My 1998 Pontiac grand prix se lost od and 3rd gear when 1st accelerating. I can put it in low 2 get it up to 25mph and then shift to 3rd and od. Tranny fluid looks pink, full,no smell..It has 205,000..3.1 motor ..my back up car.

Thanks fellas...Well, I'll use it as a parts car then, its not worth fixin. Time to start lookin. I was thinking rear wheel drive..mayby a crown vic...Front wheel drive cars are nice, especially with our mild Nebraska winters, but a person can dump a lot of money into bearings,tie rods, cv, hubs, etc. Or mayby that's a GM Pontiac low quality/durability issue. Anyway..Thanks again. Very helpful

I found a 99 crown vic..35,000 miles 5000..excellent cond...I might go that way. And I also had the 94' caprice..4.3 v-8 I believe..Spent a lot time in that one. I work for the Railroad so..20,000 to 30,000 a year on average. A lot of the roads I have to take...well they take there toll on my vehicles. I guess if you don't use something, their not going to break down. Thanks again.

Bought a 1999 Crown Vic...35,000 miles..excellent cond. I could not pass it up. 1st Ford. 5 grand, runs like a champ..Sometimes you get lucky..