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Quote, originally posted by Vibe2009 Â»GMC version of Tacoma and kill the colorado....I'd buy it. As long as it is still available with a manual transmission and isn't ridiculously overpriced like the Tacoma.

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The rated tow capacity for the Vibe is 1500lbs. That being said the 4x8 uhaul weighs 850lbs empty. That means you can put up to 650lbs of stuff in the trailer (maximum) without going over your vehicle's tow rating. I would suggest you don't load it to this capacity because it will be difficult to co...

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In February I traded my Vibe for a 2003 Ranger. I was going to post something about it then but I was thrown off by the new layout of the homepage. I got 9k for the Vibe on a trade in and it was just in time to have 4x4 during a huge blizzard we had. I liked the Vibe while I had it but found myself ...

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Outkast - Intro (from the Speakerboxxx/The Love Below Album, I forget which disk).This is the first song I ever heard while riding in a car with subwoofers and I was thoroughly surprised the little 93' Civic didn't rattle itself apart.

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If you wouldn't mind I'd like a VIN run on carfax. I already did a check on autocheck I just don't want to pay for both.

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Quote, originally posted by knaffie Â»Does the key have a security chip in it, or can I just go to the local hardware store and have them cut me one? Is there a good place to get another remote, or just grab one off Ebay? What's the deal with the FCC id# thing listed in the auctions? I've never had ...

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Quote, originally posted by Mavrik Â»Good luckYeah your DMV is probably selling your information to places like Dealer Services, Warranty Services and other third party crappy companies that use the "FINAL NOTICE!" and "Your warranty is about to EXPIRE!" funny thing is they send ...

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I'm entirely fed up with the warranty calls and mail. If it happens again I'm going file a complaint for harassment.

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Was using Mobil 1 5w30 for winter. Had to an oil change this month and they were sold out of Mobil 1 so now I'm on Pennzoil Platinum 5w30. Probably the last oil change I will have done on the Vibe since I need a truck now and am already half-way through the process of trade-in/purchase.

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Quote, originally posted by Whelan Â»If you can't drive in the snow then MOVE somewhere warmer. They get their big SUVs and think they can own the world so they fly cause they have AWD or 4WD. Morons!!Some people who live in the snow don't have a choice (ie service members). Although I don't underst...

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The bulbs in question did not appear to be tinted, just advertised as a oem replacement with 20-50ft further visibility.

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So are the Philips any better than stock? I was looking at the Philips Vision Plus. The stocks are just way too dim to be safe without using highbeams.

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Quote, originally posted by kunkstyle Â»I think that break in period is a farce. I have yet to own a vehicle that changed substantially after purchase.As that may be he experienced a 7mpg increase after about 3 oil changes (9,000 miles). The car is still horrible on gas. Most I ever got out of it wa...

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Quote, originally posted by barvibe Â»Thanks for the prompt reponse!I'll answer all of your questions as best I can.1. I've owned the car for 2 months2. Threre are 4800kms on it (oil change done)3. 90% highway driving avg speed 118kmph4. standard 16" steel rims winter tires5. I don't brake or a...

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Quote, originally posted by AKLGT Â»provided you get good maintenance records, make sure you take a really good look at the car. Both Mav and I can give you some "what to look out for" tips so you don't buy a lemon or an abused one.I do know you can find a lot more on the East Coast for mu...

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Quote, originally posted by AKLGT Â»*edit* for the 05 LGT, there were 2 things: ECU issue (FAN always running) but is a recall for a new ECU (5MT only) and the wheel bearings. Those are also under extended warranty up to 80K miles. I had both my rear bearings replaced and the front driver's side rep...

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I was not aware of the gasket issues in some of the Subarus. My understanding with VWs is that most of the problems are electrical and not necessarily drivetrain or suspension issues. One thing I would guess is worth considering is the Legacy is built in the USA with Japanese parts and the GTI is bu...

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Quote, originally posted by liftaddict Â»does the it hit top speed in 5th or 6th?6th, but doesn't the Vibe feel a little light to be going that fast?

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Quote, originally posted by Mavrik Â»I'm going to have to go with the legacy GT. I don't have any experience with the VW but I work at a subaru dealership. They are a very reliable car. The one the wife owned was a great car as well but she sold it for a real STi as she had modified her LGT with som...

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I have a very basic toolkit in my trunk. It has proven useful in various things, mostly in assisting other people though.

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Well, I'm looking for something with more low end torque which is also heavier. I want something a little more refined while still being a little sporty. A manual transmission is a must which cuts out a lot of car choices and the Legacy GT and MKV GTI strike my fancy.

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I'm looking into buying another car next year, I have narrowed it down to two cars. They are as follows:1. 2006-2008 VW GT2. 2005 Subaru Legacy GTAnybody have any thoughts or advice?

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Quote, originally posted by psiu Â»Sadly, I would rate our 03 Vibe with new A/S tires as worse than our 95 Neon for snow handling.Even my wife got in to move the cars for the plow guy today and commented that it sucked.Not enough weight over the front I think--plus bigger tires than the 14 or 15s on...

