Watch This BEFORE You Buy a Ford Probe GT!
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- The ONLY ford in history that almost replaced the mustang!...the ford probe gt is slowly becoming an underground legend in the car world, partly due because its a re badged mazda mx-6
with great handling, a mazda engine and chasis and a gas saving V6, theres never been a better time to buy a ford probe gt.
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Great video and channel. You motivated me to get my Probe GT running again. I have 26 years of history with my Probe. Check it out. I have started to document in small weekly videos. Thank you. (I miss the sweet high revving engine and crisp handling)
Thank you for pinning my comment. My new All Probe TH-cam Channel now has 48 subscribers. Yeah! Hopefully others will check it out and subscribe as well. The link is: th-cam.com/channels/V6UKDC2rm2sESAxUtFTVzg.html
Love this mustang
@@aidacuebas5939 too funny. Yep, it almost could have been.
not sure what to like more, my probe or my crown vic lol
@@SilverBullet93GT Cleetus drove the value of crown vics up greatly huh. It’s got a cop motor, cop tires, cop shocks, cop suspension.........
This car was so underappreciated. But good news it makes it easier for us fan boys to get it
I had a 99 ford probe and it was the biggest piece of shit ever. I could give an entire list of all the problems that car brought me.
@@banginbadger75 definitely a fun piece of shit though.lol
@@banginbadger75 there was never a 99 probe, they only manufactured from 89 to 97
@@zeeoracle The 99 Mercury Cougar was the 3rd generation Ford Probe. Kinda. Ford gave it to Mercury to stay out of the path of the Mustang. As far as the basic design it was going to be the 3rd gen probe. Just with some mercury luxury thrown in.
@@zeeoracle The last Probe was built on June 20, 1997. A third-generation model, using the same platform as the Ford Contour, was under development intended for release in mid-1998 as a 1999 model. When Ford decided to discontinue the Probe, this new design became the next-generation Mercury Cougar.[25] The name change was intended to attract younger buyers into Mercury showrooms, but this proved unsuccessful.[citation needed] The Escort ZX2, released shortly after the discontinuation of the Probe, was considered the Probe's successor. In June 1998, Ford released what would have been the new Probe as the 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Had a black 96 Probe GT back in high school and if I could find it I would buy it back in a heart beat. What a beauty of a car
I have a black one. WAnna buy mine?
Had a black 93’ Probe GT in high school. Pretty Bad Ass back then😂. Hatchback was perfect for my big ass subs that looked amazing with the seats dropped down; So damn loud my car almost fell apart😎👊. I also had limo tint in the rear and 15% the rest of the way around, looked Great!!
I know some that has one for sale 2,500 right now
I’m buying a black Ford probe gt tonight in Virginia 1996z
The car that was just begging to be rwd.
Ae86 Hachi
A RWD car like this would be kind of meh because front wheel drive has great traction especially in snowwwwww
@@tacomas9602 who gives a fuuuk about traction
Awd for the win
@@Wik3dNuTS4k exactly. Fuck traction. We like to do donuts and drift off of the off ramps on the highway
Oh yes man, if it was rwd it would be perfect
I love these!! They’re so underrated!! The styling is beautiful especially with those pop up headlights tho!! I might be getting a 97’ Probe this week!!
Yes they need 2 bring back pop up lights!! Soo 😎
I've had 4 of them. Such a fun car to drive. I still have a set of clear corner markers *brand new* if you want em.
Pay the shipping and they're yours.
Brian Chapman clear markers looked so sexy on white and sliver cars!
andrenegwer I ended up getting a 1993 Ford Probe GT with only 79,000 original miles!!!! And I’m the only 3rd owner!!!! I absolutely love it!!!!
I had a 97 loved mine
I had a Ford Probe - it was so aerodynamic that there was one stretch of "private highway in another country" that I could put it in neutral and the car would actually accelerate to over 100mph on the long downhill portion of said road
Aero AND wheel bearings.
Lol you admit to owning one!!!!!
@@gravyd316 2, what you got?
