This car had bad rear calipers the day I first test drove it. I walked away that day. It also had a missing fuse box cover, and the power windows/locks control panel in the door were loose, due to a missing clip.
The dealer had fixed those problems when I went back 3 weeks later. I drove it home that day for under 6 grand.
Other immediate problems were the paint on the hood and pop-up headlights were cracked (also a pretty common problem from what I understand).
The hatchback shocks needed replacement - $40.
I am getting some brake squeal so I am looking into a performance brake package to replace the whole mess.
I also have a squeak in the steering, so the rack might have to come out.
There is also a tapping in one or some of the valves which ruins the sweet purr from the rest of the motor.
I see a top engine job (valves, timing belt, etc.) in the near future, but I am not looking forward to that.
I am a little discouraged reading some of these other entries, but most anyone will agree that this is one of the best looking cars, period.
I knew I had to have one the day they came out in '93 - way ahead of their time! Most car makers today still haven't made a car that looks this good.
Even stock it has an impressive list of performance stats.
The motor is smooth, with an amazing torque curve, it has a nice short throw shift, I haven't made any modifications yet to this car & I have just roasted many a souped up ec-onda off the line already!
It has one of the stiffest stock suspensions ever available, which most modified sport-compacts can't even wish for.
I can't wait to get my planned additions of cold air intake, headers, high-flow cat & exhaust system, performance brakes, and racing springs installed.
I can just imagine what it will be like then! Come & get it!
All that is a lot of bills and hours of effort away but, it will be worth it without a doubt!
F.Y.I. if you are considering a Probe GT for purchase, look for a 1994 model, because it has the dual airbags unlike the '93, and less emmision control junk than the '95 & newer models.
I recently purchased a 94 Probe in Kentucky. Nice Car.
Rides great.
Hi I have a 1996 probe which I have created a beast of a motor... its still is a 2.5v6.. but it produces 750 hp a lot of work went into the motor and I have all the specks to share... if you need info don't be afraid to contact me...whelpdale1@bigpond.com.
I love these cars, I own one and it runs great. You can actually feel the torque curve, it's great. Good car!
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