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My wife bought me a motorcycle for my birthday to supplement our fleet of Lexus automobiles. 8-) https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clublexus.com-vbulletin/2000x2000/80-img_20170228_194147_b85dabf22208be4b39fc1d2933a3aed4c463218e.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clublexus.com-vbulletin/2000x1163/8...

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my Lexus CT200h is rated at 43/40 city/hwy and that's what I got back in the winter with normal air pressure in the tires. The worst average mileage from a tank of gas was 39 mpg when I took a banzai road trip where I burned down the interstate for hours on end at 75-80 mph. Very impressive fuel mi...

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Isn't it nice to get better fuel economy than the EPA numbers? Hybrids are extremely sensitive to many variables. I know Ford has a history of stacking the deck for some very optimistic EPA numbers. Sure they are attainable, but only with very close monitoring of many of the previously mentioned var...

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No doubt the A3 is a nice looking car and will have many positive attributes. I replaced my 2008 Vibe with a 2013 Lexus CT200h and couldn't be happier. I can't imagine the Audi offering me anything that would make me consider giving up the CT. http://www.ct200hforum.com/forum/images/dto_garage/users...

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Put some new wheels on the SC430. Love the look!

PlatinumVibe08 · Re: Set (4) of 16" Gen 1 OEM Alloy Wheels For Sale SOLD 01/20/14

SOLD 01/20/14

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So yeah, I'll start a new thread on the new mazda3. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/lowincash/2014%20mazda%203%20sGT/mazda3photosync1_zpsef8c2de6.jpg Sweet looking ride! I really like the 3 Hatchback. I looked at one back in 2007 before I bought my Vibe. Nice car! Now, imagine how good it wo...

PlatinumVibe08 · Re: Set (4) of 16" Gen 1 OEM Alloy Wheels For Sale SOLD 01/20/14

SOLD 01/20/14

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jake75 wrote:Let us know what price the dealer asks when he goes to sell it.

$11,000

Here's the link to the car ----> http://www.mungenastlexusofstlouis.com/ ... 2135994093

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I'm in Carbondale, IL and you can't go anywhere in southern Illinois without seeing several Vibes. Whoa I'm in Herrin, you are the only person I've seen on here from the area. Hi DTeck. I've been on here nearly six years and this is a great online community. I believe you're the only other Vibe own...

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I would love to test drive one, but the nearest Lexus dealer is about an hour away. If I'm ever in the area though, I would definitely consider it :twisted:. Currently, there are 18 pre-owned CT200h's within 50 miles of you. I hope this link works. http://www.cars.com/for-sale/searchresults.action?...

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Sure, I could have probably came out $1500 to $2000 ahead if I would have bought the Lexus outright and sold the Vibe on my own. Do I have any regrets? Absolutely not. It was totally worth it to me to leave the Vibe at Mungenast Lexus, drive the CT home, and skip the PITA process of selling the Vibe...

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As I said in your other post, I am definitely a fan of the CT200h! Can't wait to hear your opinions on it! P.S. The style wheel yours has is so much better looking than the F-Sport trident wheels. Those things are hideous IMO. Thanks Carrie! I agree that the 10 spoke wheels are much more attractive...

PlatinumVibe08 · Set (4) of 16" Gen 1 OEM Alloy Wheels For Sale SOLD 01/20/14

SOLD 01/20/14

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Oh Snap! Good looking car, best white. Now what will you be taking to Home Depot? Thanks! I couldn't pass up the white (Starfire Pearl) with the chrome wheels. The interior is nice in Ecru (a light cream color) and black. The CT should haul nearly as much as the Vibe. If not, there's always the wif...

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Let's make that a Three Lexus Family. As much as I loved my Vibe, I traded her in today on a brand new 2013 Lexus CT200h. Bring on the fuel economy!

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And the collection is complete. I loved the Vibe. Great car. It felt lonely as the only non-Lexus in my stable. I traded the old girl in today on a brand new 2013 Lexus CT200h.

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I took the plunge today and bought a brand new 2013 CT200h to replace my 2008 Vibe with 56K miles. The MSRP on the loaded Lexus was a lofty $39K and some change. I traded my Vibe in for a difference of $25K. You can look at it two ways. One can say that they gave me $14K trade value for the Vibe off...

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vibenvy, I'll definitely keep you updated if I end up with a CT. Here's the one I'm looking at. http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?paId=538158274&listingId=126116587 Nasmfell, Thanks for your input. That's pretty much what I thought. the barber, Thank you too for your input. If you read my...

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Love my Vibe. Bought it new. Great car. Considering trading it for something a bit more sporty, more fuel efficient, with more luxury amenities. Got a feeling the dealer is going to give me about $8K trade on my Vibe. It's a 2008, Platinum, Auto, Power Windows, Sunroof, 56K miles, new tires, one own...

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That wouldn't have been a car on my radar, but at the price they are going for and Toyota's reliability, looks like a good choice. How is the power and fuel economy? I'm very happy with my choice. Glad I ended up with the SC vs. the IS250/350c. Sure, those are fine cars, but nothing replaces the to...

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That's a nice November 3rd! Here's my Nov, 4th... Yikes! I'm not looking forward to the white stuff. I cruised around today (November 5th) with the top down on the SC. It was 65 degrees and partly sunny. This weather won't hold out much longer though. Here's a pic of my house on Christmas Day, 2010...

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I'm really enjoying the SC430. It's a great car! I've installed LED daytime running lights and an aftermarket exhaust. I'm starting to think about some 19" wheels. http://s16.postimg.org/v8cjht3dx/The_Launch.jpg https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/q72/s720x720/1394017_1020181418970...

