[garync1]

I have a 2001 with 101,000 + miles. If I park on a hill I have to put the E brake on. If I don't its kinda hard to get into gear if there is force on the trans.As for the thump when shifting, have you had the fluid changed.? It may be slipping a little and then once pressure builds it thumps.The fluid need to be changed about every 30,000 or so miles but I do mine every year. I will say my trans is about to go. It leaks like crazy after it gets good and hot. But on my 8 mile one way trip to work its fine. So i am waiting mine out until it gives up.But as for the hard shift into gear if you are on a hill this is normal but if your not something must be binding. On flat surface it should not do that.