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by OttawaVibe
Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:00 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: LF: Good Service in Ottawa
Replies: 30
Views: 12670

Re: LF: Good Service in Ottawa (Sputnik)

Sputnik...Myers is at the corner of Merivale Rd. and Baseline. Not far from Turpin's old location. It's a Cadillac / Chev dealer.
by OttawaVibe
Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:41 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: LF: Good Service in Ottawa
Replies: 30
Views: 12670

Re: LF: Good Service in Ottawa (OttVibeGirl)

OttVibeGirl...As a member of the Service Department at Myers, I'm glad to hear that you had a good experience. I believe it was our shop foreman that took a look at your car when it was in. We can take care of any maintenance and warranty needs on the Vibes. If any members are ever into Myers, pleas...
by OttawaVibe
Tue Jan 06, 2004 7:08 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Advice needed for steel rim size
Replies: 11
Views: 2057

Re: Advice needed for steel rim size (gpaps)

I have the Dunlop Graspics on my Z-24.....I originally ordered them along with rims(From Wal-Mart) for the Vibe. The rims did'nt come in...So I had them put on my steel wheels for the Cavalier (Same size195/65/15). I ended up getting the rims and tires elsewhere for the Vibe. In Ottawa I had some di...
by OttawaVibe
Fri Dec 12, 2003 3:05 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Canadian members, what did you pay for tint
Replies: 9
Views: 1771

Re: Canadian members, what did you pay for tint (huy397)

Don't know where you are located....But I paid $140 to tint all windows(except windshield) 20% all around on the Vibe. He only charged $120 to do the Z24 last week. LLumar tint with a lifetime warranty. I'm in Ottawa ON. so that is CDN$!
by OttawaVibe
Wed Jul 16, 2003 8:55 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Finally, new 2004 purchased
Replies: 26
Views: 4556

Re: Finally, new 2004 purchased (NovaResource)

Nova,Here in Canada, for 2003 we could'nt get the 17" wheels on a base Vibe. Don't know wether or not that has changed for 04. There were some other options that were different too in 03 between Can/US Vibes. For instance: Here we could'nt order just ABS brakes, we had to get the Safety/Securit...
by OttawaVibe
Fri Jan 31, 2003 5:14 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Rear wiper - spray or dribble?
Replies: 17
Views: 3792

Re: Rear wiper - spray or dribble? (silverawd26)

quote:Actually ford and nissan got together and made both minivans, but I knwo what you are saying, comparing Apples with Apples and not Apples to Banana's (didn't want to say oranges). The 3.0 engine is a Ford Engine.*** Not in the Quest/Villager. This is Nissans motor(Maxima, 300, Pathfinder)***Th...
by OttawaVibe
Tue Jan 28, 2003 6:17 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Poll: Who drives their Vibe alot?
Replies: 75
Views: 17456

Re: Poll: Who drives their Vibe alot? (shenandoah24)

Only 18000kms so far.... But it did very well when driven to Florida over the holidays. That trip alone put over 6500kms on it. Wonder where the next road trip will be??
by OttawaVibe
Wed Jan 08, 2003 7:55 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hiway Companion
Replies: 19
Views: 3160

Re: Hiway Companion (R@@MPID)

The Vibe is great on the Highway! I just put over 6500k's on ours in the last 2 weeks. Trip down south to escape the snow...Damn stuff was still here when I got back(Only MORE of it!!)
by OttawaVibe
Sat Jan 04, 2003 6:19 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Ugh! The SNOW!
Replies: 11
Views: 2801

Re: Ugh! The SNOW! (Keely)

Our Vibe went well through the winter storm I just drove through coming home from Florida. Over 6000Kms in the last 2 weeks!!! The Vibe performed flawlessly!!!
by OttawaVibe
Tue Dec 17, 2002 4:58 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: What Else Do You Drive? -Explore the diversity of our non-"Vibrational" transportation.
Replies: 59
Views: 15587

Re: What Else Do You Drive? -Explore the diversity of our non-"Vibrationa ... (rubberman)

The Vibe is the wifes'. I'm more a two wheel kinda guy. 1999 Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird. But I'll admit I do like the Vibe. Love the uniqueness as there are still few(But growing) in the Ottawa area. In the winter....89 Celebrity Eurosport 310000Kms and climbing. Guess it's time I get a new ca...
by OttawaVibe
Tue Dec 17, 2002 4:44 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Tinted Vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 1454

Re: Tinted Vibe (Salsa!)

Salsa! We have expressed our concerns to the owner....Nothing resolved. Too bad for them as in the family there are presently 6 vehicles from Turpin, 3 of which had all service work including tires, lights....Everything done at the dealership. All money now going elsewhere.
by OttawaVibe
Tue Dec 17, 2002 4:39 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Tinted Vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 1454

Re: Tinted Vibe (Sputnik)

I took the car to Sunrise for it's first oil change..All good. Took it there again yesterday for oil change #2. As posted, I just had the windows tinted and I'm trying to keep the windows up till they've had plenty of time to dry(They'll be fine on the weekend as I'm off to Florida). I asked the ser...
by OttawaVibe
Mon Dec 16, 2002 7:44 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Tinted Vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 1454

Re: Tinted Vibe (Salsa!)

