I complained about this rinky-dink latch 2 years ago! My 2003 Vibe had this problem from day 1. I wedge a black, fold-back paper clip under mine, but it doesn't help a lot -- it just keeps it from popping open completely. I bought my car in June 2002.Joie de VivKingston, OntarioSalsa 2-tone

Okay. I've given in.Turns out that my cell phone DOES fit in that little rectangular hole... It wouldn't fit before because I always kept my phone in a leather protective cover, which has a thick belt-clip on it (I usually carry it on the strap of my fanny pack). It was the belt clip that was preven...

Hmmmm... I had no idea that you COULD leave them on all the time. Since I saw this thread, I re-read the manual, and it makes absolutely no reference to possibility of having them operate via sentinal. Thanks for bringing it up! From now on, I'm going to leave them on all the time... it does provide...

quote:Cute doggies! Is the Salsa on the pink side of the spectrum or is it just me?Gee... I wouldn't say that the salsa is on the rose side. In fact, when I describe it, I call it ruby-red. I think that's the perfect description of it. It's a nice, rich red. IMHO. And the best part is... our bikes M...

[IMG][/IMG] Hehehe... flufferbutts on their booster seats! Off we go!

[QUOTE]Did you end up ordering from Condie's? Ah, how I miss Kingston. QUOTE]Yes and no. Back in March, I told them exactly what I wanted, and they ordered one meeting my specs, but I did not give them a down payment... therefore, I was not commited.After waiting 13 weeks, it was still not scheduled...

quote:One thing I don't like about the glove compartiment..... It doesn't lock...Asian cars usually don't lock, it's a way to save money!Hmmmm... Interesting. I hadn't noticed.

Thanks for all the input, everyone.First, I certainly was not complaining about lack of storage space... there is a lot... I was complaining about the quality of the latch mechanisms. Even with that small compartment under the shift empty, I can easily pop it open by popping my fingernail under the ...

quote:...That hidden compartment is the bottom half of the center console between the seats. If you lift the arm rest, you will see a power outlet at the bottom.Ah ha. Yes, actually, I was planning on using that outlet for our electric cooler. But, if you stick your phone and charger in there, where...

I took my Vibe in for its first oil change yesterday, to my local dealership (where I did NOT buy the car). I've never gone there for service before, so I wasn't sure what to expect.Well, I have to admit that it was a very good experience. It was extremely well organized... from dropping it off, to ...

quote:If the dealer finds anything as a resolution, please post it on here for us. Good luck!After taking it to the dealership yesterday, they fixed my rattle!!! Yeah!Very interesting problem. First a little background...I told the guy that once, when I had left the moonroof open (tilted), it rained...

Went to the dealership yesterday for 1st oil change and to deal with my little warranty issues.RE: compartment falling open due to poor latch mechanism. He couldn't believe how rinky-dink the latch is. Totally agreed with me. Unfortunately, I did not leave my cell phone with him when they worked on ...

Unfortunately, my phone is just a tich too thick. If I try to squeeze it in there, the buttons are depressed. (Clearnet Sanyo).I agree with what you said about that little spot looking perfect, but in the manual, they also refer to a "hidden" or "concealed" "docking station&...

quote:Have a great time and don't forget to monitor you gas milege!Inquiring minds want to know! LOL! I've monitered EVERY tank of gas so far! That's what I've been using Trip Odometer "A" for! My best mileage so far was 47.5 mpg, and the worst was about 28 mpg. A couple were about 35 - 37...

quote:Sounds like fun!! Take some pics if you can and post them on your adventures!Don't worry... the dig. camera's battery is charging "as we speak!"

quote:6)Back to reason # 1...Control over engine speed allows for better snow going ability, ie. rocking back and forth, using higher gears to get going etc.....Have I missed anything? Oh Yah Manuals are more fun Yes. If your battery dies, and worse comes to worse, you can always be push-started.

Tomorrow afternoon, we're heading to a "bichon bash" in Binghamton NY. (a get-together of an email List of Bichon Frise enthusiasts). We're taking our vibe, and filling it with 4 adults, 3 bichons (little white dogs), 4 collapsable lawn chairs, one electric cooler, two pieces of "carr...

Yipppppeeeee!!!! Congratulations! Happy vibrating!

That would be great! Thanks!

Believe it or not, I actually already went up into the roof and removed the console (much to my husband's dismay). It looked like perhaps that round motor-type thingy was actually vibrating against the roof. So, I cut a piece of white Scotch scouring pad and tried to stick it up in behind it to abso...

Yes, it's under the stick shift. When it's empty it's okay, but with the weight of the cell phone, it falls open. It's actually a very convenient compartment... I like to have it open, with my cell phone turned on, in it while driving, and if I'm leaving my phone in the car, I like to close it to co...

I got a key cut at one place (Canadian Tire), went out to try it, and no, it didn't work. A few days later I went to another store (a locksmith shop) to try to get a key cut, and I told him what had happened. He suggested that it might have a "chip" in it... but, the key he cut worked perf...

Well, after talking to a few dealers (around Ontario), they all said the same thing... no deals. We paid full sticker (I can hardly believe I did that!). Yippee... I got them to include the rear cargo mat! Hahaha. Oh well. I still LOVE the car, and would pay full price again.

I have noticed the exact same problem with my Vibe, also. The high-beams are great, but the low beams seem to shine only a VERY short distance!I have not taken it back to the dealer yet, so I have not inquired about an adjustment.Vivian Yorke, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

I've been frustrated with the exceedingly poor quality of the closure mechanism on the cell phone docking storage compartment. When my cell phone is in it, it always falls open. Right now, I have it wedged closed with a large black spring paper clip wedged underneath it!Has anyone else had this expe...

I've had my Vibe (base, 5-speed, "sports" and "power" packages) for 7 weeks, and it has developed an awful rattle IN the roof (not the racks). It rattles each time I drive over a bump (crack) in the road. If I either apply pressure up on the ceiling (anywhere along the front, nea...