R viscous AWD reliability?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by M. Treloar, Aug 6, 2004.

  1. M. Treloar

    M. Treloar Guest

    As the first owner of an aging V70-R AWD, I wonder what the
    experience has been of other owners re reliability of the
    viscous AWD system, and other parts, for the long term.

    The AWD has been fine for me so far, 136,000 km. Other
    parts, including rear brakes (frozen parking brake with
    damage to other parts), A/C (complete replacement), ball
    joints and tie arms, have been problems since 115,000 km.
    Total repairs this year, for these items, Canadian $7000 or
    so.

    My background question is whether I should trade now or
    continue to keep this car. Love the AWD and acceleration!
     
    M. Treloar, Aug 6, 2004
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  2. M. Treloar

    Rusty Guest

    Sell it.

    To me. Seriously, I'll be buying one in the next 2 months, soon as I find
    the right one.

    RS
     
    Rusty, Aug 7, 2004
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