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lesterb

I saw a 2008 and 2009 Vibe side by side at my Pontiac dealer a few days ago. I have to admit not sure if I like the new hatch on the 2009, it appears to be "stuck on" as an afterthought. The older Vibe's hatch integrates much more smoothly and looks like a better finish, plus the bonus of ...

lesterb

Funny, I just had the same problem but I took it to GM service and they had me fixed up. It required some lubrication, not sure what kind but it appears to work. So far so good.

lesterb

A couple of months back I bought the Trico curved pressure blade. So far it is the best replacement wiper blade I have ever bought. It adheres well to the glass and doesn't chatter or lift off like some other blades,especially in high winds. Also streaking is non-exsistent.

lesterb

Over the last few months I have noticed my AM reception going down hill in my Vibe stock head unit. I just had GM service check the antenna connection to the aerial and head unit. All connections checked out ok. My unit won't even lock onto local AM stations when using the scan function. FM is ok bu...

lesterb

With all the speculation going on who knows what will happen. I think the Vibe has its place in the market and it would be a shame to discontinue a successful car as this. I'm only wishing here, but we likely will see a bit of change in design and hopefully a little more horsepower (150hp) and torqu...

lesterb

I now have 96,000km on my Vibe and it gets its regular 5000km checkups. The engine is flawless and mileage excellent. I don't think you can go wrong with 115k on it. If the mechanics gave it a clean bill of health you're good to go. Good luck.

lesterb

Absolutely, the 3m stuff can be easily removed. I have it on my Vibe and the way the car chips I'm glad I have it. I have part of the hood and lower nose done. I have had the hood part for about a year now and so far no weathering. My only regret is that I didn't get the lower nose done when I first...

lesterb

I think that us 6 disc in dash changer owners are screwed. There does not appear a solution to the Aux debate for this type of unit. I guess FM modulation is the only option.

lesterb

This may sound strange coming from Canada but the Vibe, when I bought mine, was actually more expensive than the Matrix by about $1200 Cdn. I still went with the Vibe because I liked the sytling better and at the time you couldn't get the sunroof option on the Matrix.In Calgary, Matrix is outselling...

lesterb

That is why the manual states to power wash underneath the Vibe at least twice a year. I think that will combat some of the corrosion that takes place underneath the car. I have done it about three times so far with my Vibe being 8 months old.I'm not suggesting you have not done that but I thought o...

lesterb

You're Welcome jayemright. I love the Vibe too. It did great during the camping trip and I look forward to many more. I have about 21,000 km on mine and it is about 7 months old now.

lesterb

You're Welcome jayemright. I love the Vibe too. It did great during the camping trip and I look forward to many more. I have about 21,000 km on mine and it is about 7 months old now.

lesterb

I just came back from a two week camping trip and I was getting tired of the lack of room left in the cargo area, even with the seats down. Plus I used the roof rack with flat items such as chairs and folding tables. I tied them down with bungee cords and rope. It scuffed the roof and the rattling b...

lesterb

I just came back from a two week camping trip and I was getting tired of the lack of room left in the cargo area, even with the seats down. Plus I used the roof rack with flat items such as chairs and folding tables. I tied them down with bungee cords and rope. It scuffed the roof and the rattling b...

lesterb

I would like to see some interior after market upgrades like a nicely padded center arm armrest. The stock one is just too hard. A plusher driver's and passenger door armrest would be nice too.(although harder to do). A better and quieter sunroof deflector would be great too.

lesterb

I have not heard of that before. What have you heard? So far I have had the hood portion covered for over seven months now. I have not had a problem. Maybe if I ever decide to peel it off it could be an issue. We will have to wait and see.

lesterb

I have to agree with you Tim. I put the splash guards on before driving the car off the lot. I have noticed my cladding is wearing much better than without the splash guards. I clean my cladding often as well and it seems to help in the preservation.Now I just wished that I had put 3M protection fil...

lesterb

I have babied this car and I now have over 10,000 miles on it. I'm disappointed with the chips I have been getting on the hood and lower nose. I have some 3M protection on lower portion of the hood and I'm seriously considering to protect the lower nose with 3m as well. If I don't do it soon, it wil...

lesterb

quote:But still...I would like someone who has them to tell us how deep the grooves are.....If it's an american design where they don't get that much snow,m it will not be usefull here in Canada!Well I received my custome Vibe mats and the groove depth is decent. I haven't measured it exactly but I'...

lesterb

So far other Vibe owners I have seen have been very responsive. I saw a Neptune Vibe the other day as I pulled up next to her. I waved and the other driver waved back to me with a smile to boot. Maybe your honking is making people think that they have done something wrong on the road.

lesterb

quote:Here's a step by step replacement with pics of my speaker swap in mine: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=785The stock speakers are crap, get them out of there!!CarlHi Carl,A couple of questions on your speaker replacement. Are you finding the sound vastly improved over the stock speaker...

