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Favorite Part?

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What is your favorite part of your car? Like, what are you proud of? I know, I know, we're all proud of our cars in general, but specifically, what's the one thing you jus love about your car? I love my system in my car since I'm not goin for speed.Jus pretty much sounds.Inder Singh
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i love the part about 6300 rpms... LIFT baby!!!!
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haha. i'm really jealous about that actually.Inder
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the raw power the awd has! i dont know if the fact that i have awd is my fav, or the mean sound this tiny little engine can make with an intake and a high flow muffler.a lot of people see my banner across my windshield and ask if my car really does have AWD, which is sad that you have to ask that.
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Quote, originally posted by Salsa! »Favorite part!!!Well it's the versatility and the cargo spaceDitto's....With the seats folded down it's like a small pickup.
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The ride for that car, gas mileage, low costs in owning one and utility... Basically the entire car that is why we bought it. If I ever want lift, I drive my Vette... V8's will give you lift!
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you have a corvette?
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Re: Favorite Part? (trdvibe)

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Quote, originally posted by trdvibe »i love the part about 6300 rpms... LIFT baby!!!! Well, my un-favorite part is at 6300 RPM, when my base engine goes "bu-bu-bu-bub.." on the rev-limiter, instead of "BWWAAAA!!" into lift!
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Re: Favorite Part? (drunkenvibe)

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Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe »you have a corvette?Nope, I am just one of those people that pretend by bringing it up and cannot stop talking about it! You know, go to College, get a job, pretend to buy a Vette for getting through College, stuff like that!
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Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe »a lot of people see my banner across my windshield and ask if my car really does have AWD, which is sad that you have to ask that.Yours is AWD?
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My favorite part is the claw cup holders that flip out between the front seats .... *cricket, cricket*
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Re: Favorite Part? (MiVibe-ToolGuy)

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Quote, originally posted by MiVibe-ToolGuy »Yours is AWD? indeedy do! people ask me if it is because the ricer crowd finds it justifiable if i just put the banner on there because it looks cool.(for the record, i attended a 1yr college, so i guess that counts, sort of)
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Re: Favorite Part? (Salsa!)

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Quote, originally posted by Salsa! »And it runs on a 50/50 Vodka-Beer mixAWD = AlWays Drunk???
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Quote, originally posted by Salsa! »And it runs on a 50/50 Vodka-Beer mixnow that's what i call a formula racer!!!always drunk, that sounds pretty accurate (at least after i get home f/here)
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i will second that intake one.you gotta love that sound.
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Many things I love about my car... But man, those red gauges are just cool. And I really like the rest of the red backlighting as well. I love driving this thing at night, much more than I do during the day, actually!There's much more to list, but I'll stop there.
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Re: Favorite Part? (ColonelPanic)

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I'm not really a big fan of the 03 gauges. That is one reason I have an 04. I love those gauges, epecially at night
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It is kinda an OD on red for some folks, I'll agree. Had one person tell me she doesn't know how I can stand it, if she had to look at all that red all the time it would make her angry. lol
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Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »It is kinda an OD on red for some folks, I'll agree. Had one person tell me she doesn't know how I can stand it, if she had to look at all that red all the time it would make her angry. lolhmmm.... maybe that's why i'm such an impatient driver! no, i think i've always been! lol
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Quote, originally posted by trdvibe »hmmm.... maybe that's why i'm such an impatient driver! no, i think i've always been! lolyeah your scary behind the wheel...and I love how my car looks. I'm very happy with how its all turning out.
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i would love some white racing guages though. i will admit the red on black is kinda tough to see at night. plus i'm kinda blind, so that doesn't help much!
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Re: Favorite Part? (MiVibe-ToolGuy)

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Quote, originally posted by MiVibe-ToolGuy »You know, go to College, get a job, pretend to buy a Vette for getting through College, stuff like that! When i get my master's, my gift to myself will be a Lingenfelter 427 twin turbo vette. Already got the color picked out and everything.I like every part of the Vibe except the power. The look, the rareness around here, the versitility, the gauges (although i think some black on white gauges with those red needles would be ultra-cool).....just about everything.
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These are my favorite parts. I can't narrow it down to just one.1. Moonroof - even though I also own a convertible, I really enjoy the versatility of the 'roof.2. '03 gauge cluster. I love the way the red needles light up before the backlighting on the gauges. It's neat to turn the backlighting all the way off at night. It's also interesting to see the green 'circle' at night--caused by reflection of the turn signal lamp inide the middle pod of the cluster at night.3. Gas mileage.
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I think everyone on the forums would agree with you about the gas mileage. Honestly, if I didn't beat as much. I would get 30 somethin.Inder
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Re: Favorite Part? (TRD4reel)

