I won a $390 Ford Probe from Copart - Can we fix it and Drive it 700 Miles? Part 1 of 2 

That Pioneer radio is awesome! Love those older dot matrix display radios so much. Nice music in there too, and I can confirm us headbangers do take care of our cars.

It’s like things have come full circle for you .. growing up in that house and making memories with your family now years later you were able to save that exact house and recreate those memories again wrenching on cars in the front yard . I’m positive your uncle is very happy looking down on you randy

What a wonderful little car. It did everything to please it's new owner. I used to do this same thing. When I lived in California I would find cars abandoned in shopping center parking lots. Actually it's not the same since you buy from auctions, Anyway a lot of times they left the door unlocked or it was already broken into. I checked out the registration and contacted the owner. Many times they would offer me money to take the car off their hands. I found a 66 Mustang one time that was starting to get stripped at a Lumber City parking lot in Westlake Village California. It was missing a few engine parts but I paid 100 dollars for it. It needed a few things to get it running but I was able to drive at after about 150 dollars of parts I was able to buy in a wrecking yard. Another time I found a 76 Mercury Capri. All it needed was the main fuse and I ran that car all over Southern California. It drove great. I also found a 77 VW Scirocco with a 5 speed manual. I loved that car. So fun to drive and very peppy. I made some money on the cars I found. This was back in the Mid 80's when I was much younger and California was not so strict on their laws. Today you leave a car more then 24 hours they tow it. I live in Arizona now and still work on cars but just as a backyard mechanic for friends and myself. I love your channel. Keep up the good work.

Randy sir, you and Mike can easily fix 99% of the issues on this car without breaking the bank. You might even be able to bring the paint back with a good detail on it. I know the Probe very well and they were good cars when they came out. She’s definitely going to make it!!! 👍😁

I've always liked the look of the Probe (funny name😄) If the body is solid and the interior is in relatively good shape, she's definitely a keeper at that price...

Randy; they don’t make friends like Mike anymore… that’s your brother from another mother 💯 keep doing what you’re doing man.

She will make it

I think there’s a small chance it will make it! Keep doing these videos with Mike really enjoy them! Mike is such a hoot! I’d drive that probe and work on it!

Car's gonna make it. Please do more videos on it, maybe make it a VERY low cost restoration job. Almost new second hand tires, custom headliner, rustoleum paintjob maybe?

You guys !!! Total score on that Probe. I can't believe almost everything works. Not even my '79 Pontiac that has been sitting for 6 years does the Brakelight switch or Heat even work 🙄😥but I'll get'er fixed by this weekend. I miss these Cold winter day projects with friends.

Absolutely love the road trip videos. I have zero doubts about her making it, if it were the GT with the 2.5 V6 I’d worry a little more-although I absolutely LOVED them with the 5spd. Spent many summers at the Ford Dealer doing the PDI’s on these new, so brings back tons of memories.

Randy you are on fire with content. Its all gold.

Nice deal! Years ago I had a 1990 Escort thought I lost the trans but same issue with the linkage quick fix and off we went

Boy that Mike has skills!! He’s quick as a cat and the reflexes of a mongoose!! Lol 😂👍✌️

You two are a trip! That Probe will be a fun car to drive! I'd love to see it cleaned up! It does sound like it has a large vacuum leak though.

That hood scared the crap out of Mike 😂😂 I can't wait to see the next video.

I have almost the same car,in a 1994 model. Same color, but with a rear spoiler and a five speed stick shift. Bought it used in 96,with 30 k miles on it. Now has 248 k miles on it. Same timing belt never been changed. The most reliable car I have owned . Liked it so well I bought another one ,a red 94 GT in 2003. 5 speed as well. Both have been retired from service . The GT is parked in the garage next to my 97 T-bird . SE is parked under my carport under a car cover. Parked it in 2017 and it started after cranking about 10 seconds . Don't need either one of them anymore,but I keep them so they can be original survivor cars to show they existed.

Nice find Randy! I like underappreciated cars like this- cool and unique, but still usable and very affordable for the common person to buy and maintain. I think this car will make it back, it seems like a good runner and I'd think the timing belt likely would have broke by now if it was original. Looking forward to part 2, keep up the great work man!

My absolute favorite kind of videos. I had a 95 Probe GT with the 5 speed and Greddy exhaust. That thing was loud and it scooted. Bought it for $300 and the PS bracket broke, snapped the belt and overheated. Was a fun little car the short while I had it. I believe in this one though! I think you'll make it

I think its great Randy, you've done a wonderful job with the car so far with Mike.

I'm a bit 50/50 with this, because I saw something on IG that happened, but that could be the same thing that you fixed in this video which was really simple. Also 34:57 Mike's reaction was hilarious! Had to replay that several times.

Great video Randy. You and Mike work so well together and are funny. I had a Probe as a rental car a couple of times, and found it decent, but not a lot spunk when merging onto the highway. So I'm looking forward to Part 2 to see how it goes for you.

