1993 Ford Probe GT review from North America
"A sports car without the sporty price tag"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced oxygen sensors at 68,000 miles.
Replaced Ball Joints costs $600.
To replace timing belt - parts and labor costs $340.
Paint job is wearing out badly, considering a repaint.
Hatch doesn't hold - I use a stick to hold it if I have to use.
Passenger side Door Panel came loose at 68500 miles - not fixed yet - doesn't bother me (the driver :) )
Replaced front tires - $112 each - still need to replace back tires - financially dangerous!!!
General comments?
I drove this car to DC from Buffalo, NY and not a hitch - average speed was 100mph on trip.
Can accelerates from 0 - 70mph in 6 seconds. I look on Mustangs with pity as I leave them in the dust. A guy is a Mustang gave me the middle finger after I passed him and he couldn't catch up. ha ha!!
Best car I have owned - Wonder if I'll give it up except I will get a Corvette or a newer performance car.
Good car for those with some mechanical ability - expensive to fix and replace parts.
It does handle corners like it should.
I need to replace the wheel bearing soon - about $400.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L DOHC V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 66000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Spectrum |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 2003 |