1994 Ford Probe SE review from North America
"Good Looking Sports Car For The Money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to replace the water pump at 138,000 miles, 1st time since I owned it.
Alternator has to be replaced now (at 141,000 miles)
Rear hatch cylinders need to be replaced as they don't hold the hatch up anymore.
Automatic Transmission Shifts abnormally when the Overdrive light comes on (only when driven at high speeds for a continuous time)
Rear Hatch is rusting (common problem on 2nd generation probes)
Check Engine light comes on periodically.
General comments?
Good car overall, though the repairs are expensive as are the parts.
Working on the car is very difficult when it comes to major repairs (alternator, water pump, belts)
Handles well even at high speeds.
Poor performance from the automatic transmission.
A good car to add modifications to as there are many to choose from, ranging from the body design to engine components.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 I4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 124000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 141000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corsica |
| Date of Entry | 27th March, 2003 |