FS: 89 Probe GT Black

[stardust]

FOR SALE: 89 Probe GT

I bought it new in 89, I'm the only owner, lady driven.

-5 spd
-2.2 L V4 Turbo
-157,000 km
-front wheel drive
-still gets 40+ mpg on highway
-is still fulla p*ss and vinegar/hauls butt
-power windows, locks, driver's seat
-ABS
-sunroof
-A/C (needs R134 Retro-Fit conversion, I have all parts to do this)
-grey cloth interior
-Kenwood CD deck (that works)
-Pioneer front speakers (in doors)
-Kenwood Amp, Audio Gods Amp, bass tube
-alternator replaced 3 yrs ago
-timing belt changed @ 90,000 km
-has always had regular oil changes and maintenance
-newer paint job
-tires in great shape, plenty of tread
-tons of cargo space in hatchback
-no rust
-interior clean, no tears or stains
-new battery
-has always been garage parked in winter
-NEVER been in an accident

If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask. Majority of km's on it are from highway driving. The only reason I'm selling it is because I have a work vehicle and can't justify keeping it. It's been a real pleasure to own, I've never had any problems with it whatsoever.

ASKING: $3400. Serious inquiries only, please.

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[stardust]

To add..........no reasonable offer will be refused :)

[stardust]

Monday morning *groan* bump :-)

[Penguin_Racecar]

Bump for a fun car with 145 hp and 190 lb-ft of torque stock.

PS: Inline 4, not V4

[stardust]

Hi Penguin,

What's the difference between an Inline 4 and V4? Is Inline 4 better? Thanks :)

[69cougar]

Originally posted by stardust
Hi Penguin,

What's the difference between an Inline 4 and V4? Is Inline 4 better? Thanks :)

:rofl:

It's the way the block is cast. Inline means each piston is behind the next like so:

1 2 3 4

A v looks more like this

1 5
2 6
3 7
4 8

4 cylinders are always inline. Piston travel is up down vertically. In a v it is ususally on a 45 degree angle so if you are looking at the engine from the front it would look like

| or V and piston travel would be on the lines

:nut:

[Penguin_Racecar]

Some saabs (saab 95 & 96 & sonett I believe) and some old Ford Taunus's (europe only, I think) came with a V4. Also, various honda motor cycles used a V formation 4 cylinder.

Anyway, back to the probe GT. With just a boost controller and chip from injecttech (injecttech.com) you can hit 180+ whp and 250+ lb-ft of torque at the wheels. (see dyno chart under products)
I have the same 2.2L turbo engine in my mazda 626 GT. 15lbs of boost, ECU chip, 2.5" turbo back exhaust, intake. It's quite fun for a 2800lb car :D

[Phy]

4 cylinders are always inline.

There are V4s but I've only heard of them in motorcycles, like the Interceptor and Magna.

Um. Good luck selling your Probe! I still miss the swanky 80's dash on mine.

[stardust]

Thanks for the explanation - I'd always wondered what the "V" in V4 of V6 stood for, so it's the formation - that's interesting to know.

And yes Penguin, it is a lot of fun..........when I bought my SUV, I nearly crapped at how sluggish it felt (Escape XLT) by comparison - I do a lot of highway driving and when it came to passing some slow turkey going up even a slight incline, my Escape sucked compared to how my Probe hauls butt. It's been a very fun car to have and I've got the For Sale sign sitting here on my coffee table...having a hard time actually putting in the car *sniff sniff* - it's my baby, you know LOL

[stardust]

:D

[Eastford]

bump

[2.0turbo]

My aunt had one of these in Mazda form. Drove it till 308,000 kms until it needed it's first clutch. Very reliable and fun cars.
Bump for a good ride

[stardust]

Thanks for the bump, 2.0Turbo ;)

[stardust]

:drama:

[stardust]

:zzz:

[stardust]

Monday morning bump :)

[stardust]

bump for a fast, fun car :)

[stardust]

Price reduced to: $3100 :thumbsup:

[s dime]

I like your car, would you consider trades?

[stardust]

Hello s dime - yes, I'll trade for cash :)

But seriously, I already have another vehicle so really just need to sell it. Sorry!

[stardust]

bump

[stardust]

PRICE REDUCED: $2900

[stardust]

Although I'm here in Airdrie, I'll be spending much of the day in Calgary today - so can take car there...for anyone in Calgary who wants to see it / take it for a test drive .....I'd really like it sold this weekend. PM me if you're interested.

[rambo909]

2500?
NOt meanin to lowball but i need a winter car and its all i can spend

[stardust]

rambo, check your PM

[stardust]

bump

[khtm]

I'm interested, but there's a '89 GT Probe with 157,000 KMs on Autotrader for $1450...

http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=15634972&pgno=1&srt=1

[Fivewayradio]

I don't want to split hairs or anything, but since the discussion was opened....horizontally opposed, or 'flat 4' is another configuration for a 4cyl motor. You can find those in BMW motorcycles, Old air-cooled VWs, Subarus, and Porsches. Porsche also makes/made a flat 6. I can't actually think of a car with V4.

[stardust]

Originally posted by khtm
I'm interested, but there's a '89 GT Probe with 157,000 KMs on Autotrader for $1450...

http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=15634972&pgno=1&srt=1

Well maybe you should buy that one, then. Frankly though, it looks more like GL to me, not a GT.

Unlike that person, I'm not willing to just give away a very good car. What's their engine like? Is there any rust? I don't see any mention of it having A/C (mine does), I don't see it mentioning power windows, power seats (mine has), I see no mention of stereo (mine has premium stereo), does it have all the bells and whistles inside including the in-dash digital computer that shows fuel economy, distance to empty, estimated time of arrival, external temp, etc etc.... I see it's an automatic...who the hell wants a sportscar that's an automatic? Yuck.

Have they changed the timing belt @ 100,000 km or is that way overdue? Have they been faithful with oil changes? There's gotta be a reason why someone would sell a car for that cheap. I can guarantee that mine has been meticulously cared for, that it's not a lemon.

[stardust]

price reduced: $2600

[stardust]

bump

[stardust]

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[redart]

how bout listing it on the auto trader - www.autotrader.ca
there's always a tonne of people looking on that site

[stardust]

SOLD for $2600 :)