I just came across your post from last month. Not sure if your request is still active, but I may be selling my 2004 orange Vibe soon. I am the original owner, the car has always been dealer-serviced (except for oil changes done at the quick-lube shop), and it has only 90K miles. Auto trans, not AW...
it has been asked many times. anything is possible with money. but sooo much has to be changed, just sell yours and buy an AWD. You will be light years ahead on saving money. There is no parts list for this, because no one has gone through the completely unnecessary and ridiculous expense to do thi...
Is it possible to convert a FWD to AWD?
I would assume I would need a new transmission as well as a the rear diffs, drive shafts, etc, but is there anyone who's tries such a thing or know much about any structural differences?
Any info or know who/where to loon would be great.
Thanks.
22!? Geeze. I'od be pissed if I got 22. The new full sized silverados get 23.
Anyway, ok. I guess I will just look for a FWD one and thinking about it more, maybe even a manual.
My plans are for larger tires and a slight lift if it is possible.
Have you driven an awd 1st Gen? They're slow and not great on gas... IMO, get a fwd and snow tires...(if winter is why you want awd) Not great on gas? How bad compared to the fwd?...this is the first I've heard this. I've driven the AWD, but never a FWD only. So I know they are not fast, but I want...
So I've been looking around and hoping I can get some help finding one....
Looking for an auto vibe in Orange, maybe with AWD. (this is revised after I have been reading more on here about the differences....AWD is not a deal breaker. )