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Ford Probe
omega0684 - 18/6/09 at 05:14 PM

you opinions on this car please


clairetoo - 18/6/09 at 05:18 PM

Crackin' engine ( the V6 I mean )
But you knew I was gonna say that

[Edited on 18/6/09 by clairetoo]


eznfrank - 18/6/09 at 05:19 PM

Depends on whether it's for a daily driver or a donor?? I've never liked them, probably pretty quick but just think they look a bit odd.....for the UK market anyway.

As a donor, not too bad as Clairetoo's post a few down demonstrates


mediabloke - 18/6/09 at 05:19 PM

+ Good engine donor
~ Love it / hate it styling
- Based on the "not-the-best-handling" Mondeo.


Hector.Brocklebank - 18/6/09 at 05:19 PM

motors a cracker , but otherwise as much fun as another probe.. a rectal probe


UncleFista - 18/6/09 at 05:57 PM

I am a Tigerrrrr !


martinq357 - 18/6/09 at 07:00 PM

Had a 16v.

A bit Gutless but nice to drive. Comfortable and good on a run. not bad on fuel.

Handling was pretty good, although the steering's a bit wooden.

Relaible, but look out for distributers though (Car won't start). I coughed up £500 for a new one, it's a known problem although there is now a (very) cheap fix for it.

There is a Probe owners club...........

HTH

Martin.


Canada EH! - 18/6/09 at 08:26 PM

Was supposed to replace the Mustang, built in a plant in Detroit Area along with a similar Mazda. didn't sell well in North America, hence the Mustang is still alive. The engine may be the Mazda V6 but FWD.


clairetoo - 18/6/09 at 08:48 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Canada EH!
Was supposed to replace the Mustang, built in a plant in Detroit Area along with a similar Mazda. didn't sell well in North America, hence the Mustang is still alive. The engine may be the Mazda V6 but FWD.

It is an identical engine to the Mazda , but made in America (and prone to piston ring troubles , according to an Mx6 forum I'm on....)