Auto loans: 1997 Ford Probe
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.4 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Ford Probe for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1997 Ford Probe specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 6-cylinder | 2.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 240 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $15.81 | $19.60 | $20.65 |
1997 Ford Probe: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 28 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,900 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,162 | $3,920 | $4,130 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Ford Probe
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (15), electrical system (5) and air bags (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1997 Ford Probe for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1997 Ford Probe; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Thinking about the 1997 Ford Probe? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
What to check on the Probe
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Under the hood
The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 28 litres, from its 9.4 L/100 km rating. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $14.57, and a 300 km weekend about $43.71. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
Good uses for the Probe
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Space, size and seats
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The trunk holds 538 litres by the EPA's count: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Try before you buy
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Probe answers the big questions. Rent the Probe for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Choosing the right one
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.57 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $145.70 at our price setting.
Ask us
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Ford Probe from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Ford Probe
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Ford Probe for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Ford Probe
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Ford Probe?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Ford Probe before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Ford Probe have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1997 Ford Probe cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2914.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.