Dealer damaged my Vibe, so I traded it in....

QUIKAG · Post by **QUIKAG** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 7:28 am

I've been thinking of getting a pickup truck as it fits my needs and lifestyle better at this point in my life. So, I've been working on a deal for a new Silverado for the past few months, but hadn't really done much as the trade-in value on the Vibe apparently isn't too good.Well, on New Year's Eve I take my car to a local dealer to get it appraised and the owner's son backs it into a truck that was parked behind it. I saw the whole thing happen.I had a deal lined up with a buddy at a GMC dealership on a Sierra and figured the deal was blown now that the Vibe was damaged. I tore into the owner's son and he promised to make it right.Well, he ended up giving me a somewhat fair trade-in on the Vibe and hooking me up on a new Silverado.I'll still visit from time to time, but I'm back in a truck. The Vibe GT was a fun ride, the truck is definitely a lot different. No point in comparing the two.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 9:04 am

That's funny, I traded my full size pickup truck in when I bought the Vibe. You're so right, there's no use trying to comapre the two. I still miss the truck, ( but not at the pumps. )After he trashed your car, I hope he gave you a more than "somewhat fair" deal. So, what color/options did you get on the Silverado?And please check back on us from time to time, you'll be missed.

dsegundo · Post by **dsegundo** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 9:54 am

Yeah, I went from a full-size to a GT. LOVE PERFORMANCE

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 9:57 am

Post pics!

cdFxer · Post by **cdFxer** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 11:32 am

He got a Sierra. Details??? Let us know how the tranny does

stkos79 · Post by **stkos79** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 11:49 am

you can only get the allison with 8100 or the duramaxx then major gas sucker,

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 1:10 pm

yep sold my tundra and bot the vibe gt. can't compare at all.

QUIKAG · Post by **QUIKAG** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 4:19 am

I got a 2004 Silverado LT black with tan leather. All the interior goodies, 5.3L motor and the 4L60E automatic. It's a good truck, mileage is rated at 16 city, 19 highway, so that is quite a bit different than the Vibe GT. Luckily, the truck only takes regular unleaded versus premium, so that will help a little bit.I did get a more than fair trade-in and got a killer deal on the new truck. I am starting a lawn business on the side in addition to my regular day job, so the truck is a bit more useful for that function. I will still check in frequently, you guys/gals are a lot of fun.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 4:06 pm

hey, sounds nice. remember to post a few pics of the new ride. hmm... love those trucks!

redlava · Post by **redlava** » Wed Jan 14, 2004 7:35 am

Traded in a Dakota for my Vibe. Good luck with your truck man.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Wed Jan 14, 2004 10:55 am

Enjoy your new ride man.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 12:36 am

Quote, originally posted by QUIKAG Â» I am starting a lawn business on the side in addition to my regular day job, so the truck is a bit more useful for that function. Got a name for the new venture? How about "Lawn Order" ?

QUIKAG · Post by **QUIKAG** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 1:15 am

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»Got a name for the new venture? How about "Lawn Order" ?Very, very creative!!! I already have a DBA, but I might have to get another. Thanks for the recommendation!I'll have to get pictures up as soon as I can take some. Digital camera isn't charging the battery for some reason, so it's been dead for a while..

QUIKAG · Post by **QUIKAG** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 3:44 am

Hey guys (gals!),It's been a while since I visited this site. As you can see from this thread, I traded my Vibe GT in on a Silverado pickup. I still have the truck and like it, but I miss that 2ZZ engine with the AEM intake at 8200rpm. The darn truck shifts between 5200-5600 depending on what gear. Not as much fun. :DAnyway, just wanted to say hi and I still look at Vibes when I see them around, though I very, very rarely see a GT. I do see a decent number of base Vibes.I guess quite a few people have the supercharged base model now? When I left this site last time, the supercharger had just been released. So, is the base Vibe with the blower more favored now than the GT?

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 3:55 am

welcome back.Supercharger buy in appears to have been very small, not many people at all. It's been a year, where are the pics?

QUIKAG · Post by **QUIKAG** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 5:58 am

I didn't think anyone was serious about wanting to see pics of a 4x2 black extended cab pickup with the stock 16" wheels. I'll try to get some pictures uploaded.Bummer the SC didn't sell better with the base model Vibe.

Dealer damaged my Vibe, so I traded it in....

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