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#124 of 1454 VentureMan by VentureMan Oct 05, 1998 (5:26 pm)
The scoop in the spark plugs is that you have the remove the rear motor mount bolts and use a jack underneath to swivil the engine to get at the plugs. Let me know your opinion of the noise level and if you hear any rattling from the cladding on the outside of the van. I'm considering the Pontiac or the Chevy. Best of luck, VentureMAn
#125 of 1454 bperoutka by bperoutka Oct 05, 1998 (9:29 pm)
Haven't heard any rattling from the cladding on the outside of the van - guess I'll be listening for it now and let you know.
#126 of 1454 VentureMan by VentureMan Oct 05, 1998 (11:02 pm)
Total Transsports sold for the 1998 model year is 58,155. Total U.S. GM minivan sales for 1998 model year is 193,522. VentureMan
#127 of 1454 VentureMan by scanner Oct 06, 1998 (12:48 am)
VentureMan, Where did you find your sales figure data? Thanks
#128 of 1454 VentureMan by VentureMan Oct 06, 1998 (9:12 pm)
GM 1998 Model Year Sales Figures: href="http://www.gm.com/mo_pr/mo_pr_dt.htm?id=478" Hope this helps. VentureMan
#129 of 1454 Chanes by Chanes Oct 07, 1998 (8:59 pm)
Okay, is there much difference between the 98 and 99 versions. Either in price or features?? My wife and I just started looking last week, and I said I would never get a minivan, but the Montana/Transport is pretty "cool" looking!! <g>
#130 of 1454 VentureMan by VentureMan Oct 07, 1998 (11:39 pm)
Well, As best I can figure, for 1999, Pontiac got rid of the wimpy name "TransSport" and replaced it with the rugged "Montana" name (not that this is a good reason to buy, but the '99 won't get mixed up with the ill famed TransSport name when you go to sale you car later on). They also added Sport blue-tinted power "heated" mirrors w/fold & stow feature. Also, you get an extra 5 HP (now 185 HP) and an extra 5 pounds of torque. I will tell you though, my friends '97 Chevy Venture minivan (same as Pontiac) moves uphill without a hitch. The price is the same for 1999 as far as I figure. I am still trying to figure if I want the Montana over the Venture (the former costing about $600 more). Otherwise, it is a styling issue. Best of luck, VentureMan
#131 of 1454 VentureMan by VentureMan Oct 07, 1998 (11:58 pm)
I forgot one other new feature. There are also three new color choices for the 1999 Montana. Can't wait to see them. Best of luck, VentureMan
#132 of 1454 JEL by jelanzas Oct 15, 1998 (5:51 pm)
I read that the 99 Montana has a second generation power door. I hope this means that the door is a little more sensitive when something is in its path. I read that the current power door gives you quite a jolt before retracting, went to the dealer and got in the way of the door and it almost knocked me down before retracting. This concerns me as to what kind of damage this door could do to my 15 month old if her leg or arm got in the way. Any comments on this matter ?
#133 of 1454 VentureMan by VentureMan Oct 15, 1998 (11:55 pm)
I would think the best way to answer this question is to put you arm in the way and let the door close on it and see how much it hurts. I put a item made of paper in the way and it didn't seem to compress it much before retracting. I guess I will have to try this. Also, if you find out what this second generation door is, please share it. I've been wondering for some time myself. Best of luck. VentureMan

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