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by toronto65
Oct 22 '03 - Updated Oct 24 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Fun to drive, quick, great handling, unique styling, comfortable interior, reliability.
Cons: Rough ride, hood & roof paint develops micro-cracks after 4yrs, expensive parts, brake fade.
The Bottom Line: The Probe offers more excitement and exclusivity, and costs less than Preludes and Celicas of the same year and is quite reliable in its own right.
Great, refined sports coupe. The 1st-generation were actually more reliable than the 2nd-generation, but this was corrected for the '96-97 years. However, the early 2nd-gen '93-94s will no doubt have had the bad parts (rear brake calipers, ignition module ...
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by stavesacre21
Aug 20 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth look and acceleration, Somewhat dependable, Great Cornering, Comfy, GREAT gas mileage (30+),
Cons: Lacks low-end power, Severely cramped back seat, semi-expensive upkeep, rattling
The Bottom Line: If you find yourself undeniably drawn to a Ford Probe, Assure yourself first of what's more important, power (GT model) or gas mileage (base model).
Just about 2 years ago, I re-entered that oh-so wonderful market of used car searching. Having driv ...
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by majikk
Jan 31 '00 - Updated Feb 02 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: comfy, quick, good handling, the seeability from inside the car.
Cons: little backseat room and no repair manuals are written for it.
I have a 1997 Ford Probe GT. It is all stock at the moment and has all the available options that you can add at the dealer. These include but not limited to the leather interior, CD stereo system with 6" subwoofer, sunroof, 16" alloy wheels,...
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by mikes0000
Jan 10 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: turns great, looks good
Cons: kind of small
My 1989 Ford Probe has been very reliable for me. I have owned it for almost three years now and have had only minor problems with it. I originally wanted one of these when a neighbor moved next door the same year Probe that I have. I immediately liked...
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by kendslat
Feb 07 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable and great gas mileage. Sporty.
Cons: Not too roomy - except for hatch area.
The Bottom Line: Would be suitable for a teenager due to its great gas mileage and reliability.
My wife bought this car 4 years ago (Jan 97) and we use this car as our "around town" car.
Other than tires, oil and brakes we have never had this car in the shop. This car has held up through long road trips, cramming with luggage and a...
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by mayobeach2000
Dec 12 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: power, styling, handling, trunk space
Cons: rear seating, fuel consumption
The Bottom Line: All in all, this vehicle is an excellent drive. I am without a doubt, satisfied with this vehicle and would recommend to any car enthusiast.
The ford probe series I believe has been a successful one even the passenger vehicle has been discontinued since 1997. The 1997 Ford Probe was created in 3 versions: The Probe LX or base model, the Probe GT and a special edition for 1997, The GTS. Though ...
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by MinnSlims
Jun 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Awesome curve hugging, fast and sporty
Cons: Repair costs, rear seat room, transmission
I purchased a 1997 Ford Probe GL brand new in April of 1997. It only had 10 miles on it and initially, I bought it because it was sporty, good on gas and had all of the driving characteristics a young enthusiast like me was looking for.
To this...
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by AGreatAKA
Dec 16 '99
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: looks
Cons: The problems you encounter
Well I for one am personally glad they stopped making the Ford Probe. I actually love the look of the car. It was my first choice for a new car just coming out of college. Back in the early 80's the look of the Probe did not really move me. But when...
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by Hillshwn
Dec 16 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: I love my car.
Cons: Its been very good to me!
I bought my 92'Ford Probe because of how sporty and fast it was. I love how all I need to do is put gas in it and change the oil. The Ford Probe is a fun and fast car it hugs the road at all times even going up the Mountians. Anyone who is looking for...
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by drjoe91
Dec 19 '99 - Updated Mar 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great little car, good reliability and economy
Cons: Condenser in A/C unprotected.
This 1989 Ford Probe is a sporty and spunky little car. It is reliable and always ready to run.
My 1989 Ford probe has 212000 miles on it to date. I have had very little trouble with the engine. It blew a timing belt but when replaced it ran...
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by rockexrolloh
Jul 25 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Gas mileage, get up and go, it's cute.
Cons: It stalls/dies all the time, lights stuck, no cupholders, AC doesn't work, constantly ticks..
The Bottom Line: I need a car to get to work and school and definitely CAN'T rely on this to get me there!!
I got a '97 Ford Probe as my first car and have had it for the past 3 years. I'm currently looking to buy a new car so I can get rid of this freaking thing. The first year I got it, it was alright. Then the lights got stuck and now the right side light ...
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by harrison310
Feb 21 '01 - Updated Feb 22 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sleek styling, Mazda-engineering, great mileage, sporty!
Cons: Tight seats, few amenities
The Bottom Line: Excellent used car value. Great sporty car.
I drove one of the first generation Ford Probes until I rang up 140,000 miles on it. A long time Ford fan, I suddenly realized that Ford had a hit merging Mazda engineering with Ford styling.
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I had the Probe SE which was the...
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by rebby
Jun 09 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: It's all good....
Cons: The SE should be faster!
Hmm, this is my first post so I will address the suggested points...
Why did I buy the Probe? Well, I was in the market for a quick 2 door with a manual trans (used) without spending a lot of cash or getting something that would clear my back...
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by majestylove
Jan 27 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sporty, Good price, and RELIABLE
Cons: Not much room
My father purchased a 1997 ford Probe for me for my high school graduation. I love this car! I mainly wanted this car because other family members had Probes and found them to be reliable vehicles. Plus is was cute, sporty, and just looked great...
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by bonion1
Dec 22 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: styling, gas mileage, driveability
Cons: problem with "no starts" - discontinued model
my wife and i own a 1997 ford probe se. we purchased it new because we liked the styling and the price was very competitive with other sporty models. it is the same car as the mazda mx-6 with very minor differences. the car has been reliable and...
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