Faults:

Ignition leads required replacement at 20,000km Mfr acknowledged problem under warranty.

Developed rattly valve lifters at about 50,000 km because I used AA rather than AAA highest grade lube oil. Didn't know of specific requirement.

General Comments:

Marvellous: loved it. Best csr I ever owned in 45 years. Cornered like it was on rails.

Unbelievably comfortable - after a 2-day 1600 km journey had no aches or back pain.

Loved all the gadgets: cruise control, power seat; full instrumentation instead of dumb lights;

ABS brakes avoided an otherwise certain rear-ender into a sudden stop by a Mercedes-Benz on a wet downhill road.

Faults:

There hasn't been many faults.

Airbag light illuminated when it wasn't supposed to.

Radiator uses up lots of coolant (3 bottles a year approximately).

That's about it, lovely car.

General Comments:

The probe is the fastest car I've ever driven. The car just goes when you want it to. The 121kw motor does a great job and I can't wait to improve on it. However, it still burns off all my mates cars no problem.

The ride quality is quite stiff and bumpy. However, this is not largely noticeable.

The probe corners beautifully at speed, but at parking speed it is hard to get the nose to deviate.

Once I get a body kit shipped in from overseas it will be the meanest thing on the road.

I highly recommend them. Bargain second hand beast. Won't find a faster car for the price these are sold at. I bought mine for $13500 and that's with a 5 year warranty. I have recently seen some for $9000! Definitely worth it. Real head turner.

Faults:

Front right shocks are absolutely worn- 2nd set of shocks in history of car.

Water pump lost its bearings- 3rd water pump in history of car; relatively expensive to repair as there is minimal room and it is attached behind the timing belt- so timing case and power steering and alternator belts must come off to access. (these cars are very harsh on water pumps)

Oil leaks coming from timing case and Cam seals (causing oil to seep onto timing belt, which is softening it, which will cause belt to snap and bend engines valves)

General Comments:

This car is beautiful to look at and keeps up with appearances today.

The engine is very high revving for a V6 however appearances may be deceiving, as sexy lines certainly do not match reliability of engine once kilometres start clicking over.

It would be cheaper and more worthwhile buying a new engine rather than repairing certain components that go wrong with the car.

Ensure car that is bought has had good owners and has been very well cared for.