It really has to do with safety. Did you ever see a Dodge ram 2500 4X4 quad cab behind you? Sorry... but if a 5000-7000 pound SUV/truck runs into the average vehicle with a bumper that high off the ground your done for. Whoever is in the truck wouldnt even spill their coffee while they ran you over....

Very nice pics LawMaker... the tint looks sharp too. I dont think I could get away with the fronts in MI though.

i USED to leave my fogs on... until i realized my headlights were going and staying on (and therefore the fogs too) at 2 pm on sunny and totally cloud-free afternoons. driving around on a sunny day with my fogs turned on just isnt right. so, if the headlights went on only when they should... i would...

I think Heather should be the official genvibe.com peacemaker

Has anyone tried Rinke (Van (removed) & 696)? I'm thinking they may be a good choice since they also sell / maintain Toyotas.

IMO the GXP looks better too. The new optional sport package (on the SPO) looks more subtle than the whole GT-R package though. I'd like to see one on the street. 8th planet take some pics if you decide to get them put on your new GT! Also, I did read an update on the main page here that said the ap...

hm... i have a question. i havent looked real deep into this... but now that i have a cable modem im interested in downloading MP3s for free. im a little concerned about using Kazaa. with the online acceptance form your agreeing to pimp out your processor so they can sell computational power to 3rd ...

I wonder if the new wheels are similar to the ones in the SEMA picture. Or are those 18s?

im out near 26 mile road in Macomb Twp., MI... and its nothing but 7000lb Yukons, Expeditions, and Dodge RAM 3500 quad cabs racing around these two way streets at ~60-70 mph. not a pretty sight. my next car might have to be a hummer h2 the way things are going.

IMO its is a very nice looking SUV. Being a Michigander... I'll always be partial to the big three... particularly GM. But I have to say there are some sharp Nissan/Infiniti vehicles out there... like the 350Z and G35 coupe.

well, i live on a dirt road (about 1/2 mile off a paved street). my definition of a bad driver is any oncoming traffic going over 20 mph! gravel roads and flying rocks suck. ive even backed into driveways when i've seen cars coming.

Has anyone had any luck getting the theft deterrant light to work on the 6 disk radio yet? I have the same problem. Thanks.

hey LocDog, did they say what timeline they were looking at, or is it just something theyre throwing around at this point? Just curious.

nice goin cibo! you have good taste in cars (and music)

has anyone heard anything about this? I read it in Forbes.com review of the Vibe. I'm thinking its just rumor or speculation. The article/review is fairly old (Jan 21, 2002).http://www.forbes.com/2002/01/21/0121feat.html"In corners the Vibe GT is almost identical to the base car and, although t...

sorry to hear you missed the window of 0% 60 mos... my dad did the same thing right before it went to 0% last october. the problem is you never know when theyre going to do it.how do you like your GT? im looking to buy the same (monotone abyss GT) here in Mich. i am also looking at the saturn VUE.

I test drove the 5-speed and GT again back to back (yes im obsessed when im ready to spend 20K). I felt the lift this time... and really noticed more of a difference at higher RPMs. The 5-speed is easier to drive (more forgiving clutch)... but the GT is more fun. As far as the low-end... I didnt not...

dont let it get to ya man. it'll be ok.

good observations... they do reinforce that the 5 speed is a bit more practical... and I agree. The $2-3K price difference does seem a little steep considering the engines arent THAT different... but I guess the rear discs/abs/suspension is worth something too.I test drove a GT today and had a lot o...

I think the Matrix manual has different break-in advice for the 2ZZ.

Its probably a good idea to drive like your grandma for the first 1000 miles! I heard that you should try to keep the RPM below 4K and try to vary your speed (or RPM) as much as possible during the break-in period. The manual (PDF version thats posted here) doesnt mention it though... unless I just ...

At first I preferred the monotone. I still like it... but I saw a two tone Lava GT today in the lot and it looked good. Like everyone else said... more sport-ute. I think the 17" wheels actually look better with the two tone... the grey cladding offsets those huge grey/aluminum wheels better. I...

Thanks for your feedback. I dont plan on making any mods or doing any towing. I test drove the base and it seemed to have enough power (although I didnt beat on it). I'm going to test drive the GT this week. Its funny... before I really payed attention to these small high rev engines I would hear an...

Does the beeping tone when your engaged in reverse drive you crazy? Is there any way to disable it? Also, if you have test drove the 5-speed manual base... what is your general impression of the power differences between it and the GT? (I realize on the GT the valve lift kicks in at high RPM... but ...

I liked those answers. well just remember... when i get my Vibe... its not going to be because its "cute", but because its hip like me!

I'm thinking about getting a new Vibe GT... they're cool little cars. but one thing concerns me a bit. Whenever I'm looking at one at the dealership all the women I see always say "oh, its so cute!". Also, the few Vibes I've seen have all had female drivers. Is it a chick car... like the ...