@@pgtmr2713 A Geo
Metro...... there's a real machine!!!! Joking. I have a old 90 Fox body a.k.a. Mustang in storage and a even older eighties Supra project that I can't get the time to finish. I haven't started my baby in over a year though. My daily driver is god damned Grand Cherokee 😫😫😫😫😫😫 Oh the ZX-10 doesn't count cause it's a bike. That poor machine barely ever gets a good beating though. You know what they say. Whoever dies with the most toys wins. Lol. My kids will have nice starter cars though.
2 Probe GTs an XJ Cherokee ( with Grand Cherokee driver's seat and a 242 t/c) and a Grand Marquis. I literally have all drive types between those vehicles. I can dig an old Fox. I like a simple LX 5.0 hatch with straight tip exhaust. I had 98 GT, it was a great car but I missed the Probe's handling, 7500 rpm v6, the odd ball options and usable space.
Former 94 pgt owner here. Had just about every bolt on there was available for this thing too. Any one remember the probetalk forums? Lol
Probetalk is still there, not very active but STILL there! they are on facebook now!
I was on the forums since 02. They went down a little while ago and while they say they are looking for a new host, im not putting much faith in it. I still tinker with my 96gt. Currently KLZE twin turbo. One day Ill actually put my built motor in so I can really turn up the boost.
Daaaaaam probe talk. I used to peruse those forums back in the late 90's, early 00's. I had a 89 GL.
whitedartonpt come to think of it WhiteDart that name does ring a bell...
I was beaster_d on there, about 6 months ago I searched for my old posts from 2003 and they were still up. Lol. Had a black 95gt mtx.
I have a 1993 Ford Probe GT. Love mine, and it's my "only on weekends" car. I have a KL-ZE from the JDM MX-6/Millennia. Needs a paint job, but, it's in great mechanical shape( light restoration project). Fun cars
I am hoping to do same with mine. Right now it is a “always in garage” car, due to repairs needed. Check it out and leave some comments if you have time.
Thanks for including my turbo Probe GT on the dyno at the end, bro. 👍😁
This episode makes me miss my probe GT. I had a purple 94 GT and loved that.
My father had a purple probe GT
I am in love with its style
94' Wild Orchid?
I had a 94 GT Love that car myself
It was the "Feature Car" that year and had special seats, tailpiece, floormats, and not sure the rest. I know as I still have mine - bought it new.
picked up a 94 probe gt as a beater to learn manual, and tbh its so much fun i love the little thing as much as i love my sti
I remember in 1993 I hit 135 mph in the Probe GT. So smooth riding. I use to pop the headlights to wave at the girls so cool.
Happy to see the Probe GT’s are still out there! I loved mine until
It’s demise ( 1996-2003).
Pop up headlights should make a comeback soon. Btw probe still looks sweet.
I remember back in 93 my dad came home with a brand new black Ford probe GT. Me and my younger brother would always take turns riding in the front seat because 9/10 times someone was going to test him on the streets 💪🏾🔥
Always loved the probe gt
Me too! I purchased a 1989 loaded tan turbo Probe GT right off the showroom floor. I remember that the first time I saw it, I was reminded of the Jetson's TV show. I drove it for 10 years when it needed a major repair. My husband convinced me to sell it to someone who repairs cars for resale. Even though I loved my new 1998 Sport Model Ford Contour which was also a 6 cylinder. I've always regretted selling it.
1st generation GT Turbo it's now 2020 and I'm still killing them with it
Those dual overhead cams sung some pretty music
My mom had a 1993 ford probe gt... it was a fun car I do remember hitting 135mph in it and it had some get up and go
I did the same thing in my 96 gt on 75N in morning rush hour traffic before lol... I miss that car
My very first car was a 93 Ford Probe V6 24 port 5 speed. Mustang can’t hang on a road course. That front wheel drive was easy to use to your advantage by simply sliding the ass end with the brakes while cornering and then allowing the front wheels to pull it back straight.
"V6 is the future." V6 model gets killed off
FastbackV8 well yes for the mustang but look at the Ford gt EVEN THE RAPTOR HAS A V6 so really he was right v6 is the future
@@Bendejo6517 Yes, but I was just talking about the Mustang.
