djb ..... that was an eye opener info, thank you very much, what an education, never too old to learn something new, thanks again,,,, (: (:

Any one in "hot" Florida using heavier weight oil ? I have 72K on my 06. Need to change the oil, was thinking 20-50 Castrol GT. Any reason why I should not ? I have used it in higher perf engines. It may not be right for this little 1.8 ? Thanks, Peter

Sorry for the delay, I still don't know how to find the in coming box !! yes I am interested. sent an IM . Need an address. thanks , Peter

I am thinking in adding CAI to my 06 1.8 . Any experience with this item? Will it realy do anything performance wise or any difference in gas mileage better or worse ? thanks , Peter PS Cosmo has one for 95.00 +

Just replaced the battery. thanks , Peter

It could be the alternator, you are right, I will check the battery if it takes a load. Since its showing good in the window. thanks

Well with some further checking, i noticed its a Delco , so it must be the original battery, most people do not replace with a Delco. I jumped it , it started almost immediately, then I killed it and it did the same , zippo nothing. Diagnosis: it all points to the BATTERY. 06 Vibe must be the factor...

My wife drove it to work, and then drove it for a 1/2 houer. After returning from a floral delivery, she tried to start, it sounded like it starded, and then immediately dead, before it actually started, now it only does rrrrr a very light klick. The battery view hole reads green. I looked in the fu...

I am trying to post pic , not very good at this yet......

I read your comments and decided to take my pin stripes off. I went as far taking the ones on my work van a cargo Windstar(white). Almost done. They came off easier than the Vibe 06 pins i am working on. I think it looks better. Anyhow which exotic or elegant cars have pin striping ?LOL.... none. My...

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It must be a bit difficult for you, surrounded by water !! LOL you must know your island very well ? (:

Made the trip in my 84 911 Carrera, 3 weeks, 7k plus miles, camping in the Sierra Nevadas was beautiful. We drove to SD, then north to the wine country, and back via Vegas, and Durango , Colorado. then Hwy 50 east .

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Thanks, thats what I was afraid of. I picked up the factory 16's this am. All look ok one has some rust surface on the inside. I will use some rust jelly solution on it and clean it up. I know those aluminium wheels are very light. Thanks for checking that out for me.

Did I miss somthing ? What is the pad of choice? are semi metallic ok ? I think I will needing pads soon.

You probably are quicker, than my Carrera....... but its not a Porsche..... ( : LOL The person who is selling me the factory 16's , said they weight at 21lbs., well its my wives DD.... so it should be good enough.. thank you for sharing. cheers, Peter

Thanks for expressing your thoughts. I think I would worry too much with those SSR's. I would preffer those on my Carrera !! if available !! What do the factory 16's weigh ? cheers , Peter

The options I have are : a set of SSR Type C 16x61/2 (silver) used but not much for 240.00 cash. OR a set of the 16x61/2 factory wheels used(some scuffs) at 200.00 cash. The SSR's are very light racing wheels . The Vibe is not used on the track, its an Auto, not 5 spd. and driven mostly by my wife. ...

Thanks to ALL who participated, I am yet to do my 1st oil chng. You have been most helpful.cheers from HOT Florida

Thank you very much !! yes it is an 06 2WD.

I am told that Toyota uses 5x100 pattern. Thats the same as the Vibe, right ?

Which is the correct off set for after market alloys ? I found 16" Celica GT wheels , the seller states they have an off set of 55. 16x 7 Would that fit ? Please let me know someone. So I know if i should buy them. thanks,Peter

sale-sng5j-1203065628@craigslist.org Iam not sure what Iam doing . I am trying to copy and paste an ad on craigs list in sarasota Fl. for tires and wheels 18" ask 500.00 Auto parts section. which came of a scion Toyota. Question is would these fit an 06 Vibe ? they are 225/40's. What do you thi...

I am very new to Toyota engines. Which oil is the best for a motor which has 70k miles. Which weight ? I thought of switching to SYNTHETIC . Car will be used daily city driving mostly. Your opinion would be helpful. thanks Peter PS We live in a warm and hot part of the country central west Florida.

VERY nice wheels, wish I could find some like those ??!! happy driving, peter

Dave, thanks for your reply, yes SHE realy wanted a "new" beatle, but we realized they where a bit more pricy, and less practical. We have a flower shop in Largo Fl. and can use the Vibe for the smaller orders,and more, the Windstar for the larger orders(also white). We are parcial to white.

the very first pics !!! 06 Vibe w/sunroof

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oops, we picked it up last monday Memorial Day !!

I bought this 06 Vibe for my wife , as replacement for the 91 Accord. After a search of over a year, found one in Hollywood Fl. just like I wanted it(for my wife) white with sunroof( which she did not care for ) Its a standard model with 70k well taken care of, but far from perfect. It was wll price...