Hello everyone! I'm new to this site and figured this is the best place to go to ask a couple questions. I currently own a 2004 GTP CompG with 60k miles on it that is having a few mechanical issues (radiator is going bad, front hub assemblies are going bad) and I could fix it (ugh) but I'd rather trade it in and upgrade to a GXP. I found a deal on a 2007 GXP, clean title, bright red, 40k miles on it, that the lot is trying to get rid of for $11,500 (I'm pretty sure that's an excellent deal with the low mileage and like new condition it's in). However....I have heard that GXPs eat through transmissions like crazy, no matter how good care you take of them, especially the 2007 models for some reason, and don't want to be walking into a money pit. I have even read threads that the transmissions fail as early as 45-50k miles....which would literally be right after I purchased this car (out of warranty too of course). Would anyone out there recommend taking a chance on the GXP? Or maybe there is some trick I'm not aware of to help protect the transmission from failure? Thanks for any input anyone can give me!!!