lesterb

Yes, Nick I see what you mean. I only have had my Vibe for a couple of weeks now and I have read the manual from cover to cover but only once. I guess I panicked and I still need to get familiar with my Vibe. The car has to go in to the dealership anyway for the hatch adjustment. I find you really h...

lesterb

Basically, I find the stock 6 disc-changer system good enough. I realize the sky can be the limit of the kind of systems one can put in and blow away the stock unit. However that is not something I want to do. I find the bass in the system adequate but I find the high end somewhat lacking. Has anyon...

lesterb

I also find the Vibe's heater is not as good a I had hopped. We hit -15 celsius over the last week here in Calgary, Canada, and found the floor heat not working well. Also noticed the extreme left and right vents pushing air despite using floor setting. I've got the Vibe booked to the dealer and I'm...

lesterb

So far our Vibe has been excellent. The fit and finish is better than I expected. Mind you I only have 420 miles on it. The only thing I have found so far it that you really need to slam the hatch door for it to close. I'm sure that is only a minor adjustment needed at the dealership. All in all I'm...

lesterb

I thought all Vibes are made in California and the Matrix in Canada. I know my Vibe was made in California since I tracked my order from the build date on. I'm not sure what you are referring to.

lesterb

quote:congrats!Just one thing... I thought that you couldn't get a GM deflector. Anyone know the answer for sure?BTW, did you order the vibe mud flaps, or just standard dealer ones?I'm pretty sure the mud flaps are the Vibe's since they had to be ordered from out East. The first batch that came in h...

lesterb

I picked up my Vibe last week Friday Jan.3/03 and she is sweet! A five and half month wait and it was worth it.Of course I now am working on the breakin period for the first 500 miles so I have been babying the car. So far so good. I'm really enjoying the handling but I need to check the tire pressu...

lesterb

Well Lancer, it not a big deal depending on size of the crack. Speaking of which, you don't want to leave it too long, especially with changing temperatures inside your Vibe. Glass companies usually charge about $25 Cdn. for this repair. Its certainly cheaper than having to replace the glass with ea...

lesterb

My Vibey has finally arrived! Alright! It has been 22 weeks and I now hope that it has been worth the wait. The car came off the truck today (December 31st). Dealer has told me I can pick it up on January 3rd 2003. I have a bunch of add ons to be installed and I'm 400 miles away from home enjoying t...

lesterb

quote:Good news Lesterb, I'm still fighting with my dealer to get the same arrangements and finalize paperwork before the Win/call expires. My Vibe in now on her way for the dealer (left NUMMI dec 10th) but with all those days off (holidays) she could be late for the promo (by only few days) so I as...

lesterb

Five days to go and counting! Unfortunately, my Vibe will arrive while I'm out of town for holidays. It is scheduled to arrive on December 27th after originally ordering the car on July 15th. That would make it 5 months and 12 days! My dealership made arrangements to finalize all the paperwork befor...

lesterb

Well, I just received my VIN number today (Dec. 17th/02).According to the posts, my vehicle is the 55,505th vehicle built. (455505 last six digits of the VIN) Isn't that past GMs forecast of something like 44,000 to be built in the first year? No wonder deliveries have seen huge delays, especially u...

lesterb

I just finished talking to GM customer service (nice, friendly representative) and she indicated the Vibe has left California on Dec. 5th now on the way to Windsor, Ontario. It may even be in Windsor already, as the Vibe was transported via rail. Once it leaves Windsor it will be on the way to Calga...

lesterb

Way to go Earl, it sounds like the Vibe is going to be virtually delivered to your door step! I'm sure you will love the vehicle.The only thing that concerns me, propably an old wife's tale, but my car was built on a Monday right after the U.S. Thanksgiving weekend. I hope the car won't suffer quali...

lesterb

Yipee!!!! I got a build date... I got a build date! I'm so excited. My dealer told me the build date was as of Dec 2nd (Monday). Now how much longer it takes will depend on shipping and transportation. I may make the Christmas deadline just yet. This is for the Calgary Canada area. As I mentioned in...

lesterb

Well, I spoke with my dealer today in Calgary, Canada, and he said that I may as well forget about getting the car before Xmas. I ordered my Vibe on July 15/02. Still waiting. It has been preferenced to be built by NUMMI but still no build date.I thought I saw an offer from GM featuring no interest ...

lesterb

I have to agree, it just doesn't make any sense to have the Aux switch and no physical input. Is GM trying to fool us? It would have been an extra bonus if there was an input somewhere. Maybe it is an afterthought that wasn't excuted at the factory level. I say: "Tease us or what!" There h...

lesterb

Thank you all for the upbeat news. I'm afraid I have to agree with you, chances are I will miss the Xmas deadline. I'll keep you abreast of the situation. All I can say is; DARN! Maybe Santa will be good to me and deliver the Vibe somehow!

lesterb

After placing my original order for the Salsa base Vibe with Moons and Tunes back on July 15th/02, my dealer tells me today (Nov. 5/02) that the hold on the order has been removed. (I'm assuming that was because of the dock workers strike) The next stage is for NUMMI to release a build date! Now I'm...

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