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i guess it comes down to someone who knows how to drive a stick or not. Shifting normally, you could never tell this car has a poo'd synchro. It's only if you are super slow shifting and let it rev down to idle that it won't stay. otherwise, everything is perfectly fine with it. Could drive it anoth...

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no one interested in this or is the price too high?

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3 sets of tires with hatch and glass closed. car was still easily drivable with nothing overhanging the passenger seat area. http://db.tt/LJVyAQMb This is cool! :D And nice "slicks" ! But I am "not amazed" because I knew this would fit in. I fitted 2 sets of tires mounted on rim...

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CAR is Sold! Thanks for looking.

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3 sets of tires with hatch and glass closed. car was still easily drivable with nothing overhanging the passenger seat area.

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it has been asked many times. anything is possible with money. but sooo much has to be changed, just sell yours and buy an AWD. You will be light years ahead on saving money. There is no parts list for this, because no one has gone through the completely unnecessary and ridiculous expense to do this...

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I have been triggering the downshift to avoid it when i get into that range, and letting off again once i crest 43mph to settle it back down into smooth sailing again. If going up and down hills at the 35-42mph I just turn off the OD. :shock: That low growl is the sound of fuel economy! :D By accel...

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Congrats on the new to you AWD! As an owner of a 2005 AWD, I consider this the "mileage sweet spot". The Vibe is at cruising speed, i.e., not accelerating or accelerating very slowly, thus there is no need for higher rpm. If you press harder on the accelerator, the Vibe will drop gear and...

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I recently picked up a higher mileage 2006 (136k) AWD. The car is an immaculate one owner in great condition. The one issue i have noticed is around 38-41mph when in high gear (OD i think), the engine turns around ~1500 and it seems to lug the motor. I have only have stick 1zz cars up until now so i...

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if you already changed your cat and end up with a P0420 code, your next stop is a new downstream 02 sensor. I just replaced mine on my 03 and was able to finally pass emissions. If you still have troubles, you can use a non-fowler extension with a few bits of steel wool. This takes a little patience...

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it was changed a while back. Essentially it is just a dipstick with a higher set of marks on it. A few of us did it and there doesn't seem to be any ill effects. Others have just maintained a level above the stock marks based on pictures of those who have done it. I think i bought mine for $12 shipp...

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so sad. needed that cat. oh well.

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i'll take the cat. PM sent.

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my last vibe (07 5spd) got me a couple 440+mile tanks. My current 03 base, particularly with the 6 speed swap has only gotten over 400 once. I also tend to drive too aggressively and my mileage is regularly 27mpg instead of low 30's.

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too late, it's on my Vibe already.

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its like they don't understand that people on car forums can tell when you joined and if your first few posts are adds, you are instantly ignored.

so sad, so dumb. Peddle it elseware.

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I made my own shifter knob and the stock 6spd is sitting in the glovebox, where its been hiding for a few years. I'll have to dig it out and check out its condition. Let me know if you are interested. sent you a pm. I 100% absolutely want this thing. i'll paypal you right away for it. pm me the pri...

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Your best bet is to see if any junk yards are selling a 6 spd trans and contact them and see if they can sell you the knob. Did you contact a toyota dealer and see how much or at least to get the part number on this part?Good luck spent months off and on calling junk yards, ebay sellers listing fre...

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Quote, originally posted by GMJAP Â»There is a lot of negative posts about the Vibe manual, but I've had no issues. It's already got over 100,000 miles on it, and later this year will mark 8 yrs and I've never had a transmission issue. I even used it to start teaching my wife manual, during which it...

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i emailed you a couple times with no response, do you still have this item? I really want to make this deal happen.

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Dodge Journey maybe?

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Quote, originally posted by bassplayaz06 Â»I have one you can buy. still in decent condition, just some light scratches from rings when shifting.email me at: bassplayaz06@gmail.com if you're still interested.i absolutely want it. sorry, i don't check GV much but i hope you still have it. I sent you ...

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i'm with Joatmon on the choice.I enjoyed my manual on my last Vibe, but this one has made me wish i went auto with my second one. Manual trans are supposed to be tougher and lower maint, not with a toyota....It comes down to: i prefer manual for the weekends and for sport, but for normal driving dut...

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spring time is here and it's time to check again. This has got to be one of the hardest used parts to find on the internet. No one has em, sells something similar or lists them used.who's got one? i got cash for them.

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There is a lot of variation out there and everyone will have opinions on a brand they bought and said is amazing.The only thing i can do is warn you to never buy any Falken tire in that size. They are horrible and wear out prematurely.There are over a dozen solid choices though so pick what is best ...

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did the plugs from my 03 last month. They looked great, hated to get ride of them. These cars seem to be pretty easy on them for the most part. They weren't hard at all to break loose either which surprised me a bit considering about 116k miles and 8-9 years of use from the various drivers.

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trb is right about the scrap yards being stingy on door parts. I have pursued this option for a while since my latest vibe had manual everything.i found 2 places through ebay that had cars they would gut the doors for me. I got hung up on the body harness cost though since it was a lot of labor to r...

