1997 Ford Probe GT

Summary:

I think it's a nightmare for someone who doesn't have the money to put in for a lot of repair work

Faults:

Clutch had to be replaced which cost 600 dollars.

Windows sound like they're slightly rolled down when driving.

Sunroof shakes when the door is shut.

Trunk lid stays open when it wants to.

Paint tends to scratch very easily.

Rear wiper motor needed to be replaced.

Rear brakes and rotors replaced.

Wiring needed to be repaired.

Stock CD player replaced because CD wouldn't come out.

Muffler replaced.

General Comments:

I have had the car for not even a year and I have put more money into the car than what its really worth.

I love the way the car handles on the road.

The car is very quick and is fun to drive.

Since I have bought both of my Probes used with over 100k miles on them its hard to say whether they were crappy cars or just taken care of poorly.

A word of advice when you buy one with over a 100,000 miles on it then chances are you are going to have many problems following.

I recommend this car to a first driver who wants something a little sporty and cheap, but keep in mind the repairs are not cheap.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 26th April, 2005

4th May 2005, 22:35

Any car with over 100,000 miles WILL have problems. Anyone who does not see that coming is foolish. Yes a car built on a Mazda engine will be more expensive, same for any import. This car is a very good car, and a car with high mileage will need work.

29th Apr 2006, 00:52

To the person who commented before, high mileage has nothing to do with it.

My 1997 probe only had 60,000 miles on it when I bought it and I've had pretty much all of the same problems and more!

We've had to replace the exhaust, battery, brakes, starter, and now something else has gone wrong with it. The passenger side window rolls down by itsself and the car jerks/kicks like crazy.

To whoever wrote this review:

I feel for you. I'm in the same exact position. We've put twice as much money into this car than we paid for it.

7th Jun 2006, 11:50

This is a great car! the only thing I don't really like is the headlights they get stuck easy they don't have very good motors! other than its s good car.

7th Jun 2006, 16:03

Considering it's a cheap sports car, it will get thrashed. So when you buy it with "low" miles its basically the same as a high mileage car because of the abuse. You shouldn't be surprised.

19th May 2007, 08:47

NO CAR is cheap to fix @ $85 bucks an hour for a mechanic plus parts. You just hope they don't break to often and when they do, it's not something major.

22nd Feb 2008, 21:42

One who purchases an older car must learn how to repair it. Most repairs are not complex. A good manual, a decent set of tools and a little patience saves a ton of money.

1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 liter

Summary:

The Probe GT is fast, sleek and full of fun

Faults:

My distributor went bad.

Exhausted needed replacement, however it was stock.

Water pump was replaced as well, and also was stock.

General Comments:

This car is extremely quick for what you pay. The ride is smooth, and handles better any other car I've driven.

The body really shines on this car. It's sleek and can really turn heads in prime condition.

The interior is good, however the back seats are really cramped. Fitting one person back there is hard enough, filling it seems unrealistic.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 3rd March, 2005

1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 DOHC V6

Summary:

Remarkable

Faults:

Some things wrong with the car are:

1. The Air conditionaing and heating vents are cheap and fall apart to easily.

2. The frame-less windows aren't the best, the rubber window sill needs to be replace after so many years.

3. The center console needs to be made better.

4. In general A lot of the parts inside the car feel cheap.

5. The leather seats aren't of the best quality. (They crack to easy)

6. The factory paint is awful, and will have to be re-painted after about 6-7 years. (Scratches easily)

General Comments:

I have always wanted a Probe and will most defiantly keeps this one until it dies.

Don't get me wrong, this is a great reliable car, and the steering is exceptional. However, it lacks build quality, and durability. It is VERY responsive and quick (GT, V6) but, whatever you do don't get an automatic, 5 speeds are much more reliable and add to the sporty nature of the car. The looks of the car are ingenious; this car never goes out of style.

All in all the probe is a great car. Defiantly a 9 out of ten.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th February, 2005