Auto trans problems, 1991 Festiva

[DeeCee]

Are there any common problems with the Auto trans in 91 Festiva? Im looking at buying one with good body and engine, 75,000 miles, $350
What goes wrong with them?

[oxbrain]

75k miles and only $350!! Thats a nice deal.

[DeeCee]

Yeah, its tempting just to go get it, but would be nicer to have an idea of what Im walking into. Didnt see anything on auto trans failures on the Internet but thot I should ask here.

[MAVRICK513]

Go ahead and buy it! These cars are great. We have an '89 with a 4spd manual trans with 130,000 miles (never had clutch replaced) and a '93 with an auto trans and 107,000 miles. Neither ever had any more work than brakes, exhaust, tires, battery, plugs, etc (normal maintenance items). Both still get 33MPG on the city. I have seen cars with 250,000 miles without ever having major work.

[jeffdjeffd]

93 GL with automatic and 190k. Transmission is on its second engine and still shifts hard and tight! Great, strong tranny!
jeff