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1996 Ford Probe GT review from North America

"Pretty nice car if you have loads of money to repair it"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Tires were dry rotted, and I had to replace all four. Totaling over $1,000.

Driver seat was torn badly on the lumbar support when purchased. $80.00 for a new seat from a junkyard.

The engine missed so badly that immediately after I purchased it I had to replace the spark plugs and wires. $120.00 to replace.

Transmission went at 101,000 miles. $1,000 to replace.

Water pump also went at 101,000 miles. $100.00 to replace.

Currently, it doesn't start. Check engine light is on, and the decoder says the air intake sensor is disconnected.

Also could be a reason as to why it won't start: the fuel pump may be shot.

Also it needs a new sunroof motor, it barely shuts, you practically have to push it shut.

And it needs new window motors, those also move very slowly.

Also.. it needs a new prop rods for the hatchback, those don't hold it up at all.

General comments?

Nice looking body.

Quick, for an automatic.

Seats aren't the best.

Handles amazingly, I also drive a jetta, and it feels as if the probe practically is hugging the road.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Model Year1996
First year of ownership2004
Most recent year of ownership2005
Engine and transmission 2.5 V6 Automatic
Performance marks 7/10
Reliability marks 2/10
Comfort marks 6/10
Dealer Service marks  
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 1/10
Distance when acquired98000 miles
Most recent distance102000 miles
Date of Entry 2nd April, 2005

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