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by lordvic
Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:23 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My Vibe HAULS!!
Replies: 13
Views: 4989

Re: (B14CK_H4WK)

I think we vibe owners get stuck a lot with the "hauling" replacement job.Everyone i know whenever they move anything calls me first, despite others having bigger SUV's or pickups. They all find that the vibe is the easiest to move things around in.Just recently, My friend needed me to mov...
by lordvic
Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:16 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe Among Top 10 Least Likely to be Ticketed!
Replies: 10
Views: 2683

Re: (LarryKingsShoes)

got ticketted in every other car I owned up until this one. Never a ticket in my Vibe.Wonder if thats related to the car, OR that i tend to be a bit slower more cautious driver in the vibe, since I love and cherish it loI know i have gone through speed traps a lil over speed limits, (5-10km/h) and n...
by lordvic
Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:04 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Car's officially fully paid!
Replies: 29
Views: 7842

Nothing felt greater then getting that "thank you" letter from GMAC saying the financing was complete and the car was 100% paid for
by lordvic
Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:00 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Strangest thing you've ever hauled in your Vibe.
Replies: 77
Views: 27531

Didn't get a chance to take photos cause it was 3am and my camera phones has no flash.emergency move. she had to get all her stuff into storage by this weeks. so saturday, spent 6 hours all night packing and moving. when all said and done, my car was full of a dresser, hope chest, 2 box springs tied...
by lordvic
Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:25 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: NEW MEMBER
Replies: 31
Views: 9566

Re: (engineertwin2)

Welcome fellow Ontarian (Toronto reporting in). Vibes are awesome. welcome to the club. while the car might not be as peppy as the mustang, you'll grow to love it for it's comfort, convenience and adaptability.
by lordvic
Sun Jun 13, 2010 8:40 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Random acts of Vibe love
Replies: 613
Views: 338855

I love it. going to take photos next time this happens to me.just recently. And someones had to do this on purpose...I parked. went into class for 5 hours. came out. not 1, But 3 more blue vibes, identical to mine. All in a row, next to eachother.I was on the floor laughing. I had purposely parked f...
by lordvic
Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:57 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Beep! Beep! Making my car beep when i lock it
Replies: 3
Views: 1850

Beep! Beep! Making my car beep when i lock it

Looking for some form of mod, that is easily and cheaply done.I did not get an alarm system for my car. Everything is power, However, when i locked the doors via fob, the only notice of that is a flash of the light.Well, for the most part this is ok. But I am often carrying a lot of gear over my sho...
by lordvic
Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:48 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Do NOT do this...
Replies: 11
Views: 3080

Re: (Ivibe)

I have my old stock 2006 vibe radio around here someplace. it's just the standard CD / AM / FM radio one. no mp3 or anything though.send me a PM if you're interested in buying it with whatever you're willin to pay, cover shipping and handling as well.
by lordvic
Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:39 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: personal best
Replies: 68
Views: 21463

Re: (Kincaid)

I typically get good mileage when I highway drive.However, I never push it too far as the fuel light always comes on after 40 liters of fuel use. I'm pretty sure the tank is closer to liters, but the gauge always reads empty with the light on at that point.Typically, if i'm doing a lot of highway dr...
by lordvic
Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:25 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Strangest thing you've ever hauled in your Vibe.
Replies: 77
Views: 27531

I wouldn't say "odd" as i would say that the Vibe is a mini workhorse. I have carried things that nobody believes would ever fit in such a small vehicle.Last summer, temporarily moving while work was done on apartment, I needed to move a bunch of stuff. One load consisted of42" LCD TV...
by lordvic
Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:20 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Accidents?
Replies: 13
Views: 3332

scary stuff! glad you're ok dude! car did it's jobI've been rear ended twice in my vibe. both at low impact. One by a taxi on the highway while it was stopped for a big accident taxi driver wasn't watching, hit me, started to drive away, my passenger jumped out of my car and started pounding on the ...
by lordvic
Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:15 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Your past cars
Replies: 51
Views: 57852

My first car was a hand me down from my dad.1996 Cutlass Surpreme. Sadly, no photos, since digital photos weren't that popular in the 90's. Had it till 2001, at which point my mom needed a new car, and I gave the car back to my parents for trade in. I miss it I went and bought a nissan 240z. which i...
by lordvic
Sat Jun 12, 2010 4:58 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How noisy is the Vibe on the Highway
Replies: 35
Views: 16701

I've driven a bunch of other cars. The vibe at highway speed ranks near the noisiest onesThis is also in comparison to a wide rangeCars I've driven that were louder:1992 Cavalier Convertible (450,000kms!)2003 SunfireQuieter:1998 Maxima SE1994 Camry1996 Cutlass Supreme2001 Avalon2008 Caddy STS2009 Ca...
by lordvic
Thu May 24, 2007 11:07 pm
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Paint not quite holding it's luster.
Replies: 17
Views: 7705

Re: Paint not quite holding it's luster. (Whelan)

A little more than i would spend. So last night i picked up some of the cleanin stuff. I couldn't find the Macguire stuff at canadian tire, So i went with the Mother's Original Carnuaba car wax tub, a clay bar kit and ton of soft cloths.Washed the car with soap and water till it was pretty clean loo...
by lordvic
Thu May 24, 2007 1:46 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: What's your Vibes color?
Replies: 153
Views: 134552

neptune... that colour is just purdy
by lordvic
Thu May 24, 2007 1:05 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Question
Replies: 6
Views: 1628

