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camthecanuck

Still hangin' out occasionally. Thinking about a new Vibe but put off by the price tag. My daughter got a gorgeous Focus for much less money. Still like the car though. Anybody got a really loaded one out there.. i.e. leather, sun roof, etc. What are the going prices like at the moment?

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I have less than a 1000 kms. left on my original warranty. A friend indicates that his Chrysler dealer will go over his cars completely just prior to the warranty expiry. My Pontiac dealer has stonewalled me on this in the past, instead insisting on a "safety check" inspection at my expens...

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Thanks for your responses. Will more seriously consider an AWD the next time.

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Just an addenda to advise that I got my new battery provided today thanks in part to the fact that I took in numerous quotes from this thread! Was supposed ti hear back from Gm Canada but haven't so far. Don't know the ins and outs yet but at least I have my battery! Thanks all.

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Just wonder if having an AWD is a positive experience? Fuel economy. reliable. etc.? I considered one but was put off by the cost and it being a new model (when I bought in 2003). We are having a brutal winter for driving this year and AWD would be welcome I think though putting snows on all round h...

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Well, I am going to my dealer to-morrow to have my battery checked. I phoned them and they indicated that they had to check it out. I also phoned GM Canada as well. Nobody comes bounding up to offer a replacement though I alluded to this site and the long list of woes. We will see what happens tomor...

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QUOTE=trocar]My 2cents worth.Just remember that we are sitting here complaining about the price of gas while drinking our $1.00 per 500ml bottle of water or $2.00 per grande coffee. Gas really is not that bad when you compare it to other things that we buy.[/QUOTE]Yes.. and the water or coffee taste...

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Parts stores here rave about K and N air filters as an inexpensive HP and economy booster as well as high performance mufflers. Any other brands which anyone deems to be better or better value? Any thoughts on best muffler buys?

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I would be interested to know about any simple, inexpensive modifications to increase the snap in my base Vibe 5 speed. I am not a mechanic nor handy with tools and I don't want to put my warranty in jeopardy. I look forward to your ideas.

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The gasoline fiasco is alive and well in Northern Ontario Canada. Our prices here are 84.9 cents Canadian per litre which equals $3.40 Canadian per U.S. gallon. That translates to about $2.61 U.S. per U.S. gallon. Don't know if anyone has previously mentionned in this thread but if not suggest that ...

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I am very late clambering on board but I am most disappointed in all the chips on my 2003 Smoke Vibe. Such a great car but the paint is crappy. Any sign of GM owning up to this and doing something about it?

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If you go to the GM Canada site you can see what dealers have what cars in stock (to a point). Postings are sometimes behind. You will need to know either dealer names or better yet, postal codes for various areas you would visit to get a car. I know that the dealer in Stratford Ontario currently ha...

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I now have a couple of major chips on the hood. Any further experiences or thoughts re possible repair by dealer? Is the paint stick a fairly good cover or does it look like crap? 10K plus (kilometers) and still enjoying this car immensely otherwise..

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It's probably already too late but here in Canada you can get a small chip "injected" and it doesn't affect your insurance rate. Beware of too many claims though as many insurance companies will give you the good-bye kiss or raise your rates excessively. They specialize in collecting premi...

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I note that my battery is none too robust. Can you advise re the size/serial of your battery and what other vehicles it fits perhaps?

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Our oil companies have been supposedly investigated time after time for price fixing and found "not guilty". The identical prcing for blocks is just a coincidence I am sure. Also the skyrocketing profits that the oil companies are making are not a function of gouging.. just ask the imparti...

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Indeed it would be interesting to have a simlar event and tour the Cambridge, Ontario Toyota plant. Frankly, it was the Toyota "guts" that really sold me on the Vibe. The Toyota driveline plus the Pontiac style make the Vibe a winner in my books. Anywow, now not only do I feel discriminate...

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I'm afraid I will miss this get-together but I would be interested in future ones especially in the good old summer time. Have fun and maybe post some pics! Do have a Krispy Kreme (or two) for me.

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Thanks for your information. The South looks more attractive than ever as we have been racking up steady -24 C temps and tons of snow but it will have to wait for a while.

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Though I am a bit sceptical about synthetic oil I am seriously considering it as I love this car!!! I feel that GM dealers are a grade A rip-off for oil changes but don't want to jeopardize my warranty (which I got extended). I am nervous about WalMart but am seriously considering Midas or in a pinc...

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quote:I really like the fact that the Vibe has two auxiliary trip meters. Set one for oil change, use one to check gas mileage or trip distance.My Vibe has the DVD Nav system, which has a menu of maintenance reminders, each of which you can set for its own mileage value... Oil, Filter, Coolant, Tire...

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Will you post specifics here, please. I don't expect that I would be within in the short term but you never know..

