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by michellem
Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:29 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: introduction: NEW MEMBER
Replies: 15
Views: 3680

Re: introduction: NEW MEMBER

Welcome , and that IS a very good deal. I recently bought my second Vibe 05 Auto with 180,000 in need of new tires and brakes, prior salvage title and paid 4,000 for it. Also need of replacing some plastic and wheel well liner and there's an odor in the interior I still cannot find the source of ! I...
by michellem
Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:10 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "What's Your Gas Mileage?" Thread
Replies: 634
Views: 2377905

Re: The Official "What's Your Gas Mileage?" Thread

So I've started really paying attention to my mpg and driving style. I've consistently had 29 mpg, I drive to and from work about 70% of the trip on highway and I use my cruise control set at 65, sometimes 60 if I give myself the time. People pass me like crazy but I think it's worth it. Going to lo...
by michellem
Thu Mar 14, 2013 5:23 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Driver Storage Compartment?
Replies: 6
Views: 2226

Re: Driver Storage Compartment?

That storage compartment is also missing from the Vibe I recently bought, so far I have been unable to locate one at the salvage yards but I'm still looking !
by michellem
Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:52 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New to the Board.. Have a few questions.
Replies: 9
Views: 1543

Re: New to the Board.. Have a few questions.

My first Vibe was an 03 and it had over 230 thousand when it was wrecked by a nasty deer hit here in Minnesota. Only rust on it was on the hatch door bottom right but I always blamed that on the fact that i bought it with rear end damage and when I had it all fixed up that spot just was a problem. N...
by michellem
Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New to site Vibe owner since 04!
Replies: 6
Views: 1211

Re: New to site Vibe owner since 04!

Welcome to GenVibe Michelle! That sucks to hear about your Vibe getting wrecked. I hope at least your son was okay? As tpollauf said, let us know where you're at so we can better help you in your search for a new Vibe. Good luck with your search and let us know if and when you get another one ;)! M...
by michellem
Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New to site Vibe owner since 04!
Replies: 6
Views: 1211

Re: New to site Vibe owner since 04!

Hey you guys ! Yes I did find another Vibe at the end of February. I didn't realize yall were answering my post or I would've responded to the request for my location which is northern Minnesota near Cloquet, I ended up driving 2 1/2 hrs south to Minneapolis to look for cars posted on CraigsList and...
by michellem
Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:38 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Weird sound from A/C after changing cabin air filter
Replies: 8
Views: 20417

Re: Weird sound from A/C after changing cabin air filter

I just changed the cabin filter on my newly aquired 05 base Vibe, this is my second Vibe and I was not aware of this filter with the first one and drove it to 235k miles before a deer struck it....anyway, after I changed the filter in the new car the blower got louder and doesn't sound right. I had ...
by michellem
Sat Feb 23, 2013 6:41 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Hood prop plastic?
Replies: 6
Views: 3335

Re: Hood prop plastic?

mine was also broke, it never occured to me I could replace it ! Glad I joined this site for when I buy my next vibe.
by michellem
Sat Feb 23, 2013 5:54 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New to site Vibe owner since 04!
Replies: 6
Views: 1211

New to site Vibe owner since 04!

Hello friends, I bought my 03 vibe as a one year old rental return in need of a new bumper. It served me well for over 8 years before my son struck a deer with it at highway speed and I didn't have comprehensive insurance on it so I chose to sell it as a repairable....boy have I regretted that decis...