All's well that ends well...

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:10 am

So I dropped the car off early this morning to have the new parts put in. They called me around 10 am, and said they found more deeply rooted damage. And yes, the main wire harness is fried. They quoted me $3000 to fix, with labor.I told them to wait. I went down there, and started talking, and have come to a better resolution. The dealer made me an amazing deal on a new G6 V6. The terms of the deal were I must undo everything I've done to the car. Pull the HIDs. Pull the horns. Pull the amp and speakers. Pull the LEDs. Reverse the spring install, etc. etc. Oh, and the absolute most crucial part of the deal: I PROMISE NOT TO MODIFY THE G6. I accepted. I didn't WANT to let the Vibe go, but I had no choice...I couldn't justify the $3000 (or maybe more if they found more damage) to fix the car.So, I have 2 weeks to undo my customizations (the one I'm getting is out of state), and then the Vibe shall go to the next lucky owner...Look for LOTS of parts for sale here soon!

Mase · Post by **Mase** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:13 am

April fools?! I hope!

tnpartsguy · Post by **tnpartsguy** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:15 am

Nuh huh,.......this has got to be a joke

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:16 am

April fools Mike!!Cannot modify the G6 my (removed) lol

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:16 am

I didn't even realize it was Aprl 1. But nope. No jokes here.

Ponyota · Post by **Ponyota** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:30 am

Ouch, a fried harness sucks!Really sorry to hear this Mike I can't imagine the whole thing being fried or you wouldn't have been able to drive it and many things wouldn't have worked. Did you take it anywhere else to have it checked out? At least they made you a good deal on another car, but why not another Vibe? Not to sound pushy or anything but I'm looking for some parts like a magnaflow exhaust for the GT.. Keep me in mind if you have one.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:32 am

No GT here, and certainly no exhaust.I like the Vibe and all, but I HATE the 05...and I wanted more power...my dad's G6 is a blast to drive...The whole harness wasn't fried...but several wires that revolve around the door sensors and dome lighting were.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:33 am

So about those HID's?

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:34 am

All available parts will come up here as they're removed..Patience friends! This is gonna be emotional...so I'm taking it slow.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:45 am

Sorry to hear about your Vibe. I know you love those G6's so I'm sure you'll be happy in the end. I KNOW they can't keep you from altering the G6 unless you are leasing it. Good luck with that! Post pics.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:56 am

if it isn't a joke, then sorry to hear abou it, and good luck, I know you really like the G6

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:57 am

Quote, originally posted by damronjr Â»Sorry to hear about your Vibe. I know you love those G6's so I'm sure you'll be happy in the end. I KNOW they can't keep you from altering the G6 unless you are leasing it. Good luck with that! Post pics.It wasn't a LITERAL term...But they don't want to see that car end up like this one...plus, the G6 is light-years ahead of the Vibe in terms of complexity...so I wouldn't even THINK of altering anything on it...maybe new speakers, but that would be it!!!

PhillyVibeGT · Post by **PhillyVibeGT** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 2:42 am

Sorry to hear, maybe it's better that you don't mod the G6 . At this point, IMHO I would look into the GTO or the Turrent(sp). Good luck with everything.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 2:46 am

Quote, originally posted by PhillyVibeGT Â»Sorry to hear, maybe it's better that you don't mod the G6 . At this point, IMHO I would look into the GTO or the Turrent(sp). Good luck with everything.Torrent won't be out for several months...GTO is far out of my price range...G6 is only viable option. Would've been a Solstice if that was out!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 3:08 am

Quote, originally posted by desert_dweller Â»So how much do you think the dealer will resell an 03 Vibe with a shot electrical system?It's not shot, it just needs a new main harness.

bud_one · Post by **bud_one** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 3:19 am

man I'm sorry to hear of this ..... sux...

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 3:22 am

All those years of family loyalty to one dealership have obviously been rewarded! Is there a G6 forum already? Sudden thought: 'GEN-GEE-SIX' is a lot harder to say than 'GenVibe'.Congrats.

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 3:25 am

OK, I'm still waiting for a GOTCHA!! Hopefully it's coming.

tnpartsguy · Post by **tnpartsguy** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 3:28 am

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants Â»OK, I'm still waiting for a GOTCHA!! Hopefully it's coming. I believe you (and I, and many others) are going to be dissapointed. Mike has had the hots for the G6 since it hit the market. (not sure WHY, but that's my opinion, lol). Either way, Mike has been a real assett here, and one hellava pioneer.

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 3:29 am

Quote, originally posted by tnpartsguy Â»I believe you (and I, and many others) are going to be dissapointed. Mike has had the hots for the G6 since it hit the market. (not sure WHY, but that's my opinion, lol). Either way, Mike has been a real assett here, and one hellava pioneer.That's what I'm talkin about. I'm still waiting for it.............

