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what's up folks?

been off the board for a couple years (Maybe more)

just got the vibe back after my daughter was using it for school. the car is still pulling strong, but its got a few dents now.

getting back into the flow of things.

what did i miss?
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Welcome back.

I guess the most important thing you missed was the day Bill Gates logged on and gave everyone that was logged in at the time $500K each. Needless to say those folks all bought other cars and don't post here anymore,

Guess I missed it too.

And you

Glad to see you back
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dammit!!!!!

well at least i wasn't the only one to miss the 500k

good to see some familiar names on here though

thanx for the welcome, dude
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HEYYYY!!! yea i missed out on that day as well.... but gald to have you back!
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Hi ramenboy, I am a recent member. It seems you are a fun loving kind of guy. I am looking forward to your contributions! Welcome!
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NascarXprt wrote:HEYYYY!!! yea i missed out on that day as well.... but gald to have you back!
Aaaawe he's got ANOTHER vibe!! You re on your third one now? Looks good, cole! Good to be back

vibrologist, Thanx for the welcome. And welcome to you too. Great bunch of people on this site. And great cars!
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Welcome back!
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ramenboy... wrote:
been off the board for a couple years (Maybe more)
I could have sworn that I recall some posts from you somewhat recently :o My how time flies where you're having fun! Welcome back and time to get re-involved
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ramenboy... wrote:
NascarXprt wrote:HEYYYY!!! yea i missed out on that day as well.... but gald to have you back!
Aaaawe he's got ANOTHER vibe!! You re on your third one now? Looks good, cole!
Thanks man, yea VBB 2.0 was rear ended and totaled just under a year ago.... but 3rd times the charm i guess lol, but still good to be in a Vibe, and this thrid one is the third different model lol, my 04 First Gen, then the 06 Gen 1.5 and now my 09 Second Gen lol
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star_deceiver wrote:Welcome back!
thanx dude... still got the kawi? gotta change stator/rr and chain sprockets on the triumph, and will be able to give the vibe a rest in the warm weather
tpollauf wrote:I could have sworn that I recall some posts from you somewhat recently ...
could be... hahaha i may have posted once or twice on the FB page, but not here in a little while
NascarXprt wrote:my 04 First Gen, then the 06 Gen 1.5 and now my 09 Second Gen lol
haha i know... trying out all the models. then you can move on to the matrix :P just don't put 3.0 in the pond :P hahahahah good times
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Welcome back buddy :D
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ArcsVibe wrote:Welcome back buddy :D
hey dude! good to be back!

don't know what to do about the dents and dings ( i was able to pull a couple of them out so its not that bad) but now in the process of having the charcoal canister replaced (just did the valves) to make the vibe emissions compliant again
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ramenboy... wrote: thanx dude... still got the kawi?
Yes indeed! The next road trip is already in the works.

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Welcome back Jerry :D! You missed a Chicagoland Vibe get-together at the Morris, Illinois Cruise Night back on 09.08.12. It was me, Tim and his girlfriend (in his HHR SS), Michelle and Chris and a couple newcomers to GV at the time. There was a total of 4 Vibes. We had a good time, but unfortunately haven't met up since than. I don't even know what anyone's up to anymore because they never post on here and I never go on the FB page (or FB in general for that matter).

Pat sold his Supercharged Vibe last year :(.

We had the big GenVibe meet last year in Pontiac, Illinois and are having another one down there this year. July 19th to be exact. Check out the link in my signature for more info. It wouldn't be too far of a drive for you, maybe 3 hours *hint hint*...

I think that's about it. Glad to see you posting again and glad to hear the Vibe is still going strong! Perhaps I'll see you around in person ;)...
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NascarXprt wrote:my 04 First Gen, then the 06 Gen 1.5 and now my 09 Second Gen lol
haha i know... trying out all the models. then you can move on to the matrix :P just don't put 3.0 in the pond :P hahahahah good times[/quote]
(removed), yea 3.0 is not going anywhere near water or lakes, or rivers, or streams, or puddles, or oceans, or coy ponds.... lol =P as for all models, i think id leave the trix alone and move to the next Toyota Twin, the GT-86/FR-S/BRZ twins ;)

ArcsVibe wrote:Welcome back buddy :D
Speaking of welcome back! ArcsVibe! havent seen you in a long time buddy!
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carrie!!! yep, the vibe is still going strong. posted in the 'how many miles on your vibe' thread last week... i hit 250k just before i got home from work :P

will try to make it to the meet in july. might actually have some free time then!!!

cole, a buddy just traded in his celica for frs. loves it!! who wouldn't? hahahaha 200hp for such a light rear whell drive car..
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NascarXprt wrote:
NascarXprt wrote:my 04 First Gen, then the 06 Gen 1.5 and now my 09 Second Gen lol
haha i know... trying out all the models. then you can move on to the matrix :P just don't put 3.0 in the pond :P hahahahah good times
(removed), yea 3.0 is not going anywhere near water or lakes, or rivers, or streams, or puddles, or oceans, or coy ponds.... lol =P as for all models, i think id leave the trix alone and move to the next Toyota Twin, the GT-86/FR-S/BRZ twins ;)

ArcsVibe wrote:Welcome back buddy :D
Speaking of welcome back! ArcsVibe! havent seen you in a long time buddy![/quote]

Hey buddy! (removed) I can't believe I missed your post :lol: how are you doing buddy? Enjoying the Texas heat?
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ArcsVibe wrote:
Hey buddy! (removed) I can't believe I missed your post :lol: how are you doing buddy? Enjoying the Texas heat?
Yes The Texas Heat aint too bad yet, still a bit tolerable lol
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Always good to see screen names. ;)
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ColonelPanic wrote:Always good to see screen names. ;)

hahaha yep always good to see some familiar 'faces' around here
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ColonelPanic wrote:Always good to see screen names. ;)
exactly, now where's Brian aka Bluecrush.... ;)
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ramenboy... wrote:
ColonelPanic wrote:Always good to see screen names. ;)

hahaha yep always good to see some familiar 'faces' around here
Exactly! And I see I left out the familiar on what I said, doh!. :)
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