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Just got back from a 1100km road trip up to the nation's capital this past weekend, and I am happy to report that I got outstanding gas mileage from the Vibe (non-modified 4AT, OEM Contis, 52000kms on the clock). I know there have been quite a few posts ranting about the Vibe's fuel economy, but I t...

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If you're worried about the amount of power in the car, the difference in engine output between the Vibe and Fit will likely be negated by the Fit's lighter weight (~300lbs lighter) and 5 speed automatic transmission.I can't say I care for the the Fit's styling either, however I will admit that I to...

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...to add to what the guys have already said, at most restaruants, gratuity is usually included on the bill for larger groups. Look out for it when you're settling the bill (lest you may tip 2x!)

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Quote, originally posted by jake75 Â»Toyota owners think they have a great car and rate it accordingly. Vibe owners perhaps were a little more objective.Jake, while I agree that owners' perception plays a role in how Consumers Reports reliability data is filled out, to say that Vibe owners "wer...

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That is Dodge Caliber, indeed!

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Quote, originally posted by tnpartsguy Â»'05's and upOur '04 visor also extends...Best thing to do is try it out the next time you're in the car...

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The inside of your windows "fog" up due to moisture in the air. When you recirc the air in the cabin, you are "reusing" the air which you exhale (which is moist). Naturally, to clear the fog from the windows inside the cabin, you need to dry the air, and this is why recirculation...

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Don't kid yourself about a GM takeover of Toyota guys. Toyota's market capitlalization alone is greater than that of GM's and Ford's combined...

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Hey guys...was wondering what others thought of the two vehicles in quesiton here. I am currently looking to replace my '95 Integra sedan(The Vibe is still staying with the family) with either of the above, but am looking for some non-biased opinions. Its really funny asking the same questions on vo...

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We have a rear-mounted bike carrier that attaches to the towing hitch at the rear end of the Vibe. When it is hooked up to the car, it is not possible to open the rear tailgate without hitting the carrier, making the hatch glass the only way of accessing the cargo area from the rear. I think its qui...

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I'm curious as to what tint everyone is using in their car. The shop by my work uses a film made by Lumar. Anyone know anything about this film?

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Last road trip I took (1200km) I managed to get 6.9L/100km (40mpg) with a full load and the A/C on. With 5 passengers and a full hatch, there were times when I wanted to accelerate but found the accelerator already floored...nonetheless, that kind've mileage with that load really impressed me!

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The first pic shown is a pic of the '06 US Si. The remaining pics of the 5 door hatch is a Europe only product. This new Civic is based on the a new platform which will debut this fall, while the RSX still rides on the current generation civic's platform which was introduced 4 years ago. Base Civics...

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My pleasure Boxgrover. I'd recommend Dave's shop to anyone in the GTA; he's good at what he does and really takes care of his customers. The car doesn't move down a "production line" ala Krown, so Dave (the applier) knows exactly whats been sprayed or not.Highly recommended to everyone.

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Hey Boxgrover,If you're ever in the westend of Toronto (aka Brampton), there is a fantastic place called Rust Ease whose product is similar to Krown in application. To make a long story short, the current owner used to work at a Krown (owned by his father), but when his father retired and sold the b...

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Thanx for the info guys!

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If you don't mind me asking Rocketfella, how much did the hitch cost you? (and where is Hitch City in Mississauga?)

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This truck obviously wasn't meant for everyone. I believe Honda's research revealed that a lot of Oddessy/Accord/Acura drivers had a pickup in their driveway (obviously from a competing brand), and Ridgeline was introduced to keep these buyers within the Honda family.I can't say I personally like th...

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Hey Atomb...I'd say the most challenging place to practice the hill start in Mississauga is the underground entrance to Central Library, right by City Hall!

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For those of you who don't like pulling the e-brake when starting off hills, I suggest the following:With your right foot still on the brake (in gear, and clutch pedal depressed), release the clutch until it starts to grab (the friction point). Now when you release the brake pedal, this should preve...

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Quite coincidentally, there was an article in the Toronto Star today discussing electronic rust proofing. Check it out:http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/...n=yesDid you write in Boxgrover?!?

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Quote, originally posted by Jahntassa Â»The reason the GT needs such high octane is because of the compression in the engine. If you use lower octanes (87 89), it can cause knock, which is premature detonation. This can damage the cylinder and the piston head. Not to mention it screws with emissions...

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Yes, TRD, the film was transparent when it was originally applied. Unfortunately, I don't remember the make of the film, as it was applied almost 8 years ago!Recap: not all films/adhesives are created equal; have the film replaced/removed if its condition appears to be deteriorating.

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'nother angle:The grey spot you see on the lower RHS is the result of me taking a heat gun and trying to remove the film; the film came off, but not without taking off the paint. That's sheet metal you see!

