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Vibe makes Jalopnik

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http://jalopnik.com/5893895/th...ery/4Would this be our kitt222?Not sure I get it, yeah it shows a rear differential but we did have AWD Vibes!
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Yeah, but then the illustration also shows the 17" wheels (which didn't come on the AWD).
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One of the fb comments points out a longitudinally mounted engine with no transfer case and no front axles. I didn't pay much attention to the front since I don't know what an awd looks like up there anyway. I guess that's it. I need to check the manual and see if it's in there.
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What was the OP topic? I generally follow these reader-submitted Top 10 posts by Jalopnik, but missed this one.
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The Ten Strangest Things Found In Car Owner’s Manuals
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O_o...YES!!!!! I made it to AOTD!!!!! This makes me very happy. With that, I carry the Vibe to AOTD as well. EDIT: The reason I know it wasn't supposed to be an AWD is because the drawing shows a body-on-frame car, a RWD transmission, a live-axle and leaf-spring suspension. Vibe AWD has independent rear suspension, is a unibody car, and strut suspension.
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Congrats, Nick. Figures the one AOTD I miss has one of us included.
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Hmmm... must watch those Mini drivers a little more closely... lol
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That one was my favorite. I need to see if there is a PDF of that manual. Those guys seem to have a sense of humor.
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It may soon be against the law in Ohio to have hidden storage areas in your vehicle that could be used to hide your stash. One would think that the Ohio legislators had better things to do - but as an Ohio citizen, and a Republican at that, I think the Ohio legislature is even worse than the US Congress. One was just recently indicted on taking bribes. Many more are probably looking over their shoulders.
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