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Used 1997 Ford Probe Hatchback Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

Love my Probe

Sharona, 06/10/2008
1997 Ford Probe GT 2dr Hatchback
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I find my car very reliable, awesome merging onto the freeway, tons of power, easy to handle. Looks hot, too. The squealer for the brakes is giving me problems, and the brakes are new. The air bag light comes on, but the previous owner said it was an issue with the fuses. Have to look into that. The stereo system, (Alpine), rocks! I was surprised how good it is on gas, especially out on the highway, as my son would say, lots of onions.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best Car Ive Ever Owned!

WXYZ, 08/23/2002
1997 Ford Probe 2dr Hatchback
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Seriously. This is the best car Ive owned out of the 8 I have. I bought it new and Ive yet to have a mechanical problem with it!!!! I take very good care of it and it takes care of me. The styling is great. The car handles like no other and the Manual Transaxle shifts like a dream! I would highly recommend one if you can find one that wasnt abused!

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Awful Car

FLGirl, 01/04/2004
1997 Ford Probe 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I owned this car for 5 years and had nothing but problems with it. I spent so much money on repairs including a new transmission. Just last week the car finally died. I sent it off to a salvage yard and went out and bought a 2004 Toyota Corolla, which is of course a wonderful and reliable car! I would never own a Ford after my exprience with the Ford. And yes I understand this is a Mazda engine.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

'97 Probe GTS

Chesire_Cat, 04/29/2002
1997 Ford Probe GT 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased this vehicle from Skalnek Ford, they fought me on the price (it was advertised wrong in the paper) it has some problems with it. but nothing major, overall this car is a blast to drive. Gets looks from everyone (I bought the GTS edition, silver with black racing stripes.)I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a great performing car but without the low gas mileage of the mustangs and whatnot.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best 1st car

jordabirka, 07/08/2004
1997 Ford Probe GT 2dr Hatchback
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I got this car for may 16th birthday and love it! I have ALWAYS loved the Probes and now I have one! This is a great first car for a first time driver. Its got enough power with the V6 (GT) to get you out of the way if need be.

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