Good-Bye to my Vibe

[MrMke]

Yeah......that's right........good-bye!I took one look & drive in the new 05 Altima and I had to have it!3.5 liter V6 w/250 hpBose StereoXenon HID headlightsI had to have it!I was waiting for the Dodge Magnum but decided on the Altima for the front wheel drive.I just picked it up today and I friggin love it!Smooth acceleration, smooth ride.....just an over-all excellent car.I will miss my Vibe because it was always alot of fun to drive but the Altima is so much more of a car.I'll never forget you guys and all the massive amount of information that this site provides.To all of you................keep the VIBE going!!

[NSimkins]

The '05 Altima is a nice clean sharp sedan. Except for getting rid of the Vibe, I think you made a good decision. (kidding) -- gotta go to what you love and want to drive. Stop by when you get a chance and say Hi.

[rasermon]

Take care man. It was nice having you around.Congrats on your new ride.

[Psychobroker]

Quote » was waiting for the Dodge Magnum but decided on the Altima for the front wheel drive.I am also strongly considering the new Magnum, R/T of course with a Hemi 5.7 L V8. I saw the pics, read reviews, now it's about time for me to head down to South Bay Dodge and test drive the only R/T they have...if things work out well (*cough* financing *cough*), I may weasel my way of of my GT. Although, I must say they'll have to give me a GREAT trade-in price, and pay off my loan to even begin considering a new loan.What sells me on this particular V8 in today's skyrocketing gas prices? Dodge's Multiple-Displacement System...Quote »Available on Magnum RT's 5.7-liter Hemi® V8, the Multiple-Displacement System (MDS) is a pure stroke of genius. By switching from eight to four cylinders during cruising and light acceleration, MDS improves fuel economy from 5 to 20 percent depending on driving habits. drool...

[champcaracing]

i'd wait on that hemi, cause couple people i know say the valve springs are bad (poss recall) and the fuel line that crosses from one side to the other is coming off- still testing that one. NICE JOB DODGE!!! just what i want a fuel line that blows off or valve springs that don't do their job. I"LL KEEP MY MATRIX for now.

[Psychobroker]

Quote, originally posted by champcaracing »i'd wait on that hemi, cause couple people i know say the valve springs are bad (poss recall) and the fuel line that crosses from one side to the other is coming off- still testing that one. NICE JOB DODGE!!! just what i want a fuel line that blows off or valve springs that don't do their job. I"LL KEEP MY MATRIX for now.wow, that sucks...is it the same hemi that's in the new Durangos?

[Mavrik]

And another Vibe looking for a new owner... lol Oh well. Show pics of the new ride!

[Stang2Vibe]

Quote, originally posted by Psychobroker »Dodge's Multiple-Displacement System...can anyone say "early 80's Cadillac 4-6-8 engine"? Notorious for just about every problem under the sun.

[NovaResource2]

Quote, originally posted by Stang2Vibe »can anyone say "early 80's Cadillac 4-6-8 engine"? Notorious for just about every problem under the sun.True, however, automotive electronics and come a looooooooooooooooooong way since 1980.

[ragingfish]

I've heard GM's DoD (displacement on demand) system is actually quite impressive...Heard rumors the next model or 2 models from now of the GTO will integrate DoD...

[pa-vibe]

I'm new here, just got my Vibe last week. Just wanted to comment-many new engines designs have significant problems. The true test is if the manufacturer will stand behind them and fix it.

[Stang2Vibe]

Excellent observation and welcome to the forums! I'd like to add that it will take at least a year or two of regular production for many of the bugs to be worked out of this new generation of engines.