"As a very rough partial guideline, avoid any '99-'02 V6 Honda with an automatic transmission, or any Toyota with the 1MZ-FE V6 engine."
Tegger,
What are the problems with the 1MH-FE engine? Mine has a noisy and disturbing valve train sound when I start out cold. It goes away when the trans shifts into second (or third?). Problem does not occur when the engine is warm.
Thanks, Gary