Car ran good when I bought it, however after about two months I started to have problems. About six months after buying the vehicle is when my transmission went out, after having it flushed out several times. Turned out that when the transmission went out, it had a junk yard transmission already in it, so you're talking at least the second if not more transmissions for a 1997 vehicle with 200,000 miles. I have seen vehicles go that long before the first transmission goes out. After replacing the transmission in it, than it started to whine from the steering every time you put on the brakes.
Car also had a large popping sound in the exhaust every time after shutting the vehicle down. Never could figure that out.
It also went through about one quart of oil every month.
Car was a good running car for the 6 months I managed to keep the car running.
I have never seen such a newer vehicle have so many problems regardless of mileage.
The car had good pick-up speed.
It also had great gas mileage.
Handling was descent, and it was comfortable and roomy, even for the 500 mile trip I went on over night.
I am the proud owner of a 1997 Plymouth Breeze. It seems like your problems are due to a lack of maintenance. I also experienced the loud noise upon turning the motor off. This was cured by simply replacing the P.C.V. Valve. I also regularly replace my Transmission Fluid. My Car now has 298k miles on the clock on the original Transmission. It seems you were either unlucky in your purchase or your car was abused before you took ownership.
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