"15 Awful Convertibles"
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The PT Cruiser and Murano both look horrible as convertibles, but I guess not much better as hardtops when I think about it.
My girlfriend in high school had a Lebaron convertible. That POS would drip water from the windshield pillar right on my right thigh anytime it rained. This was only a 3 year old car at the time but man I hated it. Thanks for the memories!
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They forgot the Dodge Shelby Dakota convertible pickup...
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There are a few cars on that list that, while they never sold real big, I feel it is a real stretch to call them "awful". The Prowler was a great looking car. It only failed because hot rod people felt it was an insult to put such a weak engine in it.
The Thunderbird is also a very nice car. But Ford totally messed up on the introduction. After a big pre-production publicity campaign, they didn't release it until several months, going into years later. They kept working out several bugs. By the time they released it, enthusiasm had fell off, and many were concerned about the problems Ford had had with it. Plus, it was a little pricey for a Ford.
They both have appreciated in value, and are desirable collector cars. And I'd be thrilled to have either one.
The Prowler is more than likely all i'd want on the list.
T Bird, not so much.
T Bird for some reason reminded me of a Miata.
http://www.pjsautoworld.com/2002%20Ford%20Thunderbird/index.html
http://www.pjsautoworld.com/1999%20Plymouth%20Prowler/index.html
you can find them. pretty pennies though
It's all a matter of taste. The T Bird chassis has Jaguar LS II running gear. I've heard . Its a little V8 Ford with styling cues from the '57 Bird, They run in the mid 15 K$. Same with the SSR. Id take the Lexus Or both "zukis. I wouldn't refuse the K car TC. A clean one is worth 10K$ A real one close to 100 K$ for a 48 T&C Until I get a garage to keep it in, it is theoretical. Closest I got got so far is the big sun roof on the 528e. 
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Originally Posted By: BHopkins
There are a few cars on that list that, while they never sold real big, I feel it is a real stretch to call them "awful". The Prowler was a great looking car. It only failed because hot rod people felt it was an insult to put such a weak engine in it.
The Thunderbird is also a very nice car. But Ford totally messed up on the introduction. After a big pre-production publicity campaign, they didn't release it until several months, going into years later. They kept working out several bugs. By the time they released it, enthusiasm had fell off, and many were concerned about the problems Ford had had with it. Plus, it was a little pricey for a Ford.
They both have appreciated in value, and are desirable collector cars. And I'd be thrilled to have either one.
I dislike all convertibles. The sun beats on you and people sometimes want to talk to you at lights.
Originally Posted By: hattaresguy
I dislike all convertibles. The sun beats on you and people sometimes want to talk to you at lights.
Originally Posted By: hattaresguy
I dislike all convertibles. The sun beats on you and people sometimes want to talk to you at lights.
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