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Quoteok a windstar - get rid of it they have a lowsy engine that has a lot of problems and will soon cost you a lot of money run now while you have the chance
I agree, their engines have a really bad reputation.
If you just hide a key somewhere under the car, you won't get locked out. The touch key pad on the door handle is not very popular at all, I'm surprised you find it so valuable. Anyone watching you get into your car can get the code. Most people find the remote entry key fob more convenient by far.
People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
i own an independant shop and understand the shit some people get - i always explain to the customer in detail what is needed and why and even show the manufacturer maint. schedual to them - not all shops are rip-offs just enough to give us a bad name - just remember the same percentage of dealers are rip-offs also - just because they have a big name over their doors doesn't mean they are honest - their has been 2 dealers ( 1 ford and 1 dodge) shut down in the chicago area in the last 2 years for dishonest practices
QuoteQuoteYou could always just get a satellite phone and a handgun...then being 'stranded' might not be such a worry!
I'm more worried about being late than my safety. What if I missed an important skydive???
If ya called on the sat phone...I'd hold the dive for ya...you saying I'm not IMPORTANT?!
Just the opposite... I'd have to fall on my sword if I missed a skydive with you.
In fact, the mere thought just gave me a shudder. I'm goin' car shoppin'! 
Swoon! 
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QuoteOK: I've given my opinion, so there's not much left to add to this thread. It's time to tell us what kind of car you have and what kind you are thinking of getting.
Alright... Since you stayed on topic, and I found your opinion helpful, I'll tell you.
I have a 2001 Ford Windstar Minivan. It had 16,000 miles on it when I bought it in 2002.
2003 is the last year that they made the Windstar. I'd consider a low mileage 2002 or 2003 Windstar, but I'm not holding my breath in being able to find one.
It has been replaced with the Freestar. I'll probably end up with one of those. I love minivans, but the Ford is the only one I will consider because of my very positive experience with my last two vehicles and one option that no other minivan offers... the keyless keypad.
I didn't think I'd ever use it before I had one. Now I can't imagine having a car without. I never have to worry about locking myself out... until I get a rental. I'm so spoiled that I'm forever worried that I will lock the keys inside the rental and be stuck.
If you use a remote lock keyfob, never manually lock the doors, and have the system set to not lock automatically 30 seconds (or whatever) after you exit the vehicle, locking the keys in the car becomes a non-issue, essentially impossible. Placing a hide-a-key somewhere can be insurance, e.g. above the fuel tank or someplace similar.
You won't have to wait too long for Ford to come out with a decent minivan, plans for one on the Mazda 6 platform are in the works, and that's a good car. Still, I think they're looking at the 2009 model year, which means you won't be able to find one lightly used till at least early 2009, and probably later.
If you're set on the minivan functionality, I'd look at a Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna. Go drive one and see what you think.
Outside of those models, poor reliability is the name of the game. We've had several Fords, Chryslers, and Dodges at work for hauling people between meetings, and they just don't hold up well.
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Thanks for the heads up. The shop is owned by a personal friend/neighbor, so maybe he did do it for cost. I'll check. We do a lot of favors back and forth. And it was on a small Ford Escort, so maybe a low capacity. Definitely not a specialty ATF required, stock as a stove. We were also buying some tires, too, so maybe that improved his margin. Maybe it was just that it was Vskydiver bringing it in. I'd give it to her for free everytime.Quotehey watch those cheap prices - i own a shop and to do a propper trans flush costs me $45 - $70 depending on type of fluid since a shop will only work on a profit basis what did you really get ? definatly no a good job
Drive it until it breaks I say.
My Nissan Sentra (92) purchased new, had over 280K miles on it (that's when the odometer stopped). I drove it for several more months. I had to replace the fuel pump once, ok my dad did I watched, and the alternator once. If it weren't for a flood the car would still be running today.
My current car Toyota Camry (2000) purchased new has over 170K miles on it, no problems.
I do regular oil changes and don't drive it like a bat out of hell, that's what the motos for.
"You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out."
My Nissan Sentra (92) purchased new, had over 280K miles on it (that's when the odometer stopped). I drove it for several more months. I had to replace the fuel pump once, ok my dad did I watched, and the alternator once. If it weren't for a flood the car would still be running today.
My current car Toyota Camry (2000) purchased new has over 170K miles on it, no problems.
I do regular oil changes and don't drive it like a bat out of hell, that's what the motos for.
"You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out."
I'm more worried about being late than my safety. What if I missed an important skydive???
If ya called on the sat phone...I'd hold the dive for ya...you saying I'm not IMPORTANT?!
Just the opposite... I'd have to fall on my sword if I missed a skydive with you.
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