For all that was very enjoyable about this two-seater convertible, there were a few things that riders complained about. The number one dislike was the seats. Riders commented that after a bit of seat time, tired butt became the norm. As a 5 foot-4 driver, I can’t disagree on that score. In addition, the center armrest’s location was at an uncomfortable height in relation to where the seat was positioned. Riders, especially men 6-foot-2 and taller, groused about lack of headroom and feeling too cramped. On the positive side, riders loved the zippy passing power coming from the 3.9-liter, 280 horsepower V8 as well as the exhaust growl. Thunderbird comes with a standard soft-top, and the 2004 model year adds a tan soft-top color choice via the light sand appearance package, which also includes light tan colored seats, steering wheel, and shift knob. A removable 83-pound hardtop (suggested retail of $2,500) with porthole windows is an optional compliment to this distinctly sharp and shapely looking car. T-Bird is equipped with both front and side airbags for driver and passenger. Although the 6.9 cubic foot trunk is small, smart packing can elicit more room than what’s first envisioned. Heated seats are an especially nice (and unexpected) feature on the T-Bird, which has a suggested price of $38,240.