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Originally Posted by barry12345
I would lean towards a minivan with a known sound long lasting automatic transmission. At least a couple of manufactures seem to have fairly serious issues with them.
I have heard that both the Chrysler products and Honda minivans are questionable in this regard. Actually a friend of mine got a Hyundia minivan many years ago and it has stood up surprisingly well for him. All things considered for the price. I am not even sure they make them anymore.
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I agree that older Chryslers (and mid 2000's Honda's) had trans. issues. Difference being that Honda dealers were much more likely to either fix it out of warranty or help you with the cost...I'm under the impression that its a corporate thing - I wouldn't be afraid to buy a Honda now.
The Hyundai minivan was only during the late 2000's, and is mechanically similar to the Kia Sedona of the same year (3.8L V6, 5spd auto...)
Chrysler is marketing their Promaster (aka Fiat Ducato) in the US, which is available with a 4cyl (Isuzu) diesel and a dual clutch automatic - a bit larger than a minivan but would do the job. Only available for the last year or two so there wont be many on the used market (yet).
-John