red hard top and tan soft top. Tan interior, no interior accents, SST, 7 spoke wheels
Thanks

You've got one of 83 made like that....

[Red bird]

Thaks for the info. Is there any total production info. by year 2002-2005. I have alsways wondered how many of the new "birds" were produced but never could find anyone who knows.
Thanks.

[Quickdraw]

Originally Posted by Red bird

Thaks for the info. Is there any total production info. by year 2002-2005. I have alsways wondered how many of the new "birds" were produced but never could find anyone who knows.
Thanks.

Year # Made
2002.... 31368
2003.... 14678
2004.... 12757
2005...... 9295
Total for the four years 68,098

[Red bird]

Excellent- Thanks for the production info. Thats not many for such a great car. In the past, I have owned a 911 Cabriolet, and a Cadillac Allante and find the t-bird is the most enjoyable all around. Especially as I get a little older.