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Nov 16, 2012 11:50:07 GMT
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Nov 16, 2012 11:56:20 GMT
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I like probes. Why don't people like them? Reliability?
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Current retro - 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV / Daily - 2016 Nissan Qashqai
Previous retros - Prelude, Integra, XR2s, XR3s, Orions, CRXs, Sylvia S12, S13, Pulsar, ZX 16v, 205 Gti, MX5, MR2 etc
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bryn
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Nov 16, 2012 11:56:39 GMT
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Nothing wrong with a Probe, it's the way they're modded that usually kils them. I've always thought a NASCAR inspired V6 build would work well, very cheap too.
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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Nov 16, 2012 12:01:48 GMT
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Ah, I started this badly. I'm not Probe-bashing, they've just never flicked my switch.
That said, I'm coming round to the Cheeseman-mobile - the late-model USDM thread is doing much to pique my interest for this kind of soft-edged school of design...
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EmDee
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'94 Ford Probe [pics]EmDee
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Nov 16, 2012 12:13:13 GMT
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I like probes. Why don't people like them? It's the loss of the ability to sit down the following day I think. |
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rtlkyuubi
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Nov 16, 2012 12:44:57 GMT
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Never been interested in probes what so ever. But DAMNN this one is curse word sexy!
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nofrills
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my wings are made of Steeeeeeeel!!!
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Nov 16, 2012 12:51:06 GMT
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WHoa.... that is Oh So Clean and simple, love it
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Nov 16, 2012 13:24:57 GMT
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They are fairly similar looking to the Nissan 200sx of the same period. I would have thought most things that work for the SX should work for the probe.
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'94 Ford Probe [pics]Robinxr4i
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Nov 16, 2012 13:45:11 GMT
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Always quite liked Probes, no worse than a Calibra or many other late 80's/early 90's coupes. Problem is standard ones aren't that exciting and modified ones often look like they've fallen through Halfords covered in super glue.
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Nov 16, 2012 14:08:25 GMT
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thats awesome
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Nov 16, 2012 15:00:52 GMT
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I like them.There used to be a modded one local to me with a kit, big exhausts, and an eagle on the back!
I would consider one, as they are cheap at the mo, but Ive sort of accidentally bought another Sierra today! ;D
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Nov 16, 2012 15:04:42 GMT
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"YOU'RE A TIGER! RAH!" That looks seriously good, and then I saw the turbo. Awesome  I think they've always had a bit of an image problem; not hugely interesting-looking, bit of a mid-life crisis mobile, before falling into the Shelby stripes and Halfords alloys trap. They're really not a bad shape, and reputedly a good engine |
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1989 Peugeot 205. You know, the one that was parked in a ditch on the campsite at RRG'17... the glass is always full. but the ratio of air to water may vary. |
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Nov 16, 2012 15:46:30 GMT
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I like it, they have something of an fd3s rx7 about the front and mitsubishi 3000gt on the rear. As this one shows theres soooo much potential though.
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Nov 16, 2012 16:02:31 GMT
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It's the loss of the ability to sit down the following day I think. ;D |
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Nov 16, 2012 16:42:08 GMT
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I like probes. Why don't people like them? Reliability? The kind of people that wanted a new probe wanted a new Capri and it just wasn't one (wrong wheel drive for a start) they never sold very well, and I guess have never developed a huge following of lads who's dad had one. There is no competition history to speak of, they weren't cheap enough to insure to be any ones first car and not fast enough to be desirable, the Calibre is arguably prettier and also not expensive so I guess that also stole some potential buyers away. I've never heard real horror stories about the Probes all being terrible cars, I think they just don't have much going for them that really stands out. |
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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luckyseven
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'94 Ford Probe [pics]luckyseven
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Nov 16, 2012 18:11:44 GMT
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I had a Probe  There, I've confessed, why do I feel like I'm standing centre-circle at an AA meeting? No, not the Automobile Association.... Mine had Viper stripes, too. ;D Ohhh, yes. They're a much-maligned car, usually by people who've never driven them, in my experience. Put some fruity exhausts on and that Mazda V6 is one of the most soulful sounding engines I've ever caned. They really should have been rear-wheel drive, maybe they'd have succeeded as spirtual successor to the Capri then. But for a front-drive luxo-sportster they are actually a very good car. And sooooooooooo cheap, you can get a good 24v for a grand now  With electric everything, leather, aircon, etc etc as stock that's a hell of a lot of car for the money EDIT...suppose you're gonna insist on a pic now. Laugh it up, fuzzball ;D  Hey, I was young (er) |
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Last Edit: Nov 16, 2012 18:13:57 GMT by luckyseven
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Nov 16, 2012 18:25:08 GMT
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wrong wheel drive so no good!
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Nov 16, 2012 18:27:23 GMT
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I think the fact they have a torquey v6 powering the front wheels is what puts people off them (and the name) no denying that one looks good, wouldn't have it though due to the first of my two reasons..
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luckyseven
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'94 Ford Probe [pics]luckyseven
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Nov 16, 2012 19:04:20 GMT
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Never seems to hurt Alfa sales much though. Weird innit  |
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CIH
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Nov 17, 2012 17:35:34 GMT
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FWD never hurt Calibras, or Corrardo/Scirocos, or Alfa GTs etc. Personally I think they were too much of an attempt to out do the Japanese at their own game by the Yanks. 'bet if it were badged as a Mazda or similar they'd have had more of a following.
I quite like them, especially the OP.
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There, I've confessed, why do I feel like I'm standing centre-circle at an AA meeting? No, not the Automobile Association....
With electric everything, leather, aircon, etc etc as stock that's a hell of a lot of car for the money
