Here’s how the Ford Probe almost replaced the Mustang
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In this episode I provide the history of the Ford Probe, a sporty hatchback built between 1988 and 1997, that was produced in a joint effort with Mazda. Before it was called the Probe, it was originally going to replace the Mustang for its fourth generation, but the huge backlash from Mustang fans ended what could have been Ford's most costly mistake.
If you once owned a car from the 80's to mid-2000's that you rarely see today, and would like it featured in a future episode, leave a reply in the comments, or email me at pomeara1234@gmail.com.
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Ford should have brought back the Probe name and used it for the Mustang electric suv
Indeed, I don't think anyone considers that vehicle a "Mustang."
100% Ford ruined the Mustang legacy by doing this!!
Nah they should of never made that electric suv in the first place.
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@@MultiRokusho shareholders needed those
Wish more people knew that Mazda was behind lots of ford products in the day
Mitsubishi was behind a lot of Chrysler. Suzuki behind a lot of cheap Chevys
We all knew, we just didn't like to talk about it.
@Lukas zzstu Sikorski I SAID WE DON'T TALK ABOUT IT!!!
@@DB-bk9tr not really by comparison. The Mopar were straight Mitsubishi rebadges (Colt, Challenger, Sapporo, etc) as was the 2.6 I4, 3.0 V6, 2.5 V6. The heaviest actual engineering influence on Chrysler passenger cars was under Daimler.
Well actually Mazda, Volvo, Landover, Jaguar. Ford has a niche to work with the best over sea brands.
The second generation probe gt's were really nice looking cars. Always liked the way the looks, very japanese styled with out actually being Japanese, ford did a great job on that generation.
they were a bitch getting in an out of though
@@mjbl1787 don't remember that, I bought a 96 gt brand new and the doors were long. Maybe the back seat was hard to get into but not the front, I never had to ride n the back so Maybe.
I totally agree, it was my dream car when I was turning 16.
I loved my 97gt. I remember pulling into a gas station and some kids were in-love with it and had no clue the Ford probe existed. Not to mention it was quite fast and handled pretty amazingly as well
I liked the 1st gen better.
I purchased a 1989 Probe brand new in bright blue. Build quality was excellent and the base 2.2 liter at 110 hp provided plenty of performance mated to the manual 5-speed transmission, all while getting 30+ mpg on the highway. I passed the car on to my son who drove it throughout high school and college. We finally donated it to a group that teaches young people how to work on cars. If they were still offered today I would buy another one in a heartbeat.
That’s cool that you did a video on the Probe. I still have mine 23 years later after buying it as my first car. It turns more heads today than it did back in the 90’s.
What year and trim?
@@altima119487 1993 GT
@@sandonlettieri7218 nice 👍
I was working at a Ford dealer when these came out. Back then these were looked at as exotic and very cool.
And your sales fell through the toilet.
@@dannysdailys actually the Probe was quite popular on the sales front.
@@chrisherman7531 I remember them too. That mecs system 🤢 with a star tester.
There’s a guy in my neighborhood who has one and I smile when I see it!
I also worked at a ford dealership, we thought the opposite.
I always thought the Probe was a nice looking car. I bought my daughter one when she got her drivers license, she loved it.
i owned a 93 probe SE amazing car so much fun and looked and still looks amazing to this day
The entire Ford Escort lineage honestly would be a terrific video.
I had a 1989 Probe GT (white with red interior). I loved that car. Despite the 145 hp rating, it made a lot more than that. I had no trouble keeping up with the 190 hp Eclipse turbos. The second-gen car was sweet looking and that V6 was silky smooth, but it wasn't nearly as fast.
I had a friend in college that had a Ford Probe that he put a body kit on, did a tune on the engine, replaced the computer for a high end output, and put in raving seats. We nicknamed it Anal out of spite.
I owned a Renault/Eagle Medallion. I would love to see a segment featuring that.
Was it reliable?
my buddy had a renault GTA back in the 90's & DAMN that thing was a go-cart
Agreed. The whole amc Renault Chrysler story is very interesting.
@@JeremyBlant that’s true.
@@runforit4203 the 21 was very, very reliable. Not sure if the Medallion olds up to that but the 21 was very sturdy and reliable.
I'd love to see one on the Tempo/Topez.
Same
A great car everyone seems to have forgotten. Get asked what it is all the time when i take mine out.
Don't forget the Escort either!
@Omar T It's because parts are extremely hard to find for these cars. Everything's mostly discontinued. Such as the entire rear drum assembly.
