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by scott_h
Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:06 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Adios!
Replies: 3
Views: 954

Adios!

I haven't been around much the last couple years, but I'll post anyway.After over 6 years and 150,000 miles, the Vibe era is over at our house. It was probably the best car we ever owned - never had a single problem with it. But the time came to part ways, and we traded the fusion beauty (the Vibe, ...
by scott_h
Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:00 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Headlights not coming on.
Replies: 12
Views: 3517

Re: (lovemyraffe)

I went with the cheap Napa bulbs (on sale for $14/pair) because I had no confidence that the bulbs were actually the problem. Since they were, I wish I would have bought the better bulbs. But I was assuming I was going to eat the cost of one bulb to try the simplest repair.I want to upgrade again, b...
by scott_h
Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Headlights not coming on.
Replies: 12
Views: 3517

Re: (scott_h)

Well - mine was a simple one. I just needed to replace my headlights that I replaced 1 day shy of 4 months ago. Both completely dead.I didn't think there was a chance that could be the problem, so was skeptical to even spend the money to buy them. Good thing I started with the cheap option!18.99 * 2...
by scott_h
Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:51 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Headlights not coming on.
Replies: 12
Views: 3517

Same just happened to us this morning. Got in the car, and no headlights. Fogs and brights work fine. Both headlights are only 2-3 months old (Silverstar). I hope it's as easy as this or new headlights.Since we drive in the dark both to and from work, had to pull the Vibe back in the garage and take...
by scott_h
Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:14 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Snow Drifting
Replies: 36
Views: 4512

Re: (GoodVibErations2004)

I've lived in the midwest my whole life, and I have to admit I've never even heard of this (at least by term). What exactly does 'snow drifting' refer to? Just sliding around in the snow?
by scott_h
Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: This is some cold SH ITE!
Replies: 45
Views: 7180

Re: (tribalman)

I had the same temp 3 mornings this week, including yesterday. As I write this it's not +21!!! No more need for a coat!
by scott_h
Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Is your coolant set for temps below -25 °F?
Replies: 6
Views: 1237

I thought of it, but never did check this week. Fortunately no issues with the Vibe registering -22 three different mornings this week.
by scott_h
Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:38 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: What year is your Vibe?
Replies: 25
Views: 5751

Re: (feelin'thevibe)

Quote, originally posted by feelin’thevibe »03 all the way 75,000 miles going strong with the orignal batteryWe've got the original battery in our '04 with 90k+. Although after 3 days at -22 this week, I'm thinking about finally replacing it. I went out at lunch the last 2 days to run it just ...
by scott_h
Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:35 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Circuit City Liquidating all assets, get your TVs now!
Replies: 61
Views: 10346

Re: Circuit City Liquidating all assets, get your TVs now! (BlueCrush)

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »Good info. Also, if something goes wrong with it who are you going to bring it back to?You'll probably get a 1 year factory warranty with most HDTVs. And if you save enough to pull the trigger, you could invest that savings into an extended warranty available ...
by scott_h
Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:54 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Disable Annoying Seat Belt Buzzer
Replies: 15
Views: 6679

Re: (engineertwin2)

Quote, originally posted by engineertwin2 »You could always find the buzzer and use a jumper to wire around it...or cut it out altogether.Or wear your seatbelt?
by scott_h
Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:48 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Detailing project
Replies: 5
Views: 1680

Detailing project

Is this similar to what all of you do when you detail your Vibe? Seems like he cut a couple corners... http://www.detailingworld.co.u...79859
by scott_h
Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:54 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Starbucks list
Replies: 11
Views: 1559

Re: Starbucks list (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Never been there - never been to ANY coffee shop. I've never even tasted coffee in my life!
by scott_h
Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:53 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Why so many 08 Vibes over 09 ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1753

The easy answer is that the 08s have been out longer than the 09s. That being said, I don't care for the 09s... (no offense! )
by scott_h
Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:52 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Which sports car are you?
Replies: 25
Views: 3943

Audi TT
by scott_h
Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:30 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: How Do Redneck Minnesotans Celebrate Independence day??? <= CLICK ME NOW!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2705

I have to admit that's not how I spent my 4th. Although I swore they could have been my neighbors the way things sounded that night after we went to bed!
by scott_h
Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:31 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Banks now want more money down on homes
Replies: 22
Views: 4676

Re: Banks now want more money down on homes (Bikerscum)

We didn't put a penny down when we bought our house 4 years ago. And we didn't have to get PMI insurance, because we have two mortgages (80%/20%). Heck, we didn't even pay closing costs - we paid a bit extra with the stipulation that the seller covered closing costs. I'm sure things have tightened a...
by scott_h
Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:34 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1533862

We paid $3.82 this morning to fill up the Vibe. I paid $3.97 yesterday to put premium in my MO.
by scott_h
Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:04 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: George Carlin dies in L.A., aged 71
Replies: 5
Views: 997

His faces and body language were nearly as funny as his material. I thought he got more political as he got older - but maybe I just didn't notice it when I was younger.
by scott_h
Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:02 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Just bought 2 Vibes,
Replies: 19
Views: 2801

