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by JohnL
Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:37 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Perfect driving record?
Replies: 18
Views: 3784

Re: Perfect driving record?

Never gotten a ticket, unfortunately two "accidents," if you want to calm them that. I BARELY clipped the very corner of a guys bumper while I was driving my Dad's '89 Silverado pickup (not even 70,000 miles on it today!!); he started to pull out in the intersection then hesitated and stop...
by JohnL
Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:28 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1409204

Re: How many miles on your Vibes?

Got the car new in August, 2009. Right around 27,000 miles on it now.
by JohnL
Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:26 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1527050

Re: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread

Charlottesville, VA: $3.18
by JohnL
Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:18 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: what did you pay for your vibe?
Replies: 90
Views: 13798

Re: what did you pay for your vibe?

Bought my '09 GT new off the lot with GM card money and "Cash for Clunkers" deal...rang up right around $16k.
by JohnL
Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Your dream Vibe!
Replies: 27
Views: 4610

Re: Your dream Vibe!

Engine transplant from the front wheel drive Impala SS, and wheels/tires from the G8 GXP. Both are available quite reasonably on ebay. 5.3l V8, 303 hp, 323 lb/ft. Pulls 5.6 sec. to 60 in the heavy SS, so hopefully sub 5 sec. in the Vibe which is 650 lbs. lighter. I know this powerplant has a bit of ...
by JohnL
Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:23 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hello!
Replies: 11
Views: 1971

Hello!

My name is John, I am from Virginia and my Vibe is a 2009 GT. Bought the car new and it has been a blast to own. I am a trombonist and my roommate is a bassist, and the car can carry his upright, my horn and all of our gear. Love the practicality, love how fun it is to drive, and looking forward to ...