I had a 1988 Tempo GL two door with a five speed and it was a seriously fun car. It was one of them best cars I ever had.
I’ve owned 5 Mazda’s, literally best cars I’ve ever owned. Mazda is actually doing great in 2021
Ya, they're doing better. I'd put them maybe in third place in Japan and maybe even the world behind Toyota and Honda.
I had a Mazda 6 from 2007-19. Definitely one of the best cars I have had.
@@larryroyovitz7829 I work on so many cars. Alot of the 3s I get (2nd gen or after are holding up so well. My sisters 2 has 160k, and needed nothing major yet. Or anything that isnt wear or tear for that matter
I'd like to correct 'My Old Car' here and mention that the original Mazda 3s are actually 2nd Generation Ford Focus underneath. We never got them in the U.S. as a Focus, but we did get the Mazda 3, Volvo C30, S40 and V50 on that same platform. And really, when you get underneath it, it's a slightly bigger, revised 1st Gen Focus, which we did get plenty of.
The Mazda 6 was also Euro-Ford instead of their own. In 2000, Ford Europe came out with the 3rd Generation Mondeo. The 6 came out in 2003 on the same platform, the North American Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan following shortly thereafter. So, I can understand an American commentator's assumption that the 6 was the platform originator, but the reality is Ford was relying heavily on its European arm to develop chassis by then.
The Contour was on the previous generation Mondeo platform... So, the Contour was really the start of giving their European platforms a try in North America, and soon those platforms got incorporated into Mazda's lineup along with Volvo's. So, really, we have Ford Europe to thank for these great cars. And I mean that. I think the first generation 3, 6, Fusion etc are truly good cars. Great handling chassis, reliable engines that make decent power, decent interiors and features. Very solid cars.
I still think that first Gen 6 is a fantastic-looking car to this day. Better than the 6s that came after it.
My first car was a Mazda. Had it for years. Great car. Probably still would have it but the rust got to bad.
I once owned a 97 Ford Contour. I would love to see a video about that car.
Me too.I had a V6 Contour Sport with a 5 speed manual and it was one of my favorite cars
Most people have never heard of the contour svt
Great car. My wife got the 98 Contour SVT for her first new car. Loved it.
The European Mondeo, "world car".
There was also the Mazda "Navaho" which was essentially a 1st generation Ford Explorer Sport (the 2 door model).
Navajo
Ha ha ha! I love the Star Trek clip at the end! Perfect close to the video! Huge Trekkie and big fan of your channel. These are all cars from my era! I would love to see a video on the Pontiac 6000. My first car was an 84 6000 STE. Wish I still had that car. Keep up the awesome videos.
That would have been one of the biggest blunders Ford ever made. Eliminating the Crown Vic was another one.
You don't know what you're talking about. When Ford began the Probe project...as a Mustang replacement....petroleum industry analysts were predicting that the cost of gas in the late 80s was going to rise to $5/gal. That would be $9/gallon in today's money. Had it actually happened, Ford would not be able to give away 5.0 Mustangs. As it turned out, gas prices dropped, the demand for V8 Mustangs was strong so Ford renamed the Mustang replacement and axed the EXP, which was a nasty little car. Smart move on Ford's part. What eventually killed the Probe is what eventually killed off nearly all front-drive sport coupes, an aging population, suffering from obesity that wanted all-wheel drive SUV/CUVs. As for the Crown Vic, its basic design went back to 1979, the car could no longer meet DOT regs. There is very little demand in the US for traditional body on frame, rear-drive sedans. A new Crown Vic design would never have made back its design costs.
@@MrSloika A bit arrogant, are we?
@@MrSloika you say there’s no demand for large V8 sedans, but I guess Dodge/Chrysler corporation didn’t get the message
And today Ford slaps the Mustang name on a SUV EV. They never learn.
Heres my take. When Porche did the same thing in 2002 with they Cayenne the porche fans said the same thing, in fact they still are 19 years later, "blasfamy its not a real porche!!! Suv noooo! Sacreligous!!!!" Meanwhile it did nothing to dilute the porche brand or the rest of their lineup. The mach e is a mustang the same way the Cayenne is a Porche. Still fast still cool. Deal with it.
@@Henry_Jones maybe it’s fast, but it’s only cool if you’re a soccer mom that wants to tell all her friends she’s got a Mustang. It’s not a cool car, and it’s ugly as shit
@@Henry_Jones And the Cayenne is still the ugliest and least cool thing in their lineup.
