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by johnjely
Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:00 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2009 Vibe Steering Rattle
Replies: 73
Views: 52460

Re: 2009 Vibe Steering Rattle

Can forum posters confirm: This isn't JUST a noise, right? You are able to feel it as well? I ask for clarification because I've been noticing a steering rattle. It started a couple of months ago, and only appeared at high speeds (50-60mph) or when I was breaking off of a high speed. It includes a w...
by johnjely
Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: what did you pay for your vibe?
Replies: 90
Views: 27983

Re: what did you pay for your vibe?

I bought a 2009 1.8L automatic in Indianapolis in December of 2012 -- right after a car accident totaled my Grand Prix and right before I flew across the Atlantic for a trip. It was a fleet car for Eli Lilly, so it has 136k miles on it, but I felt like it could probably get another 100k. Paid $6700 ...
by johnjely
Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:29 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Driver Storage Compartment?
Replies: 6
Views: 2299

Re: Driver Storage Compartment?

Thank you both replying! From the sounds of it, checking a scrap yard would probably be the best way to go. I don't know if I'd use it, honestly, but ridding myself of the duct tape may improve my mood at least :)
by johnjely
Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:55 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Cam Shaft Actuators & Timing Chain
Replies: 1
Views: 861

Cam Shaft Actuators & Timing Chain

Hi ya, 2009 Vibe here, 136k miles (was a fleet car for Eli Lilly), just bought it in December. I've been having some problems, so I wanted to know if anyone else had ever experienced the same. Not being totally mechanically inclined, I hope I'm posting in the right forum section :oops: SO it started...
by johnjely
Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:47 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Driver Storage Compartment?
Replies: 6
Views: 2299

Driver Storage Compartment?

Good afternoon all, I've been lurking on GenVibe since buying my 2009 Vibe in December after an automobile accident that totaled my other car (a '94 Pontiac Grand Prix, the beast). I've been combing through the forums trying to address all the issues that I purchased alongside my car: bad coolant te...