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Robert G

Sorry if this is a repost. "Spy photographers have snapped some photos of the 2008 Pontiac Vibe. While similar in size to the current Pontiac Vibe, the new model has a more slanted windshield and rear window. The beltline is higher, resulting in shorter side windows, and the overall stance look...

Robert G

I thought the same when I read it, although the writer would probably refer to the Toyota Corolla sedan as essentially the four-door version.

Robert G

The Car Connection has a review of the new Dodge Caliber.http://www.thecarconnection.co....html

Robert G

We added them to our 2003 Vibe shortly after our purchase. I installed the front ones without drilling and without removing the wheels. The rear ones required both. We had them installed by the gas station which put on our snow tires, at that time. The drilling was minimal, though.

Robert G

You're right. I just saw one last week. Interesting concept. Not many sold. Apparently an answer to a question no one asked.

Robert G

The Torrent is on the same platform as the Saturn Vue and Chevy Equinox, not the Trailblazer, Trailblazer EXT, Trailblazer SS, Envoy, Envoy XL, Envoy Denali, Envoy XL Denali, Envoy XUT (discontinued), Olds Bravada (discontinued, reborn as the Buick Ranier), Buick Ranier, Isuzu Ascender, Saab 9-7x.I ...

Robert G

As I recall, the Solstice trunk lid opens from the back to allow the top to go down and be completely covered. If so, I have two questions: How do you open the trunk when the top is up? (It seems that the top attaches in the back by pins to part of the trunk lid.) With the top down (i.e., in the tru...

Robert G

I was in my Pontiac dealer a few weeks ago and picked up one of the Solstice brochures. It is pretty good.

Robert G

Pontiac Celebrates Kendra's Win On The Apprentice Winning Contestant Created Solstice Brochure; Helps Sell 1,000 Roadsters in 41 Minutes DETROIT - Once you get past the stylish good looks and sexy curves, show business is just like the auto business. It's all about performance. Kendra, who becomes D...

Robert G

http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102000

Robert G

Those vents are popping up all over. Check out the Ford F-150 and the new Ford Mustang, and the Mazda6.

Robert G

Sounds like a fun car. Do the gauges in the middle of the dash take getting used to?

Robert G

http://www.autospectator.com/m...d=831General Motors Corporate - GM Reports 309,375 Deliveries in February: New Pontiac G6 and Chevrolet Cobalt Achieve Best-Ever Monthly Sales; Small Utility Vehicle Sales Rise 85 Percent Led by Chevrolet Equinox. . .Additionally, there were several bright spots in G...

Robert G

Looks like a Doge version of the Vibe to me.From The Car Connection today: http://www.thecarconnection.co...=156 A concept car from Dodge will take the stand at the Geneva Motor Show - and likely will appear in U.S. showrooms in early 2006 as the replacement for the Neon sedan. The five-door Caliber...

Robert G

Thanks. Nice job. I can't wait to get to the Chicago Auto Show in February. And by then, winter will be almost over.

Robert G

From today's Daily Edition of The Car Connection: -Asked if a report that Volkswagen AG is considering changing the name of the company to Auto Union or some such thing, as reported in Automotive News, VW AG chairman Bernd Pischetsrieder said, "No, there is nothing to it." Asked if the dec...

Robert G

I saw a news report about this guy last night. He's from Omaha, NE.

Robert G

Is the STS-V there?

Robert G

I was thinking that from the back the G6 coupe looks like the Bentley coupe with Toyota Solara lights.

Robert G

When I was learning to drive, they taught that in a slide, you should turn the wheel in the direction of the slide. So, if the back was sliding out to the right, you'd turn the wheel to the right to correct the slide. That seems to have confused people, so now they say, point the wheel in the direct...

Robert G

They (who is "they" anyway?) now say to point the steering wheel in the direction you want to go. Also, look in the direction you want to go. If you look at the fire hydrant or other object on the side of the road with the intention of avoiding it, you will find that you tend to go where y...

Robert G

I agree that there never has been an AWD vette, but there have been AWD Porsche 911s. It makes for phenominal handling.

Robert G

They can replace it with the International CXT. http://www.internationaldelive...t.asp

Robert G

Not sure about the part number, but the front splash guards are simple to install. The only problem installing the rear splash guards is that you will need to remove the tires. I installed the front ones myself (without removing the tires). I had my gas station install the rear ones when they switch...

Robert G

You are thinking of the tC. The xA is a shrunken version of the Matrix. The xB is a box on mini-wheels.

Robert G

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Robert G

Well, comparing this list against the results of the recent election:1. MassachusettsBLUE2. ConnecticutBLUE3. Vermont BLUE4. New JerseyBLUE5. WisconsinBLUE6. New YorkBLUE7. MinnesotaBLUE8. Iowa red9. PennsylvaniaBLUE10. Montanared11. Maine BLUE12. Virginia red13. Nebraskared14. New HampshireBLUE15. ...

