Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 07:51:21 -0400 From: "Eric Law" <elawxnospamxnopsamecsxnospamx.com> Subject: Re: '87 9000 with tranny problem
Geoff <jeffe_verdenopsam.hotmail.com> wrote in message news:wWLB3.23563$Rn.14814nopsam.rdc2.occa.home.com... > That's the worst case scenario. Best case, the thing could run for 300k > without a hiccup. But the autotrans on the 9000's have a habit of failing > as they approach 200k, so I'd plan on a rebuild on that. > > good luck, > Geoff Failing at 200k?! By extrapolation, my friend's *7th* will failing around 200K, and my mother's *5th*. Met someone at the parts counter at the local dealer a while ago who was in the process of installing his third at 65,000 miles. I'd be a little wary of any 9000 with an auto, and REALLY REALLY wary of one that's already showing problems. If you're able, get one with a 5-speed. They're great. Eric Law