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Its for wife and kids, daily driver. We live outskirts of a large metro, so driving is a must. Previous car was same I asked about before: 2001 Buick Park Ave ultra.

I'm looking for something budget but not beater, puddle jumping cheap. I don't mind doing some mechanical work, but I'd rather not have to crack open major areas of an engine - replacing some pulleys, pumps, and that sort of thing isn't too bad. So I would want something relatively easy to work on.

Sounds like I am looking for the every-persons-dream car, LOL!

Anyways, any suggestions for a make/model to keep an eye out for? TIA

Its for wife and kids, daily driver. We live outskirts of a large metro, so driving is a must. Previous car was same I asked about before: 2001 Buick Park Ave ultra. I'm looking for something budget but not beater, puddle jumping cheap. I don't mind doing some mechanical work, but I'd rather not have to crack open major areas of an engine - replacing some pulleys, pumps, and that sort of thing isn't too bad. So I would want something relatively easy to work on. Sounds like I am looking for the every-persons-dream car, LOL! Anyways, any suggestions for a make/model to keep an eye out for? TIA

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Many of the GM truck platforms have transmission issues.

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Yes, for decades now. I bought a GMC duramax diesel with Allison trans in 2002 partly because the GM tranny's were weak. Loved it, bought another new one in 2007 with a 6 speed allison. Never ever had a tranny issue.