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Hi. I'd like to update the software and download maps, etc. to the Garmin Navigator in my dnx6140. I have tried putting the update file on the CD, but the unit doesn't recognize it? Any suggestions? Thanks

Banjovibe

Lets see....In 1982, when I was 31, I was standing in line to get World Series tickets to to see game 5 of the Cardinals/Twins....Some of us in the line, including a nice looking gal behind me, were drinking our favorite beverage. I just met her in line. Well, there was a port a potty not too far aw...

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Welcome, from Old Orchard Beach 49 degrees today and we're having our Winter Carnival..they had to truck in snow. We had "dog sled" races on the beach using plastic sleds and people as the dogs...very fun. I just moved to Maine in Sept. What a well kept secret this place is!

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Old Orchard Beach, Maine...sounds fun

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I go to the spray "do-it-yourself" and just do the rinse cycle. I then dry the car with a chamois...takes about 10 min....I get a bit cold in Maine, but I get through it ok. I do put a wax on my Vibe 2x year...Also, I get under the car so much better washing it myself...works for me.

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I guess I'm the exception to the rule. My 09 with 17" all season stock Goodyears have been great in the snow here in Maine...best car I've ever had in snow; including the front wheel drive toyota's I've owned (non-Matrix).

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We got 7" in Old Orchard Beach, ME...I drove in it on the 17" tires that came with my 09 Vibe...no problems at all...this is a great car in the snow.

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Any info. on how this cover works in snow?

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I really appreciate all the thoughtful input in this thread! You guys (and gals?) are great. I have decided to forgo the cover and garage idea and go with the poster who suggested getting a soft broom and Muck boots (already ordered-along with their gloves- I hope they're good. Though I moved to Mai...

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I drive an automatic. I checked with a guy I trusted from Cottman Transmissions before buying and he said he never got any of the Vibes with automatic in the shop but got a number of the manuals at around the 60k mark.

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Hmmm...thanks folks for the great advice...I will look into both suggestions. Boy...that's some snow around that winter garage, Kowell. Is there a danger of the snow/ice getting too heavy and collapsing the roof? Thanks again.

Banjovibe

Hi all. I am moving to Maine (from N. Carolina..brrrrrrr). I will not have a garage, but I won't be driving the car that much during the winter since I will live very close to where I work. Does anyone know of any custom covers for this car? Thanks much.

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Thank you all for the sound education. I'm learning a lot from this thread and I really appreciate your input.

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I saw an auction for a "chip" that increases both power and gas mileage on Ebay:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...oriesDoes this really work? I believe if it seems too good to be true that it probably is.

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Guys, this is great info. I haven't changed my own oil in years. Is there a thread that goes into detail on changing the oil. That sounds like a really good plan. I love this forum! One more question, how about Firestone...they seem to have good deals from time to time too on oil changes, tire rotat...

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So, how often do you feel the tires should be balanced?

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Well, I went to the GM dealer today for my first maintenance trip (5000m) and got my oil changed, tires rotated and balanced. I was a bit surprised by the total price of $96. I'd like to know what you are paying for the same services..please include the wheel balance (if you've done this) so I'm com...

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Sublimewind (great name BTW), thanks for responding. I appreciate your looking into the steering wheel thing. You're right. I must take pics. As for the theft thing, do you think an antitheft system will make any difference?

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Esteban. That is really good information. You know, I may just try to build that "camper". I love the dual purpose idea of the trailer and I don't mind not being able to stand up. Hey, as long as it'll keep the rain off me when I"m sleeping and not flood...I'm good.By the way, do you ...

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thanks folks. this really opens up possibilities. Great suggestion on the tranny cooler....I'm also going to see if some are thinner than 7'. the camper is only for my dog and me while we're (well, not my dog) jamming at bluegrass festivals...though I'm moving to Portland, ME...that will shorten the...

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Do you think this will expand to the 2.4L vibes?

