1993 Ford Probe SE review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The tires don't grip very well when it's moist outside.
At first there were no problems with it, but because of how I drive it parts wear out quickly.
It eats through breaks every 6000 miles.
At 123,000 miles my right front brake cylinder went out, along with inner tie rod ends.
At 127,000 miles my altinator went out.
At 130,000 miles it developed a hairline fracture in the water pump.
At 142,000 miles my automatic transmission went out. Then I replaced the transmission. To weeks later at 144,000 miles I blew that transmission up.
Currently I am converting it by myself to a 5 speed manual transmission.
General comments?
My Ford Probe is not a Ford though, it was one of the few manufactured by Mazda.
It is a very fast car.
Its automatic transmission does a second gear scratch when it shifts.
Very to work on.
Best car I've ever owened.
Stock it does a 15 second quarter mile.
Very Strong Engine.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 115000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 144000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Sunbird |
| Date of Entry | 17th August, 2004 |