1990 Pontiac Trans Sport Review
Price Estimate: $2,224 - $3,533
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Weak-kneed minivan debuts with pathetic 120-horsepower V6 and plastic composite body panels. Load-leveling suspension is standard. Seating is modular in style, providing space for up to seven occupants.
For sale near Rockingham, NC
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Carolina
$197/mo for Trans Sport SE
Trans Sport SE
vs
$140/mo
Avg. Compact Minivan
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1990 Pontiac Transsport
3.75 out of 5 starsreelusin, 11/30/2002
1990 Pontiac Trans Sport SE 3dr Minivan
Owned vehicle since new. No major
repairs yet. Maintenance is very
inexpensive and easy for owner to
perform. Plastic body doesn't rust or
dent. Looks in better condition than
any 12 yr old steel bodied car kept
outdoors. Runs perfect. Burns no oil.
Everything still works. I'd love to buy
another vehicle but don't have a reason
to.
Dependable
5 out of 5 starsJohn, 10/25/2008
1990 Pontiac Trans Sport SE 3dr Minivan
Moved to the North Country 12 years ago and needed a safe, dependable vehical for my wife. Working as an Automobile Consultant for a local dealer, I saw and elderly couple trading in their 1990 Trans Sport SE with 123K miles on it in 1998, I asked the owner of the dealership if he would sell it to me for the amount he allowed the owners of the van in trade, ($1000.00) which he agreed to … and when I took it home I realized that the previous owners had taken excellent care of the van and it was loaded with every option that was available in 1990 for that model. I now have 200K miles and it still looks great and runs great. What a great investment. Thank you Pontiac. PS, it gets 24 mpg too.
Transsport SE
3.75 out of 5 starsLuis R. Sandoval, 04/05/2002
1990 Pontiac Trans Sport SE 3dr Minivan
I bought my transsport new in 1990, and
it has been a reliable vehicle all the
way. The only mayor repair was the
transmision after 125,000 miles. I'm
planing to sell it now so I can get a
new Vibe!!
Transport In Heaven?
4.63 out of 5 starsSue, 07/24/2009
1990 Pontiac Trans Sport SE 3dr Minivan
We LOVED our Transport-raised three kids in it. Like new when the original owner decided she needed something more classy. We road-tripped across this nation, even pulled a camper, hauled little league, school groups, and 4H kids. Our Transport eventually went to college with all three kids. Sure, at first our son resisted the "mini-van", but he soon realized how much computer junk he … could pile into it, not to mention friends. Now the frame is pretty rusted, she's on her last leg, but still LOOKS and RUNs great. I love the drivers seat and the giant windshield, this was a MOM's car. I hate to part with her. CASH FOR CLUNKER? No way! :( I'd take another TRANSPORT in a heartbeat.
1990 Trans Sport Highlights
SE
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $197/month |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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