Pontiac Trans Sport

Price Paid:  $11000.00 from Dealership

Year / Model Reviewed:
1999 Trans Sport

Strengths:
Handling, styling, cavernous interior.

Weaknesses:
Brakes, windshield wipers, stereo, I wish it had the driver's side slider.

Summary:
With great trepidation, I traded my beloved 1990 Cherokee for a silver 1999 Trans Sport. Having driven the vehicle for almost 20,000 miles, I can say I am pleasantly surprised by the Trans Sport. It has adequate power, handles well and is surprisingly quiet. It pulls a pop-up camper with ease, even through the Adirondacks and Green Mountains. It carries a tremendous amount of "stuff" for camping. My complaints are few. One, the design of the windshield wipers is poor and I have had numerous problems with them in cold weather. Icing is the biggest problem. The brakes seem a bit weak, as the vehicle seems to take a great distance to stop. I like the looks of this van, the silver paint changes from a grey in low light, to a bright silver in the sun. The stereo died after a month and I will be replacing it with an aftermarket unit. It also handles tremendous amounts of snow with ease. All in all, despite a few quirks, I am quite pleased with my van.

Similar Products Used:
Aerostar, Caravan.

Price Paid:  $14000.00 from Moss Dodge

Strengths:
Great room for people with large famlies.

Weaknesses:
Cooling problems, front brakes squeal, VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX, I will NEVER purchase a GM product again!

Summary:
Bought it with 42,000 miles, 7 months later at 58,000 miles, it overheats,front brakes squeal. Very unreliable.

Similar Products Used:
1994 Dodge Grand Caravan, much better vehicle!

Price Paid:  $7700.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
1998 Pontiac Trans Sport

Strengths:
Flexibility, comfort, affordability.

Summary:
First minivan I've owned. Best automobile I've ad so far. With speed and handling, coupled with cargo or passenger capabilities, I'll never buy another car again! It snows here a lot in the winter, I'll appreciate that front wheel drive when it does. Lots of pep, cruises great on the highway. Last but not least, IT'S A GM!!!!!!

Price Paid:  $23000.00 from Rimrock Billings Mon

Strengths:
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) turn signal lamps,Dual Power Sliding Doors (If Equipped)Theft System (If Equipped)CD player (If Equipped)Easy On Gas,

Weaknesses:
Squeaking Breaks

Summary:
1998 Pontiac Trans Sport

Similar Products Used:
Oldsmobile Silhouette,Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana

Price Paid:  $26000.00 from Brad Farrah Dealersh

Year / Model Reviewed:
1998 TransSport

Weaknesses:
MARKED TENDENCY TO HYDROPLANE

Summary:
This has been a reliable car except for its unsafe tendency to lose traction when going through even shallow puddles of water. I have excellent tires, and the car holds a curve well in dry weather. However, in water, in slides and spins even if travelling in a straight line when hitting the water.