1994 Ford Probe SE review from North America
"Ford delivered in SPADES!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Axle is going out driver side.
Brakes wore fast. My fault.
Trunk won't stay up. common.
Driver seat wore faster than I thought they would.
Plastic creaks in dash getting worse.
But for a 14 year old car no major mechanical problems that a lot of other cars see before forty thousand miles! yahoo!
General comments?
I went to a dealer to look for another car, but as it would be I found the probe. Shining in all it's beauty in bright red, which I would never choose personally. The car was flawless inside and out and cheap too. I love the engine most days. The 2.0 is a pleasure for getting on the four lane. The car handles wonderfully better than anything I have owned and most days still suprises me. I find my self smiling while driving on winding roads. No wonder it was motor trends car of the year at one time. However there are some flaws that steal from the pleasure of owning this car. I made a list for whom ever I hope this helps.
1. paint chips easily on the front bumper
2. trunk won't stay open, but a nice broom handle cut to fit does the fix.
3.Plastic creaks and is annoying an after market stereo does the fix.
4.windows are annoying if rolled down when you shut the door. however if the window is rolled up it seals nicely and closes with a nice solid " thump "
That's about it. I know not bad for a thousand dollar deal that seems to run like it was born too. I love it. Worth its weight in gold!
Looks great anyway. have a great day.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 104000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 126000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2008 |