The one that I sat in seemed nice and comfortable, and everything seemed to be layed out OK. Your right the T-Bird has been nixed again. Too much money for an underpowered 2 seater. Why my parents still want one, I don't know!
Wait a year, current owners will be selling soon.
FYI. The T-Birds are still being mfgd. for another 1 1/2 years or so.......