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Quote, originally posted by TRD4reel »I think everyone on the forums would agree with you about the gas mileage. Honestly, if I didn't beat as much. I would get 30 somethin.Inderso, you beat it too much??
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if i go above 3500 RPM's, that jus kills my gas mileageInder
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Gotta love lift! Also the space is great. Gas mileage is primo too although I have to spend a little more for premium.
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Honestly. If you put in regular(i know you can't) instead of premium. You'll prolly save about 2 bucks. That's not really much. Most people on the forums make that much in like 15 minutes, but I am an exception. I still put premium/midgrade in mine.Inder
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Quote, originally posted by futseal04 »When i get my master's, my gift to myself will be a Lingenfelter 427 twin turbo vette. Already got the color picked out and everything.I like every part of the Vibe except the power. The look, the rareness around here, the versitility, the gauges (although i think some black on white gauges with those red needles would be ultra-cool).....just about everything.Way to go! That will be one bad ride! Good luck with your masters! Will the 427 be red n color? I agree with your likes as well. John Lingenfelter - RIP. He will be missed.
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Found a few things that I'm missing terribly right now... Those very comfortable seats, and the interior with all that wide open space. And being able to see is a bonus too. lolThe dealer was kind enough to loan me an '04 Grand Am for the next day or so while they work on the Vibe. Nice car, it certainly gets out there and moves... But the interior feels cramped, I can't get comfortable at all in the driver's seat, and I can't see out of it. Missing my Vibe!
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Quote, originally posted by MiVibe-ToolGuy »Way to go! That will be one bad ride! Good luck with your masters! Will the 427 be red n color? Nope.....Black. Just because it looks sinister and evil.....yeah
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Post by Reynoma »

Favorite part: the 6-speed manual transmission.I love the feel of the leather in my hand as I row through the gears.
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My fav part is that I got an incredible car - mileage, space, comforts, 5 star crash tests, latest safety tech, reliability, cool features (tire pressure monitor, hatchback glass, outside temp, 3 flat-folding seats, cabin air filter), decent exterior/interior for, really, an amazingly good price!Shoot, it's even a couple seconds faster than my previous car ('91 Geo Storm).My other fav part is that it's a pretty fun commuter car, comfortable family car, and decent cargo hauler in one.
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This car is great for long trips. I took it to the east coast, most fun I ever had in this car besides racing once in a while.inder
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Quote, originally posted by vibe_raider »My favorite part is the claw cup holders that flip out between the front seats .... *cricket, cricket*I changed my mind, i like my ice cream music player best. Those fat little kids are so gullable *tee hee hee*
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now that's funny! and mean!
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Quote, originally posted by vibe_raider »I changed my mind, i like my ice cream music player best. Those fat little kids are so gullable *tee hee hee*would you come over some time and smoke some of what you have with me?
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Quote, originally posted by vibe_raider »I changed my mind, i like my ice cream music player best. Those fat little kids are so gullable *tee hee hee*Well yeah but that did not come with the car silly. Ice Cream Truck music; we still have them in Michigan and I always come running, still.
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I would have to say the my favorite part is the power from the 6-speed. You just knock it down into 4th gear and take off. Achieving 80mph in 4th is no problem and the way my Vibe handles at high speeds is awesome!!!
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Welcome to the Encyclopedia of Vibe, Michelle!You're one of just 3 Mississippians who've joined GenVibe!My favorite part of Vibe ownership has become GenVibe.com!Per my September post, I still REALLY like the '03 'blackout' gauge cluster though.
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Re: Favorite Part? (kostby)

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The favorite part of the Vibe? I believe it would have to be the huge surge of power from around 4000 RPM's.
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Favorite: AWDUNFAVORITE: Self-Ejecting under console hidden storage bin.
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If you use double-sided tape (3M or similar) or velcro, or a number of things, you can fix the self-ejecting console.You could also install a gigantic padlock on it.
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