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gnnr

Possible scam on the first one, and if real be prepared for it to be a complete wreck at that price plus you will have to spend on shipping it over, customs, and it might not be allowed in due to emissions and safety issues.

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The current and now defunct GTO did not have poor quality or fit/finish issues. Far from it. It is probably, outside of Caddy, the best fit and finish car GM has produced in recent years. The issue with the GTO was that in 04 when it came out it had somewhat uninspiring performance and power and thr...

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Over the weekend wife and I went do a test fit on her in the driver seat (didn't want to do more than that since I have to wait another few months until the next GMAC pull ahead offer).We actually had the dealer owner as our sales person, which I didn't catch right off the bat. Nice guy, bit older, ...

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From the write up linked a few days ago it sounds like you have no choice but to drill them out. I would link it but I have it bookmarked at home (Still at work).

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It really is sad to GM sinking like this. I knew the GTO wouldn't last long without a major refresh, and that wasn't going to happen without better sales... but the rest of the GM line up across it's branded lines is terrible. Too much overlap, too many SUVs, too many unkown cars/names (G6 anyone?),...

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What's the part number for the remote start dealer option?Carpeted floor mats?Sill plates?

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Does anyone here bother to wrap their CAI tube? While it is a reflective polish finish on the Cosmo it still heatsoaks inside the compartment and will thus heat up to some degree the air inside the tube as it passes to the TB. While I went with a black rubber 3.5ID tube based home-made CAI on my GP ...

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I have changed my mind. Instead of a new HU and the hassel of working off the wire harness with the stock speakers or what not I am going to do something similar to what I did on my Gran Prix.I stuck with the stock head unit since it is functional and simply added/replaced speakers. Unless the 7 spe...

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Never used an asphalt based one, but given the extent of the space I need to cover inside... what is 'flash off'?

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2 Din or 'double din' is twice as tall essentially... fits the stock space in most cars with the large head unit. I prefer double-din units because they have less heating issues and heatsoak tends to cause failures in head-units with built in amplification/mofset power... plus they look more 'stock'...

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That stuff is asphalt based... how is it on interior odor in hot weather?I am probably going to insulate as much as I can... inside the doors, firewall and floor pan under seats, in the wheel well, probably remove the back side interior panels and gate panels and do that too.

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This stuff? : http://www.jm.com/roofing_syst...0.pdf

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I have looked and haven't seen any hoods that appealed, and I am not sold that ramair on this small engine will help much.

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Welp, I see some smattering of info on CAIs for older Vibes but what about the 06? What kits are available for the 05/06 Base, where, etc? I definatley want this to be my first or second mod soon after I get mine.

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Question. I thought I saw it mentioned in one thread how there is an extendable visor found on the older Vibes and that someone transplanted a set onto the newer 05/06 model series. Is this true? What GM part number or where else can I get this?

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If I make a deal this weekend one of my first projects will be to replace the stock HU. I am really liking this kenwood double din unit, DPX-301, that I found. Sirus compatble, ipod compatible, double din, red lighting. I will get the ipod interface for it initially and probably the sattelite dealie...

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How do you think your solution compares to http://www.stockinteriors.com/...=4783I have put this in doors and on the floor of cars before and it really works quite well. Not so much on the firewall though... a better solution is http://www.crutchfield.com/S-r...namat though I haven't used it.

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KBB on a pretty loaded 03 Vibe Base in good condition is 7210 so that's not bad (US currency).

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Heyas.Wow... thanks. Let me check first with my dealer and possibly others to see if they are willing to work something out to get me out early on my SmartBuy. I know dealers can do this but not at any old given time and not for everyone. I should be a good candidate (no missed/late payments, decent...

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Honestly I believe you but I have no knowledge of alarm systems and remote start functionality. I just know that I want that and I want it to work and I want fully warranty support if it breaks.

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http://cgi.ebay.com/Ex-Audio-2...wItemInteresting... two premounted sunvisor 8" lcds for under 200 bucks with remotes. Interesting.

