A mechanical nightmare
Timing chain and tensioner were faulty as well as the water pump around 100000 miles.
If I had known this was going to be a money pit car I would have never bought it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 27th April, 2005
Fast, fun and reliable. A must have for fun on a budget!
I bought this car for $1000 from a lady friend. I know she kept the oil changed and did some brake work, but that's about all she did.
When I got the car the front end was a mess. Needed to replace CV's, bearings and end links. Cost about $1000.
I consider things like CV's and bearings to be consumables and not unexpected at the mileage.
After having the front end rebuilt she has been problem free. Fast and sporty. Likes to run @3000 rpm. Gearbox is tight and wide enough in ratio to make it fun and annoying at the same time.
I give this car some pretty high marks in the handling department. I have a couple of on-ramp/off-ramps that show what this car is capable of.
Watch the alignment and especially ride height. If the ride height sags it will shred your tires on the inside.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th April, 2005
Great car, low maintenance
Hole in the intermediate pipe, fan belt went..
This is a great car. I let it rip a lot, and it still doesn't have any problems.
I don't like the colour (teal), so I am selling it and getting a Probe GT.
These are great cars. Very low maintenance to keep the car running strong.
For a 4 cylinder, it's pretty fast; I've beat VW GTIs, Civics, Acuras, and a 2 litre Lancer.
Overall, I give this car a 9 out of 10.. great car... and cheap..
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th March, 2005
I love my car. I have one of these, but mine is very slow. I put an air intake system in it and a Aerospeed muffler. And yet I can't get it to go that fast. But anyways it works great for me, 150,000 miles and still going strong.
Isiah Turner.
I also have a Ford Probe 1993 SE, my car runs great except for a few minor details. I just replace my brake pads, as well as my two front rotors. I also had to have my control arm fixed due to racing and sharp turns. This is a good reliable car as long as you take good care of it. I have just been trying to rebuild it so I can take on even better cars. My car has 140,000 miles on it and still going strong. Never give up on probes, I also just got a new clutch and a new short shifter kit, like the other guy said, "Never get an automatic probe," they are junk.
Jake C. Ogden, UT.
I cried when I traded it in
Had its normal maintenance schedules.
Head gasket went at 195,000kms.
Ignition wires at 160,000kms.
Nothing unexpected.
My probe was my baby!!!
It was my first car, and it never let me down. It started in sub-zero temperatures with ease, and never left me stranded anywhere.
Every young female needs a probe to make all of the guys jealous!
Best car ever, comfort, performance, handling, everything wonderful.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th March, 2005
28th Apr 2005, 13:33
Timing chain and tensioner at 100,000 miles? This is normal maintenance you have to do to any car. Just to give you an example, my Toyota Corolla needs a timing belt replaced about every 80,000 miles. Timing chain, water pump and tensioner is not bad for a vehicle with 100,000 mile son it. Just wear and tear maintenance. You can't expect to drive a car and never out a single cent into it for repairs-period.