I'd love to see a video about the mercury cougar
me too
You don't mean the one that looked like a Celica......
I love that your videos are about cars most people actually owned. How about doing a video of the entry level versions of cars people got (like 4 cylinder mustangs and camaros) instead of the car they wanted but couldn't afford Mustang Shelby GT or Chevy Camaro IROC Z. I wanted a Porsche -I drove a Karmann Ghia.
I worked at the flat rock Michigan plant in the late 80s as these cars were launched. Very informative video. Thanks.
I owned a 93 Probe GT. My first V6. It was heaven like! My brother was working at Ford at the time.
Great video. Please do a video on the Mazda 323 also known as the Ford Laser in Australia. I leaned how to drive on 2003 Mazda 323. Great car with a user friendly gear box for a learner and the car felt really well made. The Ford Laser like the 323 sold very well in Australia for years .
These videos are becoming part of my Saturday morning routine. I enjoy the trips down memory lane. Thanks for making them!
The worst car I ever owned was a 1980 Pontiac Phoenix... one of the horrendous GM X-Cars. I think that was the nadir of automotive manufacturing in America. I replaced the Phoenix with a 1980 Honda Accord and it was light years ahead in quality. The best car I drove in the 80s/90s era had to be my 1990 Honda Civic Wagon. 5-speed manual with that peppy engine that got 35 to 40 MPG. The most fun car I had in the 90s/00s were two Dodge Neons. If it wasn't for an unfortunate head gasket issue, ownership would have been great. They were inexpensive, economical, yet still a blast to drive fast. Quality still wasn't up to Honda standards but it was what I could afford at that time. In 2004, I purchased a low milage 1991 Acura Legend. That was a great car with a powerful engine. I finally had the luxury car experience and I really enjoyed it. These videos are a fun walk down memory lane. When you are young, having a car meant freedom and independence.
The Probe and MX-6, particularly the second generation cars, were stunning to look at when they came out. After nearly a decade and a half of Giugiaro-inspired boxes, the cars looked very fresh and sleek. I thought the Probe GT with that 2.5 V6 would have been an excellent replacement for my 20+ year old Firebird, which was rotting badly and had no a/c. Mazda remains an underrated brand to this day; my 88 Ranger had a Mazda five speed that never gave me any trouble, and my 2001 Miata remains the most reliable car I've ever owned.
I used to own a black 95 Probe GT with the 2.5L KL-DE V6 and a 5 speed manual transmission. It was a great car, except for the tendency for white knuckle driving on wet roads. I'm not sure if it was the design of the car, or the tires, but it was flat out scary during moderate to heavy rains, I could feel traction breaking loose quite often. On dry roads, it cornered like it was on rails. The engine also had a almost VTEC like sudden increase in HP at around 4,500 rpms when the VRIS kicked in. Engine is very well built. It survived an "Jiffy Lube" mishap when the wrong threaded oil filter was put on the engine, causing it to fall off down the road, starving the engine of oil.
Had a 91 v6 as my first car. Was a lovely car. Tricked it out and it was pretty damn quick actually
Wow, when you mentioned the Ford EXP I realized I haven't though about that car in forever!
In Europe we also had the fourth generation Ford Fiesta which was sold as a Mazda 121 as well. They didn't even try making them look different. Literally the same car with different badging. They even received the same facelift. They were produced alongside the Fiesta by Ford in Germany and in the UK.
I saw the concept version of this car when they launched the Tempo/Topaz. It was love at first sight. I eventually ended up with an MX6. They were amazing cars.
Your channel is great, keep it up! Probes are cool on their own. Although I heard from friends that own them, that there were a lot of nagging interior electronic issues with their vehicles.
Not really
8:52 Hope you're wrong on that. Mazda's global sales were down in 2020, mostly in Europe but in North America they held on which is pretty good considering the pandemic. North American sales are also currently up 45% YTD compared to same period last year. I think their partnership with Toyota (and associated electrification) will help.
I wanted this car SOOOOO badly! Especially after the ‘95 redesign. I was still a kid, so i ended up with a new Escort GT. Besides the build quality issues (torrential leaking windshield etc. on a BRAND NEW car 🤬) I liked my car ALOT. But, I REALLY wanted that Probe GT (‘95 up) but my parents wouldn’t co-sign. They thought I’d kill myself 😑
They liked the fact that the Escort GT only LOOKED fast 😐
I owned a 91 Probe GT. White with red interior. I loved that car. It was my first brand new car. Thanks for making this video.
