Any Common Problems with 2003 AWD's

[MountainMax]

I will be picking up my 2003 AWD Vibe August 17'th, and counting. It has 41000km on it. I was wondering are there any common problems/complaints for these models I should look out for or address right away? I see a few TSB's on them and the exhaust smell one I know will be an issue as the car does this at times, hope they will cover it under emmissions warranty.

[BlueCrush]

I would get the tranny fluid changed and the rear differential changed. Especially since you may not know how the previous driver took care of it.

[northvibe]

yup other than what BC said and of course the other normal maintenance done on it, there should be no issue. Just make sure to test drive and and that it shifts smooth.

[MountainMax]

you mean change the rear Differential FLUID ? or the diff itself? lolI will definately do both, im sure it was never changed before, thanks.

[zionzr2]

Quote, originally posted by MountainMax »you mean change the rear Differential FLUID ? or the diff itself? lolI will definately do both, im sure it was never changed before, thanks.Just the Fluid...Unless there happens to be a serious issue with the rear diff that would become evident durring a fluid change or test drive.Good rule of thumb with any used vehicle purchase is change all the fluids

[BlueCrush]

Quote, originally posted by MountainMax »you mean change the rear Differential FLUID ? or the diff itself? lolI will definately do both, im sure it was never changed before, thanks.LOL! Yeah, just the fluid. Haha.