Used 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Consumer Reviews
Still a good van after 5 years
I've been very happy with this purchase. We have 4 children and the rear air and 8 passenger options were a perfect choice for our gang and their friends. It's been paid for for over a year now and we have 95,000 on it. I don't have any plans to sell it. It still looks and runs great.
1997 montana
had two transmission rebuilds in 5 years each costing $2,000 other than that just routine things that you expect like brakes tires etc.now have 112,000 miles on it. windows have good days and bad stick often radio display has died and the door locks don't work often.love the seats very comfortable and love the quad seating. But would not buy another pontiac
My Montana
My 97 Montana was purchased with 30000kms (approx 20000mi) This has been an excellent vehicle. Have not seen many 97 "Montanas". Great highway cruiser, good mileage. Had to replace all brakes at 75000kms,fuel pump, lower control arm bushings, one wheel bearing at 180,000kms. Intake manifold popped two bolts and blew a gasket at 191,000. These are normal wear/tear for 190000kms.Engine problems can be minimized by use of Duralube, regular oil changes, rad and tranny flushes. I have had one serpentine belt. Still on original plugs, exhaust, battery. No tranny, electricl, power window or door problems. No complaints.
97 Trans sport
We have 108K miles on our 97. The transmission started shifting hard at 90K. $100 for a fluid change and to replace the accumulater pistons and the shift improved. I should have taken it in sooner. Great for traveling, just found the lunbar knob on the upper side of the front seats, great option. Much better vehicle that the Lincoln Town Car we traded in.
Great Van--For Small to Medium Families
Great van. Has a few interior rattles (what American made van doesn't) but handles and rides well. To be honest--I was a bit afraid of mini-vans (I guess I was looking for a sports car)--but I sense I get a degree of that in the van.