My roomate used to let me drive her probe with the 5 speed manual. I do remember thinking DAMN this is pretty quick!
1994 probe gt 5spd here... 220,000 and had it since new...its been a daily driver and my only car for the last 27yrs... also the Only new car ive ever owned...been decent, lots of issues over time but Ive tackled them all..if you cant do ur own repairs, this is Not the car for you! fun to drive but is so eclipsed by almost Any of todays cars as far as performance and handling..was good in its day but cars nowadays are many levels above this ...what it is cool for is to feel the nostalgia of a naturally aspirated, 100% analog car with road feel, good seating, nice cockpit and a sweet sounding engine, though no longer fast today, it Still sounds better than most cars on the market as it races to redline...And it has looks that are Unique in a world of lookalike clones..I still walk away and look back at it when I park it!
Just wanted to say I love your channel. This is the content I have been looking for. Learning about the cars I used to see throughout my childhood is just amazing and nostalgic. These videos are very informative and my cup of tea. Keep up the great work and god bless you.
Years ago, I worked for a large company which allowed all its employees to use the Hertz #1 Gold club for free. I flew into MSP and rented a car. They gave me a red 2nd gen. Ford Probe which had just come out. As I was driving to my parents' house about 2 hours away, I stopped at a fast food place for dinner. When I came back out to the Probe, a bunch of kids surrounded it, amazed by the futuristic-looking car. I really liked that car but I never owned one.
I had been working as a mechanic at the Ford dealer since 1983 when Ford surprised us with the Probe in 1988. I say "surprised" because at least a year before a new model is released or a major change is made to an existing model, at least one mechanic is offered new model training for that vehicle. Repair manuals and special tools are sent to each dealer well in advance so the service department can become familiar with the car before its release.
None of that preceded the Probe. I do remember getting the shop manuals a couple of months before the dealership received its first Probe. Afterward, Ford continued sending out updates to place inside the service manuals; especially for the wiring diagrams. Ford/Mazda must have printed the wiring diagrams long before they built the car because there were at least 20 updates for us to insert into the shop manuals. This was long before computers when updates to shop manuals were a pain in the a$$.
Enjoy your videos. Thank you. Ideas for future episodes: Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2, Monte Carlo SS, Oldsmobile Hurst Olds (83-84), 442 (85-87).
I am one of the many Ford Mustang loyalists that wrote to Ford and told them how horrible a mistake it would be to kill the Mustang.They actually wrote me back like 5yrs later thanking me (us) letter writing loyalists for voicing our opinion and saving the Mustang! That seems to get left out in a lot of these documentaries involving the Probe.
My first car was a 2006 Mazda 6 V6 Fully loaded grey with a spoiler it handled so well and it flewwww I actually loved that car and really miss it. I had to give it up when going to college. I’m looking and thinking about getting another Mazda I love them
I worked at the Mazda plant from the start. Mazda did buy the site of the Michigan castings plant but did not tool it for production. A new plant was built there next to the old plant. About 10 years some minor production was done at the old plant.
Most underrated automotive history channel on youtube
The first Probe was a game changer. The wrap around rear dark window on a white body was breathtaking. This is back when new cars were still the 'wheels on a square box' look from the 70s.
Very cool video! Please do the Chevrolet Lumina next. I would love to see a video about it
I worked at a wholesale car auction in 1995 and the current for the time Probe and Contour felt like the same exact car when you drove them. The Contour in Europe was called the Mondeo.
Too bad Ford didn’t import the Escort Cosworth to the US because besides being a good performer it looked really cool.
Love the channel, great work everytime. Maybe a video on the Mercury cougar? I had a 99 and loved that car. Never should have gotten rid of it.
First off, I absolutely love this channel and the videos are fantastic. Great work all around. I'm not sure where the idea that Mazda has struggled since parting with Ford comes from though. I watch alot of Kirk Kriefels channel and he breaks down the quarterly reports for all the Japanese automakers. Mazda is definitely not struggling, they have been smashing year over year sales and even set records during the pandemic. The CX-5 sells like absolute hotcakes. They have moved into the premium sub-luxury space that companies like Buick used to occupy. With their new inline six rear drive platform they are really aiming up-market. They have also partnered with Toyota on hybrid development and opened a joint Toyota-Mazda US manufacturing plant this year where they are building the new CX-50, which I tend to think will sell very well here. It's like an upscale Subaru Forester.
I obtained my driver's license in 1989 and that same year my father purchased a 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 5 speed and remember very well how upset everyone was with Ford for attempting to replace the Mustang with the Probe.
