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I just don't understand why anyone would go through all this trouble to save Saturn ... really, of all the GM brands, Saturn?

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Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»but if you've been running CEL free since Thanksgiving, it must have bene something transient. Hope it stays off Nah, it just came back last weekend. Parked the car once I got back and had it checked today. Same code. I had the plugs replaced a couple of weeks a...

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Mine "died" from "tire rot", and the stealership sucker me out of $120/tire for two replacements. The other two tires lasted another year before they too apparently got tire rot. So, now I got a miss-matched set of tires on the car. Probably will replace in the fall so I have a n...

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Mine is showing some wear and tear, but after 7 years, I guess that's to be expected. The thing that ****es me off the most is all the dings in that trim-piece on the door from stupid neighbors opening their doors and banging it into mine!I also got:* Rust in the engine compartment.* Someones licens...

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Quote, originally posted by tnpartsguy Â»GM won't be moving any Pontiac's to Chevy...most of them are already there.G3 = AveoG5 = CobaltG6 = MalibuEven if that is true, I still wouldn't consider replacing my desire to get a G6 with a Malibu...As most others here (and everywhere else), I'm surprised ...

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I got my P0420 half-way to Iowa at Thanksgiving. Dealer said "bad cat, go somewhere else to have it replaced because we'll charge you $1200" ... At least they were honest, unfortunately, everyone else seems to charge about the same.They cleared the code, and it hasn't come back since, so I...

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I didn't "spill" it like that ...

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Quote, originally posted by kevera Â»That's your best bet,probably pay $30-$40 for one.Curious as to what you spilled to discolor your plastic.I "spilled" my lunch. Bad clam.

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Thanks for the quick reply. $314 is a little easier to swallow than $360. I guess I'll keep an eye on ebay as well...

lmhansen

It appears I need to replace my driver side door panel. An unfortunate incident have left some discoloration on the plastic as well as on the cloth inserts, and I can't get it cleaned up and it is driving me crazy.Other than the dealer, does anyone know where I can get a replacement panel? I've trie...

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Yup, pretty much "power everything" here too; doors, windows, sunroof...

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I replaced the factory radio/cd player yesterday (Delco) in my '03 Vibe. I got a wire-harness to avoid having to cut the wires in the car, and the new radio/cd player works just fine. But, there was two plugs on the back of the Delco, one which is narrower than the other. This had only one wire in i...

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I got some retainers from Advance Auto Parts (box of 15 for $5), and popped in 3 in the front and 1 in the left wheel-well.The damage to the lining is fairly extensive. I didn't measure it, but it's easily 5x2 or 5x3 inches. There's also excessive wear on the outside edge of the tire. It's just the ...

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Did you have to remove the old antenna base as well, or does it fit right on top of it?

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So, I'm looking for something like this:http://www.thefastenerwarehous...1.htm?

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The wheel well lining appears to be just a big piece of plastic that goes from the wheel-well, under the car, up front, and then back to the other front wheel-well. I think I must have lost a screw/bolt somewhere, because the whole piece looks way too loose. During some high-speed cruising today, I ...

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Feh, I wouldn't buy that. Where's the rear cargo area? What's with the laid-back Civic windshield? Car looks like it had 3 metric tons dropped on it to compress it like that. That's not a Vibe...

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I got 88%, 33 miles, 327 Seconds, on my first try.Not bad for a non-american

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Yeah, doesn't seem like people have the same affection for the Vibe as for other cars, at least not here in MA.

lmhansen

I just almost **** my pants. The stealership wants almost $500 for the job! They say both "Bellows" needs to be replaced, as the passenger side is worn as well. They're charging me almost $60 per bellow, yet AutopartsWarehouse.com has the same part for $21!!! So, that's just shy of $120 fo...

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Didn't have a chance to get in there until today. Also read up on suspension so that I'm using the right vocabulary here.It seems that the boot that goes over the damper shaft got shoved inbetween the damper shaft and the bump stop, and then slowly chewed up. There was no way to rescue the boot. The...

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Last week, I noticed a weird squeeking noise coming from the car, and after a little while, it became apparent when it happened: When going over some big speedbumps (at proper speed, mind you), I would hear the squeek coming from the front of the car, more specifically, the driver side. On sunday, I...

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Took me 2 seconds to get the Pope joke, but then, I have a dirty mind. So, get your mind in the gutter, and you'll understand what the "cover" and the "button" is, and why the Pope disapproves.

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Bad joke. The postal clerk should be sentenced to eat one of the fruitcakes. Let the punishment fit the crime.

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I realize I am very late getting into this thread, but... Thanks to the descriptions here, I successfullly change the bulbs in my Vibe. Didn't take all that long either. The clip was a little tricky, but it's easier if you do the passenger side first, as there's more free space over on that side to ...

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The car may have been tossed to the side, but the driver cabin is still intact...

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Quote, originally posted by 21Rouge Â»Just a Q: If one uses a router is it necessary to have a software firewall?The jury is still out on that. I generally say "no", but it really depends on how safe your browsing habits are. The router only prevents inbound access to your computers, and w...

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If you cannot sign in to websites that uses encrypted connections for authentication (HTTPS rather than HTTP), then your firewall is most likely blocking these connections. You'll need to check the firewall section of the configuration of the McAfee suite, and see what is allowed and what is not. If...

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Anyone tried finding LED lights that'll fit? They're supposed to last forever. They may cost a little more, but still more affordable than $200+ at the stealership for such a minor job. I'm having the same problem with the light on the temp. controller. I just give it a whack or two on the side, and...

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Regarding Maserati, I saw one on the road the other day. I don't know enough about them to tell what model/year it was, however, I did make this observation: 1. Cool: Maserati Convertible on a sunny day.2. Less Cool: Middle aged man with cigar in a Maserati Convertible on a sunny day.3. Uncool: Midd...

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Congratulations! There's nothing like having a new baby at home.

lmhansen

My stock battery is still working fine, despite me having depleted it. Twice! I guess I might want to consider getting a new battery before the cold winter sets in here in the NE.

lmhansen

Currently getting the most playtime in my Vibe: Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime IIDavid T. Chastain - Instrumental VariationsAC/DC - my own mixRed Sox radio

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Angry Shrip1 cup flour1 tbls Cayenne peppersalt, pepper, ground chilli pepper to tasteuncooked, cleaned Shrimp, as many as you need.Fresh spinachFresh BasilMix the flour, cayenne, salt and pepper. Coat the shrimp with the flour/cayenne mix, then fry in the pan, ~3 minutes each side. Cook about 10-12...

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I'm in Massachusetts. I have an '03 Vibe, Satellite, which I purchased new back in early/mid '02. Absolutely love the car, and I drive 600 miles a week

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Replacement door panel.

Replaced Audio, alarm light is out. -Never mind...

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Trouble with wheel-well lining.

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Odd suspension issue.

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