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by kentb31
Sun May 25, 2008 7:39 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Do I have an engine immobilizer on my 2006 Vibe ???
Replies: 6
Views: 2757

Do I have an engine immobilizer on my 2006 Vibe ???

Hi everyone,How can I tell if I have the engine immobilizer option (theft-deterrent) installed on my Vibe 2006 ?There is small LED light on my stereo that lights up, but I have followedthe instructions in the owner's manual to test it and it didn't work...Maybe I am doing something wrong to test it ...
by kentb31
Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:24 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Need new tires - hydroplanning !!!
Replies: 13
Views: 3151

Re: (WaveAction)

Did you notice a reduction in gas mileage on your vibe when you installed them ? Also, are they noisy ?Quote, originally posted by WaveAction »try yokohamas..they're good and not pricey
by kentb31
Sun Sep 30, 2007 9:48 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Need new tires - hydroplanning !!!
Replies: 13
Views: 3151

Re: (WaveAction)

Did you notice a reduction in gas mileage on your vibe when you installed them ? Also, are they noisy ?Quote, originally posted by WaveAction »try yokohamas..they're good and not pricey
by kentb31
Sun Sep 30, 2007 9:46 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Need new tires - hydroplanning !!!
Replies: 13
Views: 3151

Re: (RIT)

Hi...do you get some snow in your part of the country ?If so, how are they ? Do you run them all year round ?What about noise ? Are they noisy ?ThanksQuote, originally posted by RIT »I got the Michelin HydroEdge from BJs. They weren't that expensive, and they have a 80,000 mile warranty. They are ni...
by kentb31
Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:53 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Need new tires - hydroplanning !!!
Replies: 13
Views: 3151

Re: (WaveAction)

Quote, originally posted by WaveAction »try yokohamas..they're good and not priceyI have looked at the Yoko Avid TRZ,but I have looked at some of the reviews and they are noisyand heavy. Apparently it affects the gas mileage (this is important) for me...I don't know how true that is
by kentb31
Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:49 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Need new tires - hydroplanning !!!
Replies: 13
Views: 3151

Re: (ragingfish)

Yes, tire pressure is OK, at 32 psiI'm more looking for an all-season tire; up here, there is no suchthing as a summer I have a good set of winter tires, butwould like to have tires that could handle a bit of slow or ice Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »have you checked your tire pressures? o...
by kentb31
Sun Sep 30, 2007 10:00 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Need new tires - hydroplanning !!!
Replies: 13
Views: 3151

Need new tires - hydroplanning !!!

Hi everybody,My current Goodyear RSA tire are making my Vibe unstable and prone to hydro-planning. It's also unstable when cornering.I have only put on 16,000 km on the RSA and the tire thread is used about 50% according to tire guy I talked to. That's terrible!Anyway, I have been thinking about the...
by kentb31
Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:50 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Suggestion for luggage carrier - is the cross-bar required ???
Replies: 3
Views: 938

Suggestion for luggage carrier - is the cross-bar required ???

Hi...Looking for a luggage carrier...I have a 2006 Vibe. It does not come with cross bars.I know nothing about luggage carrier or car-top carrier.For any luggage carrier, are the cross bars necessary ? I just called the local Pontiac dealers and they want $177 for the cross bars.I am just wondering ...
by kentb31
Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:26 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Which Is Best ? Matrix or Vibe ?
Replies: 42
Views: 14408

Re: Which Is Best ? Matrix or Vibe ? (jake75)

I had a 2004 Mazda Tribute LX...I didn't want another gas guzzler
by kentb31
Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:37 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Which Is Best ? Matrix or Vibe ?
Replies: 42
Views: 14408

Re: Which Is Best ? Matrix or Vibe ? (XRTIM)

Hey guys and gals...Finally, I got my 2006 Vibe two days ago.Base model (color: moonstone) with power package, auto and 16" allow.Very pleased! Thanks for all your input!
by kentb31
Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:32 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe AWD or FWD ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1691

Vibe AWD or FWD ?

I can get my hand on of the last 2006 AWD Vibe here in my area.Is it worth the $2500-3000 extra buck for this ?What about gas consumption ?Relatively special, when compared to the FWD, how muchMPG (US gallon ) do you loose ?Do you really notice a difference in the snow and ice ?Just wondering...PS.....
by kentb31
Fri Dec 01, 2006 5:12 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Which Is Best ? Matrix or Vibe ?
Replies: 42
Views: 14408

Re: Which Is Best ? Matrix or Vibe ? (GMJAP)

...The local Toyota dealer is trying to convince me that the rideis entirely different, that the Matrix has only Toyota components whilethe Vibe has only the Toyota engine in it. I didn't really notice a big difference to be honest.
by kentb31
Fri Dec 01, 2006 4:58 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Which Is Best ? Matrix or Vibe ?
Replies: 42
Views: 14408

Re: Which Is Best ? Matrix or Vibe ? (Sunny)

...I thought that the Vibe was built at the NUMMI plant in Californiawhile the Matrix was build in Canada...
by kentb31
Fri Dec 01, 2006 4:46 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Which Is Best ? Matrix or Vibe ?
Replies: 42
Views: 14408

Which Is Best ? Matrix or Vibe ?

Hi...I'm in the market to buy Matrix or Vibe in the next few days...I have test driven them both and I can't really feelthat they're that different...Vibe seems to rattle a bit more, but maybe it's my imagination...I know they are not built in same plant. On the Vibe, is it only the Toyota engine th...
by kentb31
Mon Mar 22, 2004 9:20 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Is Premium fuel really necessary on the GT and Matrix XRS ?
Replies: 27
Views: 20696

Is Premium fuel really necessary on the GT and Matrix XRS ?

Hi,There is probably another thread on this subject, but couldn't find it...On the Vibe GT (or Matrix XRS for that matter), is premiumfuel a necessity ? What's the worst that could happen if I used regular octanegas ?
by kentb31
Sun Mar 21, 2004 10:42 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Do I want a Vibe?
Replies: 24
Views: 3139

Re: Do I want a Vibe? (themrfreeze)

Quote, originally posted by themrfreeze »Hi all.Second, I see people complaining about weak batteries. Do the 2004 Vibes have larger CCA batteries?Tell me about it!!!...I travelled an hour outsidemy city to try the GT version of the Vibe ( local dealerdidn't have one) and they could not get the Vib...