People were so upset that even people who didn't own a Mustang wrote letters to Ford complaining about it. The magazine shill journalists tried to sell the Probe as a sports car worthy of being the next Mustang but nobody was buying into that hype. It was incredible to witness the fan base that the Mustang had back then.
The Probe wasn't a bad car but, it was actually kind of sporty for a cheap car with a gutless engine, but it was definitely no replacement for a muscle car. You also have to remember that this was at the beginning of when import sports cars were starting to gain some respect thanks to the Diamond Star cars.
You should do a video on the Fiero!
I currently own a 90 probe! GL 5 speed with manual windows and locks lol. I’ve driven it for 4 years now as a college/work car and put over 60k on it and never had a problem with it currently at 240k. One of the most fun cars I’ve ever had. Great one gas and gets a lot of compliments looks to this day. My dad used to have a 89 lx with the digital dash and power everything what a cool car that was.
was John Colletti at SVT that really saved the Mustang in 94...he started the whole "write in campaign"...bought a new GT/5.0 in 94, a fantastic Mustang compared to the older generations when they finally put a decent suspension and brakes on it..with Mach460 stereo it ruled...back then
Owned em all! Probe, 626, mx6, 99 cougar. Loved every one of those cars. The late 80s/early 90s turbo cars were really quick with a manual transmission.
well researched summary! - I may have missed it but the 97-ish Escort was based on the Mazda 232.
As a teen in the 90s I wanted a probe cause I thought they were cool looking but after owning a Ford previously I passed. I wound up getting a eclipse and loved that car.
I just found your channel and I’ve enjoyed everything so far. On this one, the Star Trek 4 clip at the end is PERFECT. Hearing of a car named Probe is exactly what came to mind😃
My girlfriend bought a brand new 1989 Ford Probe LX in light metallic gray. It was a real eye catcher back then.
I think both the Probe and its sibling the MX-6 were pretty good looking cars. A friend owned an MX-6 and it blew me away how sporty it was. For the longest time I dreamed about owning an MX-6 and later, a Probe GT, but neither were to be. Decades later, I finally can afford decent cars, so I settled on a VW GTI, because there is nothing either Mazda or Ford offer anymore that's quite like those '90s cars I wanted so bad.
I Really wish Ford would’ve put That SHO 3.0V6 in The 92-97 Probe! Those are Beautiful Cars till this day!
I had a 2.2 1990 Mazda MX-6 with a 5 speed . It was burgundy on burgundy...lol . It was one of the best cars I’ve ever had .
Didn’t know that Ford Probe was in Back to the Future. But we didn’t get Ford Probe in Sweden. Here we had Ford Sierra. So I have never seen a Ford Probe. But my first car was a Mazda 626. We did get Ford Cougars here but I haven’t seen one for years.
My friend had a v6 gt with a muffler delete... sounded amazing... and pretty quick car too...
A young kid I worked with had a Probe. He came into work crowing about how his car was all-American and that there was no reason to buy a foreign car. The look on his face when I told him that it was a Mazda 6 with a different body was priceless!
Quick note. Sales dropped for Mazda in 2020. But their share of the u.s market went up. And they are again doing fantastic this year with having two months of record breaking sales. As in, more sales than they have ever had in any other month in their decades of selling in the U.S.
Great video nonetheless!
Great video.
Regarding the name, besides the concept cars, it was also closely linked to the Mustang name. There was a racecar in IMSA GTP called the 'Mustang Probe GTP' in 1985 and 1986.
Not sure if true, but I heard that when it was slated to carry the Mustang name, they planned to put the top model as the Mustang Probe. So the name carried over easily.
My ex-wife's mom had a 1992 PROBE. It rode exactly the same as a lumber wagon with no shocks and no springs.
Mitsubishi Galant deserves a tribute. Once an interesting competitor to Camry and Accord, and then a frumpy rental car standard.
I really love your channel, but if I can make one suggestion: would you consider using different music tracks on different videos or even no music? I just went through 3 of your videos and by the third it was hard to make it through due to the repetitiveness of the same looping music track used in every video. Hopefully you don’t take this as a knock on the quality of your content, it’s great! Just something to consider as your channel continues to grow.
Ahhh, the gas crisis...
I bought a semi ratty (nice paint, not straight and rusty)'69 Charger in '77 for $750. 383 magnum, 727, Sure Grip.
'80, a Newport 383 mill and trans were there plus a little damage to the driver side front fender.
