1992 FORD PROBE

 DES MOINES, IOWA 12/28/99

1992 Ford Probe - V-6, automatic, 56,000 miles, Red, 21 to 30, woman, drives in wet snow and ice

"My 1992 Ford Probe LX has been somewhat of a pain. I bought it in 1995. It had a mere 6,000 miles on it. At 10,000 miles, the radiator blew. A short 4 years later, now at 56,000 miles, the radiator has blown again. You can't fix the radiator on a Probe. You have to buy a new one. I'd like to have someone explain to me how my car could blow not one, but TWO radiators! Oh, and I had to replace the motor on the passenger side window. Another unnecessary repair. But, all in all, it is a hot car and despite the unnecessary repairs, it is fun to drive."

Trouble-Free: No"

Mostly radiator problems. Motor broke on passenger side window. Other than that, regular maintenance things, such as replacing belts, fuel filter, etc. "

City Handling?

 5

City noise?

 4

Highwy hndling?

5

Highway noise?

 4

Ease of parking?

 5

Wind noise?

 4

Turning?

 5

Fit and Finish?

 2

Cornering?

 4

Interior wear?

 4

Accelearation?

 4

Exterior wear?

 4

Passing ease?

 4

Electrical?

 5

Hill climbing?

 4

Transmission?

 5

Seat comfort?

4

Braking?

 2

Air-conditioning

 4

Spacious interior?

 2

Heat/defrost?

 3

Repairs?

 Yes

Storage/Cargo?

 2

Buy again?

No

Gauges are clear?

 5

Recommend?

 No

Ride comfort?

 4

Good Value?

 No

     TOTAL

 94

     AVERAGE  3.91