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JayAyeEm

My Vibe GT replaced my 1991 Geo Prizm, which I gave up after 210,000 miles Only because I couldn't go thru another winter with the heater not working. It never had ACMy observations:The Prizm handled better than the Vibe GT, particularly in the snow. The 5 speed Prizm got FAR better gas mileage than...

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It is probably real, as there are several different pictures of these geniuses. The one attached to the thread opener is just the most commonly seen.http://www.snopes.com/photos/lumber.asp

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Looks like a good choice. I forgot to recommend the antilocks the other day when we were chatting. Definately worth having. Standard on the GT, so I never really thought about it much when I was looking for the one I wanted.

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Congratulations on your new job, and I don't think you'll have a problem with the base. We're in the same town, so I know of what I speak.I originally went to look at the AWD drive model, but after I tried the GT, I could not resist it. The fact that the AWD was automatic only was also a strike agai...

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I'm vaguely reminded of the guy that rear ended a Dodge Van. When the cop asked what happened, the guy said he was just 'following the instructions on the van'The cop asked, "What intstructions?"The guy responded, "Right there... It says 'Ram Van'"I guess the van driver was cited...

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In fact, that page says "2003 pictures"

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I've bought a few pricey pairs and lost or broken them. My current pair are $5 cheapies from a 7-11 in Plano, TX and I've had them for more than a year.

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Saw it yesterday (sneak preview, I'm special) I did not notice any Vibes during the chase, and I was looking. Wait till you see what happens to a really nice Trailblazer in that scene.

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I hope you've test driven both.The AWD was one of the features that drew me to the vibe, and the first one I drove was an AWD. But I like a manual shift, so I took the GT next to it out as well. There was never any question about which I was goin to get after that. Once I'd tried the GT, the AWD fel...

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Make it 3... my two tone Abyss GT does not have the tape either.

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I was taugh that with a manual, you use the parking brake and leave it in first gear, so that is what I do.

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I've had this problem as well, and I've never had it on any other vehicle I've owned. Until this year, when the Taurus we've had for 4 winters started doing the same thing. So I am chalking it up to an unusually cold and snowy winter, not to anything unique to the Vibe.

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I seem to recall hearing or reading (a long time ago, and I am too lazy to do actual research today) that certain trains actually had multiple sets of wheels to allow them to travel from one gauge track to another.

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What I usually do is set fire to the car just the lane accross from my car. Then when I come out, I just look for the fire engines. You can see those over most SUVs.

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quote:The only game system I have owned was the original nintendo, that was it.Since you mentioned an old system first... I've had many, but I went to the museum yesterday and saw the first one I had on display. Atari VCS (later the 2600).Actually, the museum had the later 4 toggle version. I had th...

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Yesterday, driving back from the Strong Museum in Rochester, NY, I saw 3 different two tone abyss Vibes in the space of about 10 minutes. One AWD, one base, one was too far away to tell. Before that, the only Abyss vibe other than my own that I'd seen in the area was the GT I test drove prior to pur...

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The All-Time greatest Onion article, IMHO http://www.theonion.com/onion3502/very_ ... orces.html

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The Wiggles. "Let's Wiggle" Don't let anyone tell you having kids is easy.

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LOL... It is all perspective. Got up this morning and said. "Oh, another 8 inches of snow overnight."But if it gets to be 100 F here one day in the summer, you'll see me complaining about that!

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Painted engine plastics to match the exterior? Kinda cool, but my Vibe came from the factory that way.

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I think suicide doors would be great for loading a baby into the car seat. No 'B post', so if you open both doors, you'll have a ton of room to maneuver the little on in and out.

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I'm sorry folks. I tried to resist posting this, but in the end I could not help myself.Could this issue be related to either of these threads?http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id ... ad?id=1930

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quote:Here's a link for pics http://www.mitro.net and click on "vibe vault"... How about a link to GenVibe.com in your links section? You have one to the Grand Am owners Club!

