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by isaaclud
Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:07 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: anyone know how to get ahold of a real human at GM for warranty issues?
Replies: 10
Views: 1803

Re: anyone know how to get ahold of a real human at GM for warranty issues? (10vibe1.8auto)

Thanks for the links 10vibe. While informative...I went ahead and told the body shop to fix the car and I would pay for all costs. I am pursuing GM / dealer through other means now. I was basically told since nooone had any paperwork for the damage, they are not responsible for the cost of fixing it...
by isaaclud
Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:15 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: anyone know how to get ahold of a real human at GM for warranty issues?
Replies: 10
Views: 1803

Re: anyone know how to get ahold of a real human at GM for warranty issues? (isaaclud)

Ok, a somewhat image intensive post. So bear with mehere is the whole brace. some closeups of the braces bend point a NON-DAMAGED mount on drivers side the damaged mount on passenger side Radiator shot with bent metal....piece.... holding everything together
by isaaclud
Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:22 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: anyone know how to get ahold of a real human at GM for warranty issues?
Replies: 10
Views: 1803

Re: anyone know how to get ahold of a real human at GM for warranty issues? (keithvibe)

I can link up some pics of the damage. Do I have to re-size them first?I miss driving my 5-speed Vibe. So bad. Thats what pisses me off so much. I just wanted it fixed and back. But the body shop said he cant let it on the road like it was. Luckily a friend let me borrow her 08 Cobalt...but its auto...
by isaaclud
Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:03 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: anyone know how to get ahold of a real human at GM for warranty issues?
Replies: 10
Views: 1803

anyone know how to get ahold of a real human at GM for warranty issues?

I was given the GM customer service number and I will use that, but I need action soon as I can.I have an interesting situation where I dinged up the driver side bumper of my 100,000+mile 2006 Vibe and lo and behold when I took it to the body shop we discovered that the car's front structural brace ...
by isaaclud
Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Automatic or Stick Shift?
Replies: 138
Views: 37615

5-speed base.and dont give me that "wifey-cant-drive-stick" crap...I made my baby LEARN TO SHIFT.Also, she drive the Pilot so she really doesn't have to drive my car anyway...
by isaaclud
Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:37 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Vibe as an investment for nostalgia?
Replies: 14
Views: 5721

wait a minute....my '06 base 5-speed has had zeroissues in about 68,000 miles. NONE.and i'm not the most gentle driver on it either. just to speak for the '06 model year
by isaaclud
Mon May 18, 2009 12:30 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: traded up the 06 vibe for....
Replies: 21
Views: 4677

Re: 2 cents (HighMileVibe)

Quote, originally posted by HighMileVibe »The Hyundai's are looking clean and sharp yet distinctive and the big two from Japan are looking confused, forced and look-at-me, in-your-face designs. Anyone else see this "swap"?i too have noticed this. good call, Hyundai has really developed a ...
by isaaclud
Thu May 14, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: an oil filter oddity
Replies: 11
Views: 2786

Re: (joatmon)

joatmon, you speak the truth brother! One of the worst cases of oil runoff from unscrewing a filter I ever had was on a 1995 SHO (automatic)... the filter was at a 45 degree angle (of course) and was right above the freaking STARTER!!! So imagine my surprise when the first time i did it i soaked the...
by isaaclud
Thu May 14, 2009 9:43 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: an oil filter oddity
Replies: 11
Views: 2786

hey you kids are great, you really alleviated some of my fears. There is no clearance issue that i can see as there is quite a bit of space around the thing, so I will let it go. The funny thing is I even told the guy it was a base...as in..NON GT!Anyway, thanks again!
by isaaclud
Wed May 13, 2009 12:40 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: an oil filter oddity
Replies: 11
Views: 2786

hmmmm, interesting thought, i will keep tabs on the oil level regarding that.thanks for the tip brother
by isaaclud
Wed May 13, 2009 12:17 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1421129

