1992 Pontiac Trans Sport SE 3.1 from North America

Summary:

Awesome Reliability With Some Pep

Faults:

* Alternator at 305,946 and again at 397,487

* Lift-gate lock broke and would not open at about 350,000

* Rear wiper arm snapped off at about 324,000

* Blower motor for heater stopped working at about 368,000

* Other than that all regular maintenance brakes, tires, oil changes etc.

General Comments:

Van was great it drove awesome and accelerated better then some cars I’ve drove. It looked like a dust buster, but it always ran it was still running strong when we gave it to another family member who drove it for another 10,000 km before the cigarette lighter caught fire and the interior lights, instrument lights, head lights, radio etc. stopped working and they drove it to the scrap yard.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th April, 2007

1992 Pontiac Trans Sport GT 3.8 from Austria

Summary:

The best car!

Faults:

Normal parts like brakes.

Water pump at 150000 km.

General Comments:

It's a great car. It has a lot of space for a big family, and is running without any problems.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th September, 2005

1992 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.8 Liter from North America

Summary:

The definition of reliable!

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with this vehicle except the normal wear. The brakes were replaced.

General Comments:

This is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. The 3.8 V6 is stellar. Not only does it run FOREVER, but it performs great and gets good gas mileage.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st July, 2005

1992 Pontiac Trans Sport GT 3.8L from North America

Summary:

A minivan who has earned the title

Faults:

Water Pump blew at 250,000.

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor does not work.

The gas gauge would be just as useful if it were a sticker, have to use to odometer.

Very soft floaty suspension.

General Comments:

The engine still has plenty of punch at 270,000 miles.

All dents pop-out within 5 minutes of an accident.

Plastic body looks brand new.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th March, 2004

6th Sep 2004, 19:48

Our 1992 transport has 310000km, still running fine.

The transmision is starting to get sticky.

Yes, we have replaced rad's, heater core, misc, however it has not been a bad vehicle.

We drive a fair bit of country road and this is a problem with the plastic body not being very solid. The rattles are bad after much country driving.

29th Jan 2006, 09:39

I bought a 92 Trans Sport and love the way it drives. but have minor reliability issues with electrical components as well. Bought it as-is and put only minor work in it to make it roadworthy - brake drums, emergency brake pull handle, and front sway bar. Very stable and easy to drive minivan. If you find it floaty when driving have your sway bar checked as it is likely cracked or like mine in two separate pieces.

This is a good vehicle, but for those who complain about repairs, think about the positives of this vehicle and the repairs will seem far less of an issue. You will be hard pressed to find another minivan that matches the Trans Sport for comfort and practicality with the same style. Luckily this is no Caravan or Windstar. Even the newer versions at GM really compare to their older but more unique siblings.

1992 Pontiac Trans Sport SE 3.8L V6 from North America

Summary:

It simply will not die!

Faults:

This year, the driver side seat belt had to be replaced.

As of this year, the gas light remains on.

Only minor repairs had to be preformed; brakes, tires, etc.

General Comments:

This van is extremely reliable. With the 3.8L engine and the fibreglass body, it is very quick and responsive. For a van, it is very fun to drive. The single seats are light in weight and are easy to remove and put back in. All in all this is a great van. After 10 years of owning it, in the last year it received its first tune-up. An all round great vehicle, very reliable, a worthy investment.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd June, 2002

1992 Pontiac Trans Sport SE 3.8 litre V6 from North America

Summary:

Very reliable, durable minivan

Faults:

Heater core at 147,000 miles.

Cruise control never worked properly, but is OK.

General Comments:

A very reliable ride, handling a little mushy, but not bad for a minivan.

Is quick still at 148,000 miles.

A comfortable and versatile ride, the best car I've owned.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 24th January, 2001