Sucker! (I'm just kidding )Welcome!
by scott_h
Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:01 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Costco VS. Sam's Club
Replies: 17
Views: 2316

We belong to both, and have for several years. In our area, there are a lot more Sam's Clubs to make them slightly more convenient. But Costco is closer to both our our offices. They very similar - but different. Each has things the other doesn't that we like, which is why we keep paying the members...
by scott_h
Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:08 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: have you noticed people driving slower ?
Replies: 39
Views: 4640

I've driven 3-4 over the limit for several years. I just don't care to pay for a ticket. I pass just as many people as pass me. People around here must take it a lot easier, because it's pretty rare that I see someone going 10-15+ over.
by scott_h
Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:43 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Gas Gone Wild!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2109

I saw a few stations at $4.09 for a couple days, but they have dropped back to $3.99. So we have yet to pay $4+ - although I'm sure it won't be long.
by scott_h
Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:36 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Toyota Venza
Replies: 29
Views: 8938

Re: Toyota Venza (ragingfish)

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »That's pretty much the production version you're looking at. I saw it at NYAS.I didn't mean that I thought it would actually change at all. It's just it's hard to really judge from promo shots that are cropped and prettied up. Seeing the car against a backdro...
by scott_h
Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:46 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Toyota Venza
Replies: 29
Views: 8938

Re: Toyota Venza (NewNeptune)

I'd like to see a 'real' picture of it - not the prettied up promo shots. It's hard to judge from those. I like it in ways, and dislike it in others. I'll wait to judge until I see it in person.
by scott_h
Mon May 26, 2008 12:56 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Kat VonD's Vibe
Replies: 25
Views: 7413

Re: (darcmater)

Quote, originally posted by darcmater »so who is she? just some random girl that can tattoo?She's got a show on Discovery Channel. I had never seen it until this year, and have only seen probably 15-20 minutes of it. She actually seems pretty cool and has a pretty face, but I just can't hack the ta...
by scott_h
Mon May 26, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Kat VonD's Vibe
Replies: 25
Views: 7413

Re: (SheVibe)

Quote, originally posted by SheVibe »Anyone else put their name in the hat?No thanks - I have zero interest in any tattoos on my body, let alone my car. (no offense! )
by scott_h
Tue May 20, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Brake job cost?
Replies: 14
Views: 7657

Re: (DrummerCT)

Quote, originally posted by DrummerCT »The dealer indicated it would take 2+ hours for front and same for rear - does this seem correct? (I think actual # was in range of 2.25 hrs per)There is no way in #$%! it would take a dealer 2 hours to do those front brakes. I think we spent 90 minutes tops (...
by scott_h
Mon May 19, 2008 2:37 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gas Saving Myths
Replies: 41
Views: 4493

Re: Gas Saving Myths (Whelan)

Quote, originally posted by Whelan »I hate A/C personally, never have a big need for it, windows down driving works fine for me instead of the chilly air, if I could I would have opted for it not to be on the car at all.I'm the exact opposite - I hate the wind and road noise created by rolling down...
by scott_h
Wed May 07, 2008 12:04 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Oil heading to $200
Replies: 5
Views: 975

Re: Oil heading to $200 (jake75)

I'll have to find the article - but someone else said it could just as easily drop to $40, and that the particular company proclaiming $200 has predicted these huge increases in the past and been wrong.In the spring of 2007, AAA predicted $4.00 gas by Labor Day (or was it Memorial Day?) - I think I ...
by scott_h
Tue May 06, 2008 11:53 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Mad dash to sell off their gas guzzlers
Replies: 17
Views: 1969

I average about 21 mpg with my Murano. The current tank is actually running at about 24 - it seems to like the warmer weather. I'd love better mileage, but it's still better than a lot of minivans, which wouldn't be classified as 'gas guzzlers' like and SUV with similar mileage would. And the Maxima...
by scott_h
Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:07 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: front rotors
Replies: 7
Views: 2031

Re: front rotors (nine28)

Very simple - I had my father in-law help out just in case, because I hadn't touched brakes in probably 20 years. As far as the rotors themselves, just take the old off and put the new on. Nothing to it.It did take us forever to get the rotors off though. We were starting to think there was somethin...
by scott_h
Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:21 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: are you willing to drive slower to get better mileage ?
Replies: 53
Views: 7823

For the most part, I rarely drive more the 3-4 over the speed limit, so I'm not going to slow down any further.
by scott_h
Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:22 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: CLEAN!
Replies: 13
Views: 2354

Re: (kevera)

Quote, originally posted by kevera »I can see myself in the reflection.Very nice. How weird - I thought it was ME in the reflection...
by scott_h
Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:30 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Spent the day test driving
Replies: 10
Views: 1646

Re: Spent the day test driving (jimincalif)

