1995 Chrysler Cirrus LXi review from North America

Transmission, Transmission, Transmission!!!

My college-bound daughter begged me for this 1995 Cirrus LXi; the price was good, cosmetically, it's beautiful and despite my prior misgivings about Chryslers, I caved and bought it "as-is". We have owned it only 1 month and 3 weeks of it have been spent in repair shops. The day we drove it home the trans went into limp mode (2nd gear) while my daughter was doing 70 mph on the interstate. She almost got into a wreck. I drove the rest of the way home and it was fine. Dealer service couldn't find anything wrong with it, but proceeded to sell me $500 of other recommended work, which we did. 2 days later car went into limp mode again. This time took it to a transmission shop who initially told me it needed a new transmission solenoid pack, fluid change, and filter. $600 and 20 miles later, it bumped into limp mode again. Back to the trans shop. Next diagnosis: a re-build. Reluctantly, I approved it, and they claim they did find worn internal seals and clutches. Another $1900 and only 5, yes FIVE, miles later - BUMP - back 2 limp again. And back to the shop. Apparently the brand new TCM (control module) they replaced during the rebuild was defective. Now with the 2nd new TCM, I made it home this time - 20 miles - it's anyone's guess as to how much further before another BUMP. I am now paranoid to drive the car and even more reluctant to give it to my daughter - so she's getting my old Ford and I get this! It has now cost me almost $2000 more than its full retail value. My initial experience has been a NIGHTMARE! Let's see what happens now. By the way, only 46,000 miles on the odo! Unbelievable!!!