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#31 of 1454 BAC by BAC Jan 26, 1998 (6:32 pm)
I had a 96 Windstar 2 Yr lease. We are now looking to buy the Transport Montana. We looked at the 98 Windstars and although they are cheaper to buy,the Transport diff has a nicer look. The Windstars quality in our opinion has dropped. Ford wet cheap with the new vinyl/cloth seats use to be all cloth. Cup holders look and are made cheaper. We owned a Windstar GL-loaded and compare the Montana to the GL. Over all the GL's quality was cheaper center console had gaps between dash and console . Aluminum wheels aren't as nice either. But, I do have to say the Windstar was a GOOD van. Ford has just dropped a notch with quality and apperance and lost our business and they couldn't offer 4 door access either.
#32 of 1454 artexzak by artexzak Jan 26, 1998 (8:44 pm)
I am looking for input on the Montana or Silhouette. My lease of 96 Windstar is over in March. I love the van, never had any problems with it. It is solid and powerful. But I have over $5k on my GM card and a dilemma. Looking for moral support (or warning) in buying the above vans! Please HELP! Thank you.
#33 of 1454 Opinions on transsport by pimmo Jan 28, 1998 (1:34 am)
I am looking for some opinions from current 97/98 Transsport owners: If you have the 2nd row captains chair option, will they safely hold a baby seat? On the models without the optional rear A/C, are there heater outlets in the rear? Is the CD/Cassette option worth it?
#34 of 1454 minivanman by minivanman Jan 28, 1998 (4:35 am)
Dear Soodien- Thanks for your message. Frankly, it is this type of thing that has me most concerned. I have had a Volvo myself before (wagon with over 140k miles, sold it to a FRIEND!, who kept it for another 75k miles). I now have a mazda mpv with 130k on it, and still runs well. I hate to spend money on something that will not last me a good 8-10 years. I like most of what I see in the GM products, but the reliability still has me scared. Thanks,
#35 of 1454 soodien by soodien Jan 29, 1998 (11:52 pm)
minivanman, you're very welcome. Have had no problems in the last week... I really do like the way the transport looks and drives, but I am pretty sure I wouldn't buy it again. Just don't have that feeling of reliability I did with the volvo. Now if Volvo could only design a car that would have enough leg room for my two almost 6 foot kids and my 6'6" husband!!! Good luck.
#36 of 1454 mec by mec Feb 03, 1998 (5:41 am)
We are considering the Transport after test driving the Chevy Venture. Their main fault is you need to be a contortionist and VERY strong to adjust the passenger side seat. They do not even have an option of an electric seat for those of us with arthritis or are getting older every year. We will test drive the Transport tomorrow. Because of poor service with our Mercury we are not interested in that product. Are their any thoughts on the seat problem?
#37 of 1454 bgraczyk by bgraczyk Feb 09, 1998 (3:48 am)
Just got back from a week in Orlando. Had the pleasure of renting a 98 Transport. We hauled 5 adults & 2 infants for 500 miles. Only complaint: no cupholders for 2nd row. Had lots of power & handled great. Since it only had 1200 miles, It was in great shape & we did not experience any reliability problems. We have now decided to lease 1 of the 3 GM mini's.
#38 of 1454 JRChocco by JRChocco Feb 11, 1998 (10:48 pm)
minivanman/sodien- I have 1988 Volvo740 Turbo with 511,000 miles on it. I have never had a day of trouble and iwll NEVER part iwth it- now only if they'd make a mini-van! mec- If you are stuck on getting one of the GM vans I would try the Oldsmobile Silhouette. I belive it offers a power passender seat. If you're willing to look at other, go look at the Chrysler Town and Country which nots only has power but heated front seats also! MY only concern is recommend the GM vans other then reliability is the dismal crash test performance. In the off-set crash the front dummies were basically killed. I just tend to want my family to be safe. Jon
#39 of 1454 summersj by summersj Feb 13, 1998 (10:24 pm)
we bought a '98 Transport (now have 1200)miles and we have been very pleased.....we receive many compliments on the styling and looks of the van (it is a Montana package)......the van has a great amount of power due to the V-6 engine ....we bought the 8 passenger seating package although we wanted the captain's chair package at first. We are glad we obtained the 8 passenger seating because we move children all of the time and it has been invaluable...entry into the rear seats is easy. Those that are concerned about reliability should purchase full warranty package. We did research and comparisons on this website and the Transport was our winner !
#40 of 1454 JRChocco by JRChocco Feb 20, 1998 (5:07 am)
Garrylyn-       It was barely number one, only one point seperated the 4 vans. Having participated in that review you are talking about, some of the other editors at C&D and I, felt it should not have won because of it's poor crash test performance. It is after all not a sports car and a family hauler. Jon "The Roaming Host"

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