I decided to sell it for $800. One guy looked at it then walked away.
Decided to keep it but it got creamed while parked. $1265 insurance . Could have fixed it (guy who hit it was in ROP) but knew it was time to let it go. Man, i saw a shell of a '69 on a truck just the other day. Pretty desirable ;)
I told my story to a guy with a beautiful example at a car show and he was stunned.
Btw, i liked The Probes.
Do a video on the Chrysler Town And Country/Dodge Caravan or the Buick Reatta
Probably not
How about doing a history of the Ford LTD history?
This was a great vid bybthe way. ALLLLLL of these vids you have done are! I've watched every single one. 😉
I had a 94’ Probe SE, Manual 5 spd in the deep electric blue color as my first car
Do a mid-engine car, like the Fiero or the MR2...or both!
I once owned a 1987 Mercury Tracer, which was basically a re-badged Mazda 323.
The first car I ever purchased with a five speed. I had a base 2.2 model where if you saw one come up behind you at night, it had the exact same light pattern as the Porsche 944. Also it's gauge cluster was connected to the steering wheel just as the Porsche 928!
I really enjoy your videos. Can I suggest Isuzu passenger vehicles in America? O feel they're largely forgotten but they had quirky stuff like the Space Cab and Impulse.
My brothers high school car. He had a few of these.
Never the v6 one. I loves the second gen probe. I also like the first gen turbo.
LOL THE TRIBUTE WAS MADE AFTER THE ESCAPE
The last generation Probe GT looked awesome!!!
Oh as far as video recomendations-
Merkur
Ford EXP
Buick Reatta
Bricklin SV1
GM's diesel 350
Cadillac Cimarron
I will come up with some more but that should keep people entertained
I had a 97 Mazda MX6 when I lived in the UK, was a solid car with a decent V6 engine for its time.
My first car was a 75 Suburgan. It would be fun to see you do the history of the Chevy Suburban. Next two vehicles were regrettably S-10's - Sucked so bad that I can't even look at a 80-s or 90's vintage S-10
I thought about getting one once but I couldn’t get over the name probe, glad I got a mustang.
One of the best looking cars ever built. Nice and sleek and curvy.
The probe was a success here in Germany for Ford!
I owned a 1997 GT in black and it was a head turner!
And also fast on the Autobahn reaching 225 km/h ( 140 mph) easy..
had to sell it for there were any spare parts available anymore 🙁
Had a Probe in the mid 90’s. It actually replaced Mustang GT. One of the few cars I’ve owned that I miss. Wish I could find one at a decent price in decent condition now. Would be happy to have one in the garage.
My sole issue with Mazda is that they needed to put the turbo 2.5L in the Cx-5 earlier. Great little SUV with mountain goat traction in AWD, but gutless as the day is long in non-sport mode. I hear the new turbo motor gives it the Zoom-Zoom it was missing. My 2016.5 model just didn't have it where I needed it.....under the hood.
should do a video on the MR2, first production mid engine car to come out of japan. i had an 86 5 speed for my first car and the handling was incredible.
I owned a 1988 Saab 900 Turbo. Loved that car. I would like to see piece on that one!
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I know they didn't get rid of the regular one. But I'm appalled at them throwing the mustang badge on an electric crossover...
The 1st gen 4cyl models were actually pretty good. So were those built with the 3.0 Ford pushrod V6. Cars with the 5 speed were fairly quick, yet fuel efficient. and handled well. The biggest problem was parts sourcing as the cars got older.
Great work buddy. Your videos are awesome.
The Probe III concept car, was in the end the Ford Sierra/Merkur XR4ti.
Not sure why Mazda is so underrated in the States. A very well regarded manufacturer everywhere else and the backbone of many Ford products throughout the 80s and 90s which really forced Ford to modernise (or more correctly allowed Ford to modernise).
Hey could you do an episode on the VW Cabrio?
It's only a matter of time before you start seeing these cars on the car auction circuit
I'm surprised, and pleased, that the comments were not 100% anti-Probe. The Probe would've been an elegant and more modern and sensible vehicle than the Mustang, but many(most?) buyers, esp. men, seem to like impractical cars and trucks much more capable than they need. As far as I know, the speed limit's still 55-70mph(alas). The Probe was a beautiful design, too. I once rented a Mustang and it had the crude handling of a car 10 years before, which was about the age of the car's basic platform...
Attention: I’m actively looking for a 1990-1992 Probe GT (manual only)! Please reply if you are selling one or if you see one for sale!!