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by LavaIlliniVibe
Tue Feb 07, 2017 7:31 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1414871

Re: How many miles on your Vibes?

My 2004 Lava Vibe just turned 179,000 miles today. I took him in recently to get detailed, and two people asked me if he was for sale. Absolutely NOT!!! lol Best car I have ever owned BY FAR!!! :D
by LavaIlliniVibe
Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1414871

Re: How many miles on your Vibes?

over 165,000 and no major problems, just routine maintenance and upkeep

I LOVE MY VIBE!!!!!!!! :D
by LavaIlliniVibe
Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Your Vibe's name
Replies: 29
Views: 7970

Re: Your Vibe's name

By the way, "Vibey-Wibey" is a Lava 2004 stud
by LavaIlliniVibe
Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:11 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Your Vibe's name
Replies: 29
Views: 7970

Re: Your Vibe's name

Vibey-Wibey

Original, huh? lol and... he is a strong male. lol :P

165,000 and goin' strong!!!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Tue Mar 17, 2015 2:56 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: NHTSA recalls 2.1 million for new air bag problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1402

Re: NHTSA recalls 2.1 million for new air bag problem

Has anyone received a recall notice yet? My Vibe is on the list... Thank you!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:14 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: HI! New Vibe owner, new Genvibe member.
Replies: 15
Views: 2016

Re: HI! New Vibe owner, new Genvibe member.

Supposedly the Vibe can carry a full size washer. I know for a fact it can carry a full size adult bike easily. And get kid(s) to college... 8-)
by LavaIlliniVibe
Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:12 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1414871

Re: How many miles on your Vibes?

Hit 155,000 on my 2004 Lava last night! He will be ten years old (date I purchased him) on January 12!!!!!!!! Yes, he was made in 2004 and sat on the lot for months until I rescued him!!! (or he rescued me!!!!) ;) ;)
by LavaIlliniVibe
Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:10 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1532370

Re: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread

$1.89 last night near Decatur, Illinois. I had already taken pictures of $1.99 a few days ago, how low can it go? :D
by LavaIlliniVibe
Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: We are Vibe Hogs!
Replies: 22
Views: 3796

Re: We are Vibe Hogs!

What a sweet family fleet! Thanks for posting!!!! By the way, a close friend had a Mazda 3 and had way more problems than I have had with my Vibe (I have had NONE). He traded in his Mazda for a Honda Civic--they wanted a new car and that's unfortunately not possible with the Vibe any more. Besides, ...
by LavaIlliniVibe
Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Vibe Owner
Replies: 11
Views: 1814

Re: New Vibe Owner

What a little pumpkin!!!! You will love your Vibe!!!! Welcome from a fellow 2004 owner!!!!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Random acts of Vibe love
Replies: 613
Views: 165178

Re: Random acts of Vibe love

This is an awesome story (above)! You could have also cooked dinner for them with an electric skillet or crock pot too!!! :P
by LavaIlliniVibe
Wed Sep 24, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1414871

Re: How many miles on your Vibes?

Just hit 152,000 tonight on my Lava 2004! :P :P
by LavaIlliniVibe
Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: You know you drive a Vibe when…
Replies: 30
Views: 6704

Re: You know you drive a Vibe when…

You know you drive a Vibe when you can serve hot chili out of a crock pot from your Vibe during your daughter's chilly early-Spring softball game... 8-)

You know you drive a Vibe when your daughter can use her hair straightener as a passenger on the way to school :P
by LavaIlliniVibe
Wed Apr 09, 2014 5:20 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe Recall
Replies: 16
Views: 4461

Vibe Recall

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/car ... s/7497031/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Please post any more information you have on this! Thank you!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sat Mar 01, 2014 7:47 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: new guy !
Replies: 12
Views: 2197

Re: new guy !

You have come to the right place as a brand-new Vibe owner! I am a lurker, but I love my Vibe and you will, too! Congratulations!

2004 Lava original owner, just hit 146,000 today, no problems with Vibey but normal maintenance!!!!! Yeah!!!!! :P
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sat Mar 01, 2014 7:36 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1414871

Re: How many miles on your Vibes?

Just hit 146,000 today on my perky Lava 2004!!!!!!!!!!!! Going strong at 10 years old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P :D 8-) :)
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sat Dec 14, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1414871

Re: How many miles on your Vibes?

144,400+ on my perky little 2004 Lava with no issues
except normal maintenance... I bought him in January 2005
brand new.. Can't believe he say on the lot for months and no one wanted him, he's the
best car I have ever owned by far!!!! :P
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sat Dec 14, 2013 9:14 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: softening the ride?
Replies: 20
Views: 6431

Re: softening the ride?