I will reply again....I am pushing 66,000 miles.No issues. Running fine (if not just a little rougher these days.)
by isaaclud
Wed May 13, 2009 12:14 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: an oil filter oddity
Replies: 11
Views: 2786

an oil filter oddity

Hey, questions for you ladies and gentlemen, ('06 Vibe)I use FRAM oil filter (keep the barbs to yourselves...I've been using FRAM since 1996 and no problems ever)and I usually put on a certain size as dictated in the littlebooks in Autozone or what have you. That size has been PH4967. But the guy la...
by isaaclud
Wed May 06, 2009 1:20 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: How long did your original Goodyear tires last?
Replies: 31
Views: 11307

I replaced my factories ('06 Vibe) at around 42k....but I do NOT recommend waiting that long. It gotpretty hairy on a few instances....I was a little rough on them too though.Also, I rotate every 10,000 miles...so i rotated those guys 4 times.
by isaaclud
Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: It's Official...The end of the road for Pontiac :-(
Replies: 27
Views: 7382

The 06 Vibe I have is only my second Pontiac.I had an 84 Trans Am. back in the 90's...
by isaaclud
Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:03 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Kia gets Soul!
Replies: 32
Views: 5051

Re: (joatmon)

haha i got you man....Remember the good old days when you had a CAR, a TRUCK and "that thing inbetween". you mean the El Camino / Ranchero?good one
by isaaclud
Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:59 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Mr. Lingenfelter's new additions to the warehouse as of March.
Replies: 17
Views: 6625

wow.....you know you are getting older when out of all those cars you take note of the Porsche 959..and say..."Whoa...a 959!"lol
by isaaclud
Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:59 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Give the gift of life
Replies: 13
Views: 3727

Thats funny, I've been a regular blood donor for a couple years now...I think I'm on the 2 gallon wall.The needles are something you just have to live with.It's better if you watch IMO, although if they dontfind a vein right away....you start getting frustrated...like..."Girl, gimme the DAMN NE...
by isaaclud
Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: "This is my Vibe" for the 09's
Replies: 18
Views: 4779

wow, now this is really good marketing on GM's part.I'm the first to jump on thier back for being stupid...but they deserve props for this entire thing.I'm NOT the type to spring for this...(well, on a smalleconomy station wagon anyway)but this is a decent attempt at garnering the interest of the yo...
by isaaclud
Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:40 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: what oil brand/weight is everyone using?
Replies: 49
Views: 12240

Castrol GTX brother....for 15 years now........
by isaaclud
Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:31 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Free 411 on your Cell Phone or any phone.
Replies: 9
Views: 1891

Yeah I have been using that for awhile now too.It's pretty straight-forward and simple.
by isaaclud
Mon Jan 26, 2009 3:57 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Child Seats
Replies: 1
Views: 720

I have fit 1 child seat in the middle,and then 2 booster seats on either side.I did this for quite awhile. I have even fit 2 child seats in (middle & 1 side)and a booster seat on the other side.It was TIGHT for the seats, but if the seat fitsthan the child is comfy anyway....now...buckling the b...
by isaaclud
Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:22 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Best songs on subs
Replies: 53
Views: 12536

ok....on the techno tip...that hit the speakers goodMassive Attack w/ Mos DEF - I Against I$$ Troopers - HuaratronDo It Again - Chemical Brothersand that Lazersonic Transformers vid that wason the net here and there...i have a 320k bitraterip of that vid....and it POUNDS the speakers....
by isaaclud
Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:39 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Best songs on subs
Replies: 53
Views: 12536

lol, i agree with Fidelity.....that hits the speakers HARD!!!some other tracks that hit them hard..Mad Izm - KRS and Channel Live...Dare - GorillazHandle Me - Robynanything by DJ Magic Mike....in fact, Miami bassmusic in general sounds good on a good stereo...
by isaaclud
Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:04 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: guy cars vs. chick cars
Replies: 34
Views: 6851

I have always maintained that the MIATA is a sports car......and thus a guy car...saying the MIATA is a chick car is saying any MG or AC (or any other British sports car fromthat era) is a chick car....the argument is dead to me...
by isaaclud
Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: What year is your Vibe?
Replies: 25
Views: 5751

I'm pushin an '06. 60,000 miles too.....
by isaaclud
Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:53 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Anybody else holding off buying right now?
Replies: 16
Views: 2685

