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Vying for worst car in Americahttp://www.history.com/shows/t...-cars

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Quote, originally posted by colterk Â»Is it possible to take the piece out behind the hubcap? The brown piece behind the cap... sorry I am really bad at thisThat brown piece you are referring too is just the steel wheel that has acquired a coating of rust. You could always clean it up and repaint it...

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Quote, originally posted by KITT222 Â»Power for the AWD is less than the base, by 5-10hp (not sure why. It'd be smarter to increase the power).I believe I read the hp is less due to how the exhaust is routed vs. a FWD model.Welcome genvibe btw, and good luck with your search. Sorry I can't comment o...

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I took the rings off and tried pulling/prying it off, but it was still on there pretty tight. I didn't want to just start putting a lot of force into it and risk breaking something. I'll look at more closely when I have some free time.

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I wanted to remove the panels so I could paint them but didn't see any topics explaining how to do it, so I figured I'd write up something. They are really simple to remove.1. Remove these two bolt covers with a flat-tip screwdriver2. Remove the two silver screws with a T25 Torx bit3. Remove the two...

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Quote, originally posted by jake75 Â»The new Mazda 5x, not to be confused with the Mazda 5 mini-mini van, impressed me very much.I assume you mean the CX-5? I haven't seen one in person, but they do look nice. I wouldn't mind having one parked next to my mini-mini van Mazda5!

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Subaru gets a version also: the BRZ http://www.subaru.com/brz/2013/index.html

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I'd take one of these: http://www.motortrend.com/road...rive/ But seeing as how I bought a Mazda5 not too long after I started this thread, I'm out of the market for a while

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Robert DeClercq is a character in a series of novels by Michael Slade (he's a Mountie). Our Canadian member's may be more familiar with his work - most of the novels are set in and around Vancouver, plus the author is Canadian. I just thought the last name was unique and I wasn't feeling very creati...

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I'd say we're the ones with "mini" vans. Everything else out there is "maxi". This suits our family of 4 more than adequately. Nice lookin' 5 btw, CV!

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Someone was considerate enough to park their Vibe next to mine while I was eating lunch today.

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And judging by the way it's sandwiched between those trucks and the presence of the white sheet - it doesn't look like he made it

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Welcome! And congratulations on choosing the best color!

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Enjoy it while you can! Out here we've gotten maybe 4 inches all season. We got about 2 inches over the past two days, but tomorrow is supposed to be near 50 with possible thunderstorms. This has been one crappy winter!

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Quote, originally posted by journeyforce Â»Thats sad about the Hyundai Azera.I'm sure the Azera won't be on the list next year http://www.hyundaiusa.com/vehi....aspx Looks a lot better than the 2011 version!

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For those who may be interested: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/0...2011/ Where there are winners, there are inevitably losers. Last year was exceedingly kind to big pickups, sprawling family sedans and SUVs, but not every model came out of 2011 with big sales figures. We took the time to dig through ...

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I like the Bonneville GXP

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Quote, originally posted by ParknVibe »One screw is behind the cover of the door opener handle. I can't remember where the others are. The second one (on earlier Vibes) is at the bottom of the door pull. You'll also want to remove the little triangular trim piece up by the mirror. It just pulls out.

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Quote, originally posted by ParknVibe Â»One screw is behind the cover of the door opener handle. I can't remember where the others are. The second one (on earlier Vibes) is at the bottom of the door pull. You'll also want to remove the little triangular trim piece up by the mirror. It just pulls out.

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All MY Vibes use a Toyota powertrain. 2003-2008:1.8 L 1ZZ-FE I4 Base models or1.8 L 2ZZ-GE I4 in the GT2009-2010:1.8L 2ZR-FE or2.4L 2AZ-FE I'm pretty sure leather was never a factory option in the Vibes. If you do find one with leather, it was probably put in aftermarket. 2005-2008 models are identi...

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I use one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Medialin...r=8-1 I've got a PS3, Wii, Directv DVR and TV all running wirelessly off it. Works like a charm.

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Does it not unlock as well? Or does it just not lock? I had a similar issue with a Santa Fe where the driver's door would not lock with the remote or the door button, but it would unlock. Ended up replacing the actuator. One possible cause to investigate. I replaced it myself (part cost about $60 fr...

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Nice!

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Surprisingly they have stayed off. All I did other than reset the codes was take off and screw back on the gas cap. So maybe it was as simple as a loose cap.

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Good to hear! We've had our Vibe 8 years this past August and other than 3 failed heater cores last year it's been trouble-free. Just the routine stuff you mentioned.

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Thanks for the tip, I'll take a look. I did erase the codes prior to leaving work and CEL did not come back on during the drive home. Granted it was only about a 10 mile drive. I'll just play the waiting game now and see if it comes back on before doing anything drastic.

