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Re: General Probe buying advice

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:22 pm
by mojo98
i would like to say that the 2.5 V6 engine is the better engine in my opinion, and if you ask the majority of members would say the same,
I run 3 x 2.5 v6 and 3 x 2.0 16v, :D but engines are non interference, which is a big plus for the ford probe, and as Micron says parts con be sourced from Mazda dealerships.
and a bigger plus is that members from UKPOC go out of there way to help other members with parts and help when required :D :D

Re: General Probe buying advice

Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:29 am
by fuerte
Electric aerial and boot struts fail.rear calipers?Check for oil leaks as often rocker cover gaskets need replacing.

Re: General Probe buying advice

Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 10:19 am
by mikenali
Don't know how relevant it will be now, as most cars are clocking the miles on, but earlier cars suffered from smoking caused by piston ring problems.

Re: General Probe buying advice

Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 12:51 pm
by Retro Turbo
Pleasingly, I think I have covered these bits in the copy.

Micron, if you'd like to check to see what I've covered, drop me a message with your email and I'll fire it over tonight.

Re: General Probe buying advice

Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 1:12 pm
by Micron
Retro Turbo wrote:
Tue Apr 23, 2019 12:51 pm
Pleasingly, I think I have covered these bits in the copy.

Micron, if you'd like to check to see what I've covered, drop me a message with your email and I'll fire it over tonight.

Hi Please send it to micron@ukpoc.co.uk

Thanks

Trev

Re: General Probe buying advice

Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 1:34 pm
by Retro Turbo
Thanks Trev. Should be in your inbox now.

Re: General Probe buying advice

Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:08 am
by cpt black
Would you like some of the Positives of the ford probe :?: as there,s
Many

Re: General Probe buying advice

Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 8:50 am
by fuerte
cpt black wrote:
Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:08 am
Would you like some of the Positives of the ford probe :?: as there,s
Many
Great idea.Might give a few owners a boost too.
Mine is mpg for a v6 I think good.feels great to drive.pop up headlights.Electric lumbar support and the other one.

Re: General Probe buying advice

Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:03 pm
by Slick
fuerte wrote:
Wed Apr 24, 2019 8:50 am
cpt black wrote:
Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:08 am
Would you like some of the Positives of the ford probe :?: as there,s
Many
Great idea.Might give a few owners a boost too.
Mine is mpg for a v6 I think good.feels great to drive.pop up headlights.Electric lumbar support and the other one.
Ditto, so far everything is what to look out for, pitfalls, and danger areas :(
Can’t deny they don’t exist obviously, neither would we, but are is there to be any balance with some positives :?:
Hate to think we’re adding to another Probe bashing....

Re: General Probe buying advice

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 8:36 pm
by Mickaleen59
Positive things like:

Easy to change bulbs including headlight bulbs (not like a lot of modern cars and no dealer or special types either):lol:
Easy to check and top up fluids etc (on 16v anyway)

I know these things may seem "petty" to some people but it makes them easier to maintain I reckon?

Easy to drive and relatively comfortable seats
Huge luggage area especially when either or both rear seats which are easily folded down

I'm sure the list goes on......😊