Have you considered a Nissan Murano? I've had mine for just under a year, and absolutely love it. The redesigned 2009 model just came out and has a lot of new techie options (satellite navigation, bluetooth, ipod interface, etc). I bought my '06 1 year old with about 12,000 miles.They're a little mo...
by scott_h
Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:24 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My 2009 AWD Red Vibe!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 5208

Re: (Sublimewind)

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind »i'm really diggin what they did with the roof rack to, no rails.. I'm just the opposite - that's the first thing that jumped out of me that I don't like at all. I don't like the way the roof slopes without them. That's the one thing that I've hated about the...
by scott_h
Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:03 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Life's To-Do List
Replies: 19
Views: 2609

Re: (Raven)

Quote, originally posted by Raven »Twins!That's a lot of diapers!Oh wait, you meant...
by scott_h
Thu Apr 03, 2008 2:08 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Oil Changes with a Twist
Replies: 10
Views: 2274

I pay about $25 for 4 qts of Amsoil and $5-10 for a filter depending what one I get. I normally get the Napa Gold for about $6 because Napa is the most convenient. I've also used the Wix and Mobile1 filters.
by scott_h
Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Poll : What car to Rent for the Wedding day?
Replies: 38
Views: 4256

Re: Poll : What car to Rent for the Wedding day? (Jeremy96gase)

I must be a party pooper. I'm getting married in August and could care less if anyone even sees us leave, let alone what we're leaving in. We'll be leaving in one of our cars - end of story. I'm worried enough about everything we're going to have to pay for without throwing a car (or limo) on top of...
by scott_h
Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:57 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Do your interior door handles let air in when driving? Weird
Replies: 15
Views: 2633

Re: Do your interior door handles let air in when driving? Weird (ajflan)

Quote, originally posted by ajflan »Just shove a sock there while you drive. Preferably not one you're wearing at the time. (especially if you don't want to take the sock off your foot!)
by scott_h
Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:24 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: What's everyone's favorite tire for the Vibe?
Replies: 28
Views: 6032

Inflated ones that turn. Ours came with 17" Bridgestone Potenzas, and we replaced with the same last fall. No complaints, but I can't say I'm that picky or really have ever noticed a difference between tires.
by scott_h
Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:21 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Happy first day of Spring!
Replies: 14
Views: 1481

Re: Happy first day of Spring! (lovemyraffe)

I just finished blowing about 8" of snow from the driveway. %#$@! spring!
by scott_h
Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:17 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Bees!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 2372

Re: Bees!!! (silver_vibe)

Leaves in March???
by scott_h
Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:14 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe is 3yrs today
Replies: 10
Views: 1725

Re: Vibe is 3yrs today (coldmm803)

Our 3rd birthday is the 25th!Only issues have been a couple recalls - passenger window rattle and the center console popping open. It's actually at the dealer today getting a 30k checkup. (it's actually got nearly 70k miles and we never got a checkup at 30k) I changed the pads and rotors at about 60...
by scott_h
Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:42 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Mary Kay Cosmetics vibe
Replies: 30
Views: 6217

Re: (Cougar Vibe)

Quote, originally posted by Cougar Vibe »A neighbor up the road from me has one. As expected, she spends more time detailing her face than her car...it's a filthy mess. Her face or her car?
by scott_h
Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:39 am
Forum: US - Alaska & Hawaii
Topic: 10 Year HS Reunion
Replies: 17
Views: 11168

I graduated in 1989 with about 140 people. I've never attended a reunion, and don't have a clue what a single person I went to HS with is doing. Once I went to college, HS was in my past and stayed there. (and my parents still live in the same town, so I do still have connections to the area - altho...
by scott_h
Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:48 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Mary Kay Cosmetics vibe
Replies: 30
Views: 6217

I just parked my Murano next to one at the Mall of America tonight.
by scott_h
Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: 800 dogs seized from mobile home
Replies: 7
Views: 1480

Re: 800 dogs seized from mobile home (MRCN RCE)

There wasn't a lady stuck to the toilet in that trailer, was there? (I suppose I should include a link for anyone that doesn't get it: http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/...earch
by scott_h
Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:48 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Headlights always on??
Replies: 35
Views: 8912

I'm sure it reduces bulb life, but I prefer the 'feature'. I like not ever having to remember to turn my lights on/off.It's definitely not something on just newer cars. The headlights on my 98 Malibu were always on. My Murano does allow me to turn off the headlights, but also has an "auto"...
by scott_h
Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:39 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Quick question to all you vibe lovers....from my view maybe its a stupid ??
Replies: 35
Views: 4156

Re: Quick question to all you vibe lovers....from my view maybe its a stupid ?? (slammedrolla)

To each their own, but I've never considered 'dropping' any of my vehicles, and I don't ever plan on it. It's just not my thing. Maybe I'm in the minority here, but my time isn't spend mod'ing my cars. I buy a car because I like the way it looks, not because I want to change the way it looks. My tim...
by scott_h
Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:53 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Engine Oils? Dinosaur or Synthetic? Royal Purple?
Replies: 27
Views: 4537

I've used Amsoil in both cars for at least 3 years.