OK...here goes....
I just decided on a 2k mile round trip on my van. Yes I have had transmission issues and an engine noise issue. But hey has 5k miles lets drive....
The drive has been great, engine gives off plenty of power to cruise at 75-80mph with no hiccup...Getting from 28-30mpg which is great..
Now the negatives...

It started raining and i tried to put my wipers on the timers, guess what no worky....i go to the set speeds and they work there...ok no problem will take it to dealer when i get back( Hey Im not touching it for free and while under warranty, lol). Later that day i hear my cluster beep, wht the heck am I out of gas? temp? oil? hmm all ok..the headlamps come on all by themselves...funny I think...My wife " o yea it did that to me a few days ago, the headlights would come on but not the cluster" why didnt she tell me before the trip... O well gotta keep driving now... Pull over to buy some food, transmission shifting harsh into drive and reverse, I mean harsh.. Well I hope it finally blows up....

Besides that its a great van love it...The AC system could be better as when the temps get at the 100's it will cool but not enough in my opinion.... Warranty repair here we come as soon as I drive 1000 miles back to cali...

 

I wish you and your wife a safe trip there and back, And keep us posted in the tech room.