1993 Ford Probe SE review from North America
"For the price, this car is a dream to drive!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The front suspension is a little worn and noisy, but it still does quite a good job of hugging the road. The biggest thing was the automatic transmission. The cooling lines plugged up, leaving the transmission to overheat severely. Needless to say, a whole professional rebuild cost me almost $1800. My only other complaint is the plastic interior molding, which crackles pretty decently while driving over bumpy roads.
General comments?
With the proper tires, this car sticks to the road like glue and handles tremendously.
With a few inexpensive modifications, this car can really put the power to the ground. I have the fastest 4-cylinder car with an automatic transmission out of anyone I've come across so far.
Replacement parts may be expensive, and maintenance may be gruesome at times, but this car is well worth the effort to drive.
I drive this car 58 miles a day to go to work and back, and it's held up all the way so far.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0-liter DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 81000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 103000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 4th February, 2003 |