Ford Probe
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Got a mint one (no rust or anything) with 52k on the clock for only £1000. Worth about £1500-2000 in that condition. Not too difficult to sell on either as they seem to be becoming sought after.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Petrol will hammer you. 28mpg on open roads. Worse around town. Cambelt change cost £205. Insurance group 17 too.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seems pretty good. PAS, decent seat height, handles well enough. V6 not noisy at all.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not as good as the car looks. For a 2.5 with a V6 you'd be expecting about 200bhp+. Sadly its just 163bhp. Does go once you hit decent revs.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I've not broken down yet and its always started.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Looks like a sportscar (best in red or black). What more can you say?

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats are comfy, but if leather they can get cold in winter and there not heated seats. Rear legroom is poor.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Just an immobiliser, no alarm. Immobiliser does apparently fail easily, but not happened to me so far.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not had a proper service as yet. Cambelt was changed not long after purchasing, but used a Ford dealer and cost me £205.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Cost of fuel and insurance high.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No