The transmission was rebuilt by the used car dealer at his expense two days after we bought it.
The brake rotors and pads were replaced at about 125,000 miles and the pads and shoes again at about 136,000 miles.
The air conditioner was repaired due to a freon leak at about 130,000 miles as was the serpentine belt and idler.
Yesterday I spent $1,130.94US to repair the transmission again after the "torque converter came apart".
We have experienced the "magic windshield wiper" problem and intermittent problems with the mileage computer display and dome lights.
The rear hatch leaks in heavy rain.
Engine performance has been very good.
The van has excellent brakes.
Very comfortable vehicle for traveling.
Infinity sound system is excellent.
What do you expect from a vehicle with 130,000 + miles on it? That is extremely high miles for a 96. We just traded ours in after 73,000 miles and the only problem with it was the transmission at 55,000 which was covered under the warranty.
No matter what the mileage, every review I have read basically has the same problems at much lower mileages.. I just bought a 96 and paid $6,000 with high miles and the problems that we are having, we were told of, but they have existed for many miles, just never fixed! I would not buy from a car lot just because you will pay LOTS MORE! I do love my van although we had to put a new starter in it 2 days after buying it. That's the chance you take when buying from private sellers... And you probably have the same problems with dealers, because a lot of them will not pay for anything either! Other than the high miles, my van is like new. I am still crossing my fingers that I got a good deal!
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