Robert G

I'm no expert, but my take on it is this: The lower the profile of the snow tire, the worse it is in the snow. You want larger profile, narrower tires, so I suggest you go with the 16". As to the other question, as long as the wheel and tire height (and thus circumference) together isn't differ...

Robert G

I installed the front splash guards on my MY03. It was easy. Don't need to remove the front wheels. I had the garage which puts my snow tires on install the rear splash guards as you need to remove the rear wheels to install the splash guards. Since they had the wheels off to exchange them for snow ...

Robert G

Thanks, that's it.

Robert G

My friend just bought a new Vibe (Neptune, dark grey interior). I haven't seen it yet, but it sounds sharp.I suggested that she get the small plastic bumper cover that attaches to the top of the rear bumper. I have it and it avoids scratching the bumper when loading stuff in the back. I cannot locat...

Robert G

I want it!. Are those really the color of the seatbelts, or is it the photo?

Robert G

I do the same thing - with one hand, try to hold the socket, while twisting and pulling the lighter with the other hand. I believe that this is a Toyota problem, as it occurs in my wife's RX 300.

Robert G

I find his lack of knowledge of the auto industry astounding. He refers to the Ferrari Enzo Ferrari as named for a Ferrari family member. Actually, it was named in honor of THE Ferrari member, not some distant cousin. His link for GTO refers to Pontiac, which may be the most well known connection to...

Robert G

And other cars. Close to the Ford Taurus as well, but not as much. It is the problem with styling and the number of vehicles being sold now.

Robert G

Nice car. The problem is, after spending $400,000, Mercedes comes out with a new SLK with the same front end, and then next year, refreshes the SL with THE SAME FRONT END. If I bought the SLR, I'd be pissed.

Robert G

The Harbour report on productivity just came out. See a summary at http://www.thecarconnection.co...=7223 The NUMMI plant lead the rankings: "Nummi, or New United Motor Manufacturing Inc., a joint venture between GM and Toyota, led the overall ranking for the shortest length of time it takes to...

Robert G

AutoWeek online has an article about the Scion tC, which it says is based on the Avensis from Toyota Europe. http://www.autoweek.com/cat_co...23557 If you go to Toyota Europe, you'll see a few interesting cars, including the Avensis Verso and the Corolla Verso, which in profile, look Vibe-like. http...

Robert G

Slightly off topic, but I haven't been able to implement XP Service Pack 1. When I download and install it, my computer endlessly tries to reboot, but never does. I have had to uninstall XP and reinstall it without installing Service Pack 1. Do you know whether I can install Service Pack 2 (when it ...

Robert G

I assume that they would charge you for the gas. The insurance company wouldn't typically pay for your gas, but only the cost of the repair and the rental.

Robert G

from the car connection:Accord Moving In At East LibertyHonda Motor Co. announced that it will cut Civic production at its East Liberty, Ohio, plant in order to make room for a limited amount of Accord production at the plant, starting next month. Currently, Accords are not made in East Liberty, but...

Robert G

I have an AWD Vibe. With the snow tires I got, it feels incredibly secure on snow, ice, rain. I highly recommend the car. The engine is abit buzzy at times, but what 4-cyl engine isn't? The usable space -- for people and stuff, with the rear seats up, and for stuff, with the rear seats (and front pa...

Robert G

Thnx. PMH getting the job will be prize enough for me. Good luck.BTW, I am not sure the name is Dutch. I asked one of my clients who works for a Dutch bank, and she didn't believe it was Dutch. Finnish, maybe?

Robert G

I got a brochure for the Mazda3 and Mazda3 5-door in the mail yesterday. From one picture of the back of the 5-door with the hatch open and the rear seats folded down (with a snowboard in the car), it looked like the rear seats don't fold flat. What's with that?? On the other hand, I find some of th...

Robert G

Not sure - oo-vey?

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Unbiased? Ask Suzuki whether CR was unbiased when it seemingly rigged its tests of the Samarai. They are still litigating that one. CR couldn't get out of it so easily.

Robert G

Here is a link to an Autoweek article on Canadian cars not offered in the US. http://www.autoweek.com/cat_co...55981

Robert G

See the pics of the Toyota Corolla Verso shown at the Geneva Motor Show. Hmmm, where have i seen that profile before?? http://www.autoweek.com/specia...x.htm

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From today's The Car Connection:Pontiac Getting Equinox-AlikePontiac is getting a version of the Equinox crossover wagon coming to Chevy dealers for 2005, Automotive News reports. The Equinox will be built at GM's joint-venture with Suzuki in Ingersoll, Ontario, and has been running far below its ca...

Robert G

I appreciate your thoughts, and won't get into a debate over the historical accuracy of the movie, but would only say that I find it troublesome that a response to questioning something is to say that it is historically accurate, when there are greater debates about what was historically accurate in...

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