FastbackV8 agree to disagree 🙏🏽
I actually have an 89 Mazda MX6 GT, it is the sister car to the Probe. Same motor and trans. The V6 is what killed the car. It initially had a 2.3 turbocharged i4 that could handle a surprising amount of power. It came out of the factory with 145hp/ 190 ft-lb of torque at 7psi. Mine was actually pushing somewhere in the area of 300whp on a completely stock motor (not at the moment, stock turbo didn't like 18psi for too long. Currently NA. Yes I know it was stupid of me but damn was it quick, but will be getting a new turbo eventually). It was actually designed to be Ford's first FWD Mustang. But fans of the Mustang wouldn't have it. So Mazda took their blueprints back, and let Ford use their motor for another car.
V6 mustang yes but all big power JDM cars are v6s
I don’t see why people are so anti probe... I guess it’s because everyones still shook up that this car was going to take their “precious” mustang from them.
I have a 1995 Ford Probe GT that I got a little over a year ago that was rather rough. Since I have been daily driving it and did many things to bring it back to life including: Swapping a 2001 Mazda 626 (also sharing the probes drivetrain) KLG4 2.5L V6 into it, Giving it a fresh coat of laser Tinted Metallic paint (the red color seen in the video), lowering it on Yonaka coilovers and a staggered set of ‘Diamond’ steelies, and countless other small things here and there to maintain it. I absolutely love my PGT and think ford got it right with the FWD platform. If any of the haters drove one I think they would feel the same... just saying. If anyone has interest in seeing my build check me out on instagram @fazdasp333d
Also, to all the die hard mustang lovers... who lost in the end? V6 is taking over your ponys 😁
The Probe hasn't been in production for almost 22 years and there hasn't been any demand for a return like the Bronco... or the Supra, Challenger....
Plenty of Coyote and Ecoboost Mustangs on the road now. Personally I'm even for an electric, or whatever, Mustang when the time comes. I'm glad the S550 has an IRS.
I've owned a Fox Body and I miss it. Currently I have an SVT Focus that I've had for over 8 years, I love it and it's sentimental...it would be TERRIBLE at being a Mustang if they called it that. Apples and oranges.
There was at least one petition to bring it back. If they did, it would be disappointing because the bar was higher than any one company would allow, but by 2 companies.
Mazda had the KL because they were trying to make a great small 6 cylinder at the time. 7500 rpm, Variable intake resonance for staying in the power, forged steel crank in a split block/cradle no individual mains caps. Made for durability and a pleasing sound. Theoretically good on fuel, I've gotten worse out of an ecoboost 1.6.
They didn't give it the KLZE because of the Cobra. It would have been too close in a straight line and the Probe could turn and didn't ride like a horse.
While Ford put all kinds of crazy options in. Dual 1 touch down windows on the drivers side (I think Mazda owned this trick,) lights in the keyholes and single/dual lock/unlock with the key, battery saver circuit, (for accidentally leaving the lights on.) Special sculpted seats with air bolster and a tilt feature that didn't reset the position. Running daylights, dual airbags (standard in 94.) Premium sound system with a separate EQ, 4 channel amp, sub, and sub amp. I'm sure there's more, still weighed a lot less than a Mustang, 5 stars in the old car tests, barriers in the doors. Sooo much usable space.
I followed you.
Follow me @slayin_probegt
I had 3 2nd gen probes over the years. A '94 SE, a '97 base and a '97 GT-S. Super fun cars. Especially the GT's. Great handling, close ratio 5spd, smooth power delivery and fairly efficient considering it was turning 3k revs at 60mph in 5th. Great sound from the KL as well
Little known fact: If you wanted a third gen Probe, look no further than the 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar. Those were supposed the be the successor to the second gen.
i remember the competition was in 1995 it was acura integra GSR vs Ford Probe GT and the probe shines over the integra. at that time
I have a 93 mx-6, 2.5 on a 5 speed, 105k miles, original paint and runs absolutely great.
I’ve wanted an mx-6 for ages, even the 626 has the same v6 they’re all beautiful cars
Xedos 9 and 6 have it too
I owned one of these beauties, yes, a 1997 GT, in the early 2000s. Loved it! The seating position, the handling, the power -- all stellar. I called it my BMW killer, and with good reason!
Sadly, it developed a mysterious starting problem. Occasionally, it would crank strong but not start. Waiting a few minutes might work, or not. On more than one occasion I had to have it towed to my mechanic. But by the time he got it, it always started right up. Never got it to fail. Out of desperation, he wound up replacing the ignition switch, the distributor, something else I can't remember, and finally the car's computer. Nothing worked. Had to get rid of it. Very sad. To this day I still wonder what it was.
