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willysr

I have a buyer who wants my vibe (2009 base 17" polished wheels,tinted glass,15,000 klos,etc.) and will pay 20,000 so I think it's bye bye vibe hello 2010 equinox lt-2 with the 2.4l 6 spd auto.I just want to thank everyone who helped me out with different questions and for all your good help an...

willysr

I have an 09 base fwd and am not sure what the dash top or door top material is (sort of a hard rubber cross thatch) and being black makes it impossable to keep clean from smudges and lint.What is everyone else doing?Thinking about getting a dash mat but that might look goofy.Never seen this materia...

willysr

I have an 09 base with 5 spd auto,2.4 l,top stereo etc.It is 6 months old with 4,000 kilos (2,500 miles)My complaint is the thin paint/top coat.It seems to soft and it has 10-12 small chips on hood and facia.The dealer is trying to pass the buck on repairing saying that is normal wear.Well at this r...

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Dealer is going to take pictures of chipping paint and see if gm will warranty work.He said I'm not the first vibe owner with paint problems and wished me luck on a front end/hood repaint/clearcoat so I will wait for an answer.2009 with 4000 kilometers(2500 miles.)

willysr

Yes it is to bad and stings when you have to get a front end repaint for a brand new car.That is the reason for buying new so you can enjoy your new purchase not worry if it will be covered for a paint job.It takes the fun out of owning a new car.Oh well maybe an Equinox in the near future.(no bad p...

willysr

Took my 09 vibe in to dealer and showed salesman the hood and facia with rock chips.He said come back Monday and show service rep and he will take pictures then send to gm for re paint approval.It will be in their hands and if it not a go for hood/facia repaint and proper clear coat they can have it...

willysr

Screwed in from under hood ,I am looking for something for protection also thinking about full bra ? My 09 has chips in hood already how is yours holding up?Bought mine in June from Capital Pontiac.Not sure if this is a common problem or what.Also the dash material is odd and collects lint being bla...

willysr

my 09 is getting dinged up on front facia and on hood from edge to about 8 inches up so I was wondering has anyone bought a bra for one of these and if so where from.The paint is not very good 10 chip marks in only 4 months (3500 kilos) and only highway?At this rate it will need a paint job in a yea...

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I just finished a 750 km trip and I got 34.47 mpg.90% highway,light headwind,air cond on,70 m.p.h. Fresh oil change,5w20 full synthetic,1500 miles on car.

willysr

what seems to work and look best to protect hood/bumper?Never was a big fan of those bras because of flapping,scratching(don't need more of that) but covers up areas prone to damage as does 3m but costly and no use if allready chipped I suppose.

willysr

When I was washing the vibe I noticed some light scratches on hood and swirl spots(was not to impressed being an 09 with only 1500 miles on it)and I was wondering what is best way to deal with this?I also had a couple chips to fill with touch up paint which is also not very good being only 2 months ...

willysr

This is a silly queston but being from canada it will be frezing at night soon (which is yuck) and when I changed oil thought I'd get cord out for plugging in this winter.I was looking for ideas on where to hang out the cord?It is not long enough to run out bottom of bumper so it just sits beside gr...

willysr

Is your vibe an 09 and if so how did you stop that annoying seat belt beep?any help on this would really be appreciated.

willysr

Are all the 09 owners finding it hard to get mud flaps,bug deflectors,etc.my dealer says it is a new body style and will be mid novembre before these after market parts are out?This seems odd since they will be sold and some installed through the gm dealers.Also is the vibe hood different than the m...

