Originally posted by Rishodi:

I don't get why you're so adament about this. Aggressive maintenance helps but it's no guarantee; it never is. It's rare that a Contour gets high mileage without a transmission problem.




Most likely because of abuse and improper shifting procedures. Yes later MTX's seem to have 3rd gear sync issues. I have a 99 SVT in my garage right now with 65k on it and no grind issues. I've also heard of some with 30k on them with a lot of sync issues. Logic tells me someone drove the hell out it at some point.

Originally posted by Rishodi:

Hell, I'm surprised that mine has gotten to 130k without any issues. And no, I don't abuse it and neither did the previous owner.



Theirs your answer. You didn't abuse it. All of them would last w/o issue like yours with a good lube, timely changes and good driving.

Originally posted by Rishodi:
Basically, I just don't think that it's worth spending the money on the best/most expensive of everything as long as you can find a cheaper item of near quality,



Then Synchromax is for you.

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