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by michaelgt
Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:41 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: GM - Manual Transmission
Replies: 20
Views: 4435

The 2012 Buick Regal is available with the manual. Therefore, it will be another year before this will be true.
by michaelgt
Wed Sep 22, 2010 1:29 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Future Cars for purchase
Replies: 28
Views: 6656

I suggest that you buy a Buick Regal Turbo!
by michaelgt
Wed Sep 22, 2010 1:21 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How. Is. This. Possible? 2003 with only 25k on the ODO
Replies: 17
Views: 4225

It had just less than 13k miles in June 2008.
by michaelgt
Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:04 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Dream Cruise
Replies: 4
Views: 1490

I am planning on making a "quick" trip up Woodward tonight, and another first thing tomorrow morning. However, I will be driving a 2010 Vette Convertible.
by michaelgt
Mon Aug 02, 2010 5:05 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: VIN check for warranty/service??
Replies: 5
Views: 1825

Re: VIN check for warranty/service?? (new-frog)

Looks good from a warranty perspective
by michaelgt
Fri Jun 25, 2010 12:53 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: OnStar FAIL!
Replies: 33
Views: 6821

Re: OnStar FAIL! (J_TO_ENVY)

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY »I remember reading on here that someone knew someone who worked for OnStar and they said if you get in an accident in the country you're screwed because they aren't familiar with country roads and will have a heck of a time dispatching help to you in the count...
by michaelgt
Fri Jun 25, 2010 12:50 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: OnStar FAIL!
Replies: 33
Views: 6821

Re: OnStar FAIL! (vibedrivermatt)

Quote, originally posted by vibedrivermatt »yeah but, this thing is too frustrating to be spending money on it. The emergency button should work to dial 911 for free in emergency situations only. The prob is that the government doesn't regulate these types of onstar corporations. They should force ...
by michaelgt
Tue Jun 08, 2010 3:42 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: GM recalling 1.5 million for winshield washer fires
Replies: 9
Views: 2498

Re: GM recalling 1.5 million for winshield washer fires (ColonelPanic)

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »What? I didn't know they had heated washer fluid. Or had heated washer fluid. Hey, I got an idea - let's just pay the owners $100 to permanently remove a feature instead of trying to find a new supplier that can provide an alternate design! The bean counter...
by michaelgt
Sun May 16, 2010 11:37 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Window bolt recall still honored?
Replies: 10
Views: 3220

Re: Window bolt recall still honored? (cablemonkey)

Quote, originally posted by cablemonkey »...One concern i have is that in doing my research i saw notice of the 2008 recall for the window bolts. Does anyone know if the new post-Pontiac GM can/will still honor the recall? For all i know, the work was already done, but I've got no record of it.Also...
by michaelgt
Thu May 13, 2010 1:35 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Production numbers of 2009/10 Vibe
Replies: 13
Views: 5030

Re: (vintagegz)

Quote, originally posted by vintagegz »I can only provide 2009 Canadian sales figures:2SL26 - FWD - 17,9322SM26 - AWD - 3,1262SN26 - GT - 710hope it helps!Are these sales in the Calendar year 2009, or sales of 2009 Vibes? What is the source?
by michaelgt
Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:57 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Rock Climbing
Replies: 3
Views: 1001

Are those rocks in Bloomfield Hills?
by michaelgt
Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:34 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: End of chapter, Vibe's totaled.
Replies: 40
Views: 7223

Re: (jake75)

Quote, originally posted by jake75 »When I went to the auto show, my wife asked why I was going as we had no plans or need to buy a new car in the foreseeable future. I told her "you never know". And this proves - you never know.Maybe I should tell her that is also why, though happily mar...
by michaelgt
Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:32 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Wife's 09 Challenger SE
Replies: 15
Views: 5236

Re: (vibedrivermatt)

Quote, originally posted by vibedrivermatt »hey I just looked up that v6. its a 3.5 liter that makes 250hp and 250 lb-ft torque. that's no slouch.Great car!! I luv those! looks really good.Yes, but 2011 Mustang has a new V6 with 307 horsepower, and GM announced today that the 2011 Camaro will have ...
by michaelgt
Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:47 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Out of the blue - free maintenance for a year from GM
Replies: 29
Views: 7074

