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shibaman · Post by **shibaman** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 12:21 pm

Last Sun. I traded in my Vibe for a Mazda 3- 5 door. I finally got my 5 speed and plenty of power. I think that if my Vibe had been a 5 speed or a GT I would have kept it. At least I got my Centerlines back from the dealer. Check out the F/S forum. I will check in to see how everyone is doing. Very nice people on this forum. Like family!

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millster · Post by **millster** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 12:43 pm

Wow. Looks just like the one I was trying to buy. The dealer had tinted the windows on this one though. What color interior did you get?Sorry to see another Vibe go, but I'm glad you're enjoying your new car and sounds like there's no ill will toward the Vibe. Hope to see you around here once in a while.

nismo · Post by **nismo** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 1:56 pm

Enjoy your new car man.Inder Singh

defcon1 · Post by **defcon1** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 2:41 pm

show more pic's inside vary interested

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 9:55 pm

Very nice! I'm very tempted by the Mazda 3 5 door, but I'll probably end up with another Vibe in two years time since I'm a "GM Girl."

shibaman · Post by **shibaman** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 10:10 pm

No ill towards my Vibe. It was a great car,but with an auto tranny it didn't have the go that I wanted. I realized that cars can be compromises. The Interior of the Vibe(material Quality) is better than the Mazda. But the drive train is a Corolla- bullit proof but simple. I think that Mazda built an expencive sophisticated platform for the 3 but had to compromise elsewhere to keep costs down. After driving the new 03 Frosty Vibe GT and then driving the 3 it was an easy choise. Buy a brand new 03 Mazda for the same cost as that Vibe that had been sitting on the lot for 2 yrs. 17900. for a 3 with moonroof and cd changer. They start at 17600 with air and power windows and doors. The 5 door comes as a S model with 17" wheels and other things that on the sedan costs extra. I am so bad! 600 mi. on the car and I have already replaced the stock muffler with a Magnaflow and a different tip. So bad!

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rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 10:58 pm

Nice looking ride shibaman. It's going to happen sooner or later to all of us. BTW are you going to tint your windows?

NovaResource2 · Post by **NovaResource2** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 11:20 pm

Quote, originally posted by shibaman Â»I think that Mazda built an expencive sophisticated platform for the 3 but had to compromise elsewhere to keep costs down.Actually, the Mazda 3 is a Ford Focus with a different body.

VibeSalsa · Post by **VibeSalsa** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 11:31 pm

Quote, originally posted by rasermon Â» It's going to happen sooner or later to all of us. Not sure for us...If I sell my actual Vibe, I will buy another one...If my gf sell her Sunfire, she'll buy a Fusion Vibe...

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 11:43 pm

Quote, originally posted by shibaman Â» I am so bad! 600 mi. on the car and I have already replaced the stock muffler with a Magnaflow and a different tip. So bad!I want to be bad too!!! LOL. Good luck with the new ride shibaman, those cars look very nice. Glad to see that you'll still have room for your dogs!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 12:16 am

Nice looking car, congrats! I have always said that if I didn't buy the Vibe I would get the 3.Enjoy your new car

shibaman · Post by **shibaman** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 12:50 am

Ford , Mazda, and Volvo uses this platform for their cars.

shibaman · Post by **shibaman** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 12:51 am

Not now. I am already thinking about Eibach Pro-Kits 1.4fr,1.2rear

shibaman · Post by **shibaman** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 12:53 am

I was looking at the sedan also but I liked the way the 5 door drove better. Plus it is more distinctive looking. Too many sedans look the same. It's hard to give up that cargo space!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 11:00 am

Nice!there is a fusion coloured one in town here that turns my head. But I will never trade the Vibe... only way I'd get another car would be if I could keep both.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 11:05 am

looks nice. i like the styling of the 3, but i'd have to stay w/ my gt if given the choice b/w the 2. now, if it were b/w my gt and a 6s, then.... that'd be much harder choice. LOLcongrats on your new purchase though! hope you are happy w/ it for a long time.

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 9:07 pm

Congrats on the new car. They do look nice, but I wouldn't trade in my GT for one either. It is good to hear that there wasn't anything wrong with your Vibe.

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:24 am

Nice but very simliar car...

Reynoma · Post by **Reynoma** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:38 am

Looks very nice in white. Good luck.(I also would have a very hard time parting with my GT)

shibaman · Post by **shibaman** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:43 pm

The only problem I ever had with the Vibe was that storage compartment that never closed right. Can't complain about quality!

shibaman · Post by **shibaman** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:46 pm

A lot more power than an auto. You can buy springs, aem intakes, Magnaflow is almost ready for sale. Lots of people on the forum. I think that I will be the old guy there.

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 2:16 pm

Quote, originally posted by shibaman Â»I was looking at the sedan also but I liked the way the 5 door drove better.This is very interesting, how did the 5 door behave differently from the sedan? The 5 door should be a little heavier, but not really noticably different. Do the 2 versions come equipped with different suspensions?

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 3:23 pm

Quote, originally posted by shibaman Â»A lot more power than an auto. You can buy springs, aem intakes, Magnaflow is almost ready for sale. Lots of people on the forum. I think that I will be the old guy there. sad to see you go, but yes, i'd probably want to get something different if i had the base auto. which is why i didn't get it in the first place. i required a manual tranny!

shibaman · Post by **shibaman** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 11:49 am

When I bought my Vibe I was driving a Toyota pu with a clutch all day out in the field. I was tired of it. Now I have a Ranger with an auto. Much better for working on a farm.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 12:02 pm

for trucks i'd say an auto is definitely the best. had an auto in my tundra and don't think i'd want a manual tranny. but for cars.... manual all the way!

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 7:56 am

I can attest to that. Manuals in most trucks aren't very user friendly and constantly remind you that you're driving a truck. The auto trannies in most trucks today tend to be a bit overbuilt for better durability and will last as long as they are properly cared for and aren't overworked.

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