My first car was an MX6 LS. Loved the styling and the sound of the KL is just sweet. I never understood why Mazda did not build it so as to compete with the Silvia.
When I was enrolled in the Ford Asset Program we had a bunch of "Flood Damaged" cars in the lab to fool around with. One was a beautiful 1994 Ford Probe GT 5-spd manual in Purple with a tan leather interior, this poor thing could never be sold to the public, or go out on a public road, but we hammered that thing around some rather large and expansive parking lots...
Any tips on getting parts for roof for the car? Mine is rusting around the sunroof and the body shop says we have to cut off the rust and try to find replacement parts
I don’t own the second gen probe. But I do own the first gen. Just wish it was the GT model. It’s only got 42,000 miles though, and looks brand new. Bought it from my great grandmother because she’s afraid to drive now and wanted to sell the car. Hoping to keep the car for a long time Bc I love it.
Keep the one you have and save up like 2 thousand and you can have both. Just keep looking at Craigslist. I have seen 4 first gen pgt for sale from 1500-2500$ in the last month.
Turbo it and chill
sell it because its trash
Big Worm lmao
says the cuntmaro owner...
I had two of these Probes (GT & SE) and BOTH out lasted my Celica and I am actively searching for a 97 GTS model
I have that car
@@klingergary lucky, where I'm located those cars are used as derby cars only anymore.
If I find one I will message you
Jason the GTS is JUST the Standard GT with a stripe package!
@@expfighter5112 yeah I know that, there isn't much I don't know about these cars lol. I just haven't claimed a GTS as my own unlike the SE & GT.
I had an 89 GT from new. It was a blast. Relatively cheap and easy to get 12s and still be a daily driver. Great on long drives.
I happen to own a 94 Ford Probe GT. And it's a great car.
Look forward to the day when they are recognized as classics.
Unfortunately, it might not happen because of the co-op with Mazda. 😣
I think they will because so many loved these cars and still do. They still look great and drive great, the few that are left. Keep yours original and never give up. I am also the original owner of a 94GT, and started documenting the history of via short TH-cam Videos. Thank you
I owned a ‘95 GT, bought it back in 2000... Hands down, one of the most fun cars I’ve ever owned... Bought a Mistu’ Eclipse afterwards and it just didn’t compare...
the Eclipse is a Joke Car!
I had black GT. LOVED IT. I did KL-ZE swap, headers, weapon r intake, roaches, Racing Hart C5’s, hawk pads, shock tower braces and greddy exhaust. That’s the best exhaust for this car. Did the headlight mod too. 6 years of trouble free driving until I started modding the stock engine. Did cams, 3 angle valve job, extrude hone intake, Fidanza flywheel and Tec II management. Dude that tuned it blew it up. So I swapped in the KL-ZE before I sold it. I had two of them and both were bulletproof until I started experimenting with them. Boltons on both, I had ZERO problems.
I disagree with OP that it’s expensive to maintain. One of the best long term cars I ever owned. Right up there with my past 350z and RX330.
If I had the space I’d get another one in manual again. Fun beater and it still looks good.
I agree with everything you said except the GT being easy to work on. The engine is packed so tightly in the engine bay, you have to have tiny hands and fingers to get to anything under the hood. I have had two 2nd Gen Probe GT's. Ever tried changing the fuel injectors on one of these? Lol not fun.
Great video!
I once saw an old-timer swear at a Mitsubishi 3000GT when he opened the hood. 😅 No fun to work on, these transverse V6s...
Daniel Wilson ....agreed! The Contour SVT had the same issue.
Changing the alternator was and all day job.
Distributor cap were crap on these
ive got 250K on my 93 GT still going strong just an awesome car i will keep forever..
Doug Walker I have a 1993 Probe GT and I absolutely love it!!!!
almost 230k on my 93 GT and still going strong. minor oil burning be damned! haha
Got 312k on my ze swapped daily before she quit on me. Still in the driveway, but no spark. Not the disty and I don't have time to mess with it now, but I don't have the heart to sell her either. lol
What was he referring to when he said the maintenance will be expensive? Guys?
