Salsa Guy wrote:Nice find. The car is 80% Toyota and 20% Pontiac (the 20% with give you 80% of the problems...LOL). Toyota reliability with GM depreciation.
I wanted a manual transmission, but at this price and mileage, I don't mind that it's an automatic.vibolista wrote:Nice find! Put some wax on that Vibe paint to keep it shiny! That California sun can be brutal!
Is it a manual or automatic? Fixes on this car are pretty easy. Great reliability... whether Toyota or Pontiac parts. Get those fluids changed as soon as possible. Go synthetic if you can. Take a look at the engine air filter and cabin air filter. I've never seen a Vibe under $8,000... who do you know? Nice going!
I had already picked up some Radio Shack bulbs based on some quick google seaching.kc6yot wrote:The OEM radio back lights are not LEDs they are bulbs, there is a great post on this site on how to change them.
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Did it for my wife's car, used the bulbs form AutoZone and it is brighter than the radio shack bulbs.
I picked up a red aluminum & carbon fiber one from ebay. Now I get more than 5 radio stations.kc6yot wrote:My 2004 had a broken antenna and I got one at the parts store for less than $10.00, not OEM but fits, works and looks good.
I was more of an OLDS and Buick guy. But since they made FWD I wouldn't own one (The mid 80's Buick Rivera T-Type was cool). The Pontiac GTO was AWESOME imho.zythr wrote:Salsa Guy wrote:Nice find. The car is 80% Toyota and 20% Pontiac (the 20% with give you 80% of the problems...LOL). Toyota reliability with GM depreciation.
In all fairness. Pontiac was the best of GM's divisions, IMO, since Pontiac is gone, no more GM for me.
Salsa Guy wrote:I was more of an OLDS and Buick guy. Gut since they made FWD I wouldn't own one (The mid 80's Buick Rivera T-Type was cool). The Pontiac GTO was AWESOME imho.zythr wrote:Salsa Guy wrote:Nice find. The car is 80% Toyota and 20% Pontiac (the 20% with give you 80% of the problems...LOL). Toyota reliability with GM depreciation.
In all fairness. Pontiac was the best of GM's divisions, IMO, since Pontiac is gone, no more GM for me.
I couldn't agree more! When GM killed off Pontiac, they lost my business forever. All I've ever driven is Pontiacs; 1994 Sunbird LE Sedan, 2002 Sunfire GT Coupe, 2002 Sunfire SE Sedan and now the Vibe. I love Pontiacs !zythr wrote:In all fairness. Pontiac was the best of GM's divisions, IMO, since Pontiac is gone, no more GM for me.