[eye30]

This is a direct lift from:

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=1189

You will find it right at the end of the article!

"One report of early failure of 4 speed automatic transmission. Mileage 25,080 over 11 months, mostly motorway. Failed 800 miles after 25,000 service (done at 24,300 approx). NOT USED FOR TOWING OR WITH HEAVY LOADS normally only driver with a few light tools and equipment. Car purchased Nov 2007. Symptoms:
Heavy judder and power loss in D (4th at the time, speed 50, gentle acceleration attempt up a slight incline). Pulled over immediately, found car would drive normally in 1, 2, 3 settings. No reverse gear. In reverse the transmission seemed locked solid. Engine would only rev to 2000 rpm. Park ok. Neutral ok. Car with dealer December 2008."

[Shambles]

As it says "one report". We know we've had a few lemons (camerooney?) but not on the early model so that's quite rare.

Still, as it says, car with dealer. I'll bet it was sorted out real quick

[Dazzler]

Pretty good strike rate really