It could be the person bfore you either drove it hard, or easnt to good with a stick shift.

Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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Thanks for your reply. But,it doesn't have a stick shift. It's an automatic.

Response from lumenstar
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I dont know why I thought that, yes 60 ,000 is unusual to lose an automatic, even if it wasnt serviced on schedule. I would talk to the owner of the dealership.

Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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Thank you! I intend to do that tomorrow. :)

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Just to add to the good advice that Merlin has offered.....Do you know if this car was flood affected at all in its life, these transmissions are really very strong, about the only thing that kills them prematurely is abuse, water in oil and wrong oil used.

Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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If it was in a flood, there's no record of it. I'm trading it in for a newer model tomorrow with the same payment and no money down, so the dealership is honoring their word and giving me a good deal. They are in agreement that it shouldn't have happened. Thanks for everyone's support. Being a single woman is a disadvantage when dealing with cars sometimes. It took two weeks to get this resolved!

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Glad it worked out for the best

Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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