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Viscous Coupling<------ Vibe Versus Matrix
by gary81
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Feb 16, 2009 (12:44 pm)
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Pontiac wants $2800CAN for the viscous coupling for the Pontiac Vibe AWD 2003. This is a part that bolts to the differential and connects to the drive shaft. The Toyota Matrix AWD viscous coupling 2003 part cost $2000CAN from Toyota. Can anyone confirm that the Toyota part is the same as the Vibe part? If so I will save money by going to Toyota for this part.
Thanks,
Gary
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- #2891 of 2955
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Re: Viscous Coupling<------ Vibe Versus Matrix [gary81]
by maxx4me
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Feb 16, 2009 (1:05 pm)
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Replying to: gary81 (Feb 16, 2009 12:44 pm)
other than the Delco radio and rotors, I don't think there are any GM parts on the car. Go to Toyota. Besides, have your local mechanic look it up. They will be able to tell the source from their data base.
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- #2892 of 2955
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Re: Viscous Coupling Outrageous Part Cost [gary81]
by Brock915
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Feb 18, 2009 (10:02 am)
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Replying to: gary81 (Feb 15, 2009 6:23 pm)
My 2004 AWD gets bad mileade as well, about 21-22 in town, I am taking into the dealer that sold it to me, this Friday. I only bought it about 2 weeks ago, 2nd car from this dealer, expecting everything to be checked out on this used car. I guess it isn't an easy thing to look for. Luckily I bought an extended warranty. So you aren't planning on replacing your viscous coupler?
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- #2893 of 2955
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Re: Viscous Coupling Outrageous Part Cost [gary81]
by Brock915
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Mar 04, 2009 (9:07 am)
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Replying to: gary81 (Feb 15, 2009 6:23 pm)
Well after taking my car to the Toyota dealer the determined that the differential is bad. I'm not so sure, would have had them replace it under extended warranty but the warranty company will only deal with the dealer who sold me the car. That is a Nissan dealer and they said it was working fine. Took it back to Nissan dealer, with Toyota diagnostic and they are now replacing the rear differential. They said it wasn't that loud when I first brought it in. It was that loud the second day I had it and the service guy said it was because they just change the diff fluid and it was cold out. Well so I am getting the diff. replaced for only $50, should be in about a week or two. Hope it fixes the AWD not working issue, probably won't snow now so will have to wait until next year. Hope it also fixes my poor mileage. Although on our first highway trip, we got 30mpg which is about what the epa says, but still get about 22-23 in town, with easy driving, it is cold so that will probably go up when it warms up.
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Re: Center wheel disc [raythegerman]
by ejhara
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Mar 31, 2009 (8:13 am)
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Replying to: raythegerman (Jan 29, 2009 8:44 am)
I'd like to thank you (and others) for taking the time to post Vibe cap messages on Edmunds. The caps on my 2009 AWD Vibe had popped out in the first 7500 miles. When I presented the service bulletin number to the service manager at the time of oil change/tire rotation, they put in the improved caps at no cost to me, and refunded the cost of the two old-style ones I had ordered. Your bulletin number/Edmunds post saved me 60 bucks, and now my car looks better. Thanks, again!
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Re: Center wheel disc [ejhara]
by raythegerman
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Apr 04, 2009 (7:46 am)
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Replying to: ejhara (Mar 31, 2009 8:13 am)
I'm glad that our posts helped. These forums are excellent as we discover the real world of vehicle ownership from us, the owners themselves. They have helped me in the past as well, hence the reason I did my post.
Good luck on your Vibe!
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Pontiac Line in face of GM troubles
by venn
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Apr 30, 2009 (7:56 pm)
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I was planning to buy a 2009 AWD Vibe. But with GM ending the Pontiac line, am concerned about the long term care of the car. If something goes wrong with the car, I fear no one will have any parts to replace the broken ones. So now I'm considering going with a Subaru Forester. Does anyone know something about the lopng term viability of car lines that are discontinued? Thanks!
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by dudleyr
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May 01, 2009 (5:10 am)
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The Toyota dealer will have parts. I would not worry about parts it is based on the Corolla and that is the number one selling car of all time worldwide.
Take advantage of the fears of others and get a good price.
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Re: Pontiac Line in face of GM troubles [venn]
by maxx4me
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May 01, 2009 (5:32 pm)
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Replying to: venn (Apr 30, 2009 7:56 pm)
My goodness, you are definitely over thinking this one my friend. Think of it this way: the car is 100% Corolla, except for the outer skin. If you get in an accident and need body parts, they will be created for up to 10 years; the rest Toyota has covered. Now for the really good news: GM was stupid enough to come out with a 2010 Vibe model before ditching Pontiac. You now have two model years of the second generation Vibe. I own both generations, and the 09 is far superior to my 03. I'm simply salivating at the fact that the resale value of these Vibes is going to go down the toilet (I keep my cars forever), and that I'll be able to replace my 03 with a used 09 or 2010 model in the not to near future should my wife's 03 conk out. Get the Vibe, or wait for a great deal on a modestly used one of the second generation. Don't pay the extra money for a Subaru and then get lousy gas mileage.
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Re: Pontiac Line in face of GM troubles [venn]
by kcram HOST
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May 02, 2009 (6:22 pm)
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Replying to: venn (Apr 30, 2009 7:56 pm)
One of the unfounded fears is parts and service of brands that will be discontinued. Only if GM itself goes under is that an issue. As for any current Pontiac, treat them as you would if just the model was being discontinued... e.g., there hasn't been a Pontiac Bonneville in years, but parts are certainly still available for them. And since almost all Pontiac dealers were folded into Buick-GMC-Pontiac dealers, most of the dealers will still be around as Buick-GMC stores in the future, so the people who are servicing your Pontiac now will still be in place.
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