Dan Romero no idea. My maintenance pretty much consisted of oil changes. Lol (I guess I did use Mobil1 though) only thing besides normal maintenance I can think of that is a regular problem is the distributor on the v6. Ford didn’t put a high enough heat rating on it and they burn up. Four options. 😀 Buy one from Mazda because they made them with a higher heat rating, or buy one from Orielly with a lifetime warranty. Or just keep buying junkyard/eBay/FB/CL parts. Last do the HEI mod. Get on probetalk forums and I think it’s a sticky.
I love them! I own four of them, three 94 and a 95. Parts aren't that expensive really but hard to find, yes. Every time I call an auto parts store they laugh and ask if I'm serious.
That exhaust note purred in the gt
I own a 1993 Ford Probe GT (second gen) and I absolutely love it!!!! I’ve gotten countless compliments I even had one guys asking me if I would sell it to him!!!! And I love it it’s such a beautiful car and I love the cockpit driver directed interior!!!! The car is super lightweight and handles great!! It’s very fast too which surprises a lot of people!!!! And the 2.5L V6 just sounds amazing!!!!
as a 94 owner for the last 25yrs, i completely agree with u! yes, the driver angled console still looks nice and better than some of the strait up weird designs going on today,,i know what u mean about compliments, as ive gotten them too, many saying :what is that car? ive never seen anything like that b4, its beautiful" and yeah ,i also had a guy come in to where i work asking if the probe was mine and if id sell it..i said no thanks.
Skip741 x for sure man!! The exterior and interior design are beautiful!! And yeah I get people asking what it is a lot and giving me compliments!! I love my Probe and wouldn’t trade it for anything!!
I miss my '93 GT... I traded it in with over 250,000 miles. The engine and transmission were working great. The body started to rust. I wanted a car with more modern safety features, that's why I traded it in for an '09 Mazda 6, yep, kept it in the Mazda family. Both cars even came from the Flat Rock, MI plant.
Fun fact, it is actually “Ma-tsu-da” but the company thought it is difficult to pronounce for overseas customers, they named it “Maz-da”. If you visit Japan and wanna buy Mazda, they may not understand you, cause it is still Matsuda there.
Had a 94 Probe 5 speed manual. I really liked it.
I love Anything about probe gt's ..Ive had mine for 26yrs... Your vid would come across Much better without the strange occasional fits of wierdness...just keep it informative and level headed bro
I always thought the Probe GT was a cool little coupe. But it was out of my price range when I was looking to buy my first car. The front is very cool, almost like a mini NSX.
One of my favorite cars I ever owned was a 1993 Ford Probe. Reliable, cool looking, and just fun to drive.
The way mustang is going it looks like v6?..they dropped the v6 completely in the mustang..
HorsePlay Motoring until they start putting the v6 eco boost in it
harpreet222 they wouldn’t do that unless the coyote would have even more horsepower ford guys will complain about it and plus the 5.0 is still a reliable and somewhat gas saving engine compared to the older v8s
Richard Skipper they would get so much shit if they took away the v8 option for a v6 but if it was an alternative with like 50-80 less hp than the v8 then it would probably be liked but I’d much rather see a hybrid v8 before a v6 replacing the coyote
They're not smart enough to do something that cool... Make a Twin Turbo v6 Mustang.
I had one and it constantly left me broken down on the side of the road from all kinds of sensor type problems. I loved it though. Black exterior, Red/black n grey interior
Your wrong about it being the only car to threaten the existence. The Ford Maverick. Thats why they quit making it because it was taking sales away from the Mustang.
This was my first car, the 1996 ford probe GT all black. it was damn nice looking. loved the car. took alot of gas but at that time gas was cheap. 20$ to fill up.
My very first car was a 1995 Ford Probe 5 speed. I believe that was back in 2006. I recently saw a 1995 probe 5 speed for sale and had to get it. It was very well kept and runs great. A few minor things need fixed mechanically but I plan to make it like new
I am the original owner of an '89. 80,000 miles on it now. 1st generation was to be the mustang. I had another '89 that made it to 240,000. 2.2 4 cyl's were pretty good.
I miss my '93 PGT!! Need to buy another one. Once you drive one of these cars you will be hooked. 2023 update: bought another one.