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Quote, originally posted by FeelinÃ¢Â€Â™ The Vibe Â»Any issues seeing through it clearly when you're looking through it regularly? Thanks for the link.it's placed near the top of the windshield so you never really need to look straight through it. After a while you forget it is even there and just e...

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Quote, originally posted by FeelinÃ¢Â€Â™ The Vibe Â»Wow, lots of tall Vibers chimed in! I'm 6'3.5", and the closest thing I have to an "issue" is seeing a stop light when I'm tight to an intersection. No shortage of dimensions anywhere else for me. I may need a 911 Targa to cure my &q...

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are people not cranking their seats down for more head room or something?I am 6'5 270lbs and fit with room to spare everywhere. My 07 had a sunroof and i had plenty of room there and my 03 has no sunroof and i have loads of space. I am at least 2-3 clicks from the back and can move the seat to where...

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Quote, originally posted by sideshowalan Â»You absolutely should change it. Especially on the 03/04 5 speeds which are known for premature failure. I'd recommend a 30K mile interval at this point. Redline MT-90 is great stuff. Just do a drain & fill, don't let anyone 'flush' it.^ this is exactly...

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about $19,500 for my new 2007
$5,500 for my 03 with 84k miles with NAV!

*edit $4800 for an 06 loaded AWD with 136k. 1 owner and runs like new

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looks like a great find. Just remember to give it good gas. GT's shouldn't be fed 87 octane. Wish i would have found something like that myself when i went for my second Vibe. Radio's are cheap if that one is blown so just finish out the little stuff and that car should last you a long time.

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Quote, originally posted by vibedrivermatt Â»Well, I've filled my oem good year RSA's to atleast 44 or 45 psi. The max psi says 51 on the side of the tire. I like to keep my rsa tires around 42 psi, they're getting bald and I'm going to have to be replacing them soon with winter tires. I use summer ...

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Quote, originally posted by clownshoes Â»Didn't feel right going to backyard greaseball. Something didn't sit right...anyways...found a place and got it down to about $600. This was expensive. Will try to scan bill for scroutiny by the masses.not a complicated job by any means. they definitely made ...

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Quote, originally posted by morbay Â»The Aztek, number 3 on the list of cars VEHIX wishes they'd bring back? Really? lol, wow. i guess people missed being nauseous....

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Quote, originally posted by Vibican03 Â»Just pulled the trigger on a used Vibe 6 speed tranny with 57K miles on it for $550 shipped. Thanks for all the help. I'll post once the swap is complete and my car can actually move again! great price. now find yourself a shiny new clutch kit to go with it. y...

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Quote, originally posted by lemay.08 Â»Somehow, I don't think that a 'regular' car can start at -40... too damn cold... so Toyota/Pontiac didn't bother to go beyond -40this actually just came up from some of our northern members on my other forum for LX cars. A few of them have had theirs in Manitob...

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Quote, originally posted by Vibican03 Â»Being not sure what to do I followed the Vibe manual which is somewhat vague on fluid change. "If you tow a trailer"....and so on.So it was changed when I replaced the clutch at about 115K with synthetic fluid. At that time the tranny was making a li...

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M1 will dirty up quick, but don't worry. It keeps its lubrication ability for the duration. I've turned fresh oil nearly black after a track day and sent in a sample for analysis. was still good to go for a full duration change.I use the 0-30 M1 during winter as well in the Vibe. 0-40 for the other ...

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1986 Porsche 944 Turbo. ditched the crappy iron turbo 4. replaced with aluminum LS1. Same weight, much higher output and durability. It actually fits better in the engine bay than the stock motor did. car will be for road course use. driven on the street as well since emissions no longer apply to a ...

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Quote, originally posted by Brandort3 »I wouldn't be too worried about it to be completely honest, i've got an 03' GT and i can build up power for the first 5 gears but then i put it and 6th, put my foot to the floor and it doesn't do hardly anything. The last gear is basically the same idea as an o...

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CHECK THE CAT

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changed mine out at 100k miles. still had about 40% life in them.my 07 that i sold with over 100k miles that i bought new, i never changed the pads and they always worked fine. A shot of lube on the backing plates will help any that dry out over time and squeak.

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wheel balance, guaranteed.if your shop can't get it right, take em elseware.

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if it is an automatic, you generally do not want all 4 wheels on the ground if towing. Internals are still moving even if in neutral and it is a poor decision for the life of the transmission if it is NOT a stick car.get a 2 wheel dolly and use that. it is safer, better for the car and cheap to buy.

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does it seem like it is completely down on power? 5th gear is pretty anemic on the little 1.8L motor.might have a collapsed catalytic converter causing a huge flow restriction and power drop. if it feels doggish in the other gears as well then this would be something worth checking. Just because it ...

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so here's an odd development. My 03 vibe that i bought with 84k miles on has had the cold idle surging since i bought it. below freezing temps when stone cold it would hunt for the idle without fail.With winter officially here, i decided to do a little PM on the car over the last month to see if gen...

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Quote, originally posted by Rodlucci Â»I managed to get cruise control installed and ran aground on the power door locks. The kit I purchased was not compatable, so I am looking for used components and will go that route. Cruise works great and was not that bad to install. which cruise control kit d...

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