1996 Ford Probe GTTrue Cost of Ownership in Japan
164 hp V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (0%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.45/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$12K
Base: $11K
Annual Total
$10K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$0
0% of base price
VAT
$1K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$63K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
1996 Ford Probe GT — Full Cost Breakdown in Japan
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $11K |
| Import Duty (0%) | $0 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $1K |
| Total Purchase Price | $12K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $3K |
| Annual Depreciation | $2K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $2K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $10K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $63K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.673 |
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 — Japan
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,175
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$181
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$14.50
10L × ¥1.45
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 Japan
How does the Ford Probe GT compare to similar cars available in Japan?
Ford
Probe GT
Base Price
$11K
Annual Cost in Japan
$10K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Japan
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Japan
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Japan
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Japan market. Import duty (0%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇯🇵 Owning a Car in Japan
Shaken inspection every 2 years: $1,200.
Moderate for Japan
Annual car costs = 27% of average Japan income ($38K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$38K
In Japan
Fuel Price
¥1.45/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
0%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
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Ford Probe GT in Japan — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Ford Probe GT in Japan.
The 1996 Ford Probe GT has a base price of $11,000 USD. In Japan, after 0% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $12,100 USD (¥12,100 JPY).