I replaced my baby...

Colb · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 746 **Location:**

Well, I'm not sure if I mentioned this before or not... so here it goes. On Christmas Day last year (2006), my baby was taken from me. Nah, not my fiance... my 1989 Ford Probe GT (Turbo, 5spd):

In those pics, it was still a work in progress. I spent a lot of time and money on that car. The thing was pretty quick and I was absolutely in love with how well it drove. Six months after her disappearance, and still no updates from the police, I finally decided to look for a replacement. I test-drove countless of the Chevy Cobalt SS (Supercharged)... they were really nice. But they just didn't quite satisfy me like my old GT.

Then just last week.... something caught my eye on CraigsList. An old 1989 Ford Probe GT Turbo 5 Speed. It didn't have a sunroof or a good paint job... and it needed a little work. But I contacted the guy selling it, and setup a time to test drive it. It ran like a dream. While the appearance kinda took a turn south, he had constantly kept the engine in really great shape (only 129k miles!). So, tonight I went and picked it up for $1,200. Really, a great price for the car. I know I know... a lot of you are thinking "But it's just a Probe!" The '89 GT's are rare. And finding one that runs good is even more rare. Only the 89 and 90's had Turbos, and the 90 models just looked like crap IMO. So I'm happy once again... but I have my work cut out for me. Here she is... in all her glory:

HOLLAstir · **Joined:** Aug 2007 **Posts:** 1637 **Location:** 206

Hi colb!

Reise · **Joined:** May 2006 **Posts:** 6650 **Location:**

Nice catch.

Colb · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 746 **Location:**

HOLLAstir wrote:

Hi colb!

Long time!

Crumpets · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 7800 **Location:**

Nice, but I srsly advise a paintjob : S.

White is so 2005.

Avalanche · **Joined:** Jan 2006 **Posts:** 3606 **Location:**

Nice man. I know the feeling of finding a car you :love:

Silver0 · **Posted:** Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:32 am

Nice car
Really nice actually

Colb · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 746 **Location:**

Crumpets wrote:

Nice, but I srsly advise a paintjob : S.

White is so 2005.

rofl

Trust me. It hits the paint shop as soon as I can afford it. I'm either going with red with black trim, or just black. And of course a clear coat. I think the rims are hideous too...gotta replace those. Needs window tinting. I prefer the heavy tint, so it's basically pitch black windows (like my old one). And new fog lights.

Dystopia · **Joined:** Jan 2007 **Posts:** 2317 **Location:**

I would of suspected something else with that title name..

Jstar1 · **Joined:** Mar 2007 **Posts:** 4757 **Location:**

if the car's in good condition and if its rare, why would the owner sell it for $1200? that guy just got ripped

Colb · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 746 **Location:**

Jstar1 wrote:

if the car's in good condition and if its rare, why would the owner sell it for $1200? that guy just got ripped

He needed money and didn't have money to fix it up. He knew I was getting a steal. My brother tried buying one in a little better condition and the guy wanted $5,000 for it lol

Itonami · **Joined:** Mar 2007 **Posts:** 3182 **Location:**

Hi Colb!

Vent in like 15 mins?

Cloverleaf · **Joined:** Jun 2007 **Posts:** 488 **Location:**

Henry Ford wrote:

When I see an Alfa Romeo go by, I tip my hat.

Colb · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 746 **Location:**

Itonami wrote:

Hi Colb!

Vent in like 15 mins?

I don't have a mic right now, dear. I will next week though. I broke mine into a million pieces. Why? Counter-Strike.

Or maybe I can come in and just type while you talk haha

FX · **Posted:** Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:05 am

get probin'

kingfisher29 · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 173 **Location:**

may be a body kit, deep dish rims, lower the car about 2", oh, and install a set of HID head lights, it will really change the whole look of the car with those head lights.....

-Evan · **Posted:** Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:53 am

Sweet... I'm still waiting for the day when I will get my driver's license.

Toasty · **Joined:** Feb 2007 **Posts:** 2568 **Location:**

I really dont like Probes at all.. but considerin how much you like it and how much you got it for, nice find!

Colb · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 746 **Location:**

kingfisher29 wrote:

may be a body kit, deep dish rims, lower the car about 2", oh, and install a set of HID head lights, it will really change the whole look of the car with those head lights.....

You're joking, right?

Toasty · **Joined:** Feb 2007 **Posts:** 2568 **Location:**

Colb wrote:

kingfisher29 wrote:

may be a body kit, deep dish rims, lower the car about 2", oh, and install a set of HID head lights, it will really change the whole look of the car with those head lights.....

You're joking, right?

I agree with him about lowering actually, head lights and deep dish rims.. oh no.

Colb · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 746 **Location:**

Toasty wrote:

Colb wrote:

kingfisher29 wrote:

may be a body kit, deep dish rims, lower the car about 2", oh, and install a set of HID head lights, it will really change the whole look of the car with those head lights.....

You're joking, right?

I agree with him about lowering actually, head lights and deep dish rims.. oh no.

In the pictures I took, the suspension is set to "Sport / Stiff", which means the car appears to set high. If I adjust it to "Street / Soft", it will lower the car about 2 inches. There is no way in hell I'm putting a body kit on a Probe haha. I'm sorry, Probes are not ricers

Yeah, upgrade on the rims is a must. I agree with that... the stock ones are so ugly. Headlights are fine. I just need the foglights.

lexies2 · **Posted:** Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:49 pm

Nice car. I need to replace my own...

Colb · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 746 **Location:**

What do you guys think of these?

Brand: HP RACING
Model: Drift
Size: 18x7.5
Finish: Silver
Offset: HPO
Lugs: 4/5 x 100/114.3

NEXEN N3000
215/35/18
W - 340

Toasty · **Joined:** Feb 2007 **Posts:** 2568 **Location:**

Colb wrote:

What do you guys think of these?

Brand: HP RACING
Model: Drift
Size: 18x7.5
Finish: Silver
Offset: HPO
Lugs: 4/5 x 100/114.3

Nice! Thats the exact style of alloys i'm wanting for my car. Theyll look great on the probe.

NEXEN N3000
215/35/18
W - 340

Doron · **Posted:** Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:20 pm

acturly thats one ugly car... but as long as you're happy I'm appy for you

but if I'd choose a car.. it'll be a Kia Sorento/Sportage....

Toasty · **Joined:** Feb 2007 **Posts:** 2568 **Location:**

Icealya wrote:

acturly thats one ugly car... but as long as you're happy I'm appy for you

but if I'd choose a car.. it'll be a Kia Sorento/Sportage....

lol kia.

Doron · **Posted:** Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:04 pm

whaat? their good cars and look good!

Toasty · **Joined:** Feb 2007 **Posts:** 2568 **Location:**

Icealya wrote:

whaat? their good cars and look good!

change "good" with "bad" and i completely agree.

Doron · **Posted:** Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:35 pm

What's wrong with a Kia Sorento/Sportage?

their 4 wheel drives

Sorento:

Sportage:

Colb · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 746 **Location:**

They look good, but they are built with pretty bad quality. My cousin has gone through 4 Kia's in 2 years.

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