awd 2003 problems ?

[paulclassa]

i want my first vibe awd it will be over 100k miles at that year i hope it doesnt brake down alot im handy with wrenches i have owned 9 saturns s class 1.9 L but for snow i am thinking vibe awd

[jake75]

I suppose you'll need AWD due to all that snow in Vero Beach?Logic tells me an AWD is apt to have more issues. But logic isn't always right. MPG is less I think, and I believe all are 2.4l instead of 1.8l?

[Salsa Guy]

The biggest issue is owners not having the rear differential or transfer case seals checked. The rear diff is known to have seal issues keeping an eye on them and changing those fluids on a regular basis, 70K to 100K miles. Many have done upgrades to the fluids also. Oh and despite the AWD Badge it's only 4WD (Pontiac is clueless..LOL)

[paulclassa]

no jobs in vero beach, im a truck driver there is oil jobs in north dakota & montana & those hills the mud & now snow , front wheell drive only one wheel pulls, awd both front turn at least & 2 to one of the rear, i think they started making 2.4 in 2009 the issues im thinking pcm taking out driveline & viscous coupling issues im thinking of buying a salvage vibe & a front clip & make a good vibe sounds fun , i have time & talent, & love to save $, im looking on utube for vidieo"s on repair , copart is everywhere & so are truck"s to deliver ,yea i would like a 2009 with 2.4 with electronically controled clutch insted of viscous but im in fear of the bigger $ comitment im thinking on less than $3500 on a 2003 i even found some with 50K on the clock & i have only been thinking about vibe for 2 months now its there mpg & are a bargain compared to the yota i first wanted a subaru but mpg is low & have you looked under there hood WOW i would have to become a engineer to work on one & that rubber timming belt can take out the engine

[paulclassa]

life is not about waiting for the storm to pass but learning how to dance in the rain