have pocket change for a transmission is my advice if you do get it. they have a bad reputation for [censored] transmissions, just call the local salvage yard and ask which minivan they have the most of in there inventory.
Originally Posted By: Miller88
The transmissions were NOT reliable in the Ford Taurus, significantly less in a heavier minivan that would routinely see more loads.
Outside of the bad years with the aluminum piston they were reliable when you changed fluid every 30k like clockwork. Neglect them and they were unreliable POS's. But keep on the maintenance and they were fine.
That being said none of the minivans are particularly good.
well interesting twist... mech. looked at it, said ok to buy but talk them down... She called the guy and he sold it to somebody else... end of story... She needs a small car for work anyway... right now she has my harley truck but not a real great backroad commuter... I'll be back for advice on next purchase... thanks again...
Cars are piling up at the local dealer... including brand new corvette with 67 miles on it... brand new yukon denali with 1300 miles... Dozens of vehicles damaged in this flash flood along with many more in the weeklong flooding all along the mohawk valleye... I've had alot of miles for work this last few weeks and seems like every bucket loader in the state is cleaning out streams ditchs and even sitting in the middle of the river digging out the channel...