WAO! It ia amazing!!!! I remember those cars, they were okay but rght now that car is better than before, check this out: 1) It is pad off 2) It runs 3) It has HEATER!! 4) It s 4 Cyl. 5) Transmission is great! 6) It has power steering 7) No one would steal it because how it looks LOL 8) The dash is nor cracked! I mean, I could continue mentioning and thats me from Florida, congrats Randy, you have an eagle eye for those cars :)

I have faith in you and Mike fixing it when you 2 together oh yal can get it fixed it will make it keep these adventures coming love watching your videos

Randy, you have the ability to see a diamond in the rough. A new set of tires on that Probe and the fact that it's cool outside. It will make it. Looking forward to the trip video to see if it does.

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I laugh non stop when the radio started plying n u were shaking your heads hahaha u guys u perfect together

The house looks great. To make it more interesting you need to tow that trailer back with the Probe.

Randy you did it again my brother another one back on the road it’s just something so contagious about getting the old girls back running and with your magic your luck to always swoop in and find the easy fix I love it

She’s gonna make it, let’s get this show on the road!!!

Loving all this content and the road trips. Cars like the Probe are cars that I grew up around I love seeing them brought back.

I absolutely love mike's laugh in this video lol. Im pumped to see what the journey has for them lol

Good for you that you got the Probe rolling! And I believe it will make it. Good luck, Randy!

Listen I work outside in a cold all the time at 44 years old and being in New York is cold up here but I enjoy your videos I learn a lot keep up the good work keep bringing the video I'll enjoy every one of them

The Ford Probe is a nice car. I wondered what the rust situation was on it. Good find & an easy fix.

Times like that r the best buying a car and you think you know whats broken on it and than it actually is what you thought it was broken fixing it and it working again is such a rewarding feeling love it haha ceep up the cool videos Boyz !

Awesome video randy,glad to see the ford probe on the road

I think we are starting to see a good pattern. Don't blame us for liking the two of you doing the show as a pair. Now when you take Mike away something will be missing. And that something seems to work better than most of the cars. (lol) I laughed so hard at your "Probe", all around Terre Haute and we know what award you won because many of us have won the same award. (The Great Dickie Doo.) Cause I cant see what my Dickie Doo thanks to my Dunlap that Dun Lapped Over it. Thanks guys.

The CD4E transmission used in the 1994-1997 Ford Probe was later unfortunately used in the Ford Escape. I own a 5 speed 1993 Probe GT, thankfully, but my V6 auto AWD Escape is currently down due to transmission failure. Great video!

Go for it!! You guys could also do stand up comedy, I haven’t laughed so much In awhile…. Great content,thank you both for entertaining us!! 😂 Safe travels!!

Good luck with the probe hope you can drive home hope you both are doing great see y'all soon buddy

I love your road trips with Mike. I live the road trip vicariously through you guys

I'm sure you were right about the grommet breaking and it was sidelined by the owner who thought the transmission was gone. Relatively low miles so my bet is it will make it home. Great video as always. Thank you.

What a great video! Love these videos so much especially with Mike!

I knew you and Mike could get it going sounds pretty good the motor doesn't even Shake

I have 1993 GT and love it! It sat in a garage for almost 18 years and I bought it as-is put a new battery in and it started up no problem. It’s been a bit of a pain to find parts for though

I remember when these Probes hit the market. I never owned one but did rent a few. Fun little car.

I have a 1996 GT 5 speed that i bought brand new and i love the car just as much as when i ordered it I originally wanted the same Blue that the color of this car is but 1995 was the last year for it and i went to many dealers in California to see if a leftover 1995 was available, No luck and ordered a black one fully loaded and still to this day looks great inside out and been thinking of doing a video on owning the car for 26 years. please keep the Blue color of the car it looks great when the paint is new.

Ford probe are very interesting cars. Really nice coupe’s. Yes. This car will run like a champ. The ford 4 cilinders have allways been really reliable.

That Waynes World impression when that heavy metal came on was hilarious.

Thanks for the great content and safe travels

You 2 are so funny together. Love you guys

One of our high school gym teachers had a silver Probe. She would always talk about how smoking is bad. One day, leaving school I saw her lighting up a Marlboro in her Probe🤣

I have been waiting for this, had to comment before watching! About to stream it now on the 85in!!!

G'mornin' Mike & Randy ☕☕☕ 😇 . I love the probe & I've been looking for one myself and I have no doubt it'll make it to okc

Love the Ford Probe! Remember seeing those everywhere. She will Make it!

I had one of those in the same colour over here in the UK. Loved it!

Hi Randy and Mike, since I'm a South Australian Ford man. I have 💯 confidence that the Probe will make it. 👍. Keep up the good work from Dave in Australia.

I like it and I really enjoy your road trip videos the best.