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Method indicated is quite valid but if you really want accuracy track your results through several fill-ups. I really like the fact that the Vibe has two auxiliary trip meters. Set one for oil change, use one to check gas mileage or trip distance.

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I have spotted 3 other Vibes and one Matrix in our town of 5,000 this weekend. Compete with that little old Detroit (or wherever)! Parked next to one at the grocery store and then one parked next to me at McDonald's.

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I wish you DYNO MIGHT!

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Rats!! Soundly dethroned as oldest GenVibe forum member. I feel like a kid again! A great example to aspire to when I get old..

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Using the search feature is cheating! (and clever). My original observation re per capita membership still stands. Higher percentage of Canadians participating. Cheers!

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I would like to save a number of different personal avatars but it seems that you can only have one saved one at a time. Can this be changed or am I missing somethng here? I seem to have great difficulty posting photos to my postings.

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I should be a strong candidate on this forum for oldest effluent at 57..

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Still a few votes to be cast and per capita this is a very Canuck site as the U.S. population is about 10 times that of Canada at least! How about some more votes, folks?

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Love "Born to be wild". Used to play it for my grand-children (joke). Did dance to it ofen though. As for my song.. "Me and my Shadow.." highlights the nimbleness of the Vibe and Shadow its great colour.

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I was born and raised in small town Ontario having lived most of my youth in Southwestern Ontario near London. I have lived all of my lifein towns of 30,000 or less except for my university years. Although I enjoy the amenities of the big city it doesn't take long there to make me rush back to my li...

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I am enjoying many of the neat avatars that I am seeing posted. Can anyone suggest some free sources??

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The way I see it we get two plates for one high outrageous price! At least it's in Canadian dollars.

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I expected to need a large slotted screwdriver but much to my surprise found that my plates were affixed with a bolt head and thus I used a set of visegrip pliers and a small adjustable wrench. So what is your new plate??!!

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I finally received my Ontario vanity plates today after a 2 month plus wait (and indeed $212 fee). Watch for OUR VIBE on Ontario's highways and byways.. Will try and post a new avatar but right now the only clean thing about the whole car is its new plates (under plastic cover).

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I was excited to see this link and spent a fair amount of time reviewing it and beginning to register. Silly me.. I should have known that GM wouldn't make something this worthwhile available to lowly Canadians. Don't waste your time fellow Canucks.. U.S. addresses only. There is a GMPlanner element...

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I found the traffic reports in Europe helpful. I don't think that there is much consistent traffic reporting of this type in Canada. Ironically, traffic is well covered by Toronto and Hamilton TV. How do the commuter drivers manage to watch???

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Only about 688 votes short of a real analysis! My sense is that per capita this is a very Canadian forum?

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Just watching Coltrane in a Cadillac on CTV Travel network, Friday night 10 p.m. EST. This is a series. Cool guy with a way cool ride. Vintage '53? Cadillac convertible which he drives across America in a great travelogue. Fascinating tour. I recommend it! Coltrane may be familiar to you as "Cr...

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I'm humbled, but are you ever fickle! I overlooked my 1952 Chev pickup which I still have. Also one Yamaha 250 motorcycle.

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I'll try this clever strategy in the interim!

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Thanks for your ideas. Any specific Motel or Hotel chains/names? Would be after the non-touristy setting. I'll drive to the tourist scene when desired.

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We are toying with the idea of going to Florida (or perhaps Texas, Arizona or other temperate state) for a break from a bitter Canadian winter. Economical, safe housing would be a major consideration before beaches, etc. We are not party people but rather would be seeking relative warmth and peace a...

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As another old geezer.. is that Baltimore or BALDIMORE? I must say that I considered the VW and a few other marques, especially Toyota. I bought the Vibe for financing, GM points and especially because it has Toyota guts which I deem reliable under its very attractive Pontiac skin. VW dealers and in...

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My Dad had a string of Austins. Beautifully appointed cars (leather interiors and nicely finished) but the electrics were crap and they had a great aversion to Canadian winters. By and large they served us very well though. If you haven't driven a Mini, you haven't lived!

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If I had enough Canadian dollars to buy a Hummer.. I wouldn't! Give me my Vibe anytime.

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Thanks for your posting! I have been keen to get a Vibe model since I acquired my life-size Shadow Vibe. Would still love to learn of any others as well. The plastic or ERTL model idea sounds inviting.

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Made a 600 km. + trip yesterday from Southern Ontario to Northern Ontario. Saw only two Vibes the whole trip. Saw two Hummers as well. Does this mean that Vibe owners are as exclusive as Hummer owners??

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Yes.. indeed don't break those tires off your alloys! Do get an extra set of steelies. Though I think winter tires (and wheels) are a great idea, I think that in a pinch you could manage with the all weather tires. Do drive with care and enjoy your new Vibe!

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