1993 Ford Probe GT review from North America
"My '93 Ford Probe GT has been a dream for me."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have replaced the water pump, alternator, distributor cap and wires, front axle, muffler, and front struts. All repairs were done because of normal wear and tear.
The engine has a very small oil leak, the parking brake has always been useless, as have been the hydraulic arms that hold the hatch and the paint is heavily oxidized.
When I bought the car new the engine had a loud knocking sound in the cold weather that eventually went away. The Ford dealer mechanics were clueless about this problem.
General comments?
The car is not the fastest sports car in the world, but to this day its smooth acceleration and cornering are very impressive.
I see no reason for getting a new car because the engine, body, and transmission are in great shape.
Repairs on the car are fairly expensive.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 185000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Capri |
| Date of Entry | 1st August, 2003 |