I had a silver 94 GT with a 5 speed. I loved that car. It had no rear spoiler and no rear wiper. I've only seen 2 or 3 others like that.
HEY! That 1st gen ford probe was kick ass alright
Some would argue the turbo 2.2 was the top engine in the first gen, the 3.0 was more a cruising motor than performance.
Yup. It's pretty much a known secret that the F2T was under rated by Mazda, and that the advertised numbers are to the wheels.
Wasn't there a 2.3 turbo thunder bird
Justin Wright yes different engine
The 2.3 was all Ford, sohc 2 valve engine, the 2.2 was a Mazda 3 valve engine.
As an owner of a 1989 Mazda mx6 GT, I must agree. F2t forever.
“ threatening the very existence of the Mustang“
The SHO: Am I a joke to you?!
I just bought one. Its my first car! I really hope its a good car, so I can keep it for a long long time and may inherit in the future
Had two. One Wild Orchid with a DE, one Rio Red with a ZE....both 5MT. LOVED them. Gorgeous, comfortable, mini Grand Tourers....and the V6? Revs to 7500. That sound alone is worth the cost.
Nice, 1997 GTS original owner here, just started to look around at Probe stuff again.
i bought a 93 PROBE GT for 400$ back in 2007 and man tha car was so much fun,,,good old days
My dad just gave me his 95 probe gt. Thing freaking rips even with 265k miles. Want to pull the engine and trans and build it up as much as it can handle. No power adders. But even as it is, blows 5.0 mustangs and big block chevys before the end of third gear. Thanks dad for driving it like a grandpa.
Please do not trash it and keep all the original parts if you remove any. These cars are so rare now you could double or triple you money in a few years, as they near the 30 year old mark. Good luck.
FORD PROBE GARAGE STUDIO really? 1995, 2.5, 5 speed is that rare? I had no idea. Love the car on corners (street track only obviously). Handles like a dream, high reving and plenty of fun. Didn’t think they were rare though
I recently bought a 93 Ford probe GT with only 44,000 miles on it!!!
I found an awesome 1995 Ford probe 2D, only has 96,000 miles I’m still trying to decide if it’s worth it or not. Any thoughts
Get it if it’s a manual
That was a wicked high rev'ing V6 with a very short stroke. Awesome engine.
sweet sounds,even stone stock
I owned a 1993 GT, and it was awesome! It was cold blue steel, and would change color in different light, as well as light angles.
I did have to get the exhaust fixed 3 times, because it was press fit, and kept coming loose. They finally fixed it, by taking it to Midas, and had it welded, LOL!
I also had to get the heads replaced, because of a machining malfunction during manufacture.
Ford was sooo stupid when they announced that the Probe would be replacing the Mustang, because they're two totally different cars!
After the backlash from the Mustang bunch, Ford decided to drop the Probe line instead.
As advanced as the Probe was in 1993, imagine what it would be today...
I've owned a few cars since then, but the Probe hands down was the most fun car I've ever owned.
I have a MX6 that's just sitting at my cousin's farm might have to go pick it up
My first car was a Maroon 93 Mazda mx6 with the V6 and a 5 speed! Holy crap that car was a blast! Great video!
I have a 1995 Probe GT sitting in my driveway, really need to get out and start her :)
Almost bought a 96' gt auto. Definitely gonna search for a 90s gt but in a manual i am desperate for one. And im in love with rwd, yet thats in my top 3 dream cars
I had a black 93 got in the .I'd 90's. It was awesome, it looked more expensive than it was and there were not many around so people always commented on it😋
The 2.0 is really not bad either, it's basically a 2g eclipse with less rust. Different engine, drivetrain, even platform, and it weighs just under 100ibs more, but performance is nearly identical aside from being more reliable, better chassis, and higher torque. Electrical isn't exactly fun, but they're very modifiable too. I'm on my third probe rn, haven't done anything to it, but there's a guy on yt with a boosted build hitting around 280whp and 270 torque out of a 2.0l. it's more impressive when you realize it's just a well tuned eBay build that I'll bet is more reliable than a good chunk of 90's turbo builds you'll be finding with those numbers.
I found a 2 owner 94 GT for 1800 with zero rust and only 90 thousand miles. 👍
Where?