Re: (vibolista)

You figured it out! Or could it be that GM wants to make the Pontiac people feel special, and when they are in the market for a new car they consider a GM vehicle.
by michaelgt
Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:44 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Looking for a vacuum cleaner that doesn't..
Replies: 26
Views: 5519

Re: Looking for a vacuum cleaner that doesn't.. (bodhi_tree777)

We had a Panasonic from 1988 to 2006. Was super. Got rid of it when the hose had too many holes, and was tired of the sticky duct tape. Bought a Royal in 2000, and have never had any problem. Replaced brush bar and belts.
by michaelgt
Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:34 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: GM: Bob Lutz to retire May 1
Replies: 3
Views: 1496

Re: (Silversn95)

Quote, originally posted by Silversn95 »Can't blame him... He could only take so much crap from big Ed Whitacre. I hear big Ed is starting to fill executive spots with is ex pals at AT&T. I'm sure the musical chairs going on at GM is really going to help them! Joy!Big Ed has been dishing lots o...
by michaelgt
Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:25 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: WSJ: Ford outsells GM in Feb 2010
Replies: 9
Views: 2189

Re: (Old Tele man)

Quote, originally posted by Old Tele man »...when was the LAST time that Ford outsold GM?...back in the 1950's or 1960's...for like 1-2 years?The last time Ford beat GM was July 1998. It was because of the 6 week Delphi strike, and GM did not have vehicles to sell. Prior to that was also a strike a...
by michaelgt
Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:34 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Anybody else having second thoughts
Replies: 56
Views: 14991

Re: (Aussie Vibe)

Quote, originally posted by Aussie Vibe »Well 'Toyota USA' has has grown rapidly. At the same time it has also evolved the US motor industry, possibly being the motivator for efforts towards quality and safety of the other two. For this reason the other two car makers have also grown just as rapidl...
by michaelgt
Fri Feb 26, 2010 4:10 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Good riddance, HUMMER!
Replies: 26
Views: 4618

Re: Good riddance, HUMMER! (JetBlack09VibeGT)

Thank you for saying it so nice. I have been trying to correctly write a similar statement. The Shrevport plant that builds the Canyon/Colorado/H3 was intended to become a Hummer only plant. GM may now close this down.Many could argue that there are many other vehicles that are "status" ve...
by michaelgt
Thu Feb 04, 2010 4:40 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Vibe for Terrain?
Replies: 26
Views: 8272

Re: (northvibe)

Quote, originally posted by northvibe »go look at the front of the vehicle.. the bumper and front skirt go down real far :s Maybe im wrong but it looked LOW.Better yet, I went and measured. The front skirt is 8.5 inches above ground on level surface. This is on Terrains with 18 in wheels and 19 in ...
by michaelgt
Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:39 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Vibe for Terrain?
Replies: 26
Views: 8272

Re: (Vibe_dude)

Quote, originally posted by Vibe_dude »Its not a suv,its a crossover.which is alot different then a suv.GM has the Taverse,Enclave,and Acadia for there suv's.The Taverse,Enclave,and Acadia are also crossovers. The SUVs are Tahoe, Suburban, and Yukon/Yukon XL.
by michaelgt
Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:38 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Vibe for Terrain?
Replies: 26
Views: 8272

Re: (northvibe)

Quote, originally posted by northvibe »I just saw one in the ramp. It was black..and it looked good actually BUT there is NO ground clearance what so ever. Less than a vibe!!! Kinda worthless for a suv imo.Totally incorrect. The Terrain has 6.9 inches of ground clearance. The 09/10 Vibe has 5.8 for...
by michaelgt
Mon Jan 25, 2010 1:50 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Where are the Pontiac dealerships?
Replies: 14
Views: 4169

Re: (JetBlack09VibeGT)

Quote, originally posted by JetBlack09VibeGT »Most of the Pontiacs that were/ are still sitting in Dealer inventory and "owned by old GM aka Motor Liquidators Corp." are or will be on there way to GM Sponsored Auctions. These vehicles will be sold to existing GM dealers in a Closed Auctio...
by michaelgt
Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:56 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Could your next 'Vibe' be a GMC Granite?
Replies: 25
Views: 5327

Re: Could your next 'Vibe' be a GMC Granite? (star_deceiver)

Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver »A 4 year old could paint the outside of a refrigerator box to look better then that!! Big -2 !!!!If GMC ever comes out with a non-rebadged vehicle, give me a call.... And they say the blindspots in the Vibe are bad....What vehicle is this that is rebadged ...
by michaelgt
Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:55 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: January GM Card top off to purchase new Vibe or most other GM
Replies: 11
Views: 3515

Re: (x97labelle)

What are you looking for? AWD or FWD? 1.8 or 2.4? Or any Vibe?
by michaelgt
Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Need 10 seconds of your time, Please!
Replies: 40
Views: 5922

Done!
by michaelgt
Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:40 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How noisy is the Vibe on the Highway
Replies: 35
Views: 11747

The Vibe engine will not be as quiet as the Transport, wind noise will be about the same. Depending on the tires on the Transport it could go either way.
by michaelgt
Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Thank you, Home Depot!
Replies: 21
Views: 4401

Re: (Whelan)

Quote, originally posted by Whelan »Blue Spruce trees are supposed to help with allergy prone people. I vowed a while back to never have a fake tree, no matter the hassle.We always cut a blue spruce, until we discovered that was why my daughter was always sick from the first week of December to New...
by michaelgt
Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:37 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: FREE portable XM radio (one day only- 12/9/09)
Replies: 6
Views: 1200

And when I got home so that I could get to the XM website (because my employer blocks XM so that we do not stream music to our PC) they were sold out!. Guess my daughter does not get XM.
by michaelgt
Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:47 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Bye bye Pontiac
Replies: 18
Views: 7538

You did not say a thing about Toyota. I stated my personal opinion of Toyota, like you posted your opinion of GM. I am commenting on your opinion, and the basis of your opinion, and not attacking you. I am merely stating a different opinion. GM made a global business decision based on a Global econo...
by michaelgt
Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Bye bye Pontiac
Replies: 18
Views: 7538

Re: (tnpartsguy)

Quote, originally posted by tnpartsguy »GM Sucks. Pure and Simple.Thank you for your informative opinion. I personally think Toyota sucks. I can just imagine the gas pedal issue, the rusting frame, etc. I remember the first full-size Tundra at the North American International Auto Show, and the bac...
by michaelgt
Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:28 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Bye bye Pontiac
Replies: 18
Views: 7538

Re: (CanadaUK)

Quote, originally posted by CanadaUK »End of an era, perhaps. But if we were honest, they have no one to blame, but themselves. The only reason I bought a Vibe is BECAUSE it was made by Toyota. I owned a 2002 Pontiac Montana that was a piece of junk, 3 head gaskets, three a/c condenser, fuel inject...
by michaelgt
Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:33 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Show of hands...who braved "Black Friday"?
Replies: 21
Views: 3974

I was in line prior to 5 am on Thanksgiving morning to get a $50 gift card with purchase of Ipod. My wife went to Michael's for 5 pm on Tday, and then to an outlet mall that stores opened at midnight. My oldest daughter and myself went to JCPenneys for 4 am, then in line at Staples for 6 am, then to...
by michaelgt
Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:25 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Here's what Honda should have done instead of that fugly Crosstour
Replies: 19
Views: 3948

Re: Here's what Honda should have done instead of that fugly Crosstour (Whelan)

If you like this segment, the Chevrolet Orlando is coming! I believe it may be my next vehicle as I like this segment for its practicality!
by michaelgt
Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:52 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: the new Cadillac SRX looks like a bloated Vibe...
Replies: 24
Views: 5351

Re: (vibolista)

Quote, originally posted by vibolista »The SRX might get an average of 20-23 mpg in real world, day to day driving. I'm getting 36 to 40... so yes, it's pretty darned close to double. ...I like to keep my math accurate. You are quoting that your vehicle exceeds the EPA Hwy rating by more than 10%, ...
by michaelgt
Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: the new Cadillac SRX looks like a bloated Vibe...
Replies: 24
Views: 5351

Re: (vibolista)

Quote, originally posted by vibolista »A whole 7 cubic feet more cargo space in the SRX compared to the Vibe! And then it perpetually sucks gas at double the rate of a Vibe as long as you drive it... so it 'burns' through your money at that extra 140 horses worth faster. But it will do it soooooo q...
by michaelgt
Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:58 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: the new Cadillac SRX looks like a bloated Vibe...
Replies: 24
Views: 5351

