Thanks for the info on other model engines that will fit. I'd need someone else to put it in. I'm no mechanic by any means. Hopefully by my next post I'll be a full fledged Vibe owner.

Its an automatic that had knocking noises coming from the engine. Guess he didn't want to spend the money to get it running. I had a friend look at it this am and seems to feel the transmission would also be in need of replacing to. He said bases on the smell and look of the oil it would be cheaper ...

My neighbor is giving me first crack at buying his 2003 Vibe for a decent price. Only problem, most of the motor is off of it. He started re building it and I guess just gave up. Car has 127k on it. The rest of the body looks to be in great condition. Interior also appears clean. He's asking 1500 du...