One year, 24000 miles, 30 mpg average - and no problems. Comfortable, handles well, fun to drive. Only thing that I dislike is that it is noisy inside at 80 mph - but some sound deadening material will cure that one of these days.

Actually, they do fit; I've got them mounted on the roof rack on mine.

Great idea! I did something similar, only mounted the fork blocks directly to the tracks on the back of the seat - this way I can still carry a person and a bike. I used hex head screws, and leave an allen wrench in the glove box for those moments when I need to adjust the length. I'm also working o...

Perhaps the wheel was turned 180 degrees, and you didn't realize that the cruise control stalk turns with the wheel?

This thread caused me to dig out my window sticker, and have a look - and for my '06 at least, it is Sun 'n Sounds, with the sub-woofer. Now I'll have to re-do my signature logo...

Moon n' Tunes, XM Satellite, Leather - and no power pack!

Poor gas mileage, and strange treadwear patterns? Could the alignment be off? That could have an effect on gas mileage, especially if there's excessive toe-in or toe-out. I don't know what the symptoms of incorrect toe are on a Vibe, but when I experienced it with another car, the symptoms were scal...

Great idea! I had trouble with my left knee, and created some extra leg room by taking out the dead pedal. What you may need next ( and I could use now) is a telescopic steering column.

I built one using $25 worth of vinyl-covered closet shelving and shelf supports from Home Depot, and used the sliding cargo tie-downs to secure it to the seat backs. You need a 4 ft length of shelving, and two shelf bracket mounting strips, and some hardware to secure the two together. I'd send a ph...