I told my wife when she finished school and got her RN licence, I would buy her a new car. Besides the tranny was going out and I didn't want to put money into a 97 taurus. I bought her a 2008 ford fusion. It was a demo the dealer was driving. Two things I didn't want a silver car or 4 cly. Well I let her pick the car and it was silver with black leather interior and a 4 cly. Love the bluetooth voice activated hands free phone. Maybe a trip to Laramie Wy. which is 1100 mile round trip from my home. We avg 34 miles to gallon, which wasn't bad for all the mountains and steep hills.
Why do you have a tranny and why do let them out????? Its a great car, my buddy has one. I was impressed with the comfort and performance. I also really liked that it felt...substantial, you know what I mean?