Value of 2003 T-bird Premium with 26k miles

[718Miata]

I bought a 2003 T-bird that was an original owner trade in to Park Place Porsche. It has 26,000 miles and is in outstanding condition. It’s Desert Sky Blue with a white hardtop. It has a spotless Carfax with a service history largely at Ford dealerships.

It’s a beautiful car, but I don’t enjoy driving it as much as the 2004 MSM it was going to replace. If I listed the car, what should I ask?

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[Deohge]

Yes, that is insane.

 

[biddle]

It has a spotless Carfax

Carfax is a joke IMHO and provides a false sense security.

 

[718Miata]

That was interesting. I always thought that Carfax was more comprehensive than Autocheck.

 

[718Miata]

This sold today:

 

[718Miata]

I’m going to list it after Thanksgiving. I think I’m going to ask $18,900 or a trade for an ND Miata.

 

[Deohge]

I’m going to list it after Thanksgiving. I think I’m going to ask $18,900 or a trade for an ND Miata.

Why don't you enjoy it as much as the 2004? Should be able to sell it quick if you are willing to deal a little. Good luck.

 

[718Miata]

I don’t have a 2004. My other two cars are a 2017 Porsche 718 and a 2004 MSM. The t-bird was traded into my Porsche dealership and I bought it on a whim. I had always wanted one, having thought that it was a beautiful design, and because I had a 1990 t-bird in college. It’s a great cruiser and I get more looks in this car than any other car I’ve ever owned. But it’s not an exciting driver the way the Porsche and the Miata are. And I’ve read through this forum and am now absolutely petrified about the car’s long term reliability.

 

[Deohge]

I don’t have a 2004. My other two cars are a 2017 Porsche 718 and a 2004 MSM. The t-bird was traded into my Porsche dealership and I bought it on a whim. I had always wanted one, having thought that it was a beautiful design, and because I had a 1990 t-bird in college. It’s a great cruiser and I get more looks in this car than any other car I’ve ever owned. But it’s not an exciting driver the way the Porsche and the Miata are. And I’ve read through this forum and am now absolutely petrified about the car’s long term reliability.

it's all clear now. Reliability is becoming a concern for me too.

 

[718Miata]

I was out driving the car for a good part of the day. Low 70s in Houston. Perfect weather. I had a great time.

 

[Black Beauty/Baby Blue]

I got real lucky. I bought a one owner DSB with 29k for $12,000...

 

[718Miata]

I got real lucky. I bought a one owner DSB with 29k for $12,000...

That’s quite the steal. Congrats!

 

[Black Beauty/Baby Blue]

Baby Blue is near pristine, but not perfect. My Black Beauty with 103K smiles on her is nearly as nice

 

[Black Beauty/Baby Blue]

The Florida weather didn't help either. We've now restarted the Central Florida Thunderbird Club, based out of The Villages.

 

[wthigpen]

OK folks. I have sadly decided I need to sell my 2005 50th Anniversary Thunderbird. Just don’t drive it that much. Silver exterior, black interior. 23kmiles. I have owned since late 2015. Excellent condition. Hardtop goes with it. Everything works like new. Thinking about asking $18,500. Located near San Antonio, TX. Please let me know what y’all think. Thanks.

 

[718Miata]

I think that’s a great price for that car. I have a buyer coming today to look at mine, but it’s not an anniversary edition.

 

[Black Beauty/Baby Blue]

What'd you pay for her?

 

[wthigpen]

OK folks. I have sadly decided I need to sell my 2005 50th Anniversary Thunderbird. Just don’t drive it that much. Silver exterior, black interior. 23kmiles. I have owned since late 2015. Excellent condition. Hardtop goes with it. Everything works like new. Thinking about asking $18,500. Located near San Antonio, TX. Please let me know what y’all think. Thanks.

SOLD!

 

[718Miata]

Congrats. I turned down a 15K offer on mine yesterday. Was the buyer local?

 

[Jackie’s ride]

Reading this thread because we are considering selling are Bronze Beauty. She just turned 50,000 miles and is as perfect as you could possibly find. One small key scratch that is almost unnoticeable is about the only thing that keeps her from perfection. Just replaced all 4 struts so she rides like brand new. Car purchased in Arizona and never left the state all service done at same dealership since new. Won’t give her away but thinking $17,000 would be fair....ANY COMMENTS or interest.?