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Apologies...these pics are a week late. Here is the degradation of the film I was referring to earlier:

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I think this is perhaps dependant on the quality of the film and adhesive that is used when applying the film. The film looked fantastic when it was first applied, but the combination of direct sunlight and heat from the engine compartment, extreme cold, salt, ice, snow, etc, had its way with the fi...

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Was curious to see if others had the same qualms about the Vibe's quirks that I do. I've got three of them in particular:1) left food dead pedal/foot rest. I find it positioned too close to the seat, forcing my leg to bend more than I would like it too.2) rear wiper wash. Bugs me that from the off p...

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Gotta be careful with these films guys. We had one professionally applied to our Altima, and after 2 years, the film cracked and dried up. In doing so, it made the film impossible to remove as it is permanently adhered to the car's paint. Only way to remove it is to sand it off! I'll post some pics ...

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I actually noticed the same thing last week, Atomb, when we had the big snowstorm last week (its amazing what a little snow reveals....). The Vibe had a bunch of bright yellow spots in the snow where the engine compartment was parked over.I'm pretty sure that it wasn't an animal as there would have ...

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Those are two really different vehicles that you have selected as your "finalists." But have you considered an Optra5? Its a nice in between of the two cars...not quite a wagon, not quite a sedan. It makes decent power, has a nicely finished interior and has more cargo versatility than Ion...

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In addition to the Vibe, we've got an Acura Integra, a Nissan Altima and a Honda Civic at home. In other words, one car from each major japanese manufacturer (since the Vibe is Corolla based) The Vibe is actually our first GM branded car!

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Hey, how dark is your tint kharman?

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Hey, how dark is your tint kharman?

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Now I understand this is a Vibe/Pontiac board, but if you're looking for some reliable used transportation, I think you should look to Honda/Toyota. I understand that the whole automotive industry, GM included, have improved their reliability records to date, but for the model years you're looking a...

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haha...maybe its something specific to the insurance company, or where you live. I know that rates go down for over 25ers up here in Toronto with my insurance company. In fact, mine will drop by approximately 1000 CAD in a few weeks!!!

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Gotta go with the manual tranny in this car!! Not only does the Automatic SAP power out of the overtaxed 4 banger, but its ratio's are ridiculously high and highway acceleration is tepid at best.I will admit, the autobox in the car is pretty smooth and more convenient in traffic...

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My guess would be that the 1981 in Wicked's screen name denotes his birth year, meaning he isn't past the insurance hump of 25 years old. Might be that the inevitable raise in his premiums due to the claim would more than offset the out-of-pocket repair costs!Edit: I just realized that the repair co...

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Hey, I've got a question for those of you with 05s. When you "dribble" fluid onto the rear windscreen without the rear wiper in use, does "dribbling" the fluid automatically sweep the rear wiiper as it does the front wipers when you spray the jets? Oh how I hate how it doesn't au...

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You just can't go wrong with a cinnamon and sugar beavertail! They're are just one of those things that you can't miss while in the Ottawa region. Some nice weather down there this weekend, eh Sputnik? The Canal was a little mushy, but it was wonderful not having to skate in circles!!!

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Isn't it their job to do exactly that though?

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oh c'mon N'Dog...thats not a fair comparison. Not only do you have 2 more forwards gears, but the Marauder was built to be a highway cruiser with oomph, not a sports car like your GTO!

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Some wheelspin, particularly in a high revving, torque defficient motor, will be necessary to keep the engine from bogging down once the clutch is fully released. You really have to balance the amount of wheelspin vs keeping the engine in its powerband in order to get a good launch...

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Hey, I hear you man. I spent the past couple of months overseas (and had a blast) but it was always comforting knowing that i'd be coming back home. What're you doing down there anyways?But at least you have a respectable NBA Franchise down there who is still in playoff contention, featuring one of ...

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I wonder if GM's implementation of standard OnStar and Stability control will end up with the same fate as Standard ABS on all GM vehicles...

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I would't think so 'fish. I don't think the diameter of the rim would adversely effect the conti's snow performance. I'd say the major contributors to this would be the contact patch of the tire (tire width, tread design), the rubber compound and design of the tire's shoulder block (ie: A/S tend to ...

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I have to disagree guys; I feel that the Conti's are subpar in the snow, relative to the other tires we have mounted to the cars up here. Now I realize i'm comparing apples to oranges here (since the tires are mounted on different cars), but subjectively I haven't really found any defficiencies with...

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I use the term mileage for fuel consumption, or $/Km for company expense reports. If I want to know how far it is from a to b, I simply ask how far it is.I'm 2nd Gen Cdn, and most 1st Gens grew up learning imperial measurements, rather than the metric system. Still, I use mileage (in its apparently ...

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Sooooooooooo...did anyone else forget to re-rank their draft order?!??

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I think the only grounds an examiner can refuse to take a road test in a vehicle is if they deem it to be unsafe. Not being able to see the speedometer from the normal rest position while sitting shotgun is not grounds for refusal. It'd be discriminatory, in fact.And heck, if the examiner is really ...

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