They are Monroe brand, installed by a tire dealer in business since 1934...
by LavaIlliniVibe
Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:14 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: KITT222s 04 Vibe garage
Replies: 126
Views: 35020

Re: KITT222s 04 Vibe garage

You are an inspiration to Vibe owners everywhere! Thanks for doing so much for your Vibe, from one '04 owner (Lava) to another! :P

By the way, does anyone else get sad when you see an abused/mistreated Vibe? I do! Makes me want to open an orphanage for them... :x
by LavaIlliniVibe
Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:04 am
Forum: Events
Topic: GenVibe meet 2014: The Planning
Replies: 98
Views: 41260

Re: GenVibe meet 2014: The Planning

I would try to attend if it is in Pontiac... only about 2 hours away for me :P
by LavaIlliniVibe
Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:03 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: softening the ride?
Replies: 20
Views: 6431

Re: softening the ride?

Tire alignment and new struts improved my ride in my Lava '04 with 144,000+ :P
by LavaIlliniVibe
Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:12 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1414871

Re: How many miles on your Vibes?

I have 141,463 on my darling little 2004 Lava! Goin' strong! :P Love my VIBE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1414871

Re: How many miles on your Vibes?

128,430 on my 2004 Lava Vibe, purchased new in Jan. 2005. It sat on the lot for almost a YEAR until I rescued it!!!!!!!! :P Have had no mechanical issues with it, only routine maintenance.
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sun Aug 05, 2012 7:50 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Erie meet Picture thread
Replies: 37
Views: 11035

Re: Erie meet Picture thread

Hello All, I haven't been on here in a while--not since the new "look"--I am a lurker and the proud owner of a 2004 Lava Vibe with 127,000+ and no complaints about my Vibe. I would love to meet anyone and everyone at a get together in Pontiac, Illinois. I would think the tourist bureau wou...
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sat Dec 10, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New member, new (to me) Vibe
Replies: 14
Views: 3147

Re: New member, new (to me) Vibe (klindstedt)

Congratulations on your "new" Lava Vibe!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't it a great hue???? So happy to hear that your little Vibe is finally going to get the Lovin' it so dearly deserves! It never ceases to amaze me how badly some people treat their cars. When I see a mistreated Vibe, I almost CRY!!!!!!!...
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sun Dec 04, 2011 2:12 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Christmas Lights on the Vibe
Replies: 28
Views: 7654

Re: Christmas Lights on the Vibe (epcIII)

This is one of the most awesome things I have ever read/seen on this site! Thank you for sharing the joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep on Vibin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PS: I will be putting my lights on tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sun Oct 09, 2011 1:56 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission flush/service/replacement question
Replies: 10
Views: 3780

Re: I did it! (jkm311)

Hello, I paid $119 and I took it to an independent mechanic shop. I made sure they had the correct Toyota transmission fluid. My little Vibe is running well--he was before he had it done, as well. His transmission fluid was just dirty! Not now!Keep on Vibin'!!!!!!!!!!!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:39 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission flush/service/replacement question
Replies: 10
Views: 3780

I did it!

I had my Vibe's transmission drained and refilled. It took about an hour and everything seems to be fine. Thank you again for all of your expertise and assistance in this matter, I truly appreciate your help!!!!! Keep on Vibin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Mon Sep 12, 2011 2:08 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission flush/service/replacement question
Replies: 10
Views: 3780

Re: Transmission flush/service/replacement question (djkeev)

Dear djkeev, Thank you so much for your time and expertise. I truly appreciate your thorough explanation and rationale. I apologize for not investigating the forum more for an answer. I plan to make an appointment with the independent mechanic this week for a draining of the transmission fluid, and ...
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sun Sep 11, 2011 7:59 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission flush/service/replacement question
Replies: 10
Views: 3780

Transmission flush/service/replacement question

Hi All, Thank you in advance for reading this and any advice you can give... please forgive me for not being an auto mechanic or expert, just a Vibe owner and lover! That's why I am asking you all! Here's the story... I took my 2004 Vibe (automatic transmission, 115,000 miles) in for an oil change a...
by LavaIlliniVibe
Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:07 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How to drive a Vibe 3,500 from San Francisco, CA to Norfolk, VA. Pics included.
Replies: 22
Views: 4586

Re: How to drive a Vibe 3,500 from San Francisco, CA to Norfolk, VA. Pics included. (rangerwill86)

Thank you for sharing your pictures--life is more fun in a Vibe, eh? Thank you for the inspiration to take a long trip in a good Vibe!Take care, Keep on Vibin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
by LavaIlliniVibe
Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:58 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: "What a cute car"
Replies: 28
Views: 5359

Re: "What a cute car" (Adam24303)

Please don't take offense, but isn't it amazing how many "mature" drivers drive a Vibe? I constantly flash my "V" (peace sign!) to older drivers who disregard what an incredibly cool car they chose. I ask people how cool the Vibe is and they say, "way cool" but, for the...
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:00 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Holy Crap Our Cars are Valuable!
Replies: 15
Views: 3689

Re: Holy Crap Our Cars are Valuable! (Whelan)

I just checked KBB a month ago, and my little 2004 Lava Vibe has gone up over $1000 in value in two years. I asked a used-car dealer friend about this, and they said, "when we get a Vibe in, we can't keep it on the lot"!!!!!!!! Vibe Power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sun May 15, 2011 12:28 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Vibe owner
Replies: 15
Views: 2864

