Why indeed...i checked that (today is day 3 of owning the car) and it is indeed low. But I dont know what kind it needs because it has no manual. I think Dexron II atf...but they didnt have that in the store...only III. are they compatible?

I am prety sure that both of those ar ethe problems. I hope there are no leaks and that is why it is low on fluid. The fluid looks new and doesnt smell. I have been looking for posts about the fluid type, but havent found one yet...