Re: (Celtic_Curse)

wait......is a GXP Vibe in the works?
by isaaclud
Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:37 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: gas mileage
Replies: 26
Views: 4719

I'm averaging between 28mpg and 31mpg combined mileage. I am content for the moment. $2.00 gas doesnt hurt either though.
by isaaclud
Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:35 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Does anyone use midgrade/premium fuel in their 09 Vibe?
Replies: 28
Views: 6655

I tried premium in the '06 once. I detected no difference.I wasn't expecting anything though.I had a SHO that made sure you put premiumin it. But again, thats what the engine was made for.
by isaaclud
Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:33 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Chrysler is giving all they employees a nice long holiday vacation.....how nice is that?
Replies: 14
Views: 2495

mehMy stance remains unchanged. It remains my opinion that the union is simply an unsustainable concept in today's economy.My different opinion only solidifies the fact that we are both citizensof this country with the best future in mind. My opinion for the best future might differ from yours, but ...
by isaaclud
Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:39 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: How Dangerous of a Driver Are You?
Replies: 24
Views: 3231

I will not post my score on account of that pollbeing very inaccurate....loli am a terrific driver.... i just have a long citation history...
by isaaclud
Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:38 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: The big three from a different point of view. PLEASE READ!
Replies: 12
Views: 2722

Re: (michaelgt)

never a citibank customer....although i must confess...i am not exactly sure what you mean...if you mean I'm happy they got bailed...then again....this would be incorrect.....gov. interference does not equal capitalism...rather....it equals something else....last seen in Communist Russia
by isaaclud
Wed Dec 03, 2008 12:24 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Your next Vibe may be a Chevy!
Replies: 18
Views: 3514

Re: Your next Vibe may be a Chevy! (ned23)

The Japanese have only very recently started to get the concept of "sexy" when it comes to cars. Allow me to list 3 nameplates that contradict your statement.All the way back to the 60's shall we? and then tell me that sexy has ONLYbeen a part of Europes and Americas offerings.....1967-197...
by isaaclud
Wed Dec 03, 2008 12:13 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: The big three from a different point of view. PLEASE READ!
Replies: 12
Views: 2722

The stats above really dont change my perceptionthat GM deserves to exist as it has for the last century...You can all say what you want about skewed mediaperception and biased auto-critic bashing...but my ANTI-BAILOUT stance for GM (and the other 2)comes from STRICTLY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.and the PE...
by isaaclud
Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:35 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: 10 Cars That Damaged GM's Reputation
Replies: 16
Views: 2964

Re: (Raven)

The 2.8 V6 was fast and reliable.WHAT???I'm sorry....but I must disagree with you sir...I NEVER saw a 2.8 V6 that wasnt a piece of crap after say....25,000 miles.And I knew a lot of people with them....in many different cars...and in each one...the thing would routinely self-destruct one of it's com...
by isaaclud
Tue Nov 04, 2008 12:28 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: top 10 cars americans hate
Replies: 18
Views: 3353

@ ragingfish...You are correct about the Mazda Tribute....but Mazda ALREADY sells another small 'ute...the CX-7.I cannot understand why the Tribute is still avail.when the Cx-7 is around....and is so very Mazda.
by isaaclud
Tue Nov 04, 2008 12:16 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: 2009 Honda Pilot...Crossover???
Replies: 5
Views: 1277

I think that they are saying that because the platformfor the Pilot has always been the Odyessy (sp?) platform...which has been the Accord platform...which then makes the Pilot's platfrom that of a CAR,which then lets them play with words a bit.I think the Pilot is an SUV.....but the entire SUV/cros...
by isaaclud
Mon Oct 27, 2008 1:45 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Spotted 15 Vibes on the road today!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2824

here in Central PA Vibe's are everywhere. Even the 09's are tooling around. I see Vibe's DAILY...every time I get behind the wheel. They are not Corolla visible.....but pretty damn close
by isaaclud
Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:46 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: just picked up an '05 Pilot (NO PICS IN THREAD warning)
Replies: 9
Views: 1882

yeah it came with power all that crap....really though...who is driving around in carsw/out power windows and AC anymore?at least those cars manufactured after 1995...lol @ "why would we want pics?"the pic nazi's dont like being called out
by isaaclud
Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:22 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: 8000kms between oil change? Really?
Replies: 25
Views: 6758

