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Re: considering an '01 Viggen -- seeking advice
Posted by pvanosta [Email] (more from pvanosta) on Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:00:29
In Reply to: Re: considering an '01 Viggen -- seeking advice, Vigowner, Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:02:02
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I'm on my second used Viggen.
In 08/2002, bought a '99 Viggen with 42K miles. Sold it 10/2004 at 90K miles.
Bought an '01 Viggen in 10/2004 with 27K miles on it. Currently at 40K.
Things I have noticed:
1. The DI Cassette. Buy one and keep it in your trunk. Sooner or later you will need it.
2. Both my Viggens needed a new clutch prematurely (and not because of MY driving style, but possibly because of the previous owner's). The '99 Viggen needed a clutch at 55K. The '01 Viggen is getting a new clutch right now, at 40K.
3. Have a trusted indie mechanic check for head gasket leaks. This is also fairly common and might be an indication of expensive repairs in your future (resurfacing, gasket replacement)
4. have the same mechanic change the transmission oil and check for sludge and/or silvery streaks in the oil. This will be an indication of an abused transmission, which is also an expensive repair in your future ($3,000-plus)
Pleas note: all of the above is from personal experience only.
I love my Viggen and plan to keep it and upgrade it for quite some time.
posted by 64.165.144...
Posts in this Thread:
- considering an '01 Viggen -- seeking advice, Gardner Bovingdon, Tue, 11 Oct 2005 07:19:26
- Re: considering an '01 Viggen -- seeking advice, neutron, Thu, 13 Oct 2005 15:32:43
- Re: considering an '01 Viggen -- seeking advice, Christopher Benten, Wed, 12 Oct 2005 19:50:10
- Re: considering an '01 Viggen -- seeking advice, Jeff J, Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:04:26
- Re: considering an '01 Viggen -- seeking advice, AlaskanViggen, Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:00:08
- Re: considering an '01 Viggen -- seeking advice, No Snaab, Tue, 11 Oct 2005 09:43:21
- Re: considering an '01 Viggen -- seeking advice, Vigowner, Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:02:02
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