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Replying to: jhirneisen1 (May 08, 2008 6:15 pm) Good info Jack....Thanks! 
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Replying to: snowman89 (Mar 27, 2008 7:35 am)  100K is fine. Even w/ keeping high mileage cars I average about $900 per year per car in maint. (includes tires, oil changes). I don't go to dealerships, but find good specialists. My Toyotas and Mazdas have been equivalent and mid-range in total costs over their lifespan. They're good cars. It seems that when I need to fix them the costs are higher. The American cars have more variability: Ford worse; Saturn/GM best; Chrysler middling.
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Replying to: leftyga1 (May 19, 2008 1:36 pm) Compare the cost of repairing & maintaining your old car and its almost always less expensive than buying a new one... |
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I had a Pontiac Sundbird V6 manual that was wonderful for the 140000 miles I owned it. Nothing out of the ordinary, no suprises. My first car was a 94 corrolla sr-5 liftback with a manual...another outstanding car up to the time I sold it, and I could easily work on that car (basic items). I have owned two other vehicles in addition to those besides my Venture. My frustration with the Venture is that the problems I've had (transmission, a/c condensor) are known problems (even the brakes are knows trouble areas- check Consumer Reports and other spots) yet GM fails to stand by them with extended warranty coverage. As I said I have yet (for some miraculous reason) had to deal with the gasket problem, but the others I say are unreasonable. Replacing the brakes, (and both front wheel bearings- forgot to mention that), might be "normal", but I don't drive aggresively. ALSO, I am now having trouble with my HVAC fan speed switch and am learning that that too is a trouble spot. I stand by my disappointmen in the quality of this vehicle and will think long and hard about buying another GM product. One other thing, the headlights on this van are horrid, and I have moisture leaking into the left front after this past winter which means more $ out of my pocket. There are things I like very much about the Venture, but durability isn't on my list.
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Replying to: snowman89 (May 20, 2008 5:27 am) Does it have issues which come up with most of them? Yes Are these issues expensive? Sometimes Are these issues easily fixed? Sometimes Is it the owner's fault? Not usually Are there others vans that are worse? Yes Could GM have done better? Definitely Are you being unreasonable? No, you make valid points Do we like ours even with all of its quirks? Yes, its size and performance suits us well... Its not the best, its not the worst...and yes, the headlights are horrible... That being said, the fix for the HVAC switch is to replace the blower motor resistor. Its a $ 20.00 part located on the firewall behind the blower...replace it and you get all of your fan speeds back. BTW - the reason that it fails is because it's location was not well engineered...its an electronic part and its located right next to the blower with all the dust and moisture blowing around...not good for electronic parts... Best, John
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It's Jack again! My 1999 Montana has the overhead LCD gauge readouts for compass, average mileage, temperature, etc.. It only lights occassionally. Anyone else have this problem? Does not sound like a fuse...if that blew, it would be out all the time. Thanks, Jack.....in Colorado.
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Replying to: jhirneisen (Jun 08, 2008 9:07 pm)
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Can I get some real-world gas mileage you all are getting while towing 3500 pounds with the Montana/Venture/Silhouette (with the towing package) please? I just got a Honda Odyssey and hooked up my 3500 pound travel trailer to it and got a SHOCKING 9 miles per gallon! I really thought I'd get 14-15. I welcome any information; I am really needing this info because I don't want to change vehicles AGAIN if the mileage is the same as the Odyssey. We are on the road right now! We started out in PA and started our trek to the Pacific coast. The mileage was so bad with the trailer, we dropped off the 3300 pound trailer in Ohio at a storage facility because our trip was going to cost $2400 in gas alone because of the 9 mpg. Thanks everyone! -Tony
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Replying to: tony17112acst (Jun 15, 2008 7:05 am) |
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I own a 2000 Montana which has many problems: 1) Side rear doors won't lock/unlock consistently. Drivers side no longer locks or unlocks via "unlock" button. 2) Rear Hatch Ajar warning light on. 3) Battery goes dead, especially in winter. Alt checks ok. 4) Remote door lock quit working. New batteries in Tx. 5) Tranny shifts hard, intermittently, feels like slippage when accel from stop. 6) Feels like tire out of balance vibration. Broken belt in a tire? 7) Gas gauge drops rapidly after half tank. 8) Front brakes wear excessively fast, especially right front. Many other issues, both past and present. On disability, can't afford dealer rip off. Can anyone help on any of these issues? I try to do everything myself when possible. Thank you, in advance.
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