I let mine slip 10,000 miles w/ out an oil change due to a fanatically busy schedule over the summerI will NEVER DO THAT AGAIN....(non-synthetic)
by isaaclud
Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:20 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe / Matrix '09
Replies: 25
Views: 4640

just for the record....i liked the 03-08 Matrix...i bought the Vibe, and like the styling...but IMOthe Matrix/Vibe styling was always on the samelevel of attractiveness....
by isaaclud
Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:18 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: just picked up an '05 Pilot (NO PICS IN THREAD warning)
Replies: 9
Views: 1882

just picked up an '05 Pilot (NO PICS IN THREAD warning)

yeah screw all your threats with no pics....none of myvehicles in the last 10 years have been exteriorally (sp?)modded so they look like stock pictures....haha take it else where! anyway, i bought an 05 pilot lx silver...NO OPTIONS BROTHER!got it for 14,000 w/ 71,000 miles on it....thats 1,500 under...
by isaaclud
Sun Oct 19, 2008 11:05 pm
Forum: Photography and Photoshop
Topic: Vibe Wallpaper
Replies: 5
Views: 2160

I'm feelin that. Note this one download.....good stuff
by isaaclud
Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:46 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Reliability of your Vibe...
Replies: 26
Views: 4214

oh yeah.....i do have one BIG GRIPE...the paint on these Pontiac/Toyotas is horrible..my front end looks horrible.....(i do a lot of highway driving...but I wax GOOD3x a year too...)yet my chips and scratches are utterly out of control..its really disappointing....i dont know if i would ever buy ano...
by isaaclud
Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:42 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Who do you trust to change your oil?
Replies: 37
Views: 9748

whoa now....I've been using FRAM in my vehicles for 16 years.....never noticed any problems relatedto oil life/maintainance....BTW, i change my own oil....BAR NONE....nobody but me friends
by isaaclud
Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:27 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Reliability of your Vibe...
Replies: 26
Views: 4214

2006 Vibe 5-speed base purchased new in '06.Currently 56,000 miles on it.Besides an oil change every 5,000...this car has neededNOTHING...The factory tires lasted me 50,000 miles(although i should have replaced them at 43,000)Oh, and to my shame I skipped an oil change andit went 10,000 miles withou...
by isaaclud
Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:29 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Poll - How many use Synthetic Oil or Regular Oil in their Vibe?
Replies: 178
Views: 124578

I change it every 5,000 with Castrol GTX...except that stretch of time where i went 10,000miles between changes....lol, i lost track of time...i did change the break in oil too...1,500 or somethinglike that
by isaaclud
Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:53 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Who here has T-Mobile???
Replies: 5
Views: 1321

I've been rockin with T-mobile for about 7 years...I have no complaints except the occasional spottyservice. Also, I dont like how T-mobile makes you pay morefor upgrades.....I am about up on my 3rd 2-year contract....and I want a smartphone....but im not payingover 50 bucks....i might see just what...
by isaaclud
Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:18 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: FireFox 3 download *link included*
Replies: 17
Views: 2425

man....i tried.....i really did....but at 8pm Eastern time.... mozilla was NOT RESPONDING...the count was over 2 million.....i want firefox 3.......their server must be OVERWHELMED.....
by isaaclud
Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:54 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: They called it a "wagon"
Replies: 25
Views: 3742

the Vibe/Matrix ARE WAGONS.....accept it and move on....you drive a small station wagon...as do i....and i like it.....as do you....PEACEISAAC
by isaaclud
Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:23 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Your First Car
Replies: 256
Views: 67255

1984 Plymouth Reliant....4 cylinder..THE K CAR!!!!! in baby blue.....(I got this car when i turned 16...in 1994)I put that thing through HELL.....wowi dont have any exterior pics....just interior picsof us doing........stupid things....I'll NOT post them