My first car was a 1989 Ford probe GT 2.2L 5 speed turbo. Got it in 1997. I loved that car. They were basically a Mazda MX6.

great video fellas.....we even got these in the u.k. when they were new,back in the 90's, but i always thought the 2.5 v6 was the one to have, it just sounded so nice! (and it'll make it im sure :-) )

I had faith that it would RUN! It will make it! Go Randy and Mike!

That Pioneer stereo was the ISH when it came out. Everyone had one. Neat project. I always liked those cars.

You received a round of applause from Southern Indiana on your first shift. Really enjoyed the video.

Randy Thanks For Another Good And Entertaining Video & Monkey Wrench Mike Thanks For Helping Randy When He Needs It

Yes!! Love the Probe! Glad to see her being saved 😊

The best duo in one video! Great video

I am loving the ford probe content do fix it and drive it and show it the love it deserves

Awesome! My ex-girlfriend had a 95 Ford Probe XE in white....it was a nice one and I kind of miss that car. Love watching your videos.

Wow that blows me away because I was just at that gas station Wednesday night on my way home from dropping off some material! Small world !

Dang. This makes me so happy I love probes I used to have 96 gt. Loved it so much.

Old Probes die hard🤣Good luck, guys, travel graces.

Nice video runs really nice a paint job will bring it right back around!

Great video !!

I had a '95 Probe SE I bought new at the dealer. The SE has the air dam in the front. Everywhere I went, even after the car was 25 years old it turned heads everywhere I went. Gas mileage was over 30mpg. The rear seats fold forward revealing the trunk, which is where I had sub woofers for the stereo. Custom speakers in the door panels, front and back. Then I retired, didn't drive it for a year, so I sold it to a kid for $1200, which was $300 over high book.

Y'all have way too much fun lol, love the videos!

Yessss!!! I've been eager to watch this video!!! Loving the old stories from your youth man!

I have no doubt this car will make it. Everyone gets scared about timing belts. I had a car that had over 200,000 miles on it and never had the timing belt replaced. I drove it to the junkyard because the rust was insane and the car was no longer road worthy. I understand they should be replaced but, you'd be surprised at how many miles/years they can go before breaking. Just my opinion. Be safe guys, look forward to the next one.

Randy those cars are tough it will make it . Can't wait to see the next video .

I like the Probe. When my 90 Dakota went in for some warranty repair, Central Cape Dodge (Yarmouth Massachusetts) had a new Probe 5 speed as a loaner. I really liked it.

Imma be honest ever since you made the first video when you found it at the auction, I’ve been hooked on them ever since, I now want one

Idk why, but I always thought that these cars came with the Ford Lima 2.3 and not a 2.0 Mazda engine, but that'd make sense considering the fact that the 2.5 V6 that was an option in these cars was also a Mazda engine. My first car was a 1990 Ford Festiva that not only had Mazda tags under the hood, but I also saw Kia tags as well...

Great content! 👍

First off I love the videos with Mike, and you too of course lol. I remember back in the day when the Dodge stealth came out, well I couldn’t afford that lol but my cousin had a Ford probe that she hated so I took over the payments and that car went 270,000km before it became too much to fix.

I can't believe this trans is working😲, think she will make it. Can't wait for part 2. Whatever happens please don't leave it on the side of the road. Good luck guys👍

I like this car. Rough on the outside but not bad at all on a technical point of view.

awesome video randy! i got a good feeling the car will make it, the tires may be not lol also if mike don't want the subs ta can send them my way haha need a few more to kick off a very cool project

Definitely going to make it! This is an exact copy of my first car except mine was a manual.

The both are making good video,s and alot of fun .. It will make for the drive back home 100 %

In 2001 I was 17. I bought a 93FPGT. I loved that car! Since my cus had one when I was 9, it had been my favorite car!! He had the blue manual one! We both had 93 gt. Mine was white and automatic wanna sell this SE!???! I’ll take it! U just gotta drive it down to Naples Fl

She's going to make it. And you two are just brilliant together.

If you get the transmission working, it WILL make it.

If that thing makes it, it deserves a quick Maaco spit coat!

Love when theres a new video 🔥🔥

I had 2 probes 89 and a 93 I think . It was a long time ago. I flipped both of them for profit. They never got the love they deserved.

Oh she's gonna make it. That car is a great starting point. I wonder if their are parts available easily for something like that if someone wanted to get really detailed in a rebuild

One positive is that Gasoline from 2011 is Way Better quality than today... It's probably better than If it sat since 2018 or so. Great Video Randy & Mike!!

When I was a teen a lot of cars didn't have a/c. I bought a running, driving, had heat, passed inspection 1960 Impala for $50, and a 1965 Mustang 289, ran and drove with heat for $350. Yeah, I'm old

Great video thanks

I just bought a 1990 thunderbird supercoupe 35th anniversary a couple months ago with 90k miles. The clear coat fade came out with a little bit of wet sanding and compound polish.

i cant wait for part 2