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Sam's Club has some outstanding matts for 20 bucks. You have to cut them to fit, but it took me 10 min. and I used the current floor matts as a template

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Well. I can answer my own question. I had the antenna for the GPS hidden on a bar behind the glove box. I moved it to the back of the vibe-right next to the other-built in antennas (on the outside)...excellent reception now...I know that the curious thousands of viewers of this thread would want to ...

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I've seen the threads on the teardrop campers; very nice. I was just wondering if any of the really small pop-ups are light enough to work with the Vibe?

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Ou..Grizzly, what does a "rubber mad" look like. I'd be interested in purchasing this against future possible scratches. Thanks

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wow..that must have have been a great spider web to hold back that water...maybe GM needs to hire that spider to help engineer it's cars

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I join the chorus of supporters. I know Toyota will have to seriously consider keeping the plant open. GM should reconsider it's decision to quit on the Vibe. I'm a new owner of my 1st one. Everyone I show mine to loves the car. Most had never heard of it. Why GM didn't promote this car is beyond me...

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Sorry Zoomie. Just saw your post. I'll check it out and post it on the requested thread.

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Congrats on the purchase. I just bought a new 2009 Vibe. My manual is very consistent about 5W20 oil. All the threads I read on the subject seem to be in agreement.

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Hi. I recently had this unit installed in my 2009 Vibe and I thought that it might be worth starting a thread on, if this hasn't been done already. I feel like there is a lot to share about this system. For example, it took me about 2 weeks to figure out how to change the display fields to show the ...

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I keep a little pump bottle of hand sanitizer. Very handy there

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I took a trip from Asheville, NC to Portland ME in my '09 2.4L auto 5 speed (I wish more people would state their engine size and whether it's standard or auto-4 or 5 speed). I averaged 34.5 mpg up and back. I get about 26 when driving in mostly city traffic.

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So then we just go to the Toyota dealers, right?

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Brett is a true mercenary of his sport...but I guess that's the way it is in pro sports now...How can the pro sports folks expect us to be loyal fans when neither the players or owners are loyal....I haven't gone out of my way to watch a game for a few years now. I used to be a Ram's season ticket h...

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Then look another, albiet smaller one.

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He'll be too hurt by the 4th game he starts to make much of a difference for the Vikes...Also, he's got to be rusty as he's missed much of the preseason...even though he knows the offense. I've also heard from those interviewed on the Sirius NFL channel that he's not any support to others in the loc...

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Dan, thanks for the great idea. By the way, I went to SEMO...best 5 years of my life steve

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They didn't do anything special. I was right there and watched it. He just opened the fuse box door, figured out which fuse housing to attach it to..can't remember and that was that....really easy. but I was there when he first installed the system and though it had some power, there was not enough ...

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I have already waxed my new 09. However, after getting back from a 2400 mile trip. I just used the spray rinse at the carwash...no soap...looks like new to me. Now when winter hits...I'll be glad to just rinse the salt off asap...However, I'd like to know if I really should do anything else.

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Just got back from a 2400 mile trip in my 2.4L automatic. Averaged 28.5 driving around town (Portland, ME) and 34.5 on straight highway...very impressed.

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Before I bought my vibe I talked with the owner of a Cottman transmission place that I'd worked with on a previous car. I asked him about whether I should get an auto or manual. He said that on most cars, the manual is the best option. However, he said that at around 60,000 miles he's getting some V...

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I have a 2009 vibe and had this DNX6140 system installed. I love it....for $1150 (including Best Buy installation I now have it all: DVD, Garmin Nav, Blutooth, CD, XM, IPD...even can insert to usb port. By the way, when they installed, they had to run a new power wire from the fuse box to give the S...

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Re: New poll for the US-Northeast Vibers (GoodVibErations2004)

Cover for my 2009 Vibe

Does the "performance chip" really increase gas mileage and power

$96 for 1st oil change, tire rotation and wheel balance

Any Pop-Up campers that work for Vibe

Re: support NUMMI (stans39)

Kenwood DNX6140 multimedia system in 2009 vibe

Brett the true mercenary

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