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Can't beat Toyota for quality and reliability. I like the Mazda 3 but I am baised!

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When I bought my Vibe I was driving a Toyota pu with a clutch all day out in the field. I was tired of it. Now I have a Ranger with an auto. Much better for working on a farm.

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A lot more power than an auto. You can buy springs, aem intakes, Magnaflow is almost ready for sale. Lots of people on the forum. I think that I will be the old guy there.

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The only problem I ever had with the Vibe was that storage compartment that never closed right. Can't complain about quality!

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I was looking at the sedan also but I liked the way the 5 door drove better. Plus it is more distinctive looking. Too many sedans look the same. It's hard to give up that cargo space!

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Not now. I am already thinking about Eibach Pro-Kits 1.4fr,1.2rear

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Ford , Mazda, and Volvo uses this platform for their cars.

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No ill towards my Vibe. It was a great car,but with an auto tranny it didn't have the go that I wanted. I realized that cars can be compromises. The Interior of the Vibe(material Quality) is better than the Mazda. But the drive train is a Corolla- bullit proof but simple. I think that Mazda built an...

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Last Sun. I traded in my Vibe for a Mazda 3- 5 door. I finally got my 5 speed and plenty of power. I think that if my Vibe had been a 5 speed or a GT I would have kept it. At least I got my Centerlines back from the dealer. Check out the F/S forum. I will check in to see how everyone is doing. Very ...

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It's a game that they play. More for your trade in or more off the sticker. I spent 4 hrs in the Mazda dealer on Sun and bought a M3- 5 door. I finally got a reasonable deal from them. Almost retail for my car and payed less than msrp. I also got my Centerline rims and tires back from them. I am goi...

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I have been thinking about it but then reality sets in when I think about how much I will loose in depreceation. I really like the Mazda 5 door but I checked out one of their forums only to find a lot of first year problems. Much more than the Vibes ever had! It's kind of hard going from a car that ...

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Les Schwabb ordered the hucentric rings for me. Less than 10$ for all 4. I wonder if they misscharged me?

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I drove the only 5 door Mazda 3 on the lot. Impressions- manual tranny goes fast. great low end! It may have handled as well as my modded Vibe but I couldn't push it real hard and make the salesman sick. The ride was firm but more comfortable than mine(stiff). Great driving car! Sexy looking!!!!!!! ...

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KYB replied to my email and said that they would not work with a 2" drop. Must be oem spec.

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Jegs called Centerline today and they told them I need to go to America's tire or Les Schwabb. I talked to some one at Les S. and they are goint to order them for me. I am a little pissed at the guy at America's tire.

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I did the tour at NUMMI and the only cars made ther were the Corolla and Vibe on the same line and the Tacoma made else where in the plant. I would say that this guy has no clue!

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USAA- 360/6 mo. for the Vibe plus 100 for 91 mazda. Clean record GMAC ins wanted to raise my rates when I became divorced. I guess that was going to make me a crazy driver! I cancelled them The Vibe is cheap because I drive a co. truck home and the car sits in the garage.

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Good find! I wonder how similar they are to oem? I thought that some one said that ours were kyb s. If some one has a blown strut it it would be great for them. I wonder if they will work with a 2" drop?

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No they didn't. When I went back later that day they told me that having no rings on there would cause the rims to not be centered properly. They were (removed) heads and would not order them for me because I didn't buy the rims or tires from them. They told me to get them from the rim supplier. I a...

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I took my car over to America's tire to have them rotate and rebalance my tires. They told me that it is hard to get a good balance on the rims because they don't put weights on the outside of the rim. Any way, the steering wheel shakes back and forth worse than it did before. I don't like waisting ...

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That's great! He only needs one testicle! The french would love to have him fail a drug test. This man is the real thing!

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I bought my Hotchkis springs through a tunner shop because they only charged me 120.00 to install them. When I had called the dealer or tire shops the quotes were double of that. Remimber that Hotchkis has the highest rear spring rates to help control fwd understeer. The ride is firmer than some but...

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Hotchkis- make your car handle! The drop in the front is about 2" and the rear 1 3/4. I have about 1 finger of space in the front with the 215-50-17 tires.

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I did the factory tour at NUMMI and it was great. It gave me pride to think that my car was made there. It is a very quality consious plant.

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I feel for you. It has been 5 yrs. since my-now ex did some thing similar. She didn't come home one night. No call- no show. Called the police to look for her. What a waste of time. There have been 4 divorces on my street in the last 5 yrs. Only 15 homes on it. Not good odds! Do you have any kids? I...

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They look like my Centerline RPMs. How much do they weigh? If you can try to keep the weight down.

