Loading ...Go out and price the cost of rebuilding the tranny when it blows. So expensive you have to junk the car. I know used car dealers that won’t buy those cars, or offer very little at auctions etc because they have to stand behind the car if the tranny goes, $6-$7,000 repair. Often only make $1,000 on a used car. Can’t risk a $6000 comeback.
If you REALLY want to see how good your new import is, check the owners manual and check “towing capacity”. My little ’98 mini-blazer, body on frame quality, with a 4.3 liter V6 tows 5,000 lbs. Your import? Figure 1,200 lbs. Weaklings. Geared low, to make them feel peppy.
If your life depended on it you can’t get a car with a 4.3 liter engine. More manipulation. Not allowed.