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CEL came on this morning and these were the codes I got. After several minutes of thorough research, I have concluded it's either a loose gas cap (doubtful) or a bad evap canister, or any number of other possibilities. Hope it's not the canister. Cheapest I found was from Rockauto ($254). Did find a...

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http://www.foxnews.com/leisure...faces Dodge is cutting off one of the hands that has fed it well for the past quarter century.In an interview with Automotive News, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed that the Dodge Grand Caravan minivan will die in 2013 and be replaced by a crossover utility ve...

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Quote, originally posted by 92blacktt Â»Also has anyone used the roof rails for towing bags or tables or anything substantial? Is it sturdy enough for that kind of hauling? I would like to try my dining table on their when I have to move.The roof rack (cross-rails, anyway) is only rated for 75lbs. P...

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Welcome...from one Fusion owner to another!

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There is talk of a turbo for the 2013 model w/208 hp.http://www.caranddriver.com/ne..._cars http://www.hyundai-blog.com/in...ower/

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Quote, originally posted by cptnsolo77 Â»Was it a turbo?A 2.5L turbo was optional starting in MY04.From edmunds:"Power was provided by a 2.5-liter flat-4 that made a respectable 165 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission was standard, with a four-speed automat...

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I don't agree with the Baja either. I've owned 3 Subarus over the years and am kinda partial to 'em. Give me a turbo with a manual and I could surprise a few people. I would have seriously considered one but my wife, of course, thinks they're ugly. That and it's only a 4-seater.

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http://comcast.vehix.com/artic...d=806 Guess what's #2.

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While I don't have any experience with BMW's, I would be hesitant to purchase one. My concern would be that maintenance and repair costs would be a lot more than the "non-premium" brands.

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Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver Â»You really want to be paying for a car for 7 years??? They're nice cars. And if I was car shopping today, I'd be taking a test drive or two BUT only a fool negotiates a car price by payment!!!What I would do is take the 0% for 84 months for the lowest poss...

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Quote, originally posted by journeyforce Â»I think all 2.7l V6's are timing belt so if it has over 60,000 miles see if it has been done.The Pulley Damper(this is the Hyundai name for the part) is easy enough to change. i did one on my Sonata, simply unbolt the bolt and remove it and bolt it back up....

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Here's an update to the story: http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011...hp_t2 Would losing your Maserati for speeding be akin to paying a million-dollar fine for jaywalking?That may be a question five drivers in British Columbia will soon ask themselves.The five are among 13 owners of high-end sports cars w...

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http://autoholics.com/2011/09/...acersThey sure must lead a pretty tough life. When I wasn't riding the school bus, I was puttin' around in My dad's '81 Volvo wagon.

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Overcharged is an understatement. I got a PCV valve from Autozone for no more then $10 and got a filter off of ebay for not much more. You could replace both yourself in about 30 minutes.

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OK, I'll step up:Been closed for several years, but it still counts.Hopefully this next one won't be so hard. How about your Vibe next to a stadium, arena, etc... College, minor leagues, pro, whatever:Scheumann Stadium, Ball State University.

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CTS-V wagon w/6MT. 6.2L supercharged V-8, 556 hp, 551 lb-ft.* *...as soon as I win the lottery.

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Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »AH but they are. The trucks simply started to float. They have a snorkle where they can drive in water all the way up to the air intake.Technically, they are not amphibious, they just have a relatively deep fording depth. Though apparently not deep enough. True...

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Those appear to be M1078's. Nowhere did I read that they were amphibious!

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Here's something I couldn't have done with the Vibe: New grill with both rear seats up (and occupied by my 2 girls), hatch completely closed with room to spare. With the Vibe I would have had to fold the rear seats to close the hatch.On a side note, recent 2 week vacation covering 1,500 miles with a...

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Nissan Murano CorssCabriolet.My sister has a "regular" 2010 Murano which I thought was rather nice (personally I like the 1st gen design better). But this...not so much. http://money.cnn.com/2011/08/0...HP_LN FORTUNE -- The year has four more months left, but a chorus of boos from the nati...

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There's a person who works in the same building as me who had a two-tone Envy. She traded it in on a Cruze a couple weeks ago.

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Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»Congrats on the new ride, that is pretty sharp. I'm looking forward to hearing how it works out for ya! A car like this seems "small" now, but it's amazing how bloated our "minivans" have become. I don't know the size differences between...

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Quote, originally posted by Tubaryan12 Â»I would have bought one of these if it weren't for the hump by the drivers right leg. Just couldn't get comfortable driving the thing....so I bought the Rondo. I wanted those sliding doors. I'm a fan of mini vans....just not a fan of the gas mileage. The micr...

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