1996 Ford Probe GTTrue Cost of Ownership in Australia
164 hp V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at A$1.3/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$13K
Base: $11K
Annual Total
$11K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$550
5% of base price
VAT
$1K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$69K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
1996 Ford Probe GT — Full Cost Breakdown in Australia
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $11K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $550 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $1K |
| Total Purchase Price | $13K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $4K |
| Annual Depreciation | $2K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $11K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $69K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.748 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Ford Probe GT Fuel Cost Calculator — Australia
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$163
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$13.00
10L × A$1.30
Ford Probe GT Depreciation Curve
The Ford Probe GT loses approximately $6K (50%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $11K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $9K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $7K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $7K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $6K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $6K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Ford Probe GT vs. Competitors in Australia
How does the Ford Probe GT compare to similar cars available in Australia?
Ford
Probe GT
Base Price
$11K
Annual Cost in Australia
$11K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Australia
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Australia
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Australia
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Australia market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇦🇺 Owning a Car in Australia
Long distances increase fuel costs.
Moderate for Australia
Annual car costs = 22% of average Australia income ($52K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$52K
In Australia
Fuel Price
A$1.30/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Oceania
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Ford Probe GT in Australia — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Ford Probe GT in Australia.
The 1996 Ford Probe GT has a base price of $11,000 USD. In Australia, after 5% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $12,705 USD (A$12,705 AUD).