I loved the Ford Probe, but after you changed the timing belt, the car fell apart. I don't know why. I wish they would have put timing chains in those engines rather than timing belts. I went through four of them, the last being a used GT. People who saw my car thought it was an RX-7. I wish Ford would have fully built the car. The car would have lasted longer.
The Mazda MX-6 and the Mazda 626, with the 626 being more closely related to the Probe. I had a friend who had a Probe with a MX-6 front clip and an eclipse rear bumper and tail lights with a home made steel wide body on it. Fun cars. I want to get another one. I sold my 4 cylinder base model back in 2010.
This car is great but only once RWD converted and that takes too much time and work to do. I helped a friend do it one time and its incredibly involved but the results were worth it. Only con I see to it is it cost a minimum of $10k at a shop or you can do it for $3-4k if you can do the work yourself. We used an IRS from a Lincoln, Wide Bodied it, Caged it, put in a 4.2 Stroker V6 with 330HP N/A, used a slightly modified T-5, and ripped it for days. Fun little car and made a pretty good Daily as well.
I do agree with mr. Random on the parts availability I own a 1993 Ford Probe base and to spend over $1,300 just to do a top-end rebuild. This is been my first car and I've drove it daily for 4 years and it is never let me down it is a car worth buying but if you are willing to spend the time to hunt down Parts it is a great investment
somekilling 1,300 to do a head gasket on a 2.0l is peanuts friend. I'm mean seriously. Do some research.
My first car was a 95 Ford probe GT. The car I’m currently driving is a 2002 Ford Mustang GT.
My parents have a 1993 GT that they bought new, has never been winter driven, and only has 40,000 miles. Very nice and quick too!
Wow, Rare cars and being original owner also rare. I am an original owner also, and posted a few vids. But I have 190k miles on mine 😳
I’m 15 right now and a family member just gave me her old “MINT” 96 probe gt because she got a new car and, the car spent it’s life in Florida. At first I wasn’t as hyped as I am now to be whipping the probe. I just realized how lucky I am. I’m a lil nervous tho because the trans is slipping and its an automatic. I told my dad that if the trans is bad were gonna do a manual swap.
I had one of these in GT trim back in the day. It was a great car for mountain driving.
I found a FORD PROPE parked on blocks for 28 years.19993 model with 18000 miles on the clock.Auto .Took the car.Fit four new Tyres Battery 2 Front Shocks.Tint windows.Enyoing for the last 2 Months.Bought the car 28 JULY 2023..Done so far 700 miles The big SMILER IN PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA.Coulor Red.Enjoy. your day as I enjoy MY FORD PROBE.
i have a 1994 ford probe gt red with 260k miles changing the head gasket the engine runs like a champ
Had a 93 se model with a manual transmission. It was very fun to drive but I really wished it was a GT. I junked it when it developed an idle problem I was too poor to figure out. Hindsight tells me it was probably the big ass "cold air" cone filter I put on it. It didnt help that it burned a ton of oil either so I'm sure the engine was just done. I still have the rear hatch cover I spent soo long looking for since it didn't come with it at purchase. It was a light blue car,. I miss it.
I had 3 mx6s at one point and I tell you my favorite car . Just blew up my 3rd one.
I think you left out way too much information about the probe gt. I will attempt to filled that void.
There were a lot of things that made the Probe GT more advanced than the Mustang but not a replacement. I think it was a time where management got scared of the turbo all-wheel-drive eclipses and the type R Integra's. These cars were rivaling the pony cars times to 60mph stock for stock. And they were very tunable and strong. And good for season cars and had good handling and better braking. But for the enthusiasts who would modify their Pony car it was still the way to go. This is where the pony cars got their bad name when they had these modified tuner cars running them down on all the race videos. A lot of times they were V6 models or bone stock V8 models. Dee's tuner front wheel drive cars really shine and handling and dry and wet. But then you start modifying these Pony cars and it's not hard to get them into the elevens and even tens on bone stock internals with just bolt ons on 93 fuel.
So back to the Ford Probe 2nd generation. Yeah it was a Mazda but between the two to Ford definitely looked better.