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quote:That's true, the lights shouldn't have gone out unless she has automatic lights like our Vibes do. Now this is an interesting point. Several of the 2002 cars I rented while traveling for work and auto headlights that stayed on for awhile (2 minutes maybe) after you turned of the car. I don't k...

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Also sorry about your Sister's accident and hope she recovers quickly and fully.I have to echo the sentiment of previous posters. Cars with Automatic transmissions are harder to stall than ones with standard, but the flip side to that is they have 'safety' features that make them harder to restart i...

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For some reason, this topic makes me think of another recent topic on this forum....Especially if you take this post out of context...quote:Just put your head near the rear end and your feet to the front. You'll be fine.quote: We love pics.

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quote:You think the moonroof weighs 364 pounds?! I don't think so.Seems high to me too, but I guess that in addition to the weight of the glass there is the additional reinforcing that has to be done to a roof with a hole in it, plus the mechanism to open the roof. And, don't forget, it is Moon and ...

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I've been carefully logging my fuel usage in my PDA since my 3rd fill up, and over 10 tanks and ~2300 miles I've been getting 26.55 miles per gallon (That's 11.28 kM/L, eh). I use the 93 octane fuel, since no one around here sells the recommended 91.

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One of the nice things about the web is that it relies on open standards. the Flash specification is controlled by Macromedia. They give the client for free, true... but free and open are not the same things.

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I'd like to get a Vibe Diecast for the kids (and me). But I'd really hate to buy from this company since their site requires Macromedia Flash. I hate flash sites.Flash games and other supplemental content are ok, but if you can't access the site at all without downloading Flash, then I am not intere...

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The wife has a 98 Ford Taurus. Since we work different hours, she usually steals my Vibe to go into work. She probably puts more miles on it than I do, since her work is more distant. Just as well probably... this way the mess from carting the kids around all goes in her car. heh heh.We also both dr...

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quote:My GT didn't handle too bad considering I traded in my Toyota 4Runner for my Vibe.It was a little tricky pulling out at lights and stop signs but tracked rather well once in motion. And the ABS worked very well also.That's what I've noticed too. My GT drives well in the snow, but does get slop...

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quote: He also said the same will happen if the car battery is disconnected and the connected back up-wonder if it will happen if your battery runs down too?This interests me because when I was modifying my green emergency light, I accidently shorted it and blew the fuse for lighter socket. This is ...

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My Dealer waxed my Vibe before delivery without being asked, so I sort of figured it was standard operating procedure. Certainly would not hurt to ask.

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My vibe is the first vehicle I have ever owned that has fog lamps, and I am a bit confused about their use.I had always thought that one used fog lamps in foggy conditions (duh) to avoid the glare from standard headlights reflecting off the fog and back into one's eyes. As such, I thought that they ...

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I like the monotone in the brighter colors (lava, salsa, neptune, frosty), I prefer the two tone on the darker colors, (abyss, shadow). I think satellite looks pretty good in either mono or two tone. And Envy.... Well, I think that would look better if it were entirely covered by the plastic claddin...

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Check it over real carefully for dings. My vibe had about 250 miles on it when I got it, and there was a small ding in one of the front quarter panels. It was noted before I left the lot, so the dealer had it fixed for nothing the following week. Amazing what body guys can do these days... never eve...

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quote:What's in Rochester? Rochester Americans AHL Hockey Club. Catch a game. The Amerks are in Rochester NY.

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I've noticed that when it is 18-23 F, I tend to leave the windows shut. I guess I am just a wuss.

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Damaged in transport, repaired (incorrectly) at the dealer?

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Let's see, in the passenger area there are the compartment to the left of the wheel, the one below the shifter, the main compartment betwen the seats, and the one in the lid of that compartment. In front of that, the two drink holders and the cell phone well. Also, the glove box, the rear drink hold...

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LOL!I've had my Vibe more than 3 weeks, and only found the compartment below the shifter yesterday. Looks like the perfect size to keep maps in.

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