The car came from Turpin.... It has and will never see that place again. They screwed up in SOOOO many ways. At every opportunity I have I'll express my dislike for that dealership!!
by OttawaVibe
Thu Dec 12, 2002 8:38 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Tinted Vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 1454

Tinted Vibe

For anyone interested...I just had the Vibe tinted at ACCUR-IT here in Ottawa(Orleans, Youville Dr. accross from Wheelsport). Fred is the guys name. Does a very good job at excellent prices. He has a sale on right now....I paid 140 taxes in. 15% all around. Don't think you'll beat that price! And th...
by OttawaVibe
Thu Dec 12, 2002 8:28 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Rattles in doors
Replies: 2
Views: 1009

Re: Rattles in doors (vibegirl)

Let me know what you come up with on the rattles.....Ours has a good rattle(squeak too) from the driver rear door area. Kinda comes and goes???
by OttawaVibe
Sun Nov 17, 2002 5:19 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Lots of Drivers
Replies: 15
Views: 2884

Re: Lots of Drivers (Sputnik)

If it was a white Vibe...May have been me, driving the wifes car...Guess I should be used to the "Wave" thing from the Jeep. My bad...Ooops
by OttawaVibe
Tue Aug 06, 2002 5:08 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Oil Changes
Replies: 10
Views: 2183

Re: Oil Changes (Salsa! (aka Waiting4Vibe))

Tell him to check out under the hood of either a Matrix or Corolla....Wow they're twins!! Not only is the engine Toyota...But the Chassis too(Corolla)
by OttawaVibe
Tue Aug 06, 2002 4:49 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Thinking about trading in the VIBE
Replies: 47
Views: 13257

Re: Thinking about trading in the VIBE (fritzburg)

I'm wondering if his parents will just say" Sure son, we'll get rid of that car and dump 25K for something else." At 17, I'd be damn happy to have any car, let alone a new one. Did he influence the purchase of the AWD version?? I'd think at that age I'd be going for a GT? If you can get th...
by OttawaVibe
Thu Jul 18, 2002 5:45 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Already a problem!
Replies: 3
Views: 1267

Re: Already a problem! (BanditWS6)

Well later last night when my wife got home from work...It seems to have fixed itself. Perhaps the ignition switch was a lil' stiff due to it being new?? I'll wait and see for now....She waited 18 weeks for the car, so I doubt she wants to take it back right now. Nothing worse than taking a car in o...
by OttawaVibe
Wed Jul 17, 2002 6:27 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Already a problem!
Replies: 3
Views: 1267

Already a problem!

Picked up the Vibe today. 126 days after ordering and already a problem. The "Door chime" goes whenever the driver door is open. It acts as though there is a key in the ignition. The big problem with this is that with power door locks...It won't lock! I guess the design will not allow the ...
by OttawaVibe
Tue Jul 16, 2002 5:49 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many weeks to receive an factory ordered Pontiac Vibe?
Replies: 136
Views: 31941

Re: How many weeks to receive an factory ordered Pontiac Vibe? (Cristen)

Well the Vibe is here....FINALLY!!Ordered March 12Here July 15126 DAYS!!!!!Thats a third of a year.Now get this....Dealership leaves message at 9am this morning saying they need insurance info and the plate portion of permit. Get the message at 3pm and tell them I'll be right in with the paperwork a...
by OttawaVibe
Sat Jul 13, 2002 1:32 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many weeks to receive an factory ordered Pontiac Vibe?
Replies: 136
Views: 31941

Re: How many weeks to receive an factory ordered Pontiac Vibe? (Cristen)

Cristen,We ordered our Vibe from Turpin on March 12,2002. Still waiting. Wondering when yours was ordered and what sorta delivery day they've given you.
by OttawaVibe
Fri Jul 05, 2002 6:26 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many weeks to receive an factory ordered Pontiac Vibe?
Replies: 136
Views: 31941

Re: How many weeks to receive an factory ordered Pontiac Vibe? (kshields)

Our dealer (After some hassle) has leased us a 98 Buick Skylark until the Vibe arrives. Better than a kick in the (removed) I guess?
by OttawaVibe
Tue Jun 25, 2002 11:53 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Envy Vibe (w/pic)
Replies: 10
Views: 2880

Re: Envy Vibe (Waiting4Vibe)

The 17" wheels are only available as an option on the GT's here in Canada. In the US you can order them on the base. There are some other differences in available options too. You can get just ABS in the US on a base....Here you have to order the safety and security package which includes the s...
by OttawaVibe
Tue Jun 25, 2002 11:24 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Some answers to the long wait for Vibes.........Maybe.
Replies: 32
Views: 5759

Re: Some answers to the long wait for Vibes.........Maybe. (Cristen)

It may show that the cars are available on the website....But from my experience(I'm in Ottawa too)...These cars are already sold or not even at the lot yet.
by OttawaVibe
Tue Jun 25, 2002 11:17 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many weeks to receive an factory ordered Pontiac Vibe?
Replies: 136
Views: 31941

Re: How many weeks to receive an factory ordered Pontiac Vibe? (kshields)

Still waiting here in Ottawa....Ordered March 12 2002. The car was supposed to be built the week of June 10...90 days after it was ordered. I'm thinking if enough of us get together and hassle GM something can get done about us waiting this long? My efforts with GM have amounted to ZIP! By the way m...