It is nearly 20 inches longer and 5 inches wider. Holds more cargo, provides more shoulder room. Has 140 more horsepower. And contains sound deadening material!
by michaelgt
Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: the new Cadillac SRX looks like a bloated Vibe...
Replies: 24
Views: 5351

Re: (jake75)

Quote, originally posted by jake75 »Maybe GM could revive the Vibe as a Cadillac SRX Jr.I am guessing that it would take too much $ to make the Vibe meet the NVH standards to be a Cadillac!
by michaelgt
Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:45 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New to the Forum
Replies: 12
Views: 2540

Re: New to the Forum (jake75)

Quote, originally posted by jake75 »Better hurry! But then there's still Matrix.Yes, there are not many. But there are still some available.
by michaelgt
Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:07 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe OnStar renewal fee - negotiable?
Replies: 23
Views: 8786

Re: (snoops)

I received the discounted $149 rate and renewed my wife's Vue the last two times. The first year that I renewed, she complained. After using some of the features (the Vue does not have the diagonistics either), she does not mind my last renewal.My wife or daughter are the only two drivers of the veh...
by michaelgt
Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: $ 44 - for Oil Change at Dealer !
Replies: 66
Views: 13978

Re: $ 44 - for Oil Change at Dealer ! (iucu)

GM is running a $39.95 oil change, tire rotation special. I would call another dealer and ask. I used to do my own Mobil 1 and it cost $30 with a Mobil 1 filter.
by michaelgt
Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Grease Stain on Seat from Dealer! Argh!
Replies: 12
Views: 3263

Re: (CarbonJohn)

Quote, originally posted by CarbonJohn »Good guess! I live less than 2 miles away but I think my future with them is looking dim. I won a free oil change a few months ago and decided to take advantage of it. Our salesperson was great but the service dept. needs to get their act together. Can you re...
by michaelgt
Thu Sep 24, 2009 8:57 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: and then there were none...
Replies: 10
Views: 2387

Re: and then there were none... (jake75)

JakeYou are absolutely correct on the Vibe, especially if you have any home equity left.If you look at a G8 GT, at a $30 price, the 0% would be better if you keep the vehicle (and no accidents).If I could have found the new Suburban I wanted (also 0%), I may have went for it.
by michaelgt
Thu Sep 24, 2009 5:11 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Fort Wayne or Kansas City
Replies: 6
Views: 1401

Re: Fort Wayne or Kansas City (kmvibe)

I think it depends if you want to be associated with building cars or trucks!
by michaelgt
Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:53 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: and then there were none...
Replies: 10
Views: 2387

Re: and then there were none... (jake75)

Or 0% for 72 months!
by michaelgt
Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:34 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: and then there were none...
Replies: 10
Views: 2387

Re: and then there were none... (ramenboy...)

Article is wrong. There are twice as many G8's as Vibes.
by michaelgt
Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:10 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Interesting MARKETWATCH Article - 2010 cars etc.
Replies: 8
Views: 2805

Re: (zionzr2)

Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 »the buick is a rebadged caddy!!What are you talking about? There is currently no rebadged Caddy in the Buick line.
by michaelgt
Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: New 2010 smaller GMC Crossover - "Terrain"
Replies: 5
Views: 2006

Re: New 2010 smaller GMC Crossover - "Terrain" (jake75)

Quote, originally posted by jake75 »Probably old news - got an insert in this month's GM Card bill. GMC Terrain touted as the all-new crossover SUV. 32 mpg. Must be the same as the Chevrolet Equinox. I wonder if Buick will get their version of this.The Terrain is based on the same platform as the E...
by michaelgt
Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:10 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Sales Figures updated for Vibe
Replies: 139
Views: 61314

August sales for the Vibe were 8640. This was the second highest month.
by michaelgt
Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:42 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Clunkers - report of most bought, most junked
Replies: 24
Views: 4464

Re: (scherry2)

Quote, originally posted by scherry2 »I don't think so. if your going to spout your bullcrap you better have documentation to back up your claims. the Toyota camry is NOT hardly at all American as a matter of fact the content for camry is 42% american content most domestics are 60 to 80%.Remember, ...