Re: Question (Baltovibe)

smart move! I never thought of this. I keep meaning to remove my decal, But actually in the end balances the logos and i got used to itPlus i bought my car at one of the most popular dealerships in o ntario, it's funny to see hundreds of other cars on the road with it
by lordvic
Thu May 24, 2007 12:37 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Broken driver's seat frame
Replies: 7
Views: 2710

Re: Broken driver's seat frame (Sunny)

I have too noticed this! I'm 200lbs as well, and i find that the seat has a very slight twist to the right rear corner when leaning that way that it doesn't do any other direction.I was thinking it might just be a lose nut or something, but i havnt' really looked too indepth into the problem. I just...
by lordvic
Thu May 24, 2007 12:29 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: iPod2Car users?
Replies: 3
Views: 1274

Re: iPod2Car users? (PolarVrtX)

Nope. I dont believe this is a limitation of the Ipod2Car adapter though, but of the Standard AC Delco deck that GM uses. While a lot of newer radios on the market actually allow pretty decent 2 way communication with the ipod, allowing for the deck to display Song info.However, for the standard GM ...
by lordvic
Thu May 24, 2007 12:03 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Paint not quite holding it's luster.
Replies: 17
Views: 7705

Re: Paint not quite holding it's luster. (Whelan)

dang Whelan! that is some spiffy shine!!! ( i can't believe i just typed that sentence)But those swirls are exactly the thing i notice on my car all over it. I was wondering if i had them because I did something when washing it once, or something from the showroom as i did buy the floor model.But no...
by lordvic
Tue May 22, 2007 10:16 pm
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Paint not quite holding it's luster.
Replies: 17
Views: 7705

Paint not quite holding it's luster.

I've had my 06 vibe now for almost 2 years. Love it.However I find the paint seems to have lost it's luster a bit. There are noticable swirls in the paint, and there are definately some scratches (which i guess is inavoidable).I was wonderingj, aside from a new paint job, What is the best way to smo...
by lordvic
Tue May 22, 2007 10:12 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Favorite memory of your Vibe
Replies: 21
Views: 5628

well....being that i'm 5'8"... and if you drop the backseats down, you get a near perflectly flat surface about that height. Lay down a blanket or two to get rid of the feeling of the "ridges". Take your favourite gal out for a night. Find a nice deserted beach overlooking the water. ...
by lordvic
Tue May 22, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Smokers' Package
Replies: 5
Views: 1672

I believe you can go to most automotive stores, Such as pep boys (canadian tire up here) and buy a 12v cigarette lighter plug. I'm sure its no more than a few bucks.
by lordvic
Tue May 22, 2007 10:06 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Seeing Double
Replies: 15
Views: 3117

Happened to me rather unexpected and embarrasingly.Parked at a local store to get myself a sammich. And came out to the busy parking lot. forgot where i parked, so i walked for a bit untill i found 2 identical blue vibes side by side with the exact same interior. And since i had just cleaned out my ...
by lordvic
Tue May 22, 2007 9:56 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New vibe - 2007 gas mileage question
Replies: 22
Views: 6515

Here's an interesting note. I accidently went about 7 - 8K between oil changes last time, And by the end of it, my gas mileage was way down. Immediately after the oil change, my mileage shot up again. While the cars engine seems to be extremely rock solid, it is temperamental.Right now, What i do ev...
by lordvic
Tue May 22, 2007 9:48 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Have you named your Vibe?
Replies: 64
Views: 20920

Stinky.....yes, thats what i nicknamed her. She carries my goalie gear 3 - 4 times a week and often has the unfortunate odour of my gear. Which Is not very pleasant.
by lordvic
Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:01 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Not Even in posession yet.
Replies: 25
Views: 4316

HAHAH, i'm bad. i went early. called up the dealership said i'm comming at lunch, better have it ready. . and they did... :D:D::D::D:sitting in the parking lot now. lol. wish i had the chance to really test her hout
by lordvic
Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:49 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Not Even in posession yet.
Replies: 25
Views: 4316

app 9 hours left.is it wrong to be so excited over a car.... it's beginning to get me excited in the funny place
by lordvic
Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:46 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Look what I found while searching sites for the Vibe...
Replies: 14
Views: 3092

Re: Look what I found while searching sites for the Vibe... (ColonelPanic)

yes, I've made that mistake. I've had my MSN name as "SEPT 13. Getting my new VIBE." and well... being a guy.. you can ensure the jokes and comments that have ensuedbut i dont care.... only a few more hours to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by lordvic
Mon Sep 12, 2005 1:00 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: If you could pick the color of your Vibe...
Replies: 34
Views: 6168

I wanted the adark blue... neptune. I was going to settle for nothing elseI got it :D was right there at the dealership
by lordvic
Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:59 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Not Even in posession yet.
Replies: 25
Views: 4316

photos will come when i pick it up..ONE MROE DAY :D:D:D:just got approved for the financing... calling the insurance as we speak
by lordvic
Sun Sep 11, 2005 12:16 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Not Even in posession yet.
Replies: 25
Views: 4316

Not Even in posession yet.

Well. some back story, in 2002 I bought a 92 Cavalier. 430,000km's on it and it last me till around february 2003. I walked into the showroom for a new car. my first new car ever and there it was. a beautifull 2003 Pontiac Vibe. I sat in it. carressed it's lines. smelled it's air... read it's price ...