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It has been my experience over the years that Dealers love used cars due to the margins and straight up financing, no wait times, and demand. Believe it or not, used cars are in demand quite heavily here and south of the border... they love small SUVs and MiniVans down there and will by any old beat...

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Heh, here is hoping my dealer sends me that letter in regards to my GP. I will run, not walk, right on over.

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Hmmm... at this point I think I am going to go with the FWD Base loaded up options wise if I go with the Vibe. The AWD system is a nice feature but the downgraded power is possibly an issue as is the lower MPG. And then there is price savings as well. I am wondering if the down the road the rear end...

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Yeah, when you are talking this kind of money (or any major purchase over about 1500 bucks) I do my research well in advance. I think it is important to know everything you can going in, especially with car dealers and salespeople as they rarely know as much as an informed consumer does... too easy ...

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItemHere are some nice billet ones. Might go with some vehicles.

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REmember that the PCM are learning computers in part. A new or flashed PCM will adjust itself in many ways to the driver, the conditions, and the actual setup and performance of the drive train itself. It's not fully addaptive but it does learn quite a bit and adjust itself over time (very variable ...

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At 5'2" how close do you end up sitting to the wheel and front airbag? I constantly worry about my wife at 5' (she is petite but busomy to boot) getting too close and suffering injury or getting knocked out even from the airbag on deployment.

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Honestly I love Pontiac but the Torrent just is NOT attractive... the Vue is plain but I like the drive train (sans electric steering), it gets good mileage, plenty of power and ammenities inside on the whole... but it is blah (and I don't like the looks of the redline at all) I agree plus it's mile...

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Love the 3800 Series III... great motor, very reliable and very moddable. And it gets about 30 to 31mpg on the HWY for us.

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Good stuff! Yeah, I am suspecting that the AWD is anemic power wise. I don't need nor want a rocket, but I don't want to be straining to pass on the HWY or creeping from the line after the light changes. The GP is peppy and rushes real well to 80 or so and takes off from the line well so I guess it ...

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I had an 00 Grand Am and several GPs. Not really that close other than shared body lines and styling cues as seen in most pontiac vehicles. The GP is wider, longer, smoother, more powerful, with slightly better fitment, better sight lines, better seats in front (rear GP seats in 04 and up arguably S...

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Factory NAV? Wish they had one for this year/model. that is one feature that had me really considering upgrading to a 06/07 GP (GXP maybe) before I came to my financial senses. I have single 10" type E so nothing really showy or worth bragging about. always have loved alpine honestly, and if we...

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Brian, I was looking at your car domain pages. What is that mod you did on the center console?

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What kind of box are you using in that open cabin on your sub(s). I have a nice 10" alpine setup and the box is convertable with a gasgetted seal for ported or closed... it probalby will come over unless the monsoon really impresses (which from the sound of things it generally doesn't for those...

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How would you term the performance on your AWD? Peppy? Boring? Quick? And what tires are folks switching over to away from the stockers? How bad are the stockers? I hate the idea of getting a car and immediately having to cough up half a grand to a grand for 'decent' tires.Are there CAI kits for the...

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good stuff, keep it coming folks.FWI = Fenderwell Intake. Upside is cooler air than a 'CAI' (which in many opinions is really a HAI or Hot Air Intake since it is grabbing air inside the engine compartment, at least on the GP). downside is that it places the cone inside the fenderwell (front, ahead o...

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Couple of other questions... probably dumb ones:- No HUD, right? DIC? Not that a DIC is 'that' useful, but the HUD in my GP is a killer feature honestly. I assume not since I don't see it in the equipment lists or brought up in reviews, but worth asking.- Does the AWD/Gt have a spoiler? I saw the ac...

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Heyas, Nice club forum. Just signed on because perhaps now and definately in the next half a year I will be looking for a new car. I currently have a loaded Grand Prix GT2 and am/was a member over at CGP. It only has 15K miles in two years and while it is a great car in my opinion it is time for a c...

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