Ok, so my 03 vibe, 220k, 5-Speed manual, has mostly died. Sparing you the long story, it’s worth more in parts than it is to try to sell on FB.
And while I currently own an 05, 06, and 09, the 03 that has died was my first (bought in ‘15) that got this vibe madness started... also all I own are manual trans.
I’m inclined to pick it to the bones like a thanksgiving turkey and haul what’s left to salvage yard. I’m also a teacher so I have the summer to pick it apart. I have a shed with some room, but not enough room to store everything... I just need some advice as to what to keep? (Already put the alloys on my 06 for steelies).
Here are the vitals. The engine is ‘meh.’ I spun a lower bearing and fixed it, but at 220k... and the 5-speed manual synchros are going. Clutch is 50k miles old. Windshield is shattered and the hood is bent up a bit. A/C is no good.
Here are goods: just put in a new starter, and rear drum brakes, drums and all. Catalytic converters is worth something. I’ll yank those. What are other ‘high value’ parts that I might anticipate needing for my 05 and 06?