1991 Pontiac Trans Sport review from North America

Starter, alternator, windshield wiper motor, heater core, radiator, front brake pads and calipers all needed replacement within first couple of months after I bought it -- in fairness the vehicle had sat for quite a while and received questionable upkeep. Fortunately, most parts are quite cheap and readily available new or used (mechanical parts are mostly a hodgepodge of pieces shared with the mid-80s Chevy Celebrity, the early 90s Lumina sedan, and the S10 pickup). TCC solenoid was also shot, but I just unplugged it. Engine and transmission work like new.

Quiet, smooth, predictable on the highway for a van. The nose is weird, but you get used to it, and the driving position is very comfortable. I bought the van to help my parents move, and renovate a smaller house after their retirement, but found myself having to use it on a long trip in an emergency (800 miles each way, plus some city driving for three days). Although I expected problems I had none. The 3.1 isn't very quick off the line, but if you're not running the A/C it's tolerable at highway speeds (the lack of overdrive helps). Gas mileage is about 22 highway with or without the lockup torque converter.