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by magtec
Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:59 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: what do i need to know? i want to buy an '03 vibe.
Replies: 9
Views: 2043

Re: what do i need to know? i want to buy an '03 vibe.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, the automatics were the more robust choice in early Vibes. That's not to say they were perfect (had to get mine replaced at 60k when I owned my '03 Vibe.) The slushbox would rarely fail, but when they do it was quite spectacular. Far more 5-speeds kicked the bucket ...
by magtec
Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:25 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: what do i need to know? i want to buy an '03 vibe.
Replies: 9
Views: 2043

Re: what do i need to know? i want to buy an '03 vibe.

thanks for the links. i'd really like a 5-speed, though.

what's the deal with the rear hatch needing to be repaired?

got specifics on the manual transmission issues?
by magtec
Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:34 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: what do i need to know? i want to buy an '03 vibe.
Replies: 9
Views: 2043

Re: what do i need to know? i want to buy an '03 vibe.

was thinking of offering $5k.
how bad is the oil burning?
what kinds of issues with the manual trans?
by magtec
Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: what do i need to know? i want to buy an '03 vibe.
Replies: 9
Views: 2043

what do i need to know? i want to buy an '03 vibe.

thinking about buying this '03 vibe. what issues should i be looking for?

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/4374460567.html