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by SkullTrain
Sun Nov 17, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New to Vibe, new to the Forum...Opening questions
Replies: 6
Views: 5216

Re: New to Vibe, new to the Forum...Opening questions

I'll attest to the goodness of the '07 Base model. I've had mine for eight years and 80K miles (now at 230K) and it's been utterly reliable. Maintenance has been minor, expected stuff, easy to get parts, never got stranded. But as mentioned above, it'll be twenty years old soon and nothing lasts fo...
by SkullTrain
Sun Nov 17, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New to Vibe, new to the Forum...Opening questions
Replies: 6
Views: 5216

Re: New to Vibe, new to the Forum...Opening questions

My first Vibe was a 5 speed manual, and I was a victim on the premature bearing failures in that tranny, so I don't recommend them, although others haven't had issues. My other vibe and the Matrix have auto trannies, and those trannies have been issue free. I prefer the nose on the 03/04 over the 0...
by SkullTrain
Sun Nov 17, 2024 9:17 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New to Vibe, new to the Forum...Opening questions
Replies: 6
Views: 5216

Re: New to Vibe, new to the Forum...Opening questions

Not sure what part of Ohio you're from BUT you're probably not too far from me. 09-10 Vibes are identical. The only drawback for them is the possibility of the larger 2.4l engine burning oil. ZERO rust/corrosion on it! Definitely look for a southern car if going that old. Keep us posted as to what ...
by SkullTrain
Sun Nov 10, 2024 5:17 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New to Vibe, new to the Forum...Opening questions
Replies: 6
Views: 5216

New to Vibe, new to the Forum...Opening questions

Good day all, I have always had an interest for the Vibe or even the Matrix because I love small cars. Currently I own a couple Mini Coopers and recently a couple Jeeps ( last year selling my Wrangler and last week my wife's car accident totaling her Liberty) and many others through the years. But m...