1995 Ford Probe SE review from North America
"For the sake of your mind and your wallet, get something else"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Lots of little annoying things like interior trim breaking, squeaks and rattles, broken speakers, warped seats, etc.
Other major things such as failed engine management computers, chronic stalling no matter who tries to fix it, steering wheel always twitches at highway speeds and no one seems to be able to fix that either, and there are several buzzes that come from the engine which cause me to think that something serious is going to happen in the near future.
General comments?
The car is pretty good for the first 50,000 miles or so, after that, get rid of it. The number of problems I've had has been significant and very irritating as well.
The handling is crisp, and the visibility is good. I just don't feel that I'm driving a solid car at all.
The seats are very uncomfortable, especially for trips over an hour, and the fuel economy isn't that great despite it being a four cylinder.
The materials inside look and feel cheap. The power windows make a crunching sound when they close too.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 1 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 3rd July, 2001 |