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#103 of 1454 2345 by 2345 Aug 10, 1998 (9:02 am)
duster: sounds to me like you have air in your brake system. When that happens the brake pedal will go all the way to the floor. Have the dealership inspect the system for leaks, bleed and refill the system. Since the van is so new I suspect the system was filled improperly on the assembly line allowing air to be introduced into the system. Good luck.
#104 of 1454 gator by gator Aug 11, 1998 (1:39 pm)
Found an outfit called AutoEase which is sponsored by AAA. They will order a vehicle from the factory for you and deliver it to a local dealer. I am considering leasing a 99 Transport (extended) with two-tone paint, 8 passenger seating, roof rack, front and rear AC, overhead console, alloy wheels, Option Package C, CD player, and power sliding door. $500 deposit, $175 for title and registration, $10 documentation fee, free gap insurance. $373.09 for 48 months (6.9% money factor). 15K a year. Taxes are rolled into the monthly payment. Went to the dealer to test drive and get some brochures then left. I think that I am avoiding all the hassle associated with car buying and getting a better deal than I could negotiate at a dealer all day. One potential drawback is that the wait is 8-12 weeks. And I have the feeling that with the strike it might be a little longer. I don't need the van until October so it works in my case. Thought I'd pass the info on.
#105 of 1454 minuet by minuet Aug 12, 1998 (4:18 am)
I really like the 98 Transport and am thinking of buying one. Has there been any special offers or improved rebates offered on them since the strike ended.
#106 of 1454 2345 by 2345 Aug 12, 1998 (4:43 am)
minuet: Currently the Trans Sport has $1,500 cash back or 1.9% APR for 36 months. If you live in California or the northwest you can get .9% APR
#107 of 1454 gator by gator Aug 12, 1998 (1:42 pm)
Some more info on 99's. Pontiac is calling all the 99 transports "Montana's." The raised white-letter tires are now standard on all models along with rear defroster and heated side view mirrors. There are some new colors but they don't have paint chips available to see if the colors are truly new or just renamed. If you want the traction control and roof rack and suspension improvements like those on the current Montana you have to buy a special sport and handling package to add to the 99. They are making the anti-theft PASSkey system standard and somekind of next generation power slider will be available on extended Montana's (hopefully fixing the bugs in some of the present automatics). Although its probably priced ridiculously a new LCD video screen pops down from the roof so the kids can watch video games or movies, its an option of course. Horsepower and torque are improved as well as some new low/no maintenance items which Pontiac wouldn't specify. Pontiac has to keep building 98's until mid-September to sastisfy CAFEstandards so as far as I can tell 99s are a ways off which is too bad because customers may opt for other 99 minivans which will be around in early October. Thats what I have found out to date. I'm still weighing waiting and ordering a 99 to take advantage of any improvements and new paint colors although it may be October or November for delivery.
#108 of 1454 97-98 GM vans' crashworthiness by aling1 Aug 18, 1998 (9:06 pm)
Hi everyone, Has anyone seen the Insurance Institute for Highway safety's 40 mph frontal offset crash for the 97/98 GM minivans (Transport, Venture, Silhoutte). The van did extremely poorly in terms of its structure/safety cage, injury measures, head, neck and leg injuries. Consumer Reports had an article on this a few months ago. But here's the link to the general evaluation chart: http://www.hwysafety.org/crash/vans/crashvan.htm and to the GM vans evaluation: http://www.hwysafety.org/crash/vans/trans.htm Note: The vehicle in the test only had three doors. I shudder to think what might happen in the models with four doors! A picture is worth a thousand words. I know that just looking at the pictures and especially the video clip changed my purchase decision completely. Hence I've decided to wait for the new Honda Odyssey to be released in October before making a decision.
#109 of 1454 logie by johnlogan Aug 23, 1998 (1:50 pm)
Has anyone had power door problems with their '98 Transport? Mine works, then quits, works then quits. Can't figure it out. Followed the recommendations in the owner's manual, but that seems to be a temporary fix. Other than that I love the vehicle. I shopped all over and drove all the minis, could not wait til November to test the new Honda. The Transport really fits the needs of the family. All in all very pleased.
#110 of 1454 gator by gator Aug 24, 1998 (1:39 pm)
GM knows there are bugs with the power door. In 99's they will install a "generation II" power door. Maybe they will upgrade existing power doors depending on the extent of the fix. Maybe not.
#111 of 1454 rogerfritz by rogerfritz Aug 28, 1998 (1:29 am)
Just for anybody who is interested, I've got a 98 Transport Montana with 3700 miles on it. No power door so I cant comment on that. It is holding together good so far with no problems except one. The velcro holder on the ceiling to hold the seat belt out of the way for entering rear seat passengers lasted about 2 days. That thing is pretty jakey. I have been getting 20-23MPG with a mix of town and rural driving. I don't have power seats. They are pretty comfy, though more than about 10 minutes without the cruise control makes my ankle sore. I spent a half hour ride in the back seat and they were fine, the rear air does a good job too. When I bought it in May, any of the 5 dealers I went to would have gone $350 over invoice without batting an eye-not counting the rebate. Can't speak for now though, obviously. Pontiac claims removing the seats are easy, eh- I wouldn't call it easy, I don't see the average soccer mom handling the chore by herself. Overall I'm very satisfied, and the main reason I got it is that if I have to suffer with a minivan-it is hands down the coolest looking minivan ever. though cool and minivan in the same sentence is not a normal thought.
#112 of 1454 Pricing by jeff21 Aug 28, 1998 (4:51 am)
I am considering buying a Trans Sport Montana in the next couple of weeks and am looking for recent pricing info. A dealer I spoke to said they are "hot" selling vehicles, and are hard to find since the GM strike. I am hoping to pay only a few hundred $ over invoice but limited availability might create higher prices. Does anyone have any recent buying experiences to share?

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