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Is it the dampning of the struts or the fact that many GTs have the oem 17" wheels and tires with stiffer side walls? That tire and wheel combo stiffens up the ride a lot.

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Hey Bill, I test drove a 05 Corolla XRS and they reinforced the rear of the car between the strut towers. You can not lower the rear seat like other Corollas. There must be some flex back there if the factory braced it. I wonder if the Vibe is stronger in the rear or the same as a Corolla? I wonder ...

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You are a bad influince Bill trying to make me spend my money! It would be nice but I need to save money for property tax(2500/yr.). What do you think? Supercharger or property tax? I think that I need a Sugar Momma to help me buy toys for my car. Do you know any? Ha!

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I have one from Devlop and was surprised that it worked as well as it did. I think that you need to have a modded car to make it worth your while. With out the stiff suspension , sways, and tires it would be a waste of $. I would not put one on a stock car.

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Check and make sure that your rear sway bar is tight and lubed. Mine has loosened before.

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I installed an Injen CAI bought from Ptunning. It was easy except for getting the filter past the fog light. Injen says that you get 8hp and 5lbs of torque from it. I have an auto and you can feel the improvement in low end plus the top end is great. It is quiet at crusing but is quite loud when you...

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I have considered getting a supercharger for my car but the lower mi. concernes me. With a CAI and exhaust I usually get 28 in town and between 30-33 on the road going 70-80+ mph. I have the 215-50-17 tires on my car so it cause the odometer to read slightly slower. I can't complain about the milage...

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I think that the 5 door is a great looking car and priced better than Toyota ot Pontiac. My only concern is reliability. I don't think that it will be as good as the Vibes or Matrix. I test drove a Corolla XRS and was very impressed.It is a great sports sedan and a daily driver with toyota quality I...

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My daughter has one and it is a very nice car. Her husband is a VW mechanic. Good thing because they have a bad rap for problems. Check out consumer reports for info.

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Thanks Bill. My oldest new car with injection was a 79 Scirocco, then a used 77 Porsche 911S. Over the years I had many other cars and have never had to clean the fuels system. Maybe I was lucky not to get a tank of bad gas? I change my oil myself around 6K mi. I don't trust the quicky change places...

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I am sure that he could be confused on this. He didn't really know the car very well. The car only has 24000 mi. on it so I have plenty of time to decide what to do. Bill, what do you think of their fuel inj service? good or gimmick? 120$

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I took my car to have the coolant changed and the advisor said that I have the long life(100k) coolant and recomended waiting. He suggested that I have the fuel inj. service done at 30 k mi. I test drove that 03 GT frosty. Nice car, but not worth the $ for me to change. I was able to hit lift a coup...

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If you go with the supercharger is it better to go with the big $ Pontiac or buy a TRD for 1500. and a unichip. The other thing to think about if I buy that new Vibe I have to start over on the suspension mods, intake and exhaust. I figure about 1400 with labor on springs and front sway bar. I think...

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My local dealer has a new 03 Frosty monotone GT with 17" wheels,6 cd changer, bumper protector, mats, cargo net. NO power windows or locks or moonroof. List price a little over 21,000. GM buy power offered it to me for 17,900. Would you buy a car like this with no power pack that has been sitti...

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They were Frosty mono, Abyss mono, and Silver 2 tone- all GT s. The Frosty had no moons and toons or power pack. Why would they build a top end Vibe with out some good stuff? If the Frosty was loaded I might think about trying to work a deal with them. I am not going to down grade from the options t...

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I called to make a service appt. for 2 yr service and also asked sales if they had any 04 GT s in stock. They didn't but they do have 3 03 GT available. I went on the Pontiac web site and was shocked to find more 03 GT and bases for sale. Why are these new 03 still on the lot? Very strange! I wonder...

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keep fishing with Sam. Damn, I never had any fishing buddies that looked like that!

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How do you get all the old water- antifreeze out of the system? I wonder if Pontiac would give you a bad time about using this product?

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How about an oil cooler for your engine? It would keep the heat down in your oil. My 77 Porsche had a factory cooler. I installed one on my 79 Scirocco because it was highly modified.

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I drove a XRS today. Very nice sedan! The steering and ride was tight but not harsh. There was too much traffic to open it up and hit lift and I don't want to do it to a car with 7 mi. on it. It has good low end with out having to push it.The close gear ratio would take a little time to get use to. ...

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I have always have thought about painting my cladding to match the Salsa color of my car until I saw a mono tone Salsa at a dealer last week. Pretty, but kind of boring. I like my 2 tone with 04 cldding better. Looks more sporty!

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I am wondering if you have the new rocker panels why do you need the mud flaps? The panels do the same thing. Wouldn't it look kind of funny?

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