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my 09 has the 17 inch polished aluminum wheels and was wondering if anyone knows how they hold up ( pits,scratches etc.)I heard about the centre caps falling off and mine were loose so put a bit of clear silicone on tabs ( it was another good tip found on this great site)they look nice so hopefully ...

willysr

my 09 platinum metallic has a couple small rock chips on hood(installing bug deflector and mud guards ,hope it will help)and was wondering how the paint holds up on the vibes?

willysr

thanks I will have to find a cloth that won't leave bits of lint behind also.

willysr

I seen some products that will clean and condition the dash is there a good,better,and best?Also did the interior material change my 09 has a rubber type material on dash that seems to pick up lint and is hard to keep clean.

willysr

Has anyone used or seen those dash covers?

willysr

can the auto locks be programmed not to lock when put in gear?09 2.4,5spd. auto.For some reason not all doors will unlock after putting in park??

willysr

I have a 2009 and has anyone tried to bypass the auto door lock feature so when it is put in gear all doors and back hatch will quit locking automaticly?

willysr

I am also looking for some hood protection.A car bra flutters and scratches paint finish so probably an acrylic bug/rock shield but may have to wait for aftermarket parts to get out being 09 is a new body style.

willysr

Is there any way the door locks can be programmed to have the horn beep along with lights flashing to confirm it has been locked?

willysr

say has anyone bought aftermarket or from gm a roof rack I would imagine they can be installed on base fwd vibes or ? Thanks for any input

willysr

I don't want to overdo this but my 09 with 2.4,5spd auto 80% highway with air on most of the time on 3rd tank flat terrain is getting 34 mpg is that average to other 2.4's?

willysr

20" chip foose designed wheels,320 hp 4.8 litre,custom leather seats,shaved bumper,5 spd manual,only 8,000 miles on it.

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09 2.4,5spd.auto.

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I also found a rock chip on hood and had dealer order a bottle of touch up but they said because it is brand new will have to wait 3 to 4 weeks before it comes in (what a rip)liquid platinum metallic must be new color looks silver to me.

willysr

2009 fwd 2.4 5 spd auto

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willysr

thanks for the help I think the front is vulnorable to chips so protection will be needed also flaps to protect bottom sides those 17" tires throw up a lot of debris.

willysr

Just got first rock chip above headlight (#@%&&%#) and was wondering if anyone can tell me if any bug/rock shields are available yet also mud guards it is a 2009.Thanks for any help.

willysr

is there a good way to keep dash from picking up lint etc. mine is black and has a rubber like material that seems hard to keep clean

willysr

yes double checked just finished 2nd tank and it got 36.4 mpg 80% hwy 80% wife driving she uses cruise and is a smoother driver I think also will be switching to synthetic oil on first change.kilos divided by litres times 2.84 = m.p.g.

willysr

I have a new 09 with the 2.4 has anyone heard of the so called break in oil and if so should it be treated the same way a normal change is at 3,000 miles also 5w20 sounds fairly thin but I guess min. tolorances.p.s. an a1 site.

willysr

proud owner of 2009 vibe fwd ,2.4 ,5 sp.auto,metalic platinum,17' wheels,320 watt monsoon,1st tank got 34.6 mpg 80% highway.So far so good.

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selling the vibe

odd material

Re: Should I buy a Vibe? (jheymann)

Re: Any warranty work done on 09s? (Eloi)

Re: paint quality (Raven)

paint quality

Re: Hood protector (Vibe2009)

le bra or simaler

Re: fuel economy in 09 2.4 litre,5 spd. auto base fwd. (vibolista)

fuel economy in 09 2.4 litre,5 spd. auto base fwd.

Bug deflector,3m,or bra

removing light scratches and swirl marks

Block heater cord

availability of accesories

wheels

paint concerns

Re: (Kevzaz)

cleaning the dash

dash covers

door locks

Auto door locks

Re: Vibe 2009 Hood Protector (lhrn)

power door locks

roof rack

gas mileage

Re: (Sublimewind)

liquid platinum metallic (silver)

pics of sons 04 rst

Re: Mutha Puss Bucket!!!! (scooter)

picture of new ride

Re: after market accesories (bull77)

after market accesories

dash material

Re: yet another newbie (jwalcik)

break in oil

yet another newbie