Used 1997 Ford Probe Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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More fun than my Mustang
kingbell4, 04/23/2008
1997 Ford Probe GT 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought in '06 with 77k on it. Now has 112k miles. Only problem was a sensor that went out. Fun to drive! Great in rain/snow. Flashy little car. Definitely not made to haul people in - back seats aren't very roomy, but it's a sports sedan. I just can't believe its performance. Can definitely hold its own, and I get about 29 miles per gallon doing 80mph every day! It rocks! Wish they still made these!
Don't buy a Ford Probe
Matt, 03/18/2006
1997 Ford Probe GT 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It's a fun car to drive but reliability isn't great. I've replaced both cv joints, alternator, catalytic converter, two distributors, and to top it all off, right after I bought it with 29,000 miles on it, the electrical "brain" that controls all electronics crapped out. Even with the extended warranty that came with the car when I bought it used it still cost me 200 bucks to fix it! RIDICULOUS! That's why I'm going to buy a Toyota.
My 2nd Ford Probe
criticsdarling, 06/05/2009
1997 Ford Probe 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The 1997 Ford probe was my 2nd (my first was a 1990). The 1990 died at 140K mi and my 1997 is at 130K on it's final legs. It's been a pretty good, reliable car, but in the last 6 months I've had to put in $1000 in repairs. It's had computer chip problems, the axles fell out, new battery, the exhaust is starting to fall out. It's fun to drive and looks great! Sometimes repairs are a bit unusual because I am told it's actually a Mazda, so the parts are not from Ford. I've truly loved this car, I'm sad it's life is over.
Somewhat decent
rockexrolloh, 03/26/2007
1997 Ford Probe GT 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my first car and we've had quite a few problems with it. Every winter, the car dies. At one point, it wouldn't get any power and kept stalling. Sometimes it just wouldn't start. Mechanics couldn't figure out what the problem was but it's doing okay now. Sometimes it still stalls and shakes really bad. The AC just quit working even after being recharged, the light's will not go back down (and one is dimmer than the other. Can't figure out why even after replacing it), cigarette lighter broke, speakers aren't that great, whole exhaust system had to be replaced, etc. This car would be perfect if it didn't have so many problems. It's extremely fun to drive and has a lot of power.
1997 Probe GTS 5 spd
97gts, 04/27/2008
1997 Ford Probe GT 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's like my compact little jet fighter. Quick agile and fun car. I have added aftermarket performance parts. The car is no rocket ship but it's been a good reliable car albiet it's 11 years old now and starting to show its age
great car
first car, 02/22/2004
1997 Ford Probe GT 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my first car, i got it with 40k, and now have almost 90,000 on it. Never had a major problem, only minor ones that i fixed myself. I get 25 mpg city/30mpg highway. Performance is good,and the car looks awesome with the chrome wheels. For an 11 year old design, this car is still holding its own against new cars. awesome handling. Would recommend this car to anyone!
97 2 door probe gts
hilltw, 05/19/2012
1997 Ford Probe GT 2dr Hatchback
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I got a great deal with this car. I never really heard of it until I bought it. My last car got smashed into when it was parked and got paid and rode to the store with someone and I saw this car with a $2500 price tag driving by. Of course we cut the guy off and then brought it. I didn't know what I was getting when I bought it. I had a fun problem when I first bought it is was a lot more power then I was used to so I was burning my tires all time. The guy before took great care of it and my mechanic told me it could almost pass as new and it had 135000 miles on it. I did run into some engine problem like it was over heating and stuff like that because hoses were old and stuff like that.
Bad Taste in My Mouth
lrivers, 04/15/2005
1997 Ford Probe 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Heard for years to steer clear of Ford transmissions. Now I know why. Bought this car thinking it had a Mazda 626 engine so would be safe. Didn't realize Ford was providing 626 engines for several years. Bought used with 130K on it for daughter. Within a month it developed a slow leak in transmission fluid, she didn't keep up with it and it died in the middle of the road at midnight on a Sunday night. Cost $1500 for a used unknown, $1800 to rebuild. Find out that consumers were wailing for a recall because failure was typical starting at 60K. Too bad. Car is nice looking.
Looks can be decieving
Brian J., 03/26/2009
1997 Ford Probe GT 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my 97 Probe GT with nearly 145k on it the end of January 2009. The same day i drove it off the lot, the dreadful check engine light came on. Drove fine intill i was on my way home 4 days later, car stalled out and i had to pull it to side of road. It has an electrical issue that causes it to stall out and no given time and it will restart when it wants, Mazda specialist couldnt diagnose problem. After stalling on me 50+ times the 350 miles i drove it, it finally died on me on March 1st, i was taking off from my driveway and the timing belt went, killing the engine. I love the car, but Probe GTs are extremely troublesome if they were beaten. Very expensive to maintain. Dont buy Probes.
My little green machine
Victorio, 02/10/2003
1997 Ford Probe 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second car, I can't belive how much I love this car, it drives like a dream, girls love it. You would never belive how it's actually changed my how concept of driving. When The ford probe first came out I always wanted one, and now that I have one, I must say, I am not disapointed!
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