The good: it handled better than a Mustang, and even better after tge tein coil overs. They had better brakes than the Mustang and it had available abs, Mustang did not have abs in this gen. Same lug bolt pattern as the sn95 Mustang, you could fit 13 inch rotors on the Probe GT fairly easily. The Probe GT also had disc brakes all the way around, Mustang had drums rear. Probe GT also had independent suspension on all four corners. It had a sporty tight feel to it. The car also responded pretty good to turbocharging or supercharging. Mid 300 wheel horsepower was pretty easy. The V6 with headers, off road pipe and borla Cat-Back sounded absolutely amazing. It had a lot of hot body kits available. Very Sleek looking car, good high speed stability. Non-interference motor and pretty reliable. It had a JDM twin, called klze that revved higher and had more power, 200hp, and cheap, bought mine for 500 bucks. My 93 PGT had a probeinator custom tune that redlined at 7800, sounded freaking amazing!
The bad:
Let's start with the transmission. No LSD which sucked, but more importantly it was pretty weak. Not as weak as the Escort GT transmission. But still didn't handle power very well. I remember the guys who were in The 12s were changing Transmissions fairly often, lol. Compared to the probe the Integra type-r and eclipse turbo we're a lot stronger in the transmission Department. They were also both faster stock even though they were only four cylinders. Compared to the probe they had amazing aftermarket support to. It sucked at the distributor had coil and ignition control module built into it. It was a $350 distributor and was the only time my car failed to start. The car also did have a bit of wheel hop with the stock suspension. Even after the coil overs and upgraded control arm bushings I couldn't completely get rid of it. Maybe it would have been better after LSD? The door panels were the cheapest I have ever seen. They literally broke into because they were two piece design. Even though it had five motor mounts they were not the strongest and it was best upgrade to the polyurethane inserts. I guess the biggest negative of the car was that even though you had a V6 you would still get your ass kicked by Turbo eclipses and type R Integras. Definitely sounded better though. Stock LX Mustangs were in the low 6s so you weren't really touching those. You definitely could give a Mustang GT that was automatic a good run..... A stock one.
these cars are fun to drive
yep
I had a 93 gt it was amazing car I had a 19 inch rims lowered after market exhaust. and a kit on it and I love it it also was triple black model I miss it
That car is an awesome performer. It willnot disappoint you especially on a twisty road. The sweet spot is 3rd gear! Have fun!
I had a plain Probe LX with the 2.2L & 5 Speed Trans and that had a lot of bite for what it was. Later on I bought the Probes replacement, the German designed Mercury Cougar with the 2.5L V6 and that was a screamer, too. The Probe with the 3.0 V6 was the best of the bunch.
😂 I had a 92 probe 3.0 v6 and it was fast. I got away from the police in a chase Werth that car thanks to the handling and power, mostly the grip but the power helps pull away pretty good from the crown vic😂
Had a 93 mazda mx 6 !Such a fun reliable car!Probably the best car I've ever had!
Had a white probe gt 94 in my younger years and nothing but good memories😊
How I love these cars. It is so amazing that these are effectively extinct now whereas you can still trip over primered Fox bodies with exhaust leaks, a pair of flow masters, and a bag of weed under the driver's seat.
I always thought that it was rear wheel drive. Very disappointed.😲
I always knew these were FWD... Two years ago I just found out the standard (non VR4) 3000 GT is FWD.
FWD is actually better for cornering and grip because the weight is naturally over the drive wheels!
Why? I had the rear end stepping out in a controlled manner going around corners with such ease, one didn't think twice about it being FWD.
Used to own a 1989 GT with the 2.2L Turbo in it. No the fastest by any means, but a fun car to drive. And it had a lot of weird features... Doug DeMuro should do a review on it - it's right up his alley....
Steering wheel never in the way of the gauges. Never took it out of sport except to see the difference. Cool little trip computer. Easy to swap in a bigger turbo and intercooler to beat unsuspecting Mustangs or Camaros. Little knobs to turn under the bumper in case the lights wouldn't go up. Rear tail lights always half full of water despite four replacements in a year. Super fun to drive.
I loved my 96 GT. That car went so good in the snow and shit. Then the older ones sat higher so were good off road lol I also had the Mazda mx6 but didn’t like it as much as the probe
That was my first car that I got when I got married as a young mom I would drive my son around .I just love it.I miss my car 🚗
The red Probe has original wheels but on the wrong side of the car. Amazed how many people did not realise they were directional.