The anti-probe?

The first generation Ford Probe GT was a rather extroverted hatchback with some serious 80s styling cues.  It’s mechanical twin, the Mazda MX-6 GT was a more understated two-door sedan that offered the same enthusiast driving experience.

The only thing missing here is four-wheel steering, but that might be good in terms of reliability and maintenance.  The seller claims a little over 79K miles here and the condition makes that believable.  With a low starting price, it will be interesting to see what the market says about value, whether or not the reserve is met.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
$2,025 with seven bids and reserve not met

It’s easier to find clapped-out MX-6s these days than nice, stock ones, but this one is the exception.  The wheels are from an RX-7, but that’s a minor change and they look good.

The obligatory turbo badge is quite tame on this 80s beast.

The interior looks great on this one.  Analog gauges are a welcome sight in a car from this era.

Seats looks nice and supportive.

Here’s the 2.2L turbo I4, looking very clean and original.

Original wheels are included in case you wish to be a purist.  Some day, that will make a big difference, and these really should be kept with the car.

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Up for bid is my red 1988 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo Coupe with a 5 speed manual transmission, cold A/C and 79389 miles. Stock and unmolested. The exterior is in 9/10ths condition and the interior is mint. Non smoker vehicle. Meticulously maintained. Everything is tight, rattle free and works as it should except for the power antenna mast rope which is broken in the up position. The front struts have been replaced with new non ECS Monroe’s and the rear brake calipers are new. The car is wearing 1988 RX-7 16×7″ Turbo II wheels with 205/55-16 Continental Contipro Contacts (60%). The original 15×6″ wheels and tires (50%) are included. The front hood leading edge is lightly graveled, a small rust bubble is in the right rear wheel well and a dime sized ding is in the same quarter panel. Low and no feedbackers will be blocked. A 10 percent non-refundable deposit within 3 days of close of sale with the balance in full due in 7 days. Only cash on delivery, money orders or cashiers checks accepted on vehicle sale. Balance is due in full within 7 days of close of sale and this must be done ONLY by Cash, Cashiers Check or Money Order. Vehicle must be picked up within 30 days or a $7.00 per day storage fee will accrue. I reserve the right to end the auction early due to other listings. Thanks for looking.