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Quote, originally posted by bull77 Â»like this --> http://www.autoblog.com/2008/1...ue-on/ If that car were sold in the US it would definitely be on the short list of cars I'm looking into next spring (If it were reasonably priced). It looks hot, and from what I've read has the power to back up the ...

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Only time I have taken my car in gravel (unpaved road) I was going about 140 km/h and that felt pretty unstable (lots of fishtailing driving in a straight line) wouldn't try to do 160 in the stuff. Furthermore, I don't think I've driven the GT over 160km/h (100mph), never seen a need.

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Not the smartest thing I've done. Skulls are pretty cliche.

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Where I went to high school the student parking lot had one way in and one way out. The entry and exit were both designed for one lane of traffic, but if you were good at judging the width of your car two could fit. When school let out a hundred or so people would be trying to get out at the same ti...

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Dude just drop it. We've all been in High School, people start crap to make themselves feel big. For me it was some guy starting crap because his girlfriend was flirting with me and blowing kisses at me. As a result he constantly made threats towards me and was also a person to always hang out in la...

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I guess its time to replace mine. 5 years 37,000 miles.

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In a quick acceleration run I took the Vibe to 100 (miles per hour) in 4th. Considering its a 6 speed I would guess somewhere around 135 would be the top speed.

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Quote, originally posted by PHXLavaVibe Â»i have never driven in the snow or on ice for that matter...Am I just freaking out here, or do I have reason for my concern?Last winter was my first time driving in the snow (I grew up in California and joined the military last year). It isn't nearly as hard...

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Quote, originally posted by bodhi_tree777 Â»03 Vibe GT as well, and on frozen mornings in the teens around here I get an ugly noise at start up also. Hard to describe it, and it starts just fine, but makes sort of a cringe-inducing noise when the engine first turns over.Last oil change I put in full...

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Quote, originally posted by oriden Â»i dono about you guys but my fricking power windows dont go down after -10 cDon't even try to roll your windows down at these temperatures. I had to replace the regulator arm for my driver's side window because it was severely warped. I asked the guy at the body ...

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Here's what I tend to wear when its below 0 (besides underwear and a t shirt):-Polypropylene pants and long sleeve (on top of the underwear and shirt)-Regular slacks/jeans on top of that-A warm wind blocking jacket-Gloves with a warm liner (mine have thinsulate)-A thick knit cap (mine has thinsulate...

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Mine makes a horrible sound when it first starts, I can't seem to find a way to make it not do that (it starts every time though, which is more than some of my friends with V8 trucks can say). Also the clutch seems somewhat "frozen" (initially sticks to the floor for a few seconds until pu...

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Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»You could have a loose connection to the cluster, or a loose connection in the cluster. Perhaps there's a solder joint somewhere in there that isn't 100% good and the brutally cold conditions aggrivated it. Once it warmed up, the connection was good... Did ...

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Its probably about time I add air to my tires. They look low and it is colder outside, I just don't want to add too much.

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Looks good, going for a ride?

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Yeah these temperatures are pretty regular. My friend's dorm is so cold the towel he used after showering froze within two minutes after he used it.

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I started my car this afternoon, let it warm up for about 10 minutes then drove it to the store and shut it off. When I start my car back up the gauges wouldn't come on even when I released the handbrake, put it in gear and turned the headlights on. The tachometer was reading at 0rpms (even though t...

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Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover Â»Is it Mongoose? That's what we have. I have seen mongoose run up in the middle of the road to check out another's corpse. Our roadkill consists of: mongoose, cats and the occasional slow-mo birdNo, its not a mongoose, they are small rodents, I think t...

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I thought our right foot serves as traction control?

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Quote, originally posted by shemp Â»I trust you buddy isn't going to be "that guy".... making the car look as much like a squad car as possible to freak people out. .He bought it from a dealership in Wisconsin that sells retired police interceptors. He got a deal on it because its still pa...

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I forget what the animal is actually called but here they call them "Dak Rats". They are rodents that live underground. When spring time comes around in North Dakota they all dart across the roads and some of them are eventually bound to get run over. Once there are dead ones more come out...

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The Vibe and Matrix are almost exactly the same car. Only difference I've noticed (previous generation) is that the doors have a more solid sound when closed in the Vibe. My first generation vibe is very reliable mechanically and requires little more than periodic oil changes as far as the drivetrai...

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Happy Thanksgiving.

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That picture was taken in March, so winter. I was able to tell that was the temperature because that's what the thermometer on my dash said that morning. It warmed a little since that day. Weather is unpredictable out here. I don't really drive that fast either way. The reason allow my car so much t...

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Its been getting significantly colder out here. Its about 2 degrees Fahrenheit (-16 Celsius) outside right now. I plug my car in before I go to bed. Then when I start it I unplug it, scrape the ice off the windows have a smoke then drive it. My gas mileage is currently similar to yours.

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I went there when I was in elementary school. Back when they were still producing the Chevy Prisms. It was a pretty cool field trip.

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Darn, I probably won't have the extra money until next year .

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