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November 3rd, 2013 - Southern Illinois Weather was nice, had to get out and play. Took a drive with my sweetie on a beautiful day. Fall colors were pretty, bright was the sun. Snapped a few pics to remember our fun. http://s17.postimg.org/6gnb87bcv/image.jpg http://s17.postimg.org/5gx0chw73/image.jp...

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Recent photo of the odometer on my 2008 I bought new in December, 2007.

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Off Topic.... but Holy Krapole! :shock: :shock: Platnium! which wood works did you crawl out from! been forever since ive seen you on the boards!?!?! but yes your best bet is to go with those little strips of LED's and adhere them to the lower grill inserts or any place like that. NascarXprt, I've ...

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Another view of the DRL's on my SC430. These would look great and be easy to install on your Vibe.

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tpollauf wrote:BRONZE ... all the way

+1

This is your wheel:

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That does look super cool. :D How does that impact trunk space when the top is down? Gone completely or just reduced? Thanks! The trunk space is reduced substantially but there's still plenty of room for a couple overnight bags and misc. smaller items. Should be no problem hitting the road with the...

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My wife and I are proving our merit as cliche empty-nesters. It's just the two of us and now we own three cars. We just picked up a sweet 2006 Lexus SC430 to add to our stable. She has her 2010 Lexus RX350 and I have my 2008 Vibe for everyday duties. The SC430 will be our straight-up pleasure cruise...

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My original post was a bit over two years ago when I was still one year away from finishing nursing school and I was dreaming of buying my wife a Lexus RX350 and me a Lexus convertible. Here I am one year after graduation and working as a RN at the local hospital and through hard work and perseveran...

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Here's a pic of the LED strips I installed on my Vibe 2 years ago. They are still working great. Bought them at Walmart for around 20 bucks. They are approximately 12 inches long and have 12 LEDs each side. They were easy to install. http://forums.genvibe.com/files/imported/531106=15895-led2.JPG Her...

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Very nice! Removing the coating from the rim lip and the fake bolts made a huge difference. I'm impressed!

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Caretaker, First and foremost, no conditions means just that. To take the behavior presented by others so personally is counterproductive and frankly, unhealthy. You have no idea what thought processes were used by your nephew to make the decisions he made regarding his Vibe, and in reality, it abso...

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I unfortunately hit a rabbit. . . . . . :cry: Murderer! What, you couldn't slow down and steer around the rabbit? It's not like it was a turtle. It's practically unavoidable when a turtle darts out of the weeds in front of you. :) Glad the ducks were unharmed and yes, I too get emotional when rabbi...

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Lexus calls it Starfire Pearl. It's absolutely gorgeous.

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The Black F Sport in Memphis was sold earlier the day I called. I then found a gorgeous White F Sport in Texas and had the deposit check written and ready to drop in the mail when I dug a little deeper and found out the car had been crashed and repaired. I had made an offer that was accepted based o...

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I'm actually considering spending a bit more for this one. It's a fair bit closer to home and is a F-Sport Special Edition of which only 175 were made. While I like the Obsidian/Saddle color combo, I'm digging this one too. http://s24.postimg.org/alknga0dh/FSport.jpg http://s24.postimg.org/hdfnwveqt...

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Thanks Scwmcan, Although I hadn't really noticed prior to your comment, the wood trim on the console is a bit out of place. I did see that it is at least carried over to each door on the armrests. Yes, I really like the color combo with the black exterior and what they call "saddle" leathe...

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Kinda diggin' this one for sale at a dealership in the Big D.

http://infinitidallas.sewell.com/web/ve ... s/1274882/

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Yes, I'm spoiled with the reliability of the Toyota products. No matter how nice the euro cars look or supposedly drive, I can't justify giving up rock solid reliability. The Lexus IS250C/IS350C looks nice and will motor along trouble free for many years. Yes, to the best of my knowledge, the IS250 ...

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So did this Lexus put your wanted drop top purchase on the back burner? No, as stated earlier in this thread, our plan all along was to get the RX350 first and then a convertible after we've paid ourselves back for the RX. I'm starting to look for a nice used 2011/2012 IS250C or IS350C. Although we...

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UPDATE: My wife and I purchased her RX350 last April and as soon as we've paid ourselves back by this summer I'll probably be looking at an IS250/350C. I really like the looks of the BMW but can't bring myself to entertain the notion of copious repair bills as the German machine ages. Lexus all the ...

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Snag some 17" alloy Scion tC wheels for your 2003-2008 Vibe. They're affordable and look great!

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I like the chrome Scion tC wheels on my Vibe so well, I got some for my wife's truck.

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My chrome wheel covers look great on my silver Vibe.

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Cool, I didnt know that Scion wheels came in chrome. As far as I know, they don't. These are called wheel skins and they cost me $60. I really like them. :D http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-10-Scion-TC-17-Chrome-Wheel-Skins-/180503253886?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a06d5137e&v...

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Chrome TC wheels and less than $400 invested. Bling on a budget I say.

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Anyone else have Scion wheels? Wondering if there are center caps besides the Scion/Toyota ones that fit, since I have to buy a set anyway. I'd prefer something generic. If you like the looks of chrome rims, spend $60 and get some of these. I love 'em, and the whole center cap issue is solved. http...

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star_deceiver wrote:Shiny!

Thanks! They look like chrome wheels don't they? Very affordable way to dress up your TC wheels and you can't tell they are actually aren't chrome wheels.

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