The only complaint I could have about the car is that it was really hard on exhaust systems. I had to have it completely replaced after I bought it, and then two new mufflers after that. As long as you have someone who can fix the muffler every so often the repair for me usually turned out less then $100.
The car never stalled, always started and was great on gas.
The car was holding up really well. There are few cars that still start when they are nearing 200,000. I currently am driving a dodge that has a fraction of those miles on it, and it is a pain to get going every morning.
The car may not be the best looking vehicle around, but they are great first cars. I really loved mine. I had to part with it to get a car with less miles, and I really regret not opting for another probe.
You must live "up North", where they slather salt on the roads. I live in Alabama, N Carolina before that, and I've only had 1 minor repair done on my exhaust system, in almost 220,000 miles. And yes, I love the way it starts (original starter!), one small twist of the key, and that baby is purring. A little warmup, and she's flying (and holding the road like it's a part of the pavement). Unlike you, I will never give up my Probe GT. Maybe that's what you need, a GT with a 5-speed stick! You don't need less miles, you need more car. Of course, any Probe you buy these days is going to be a "project car", ongoing project actually-but worth it!
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