1996 Pontiac Trans Sport SE review from North America
"A super reliable performance van!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The blower motor failed at 110,000 miles.
The power window motor on the drivers side needed replacing at 120,000.
The AC Compressor has been humming for about 20,000 miles, but still works good.
We have some trans-axle slipping when warm. This is totally my fault due to towing my Son's broken down 3,000 pound car at 75 mph for 280 miles over PA and NY hills.
General comments?
Very powerful V6 motor.
Comfortable on a long trip.
Use it like a truck, but nice enough to go out on the town.
The most reliable car we have owned.
A better job could have been done with the wind noise.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 86000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 127000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Lumina |
| Date of Entry | 24th June, 2004 |