Re: (J_TO_ENVY)

Glad to hear you saw the light! Keep on Vibin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sun May 15, 2011 12:25 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Last Production Vibe Found & Purchased
Replies: 59
Views: 29080

Re: (IMakeVibes)

From one "Red" to another--your car is awesome and your outfit is awesome! Thanks for posting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sun May 15, 2011 12:20 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Baby's First Boo-Boo (Big Red gets hurt)
Replies: 19
Views: 3829

Re: (LavaIlliniVibe)

PS: I KEPT MY OLD BUMPER! IT IS IN MY GARAGE... I've started my own stockpile LOL
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sun May 15, 2011 12:18 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Baby's First Boo-Boo (Big Red gets hurt)
Replies: 19
Views: 3829

Re: (tpollauf)

Just thought I would let you know... I was following a car that ran over debris in the road. The debris flew back on to my bumper, and I also ran over it. The debris made a hole in my front lower bumper and ripped the cover under the front of my precious little Vibe.I turned the claim into my insura...
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sun Apr 17, 2011 12:09 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Complimentary Service Card from GM
Replies: 18
Views: 4069

Re: Complimentary Service Card from GM (DeathCubeJ)

I got one last year in the Fall, because I KNOW I have done two oil changes on it already and didn't get the last one done there, so several months now... anyway, it all worked--no sweat! Didn't cost me a dime (except for the sad feeling that Pontiac is really gone... )
by LavaIlliniVibe
Wed Jan 05, 2011 3:03 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1414871

103,598

UPDATE: because I think I posted on this thread some time ago... I have 103,598 and I love, love, love my Vibe. Keep on Vibin'!!!!!!!!!!!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Tue Nov 09, 2010 1:39 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Random acts of Vibe love
Replies: 613
Views: 165178

Re: Random acts of Vibe love (J_TO_ENVY)

Laugh if you'd like, but I saw a torn up Vibe recently, and I can't imagine doing that to my Vibe. I actually stood there for a moment and thought, "what if he had had an owner like me (or like us on the genvibe forum)?" It was a sad sight--scratches and dents all over, not a wreck, but ne...
by LavaIlliniVibe
Tue Nov 09, 2010 1:18 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: hit a 100,000...
Replies: 17
Views: 4120

Re: hit a 100,000... (mbc)

About a month ago, and now I have almost 102,000! Vibey just keeps rollin' along!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Tue Nov 09, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Why Do you Love GenVibe?
Replies: 60
Views: 10499

Re: Why Do you Love GenVibe? (ou.grizzly)

Because I love that others love their Vibes as much as I love mine!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sun Aug 15, 2010 12:04 pm
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: September MOTM 2010 nomination thread
Replies: 16
Views: 3981

Re: (star_deceiver)

I vote for "I make Vibes"--he made Vibes and now he owns one. I want to cry.
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:54 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: After being on this board for almost seven years...
Replies: 26
Views: 6613

Re: After being on this board for almost seven years... (IMakeVibes)

The Circle of Life! Congratulations on your excellent purchase!!!!!!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:46 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hit 100K today!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 5639

Re: Hit 100K today!!! (cptnsolo77)

By the way, my Vibe is a 2004, but I didn't buy him until Jan. of 2005 (new). He sat out on a lot for 9 months until I rescued him!
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:42 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Another Different Kind of Vibe Sighting, in Austin, TX
Replies: 10
Views: 1827

Re: Another Different Kind of Vibe Sighting, in Austin, TX (J_TO_ENVY)

If I see you I will give you the V as in the "Vibe Power V" I give to all Vibes on the road. And, no other driver has ever given me the V back, and act totally disinterested that we are driving the same car. The other day, on an interstate, I pulled up to an identical Vibe in the other lan...
by LavaIlliniVibe
Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:37 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hit 100K today!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 5639

Re: Hit 100K today!!! (cptnsolo77)

I am at 98000, and, God willing, I have had nothing go wrong with my Vibey. I have had oil changes every 3000 miles and routine maintenance. I bought my car new with 24 miles on it. I still love my Vibe and enjoy driving it every day! And my door handles are just fine, but will keep the potential pr...
by LavaIlliniVibe
Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Your past cars
Replies: 51
Views: 28981

Re: Your past cars (1SC)

1974 Plymouth Duster (sold)1986 Ford Escort (burnt up) so I had to buy a...1992 Chevy Lumina (sold)2004 Pontiac Vibe (LOVE IT)WOW--do I keep cars a while or what????
by LavaIlliniVibe
Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: COLOSSAL! AMAZING! GenVibe SUMMER MEET IN INDIANAPOLIS!
Replies: 766
Views: 116137

Re: Where? When? (jkm311)

WOW! Thank you so much for all of the information! I am seriously considering attending... I probably will not know until closer to the time, so make your plans and if I can, I will!