1989 Ford Probe GT | Retro Review

At over $16,000 as-tested, this '89 Probe GT cost more than a Mustang GT...almost as fast, too. I wish the 2-door sport hatch was as popular a class as compact CUV's/SUV's

[nickwilczynski]

Sometimes these old MotorWeek videos are the biggest thing getting me through the week

[braddietzmusic]

“Lacks enough distinction to age gracefully” I think this car still looks amazing 30+ years later. Maybe it’s just me.

[pauledgewater]

I was a Ford salesman in 1989. Good year to be at Ford. That Probe sold well! We also had the new Thunderbird SC that year. Good memories.

[barsaf]

I wish I was a car enthusiast during the 80s and 90s. So many cool cars and not a lot of SUVs back then.

[liverush]

Actually, I think that this car has aged very well, aesthetically speaking. It still looks quite contemporary.

[Trendyflute]

Growing up, my neighbor had a red second gen Probe V6. I thought it was one of the coolest looking car in the mid-90s! It seemed legitimately spacey and futuristic back in the day.

[brianbasenberg]

I bought one of these new back in '89, though mine was red. It had a great balance of speed, handling, braking, economy and styling. And having a sub $20, 000 car in 1989 with 4 wheel disc brakes, ABS, a turbocharged engine and an adjustable suspension made it an incredible value. But I'm still relieved that it didn't replace the Fox-Body Mustangs, which had their own unique character.

[SIMPLEHECHO]

I’ve been a MW fan since it started on public television. It’s the one show that never gets old. I may even cry the day John Davis and Pat Goss retire.

[twfgaming]

I own an black 89 gt and my dad owns an white 89 gt and hes had it since 92 and its got over 700, 000 miles

[JavierBonilla]

Since 1998 my commute cars is a Ford Probe 1991, it is a great car indeed, very reliable, comfortable, and nice car.

Its design still holds today, and I love that sucker!

[andymaurice]

Wow... those Citroen in the back... a sight unseen

[robertgonzalez]

I had a 90 Probe GT and the HP on that car was vastly underrated. Mine was completely decked out with all the available trim options. That car was lightning quick. Still, to this day, one of the favorite cars I've ever owned.

[RockwoodJoe]

The good ole days, when reviews didn't only consists of a narcissist talking to a windshield. I miss the production values.

[manthony]

Nice car but I'm glad Ford didn't slap a "Mustang" badge on it as originally planned. <cough> Mustang Mach E

[skillz]

Omg this was a mean little car back in the day.. Wanted one so bad but got an MX-6 instead. Smooth and fast 2.2 Turbo

[TJW]

An '89 Probe GT was my first new car. I absolutely LOVED it. The Midnight Garnet metallic paint color was awesome.

[Blkkato]

reminds me of my Army days, I had a Daytona shelby, 1 buddy had a Beretta gt, and the other Probe Gt. We had a ball racing from colorado springs to denver on the weekends in the summer. cops left us alone. man what fun

[davidaubin]

5:11 Wearers of long fingernails however, were not amused with the small buttons (on the stereo)! LOL

[qmto]

1:54 lacks enough distinction to age gracefully? This car has aged wonderfully. Way better than most.

[ostreds]

Had a 92' GT 5 speed...loved that car.