New Vibe Owner

Stangman · Post by **Stangman** » Sun Mar 31, 2013 1:52 pm

Just purchased a 2008 Vibe with 48K KM's. Picking it up in the next day or 2 because of business holidays, etc. Looking forward to hanging out at GenVibe.

trb · Post by **trb** » Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:02 pm

Welcome Stangman! Can I assume you also have a Mustang too? Sounds like a nice purchase, with low miles, I mean KMs! Post up some pics, we all like pics around here.

tpollauf · Post by **tpollauf** » Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:52 pm

Welcome to GenVibe Stangman

What part of Canada are you from (update profile please). Looking forward to pics of your Vibe and any work/mods that you may perform to it in the future

Stangman · Post by **Stangman** » Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:18 pm

Hi guys, Thanks for the welcome.

Yes, I own a 1990 Mustang, 2011 Toyota Sienna SE, and a 2009 Yamaha RS Venture GT snowmobile.

I live in Ottawa, Ontario CANADA

Attached are a few pictures from the Ad.....

Stangman · Post by **Stangman** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:14 pm

Instinct was telling me to check things out, even though I know the air filter was changed during the last oil change....nuts / seeds.

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Also, can someone tell me what this is for? Found it in the back hatch where the spare tire is.

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Caretaker · Post by **Caretaker** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:50 pm

yep; while the piece with the rubber band is pretty useless, it helps hold the jack in place so it does not rattle around in your wheel well.

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:17 pm

Nice Vibe... like the color! Car looks new. Now, where have I seen one of those before? Hmm, let me think.

Canadian Vibes come with nuts/seeds? Should be a survival option here in Maine, for those long Winters of ours!

Make sure you screen off the air snorkel end to keep those little critters from using your air box/resonator for lodging and food storage.

thebarber · Post by **thebarber** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:48 pm

Rare to see a dual tone 05+ in Canada. Nice buy.

Stangman · Post by **Stangman** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:06 pm

Thanks for the welcome guys.

Hey Vibolista, It does look a lot like your MUT.

TheBarber, Are they really that rare up here?

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:08 pm

Re: New Vibe Owner
by Stangman Â» Wed Apr 03, 2013 1:06 am

Thanks for the welcome guys.

Hey Vibolista, It does look a lot like your MUT.

By golly! I think you're right!!

thebarber · Post by **thebarber** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:18 pm

Stangman wrote:
TheBarber, Are they really that rare up here?

In Canada for 03/04 model years, monochrome cladding was extra $ so its rarer to see a monochrome one. From 05-08 they all came monochrome and it was extra $ to get the grey cladding....Ive noticed its REALLY rare to see an 05-08 with the grey cladding...

Doug14 · Post by **Doug14** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 4:00 am

Welcome fellow Canadian! Great buy, manual or auto? I agree with The Barber, much more common to see 2005-2008 with the monotone paint. I've only seen a handful myself.

cmpltvertigo · Post by **cmpltvertigo** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:57 am

Welcome to the group.

Really good looking Vibe, nice pick up. thanks for sharing.

Stangman · Post by **Stangman** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 1:26 pm

Doug14 wrote:Welcome fellow Canadian! Great buy, manual or auto? I agree with The Barber, much more common to see 2005-2008 with the monotone paint. I've only seen a handful myself.

Hey Doug14, It's an automatic...... not by choice really.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:06 pm

Welcome to GenVibe! That's a very nice looking 2008 you've got there! And it doesn't hurt that it is the best color

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Stangman · Post by **Stangman** » Mon Mar 14, 2016 12:04 pm

Well, that was a quick 3 years. Parked in front of my house and someone driving by "sneezed"....no joke. That's what they said.

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I really loved that car, but it's a write-off. Need to find another. Let me know if anyone knows of one in Ontario (Ottawa).

vibrologist · Post by **vibrologist** » Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:19 pm

Gesundheit!
I would be mad too!

BenWA · Post by **BenWA** » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:33 pm

Wait, a sneeze made them swerve? I sneeze pretty hard sometimes when I'm driving but I don't swerve out of my lane...

I'd bet it was more likely texting.

Stangman · Post by **Stangman** » Tue Mar 15, 2016 3:48 am

I believe sneezing, bees,"sun was in my eyes", and "a dog ran in front of me" are the new terms for texting.

vibrologist · Post by **vibrologist** » Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:08 am

Stangman wrote:I believe sneezing, bees,"sun was in my eyes", and "a dog ran in front of me" are the new terms for texting.

Sure. But give us some respect! At least wait for the allergy season to use this excuse.

trb · Post by **trb** » Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:18 am

Oh, wow, that is sad to see. At least you were not injured or something. Hopefully the insurance will give you a good price for it and you can find another one in good condition to replace it. I lost my 10 GT to a rear ender too. Lady said she was "looking for her chapstick in the console". Replaced it with my current 03 GT which is more fun because manual transmission. And lift!

Good luck on the settlement and car search!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Thu Mar 17, 2016 3:43 pm

Well, that certainly sucks

! Glad to hear you weren't injured though. Also glad to hear you want another Vibe! Definitely keep us posted on your quest to find another one

!