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 4:00 am

If it's not April Fools...I would imagine he'd still be around GVC. There are several people here who no longer have their Vibes. Now, if it's not April Fools...wow, man...congratulations! No Vibe sucks, but I know you love the G6...no mods is gonna be hard though. If it is April Fools...it's a good one and you've got me! LOL

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 4:29 am

Woah! Hate to see you have to ditch the Vibe, but sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do! That's how I ended up with the Vibe, the car I traded needed far too much work than I was willing to pay for, so I just told the dealer "keep it." Tell us a bit about the G6 when you get a chance! And bring that sucker to the meets too! Congrats on the G6, and yes, no modding.

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 9:53 am

OK, I guess it's not April fools. Sad to hear that you have to get rid of the Vibe. But as it's been said, I'm sure you'll still be around.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:07 pm

*achem*It's 12:05am on 4/2/05.What better time than now to say:YOU'VE ALL BEEN HOED.The Vibe never went to the dealer, it's still waiting for the original parts to come in...And we all know I"m in a bit of a financial tizzy right now, so needless to say, a new car most definitely is not in the budget!Sorry guys, I didn't do anything last year, so I figured I'd try to get y'all this year. I got most of you, though some of you are probably still not sure if it's real..Anyway, I'm sure it'll be several years before she goes...or at least 2007, when the SKY comes out. So, in summary.APRIL FOOLS.Special apologies to ArcsVibe who I even hoed over IM! You know you rock bro.

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:13 pm

I must admit, you *ALMOST* had me. Ha, my natural skepticism has kept me again. Something just didn't seem quite right. Good one though Raging. Glad you didn't stray from the Vibe yet.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:13 pm

Figures! liAR!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:14 pm

Quote, originally posted by damronjr Â»Figures! liAR!Hey man, I only get to do it "legally" one day a year! I had to take advantage...

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:18 pm

karma can be harsh.Wouldn't it be ironic if when you did take it in to the dealer ...

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:19 pm

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»karma can be harsh.Wouldn't it be ironic if when you did take it in to the dealer ...If that happens, I'll trade in for a used anything. I can't afford a 2000 electrical bill.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 3:59 pm

he he he.... i didn't see this til later, but read thru it. i KNEW it was a joke because i KNOW YOU, MIKE! you'd have IM'd me with the bad news long ago! lol but good one!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 4:45 pm

though I realisticly see you frying your wire harness, good joke hehe!

PhillyVibeGT · Post by **PhillyVibeGT** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 8:10 pm

Now that all that is over with.....we can move on. LOL

Post by **NSimkins** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 11:03 pm

Good one, Mike!

Ponyota · Post by **Ponyota** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 11:08 pm

SOOOOOooooo..... Does this mean I ain't getting any parts from ya?.... (removed).. Got me!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 12:17 am

I knew it! It was too convenient for it to be April Fools Day and for that to happen.

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 12:39 am

I can think of a certain oriface you can blow it out of.........haha j/k Good one.

cdFxer · Post by **cdFxer** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 4:25 pm

I was flippin' between 'hmmm' and no way....but that pic of you practically hugging the engine compartment made me finally stick with , 'uh-uh gotta be an April Fool thing'... Hehe, good one!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 11:18 pm

[QUOTE=ragingfishSpecial apologies to ArcsVibe who I even hoed over IM! You know you rock bro. [/QUOTE]Hmmmm maybe I should ban you for that nice one Mike, you had me I admit it

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 11:36 am

Sigh* I was gonna say...not modifying a car would be hell for me so I was gonna ask how you would handle that! lol...

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 12:29 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»Hmmmm maybe I should ban you for that nice one Mike, you had me I admit it http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=8984Quote, originally posted by "FORUM GUIDELINES" Â»You agree, through your use of this service, that you will not use the GenVibe.com community forum to post any material which is knowingly false and/or defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise violative of any law.definitely seems like he violated the prohibition of knowingly posting false and innacurate material, although leniency is probably merited in this case.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 11:10 am

just to be clear, I wasn't being serious about banning Mike over a well played April fools joke. I am still bitter about falling for it, sucks that I have to wait a year to get revenge. Maybe we can schedule a huge jersey meet for 4/1/2006, and then have nobody but him actually show up, then we could get a moderator to edit the meet thread to change the location, and we could ask him why he never showed up.What would be another good form of revenge to wreak on him on 4/1/2006?

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 7:00 pm

Thread locked for review.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:43 am

Quote, originally posted by rasermon Â»Thread locked for review. April Fools Mike.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 10:13 am

That was awesome. I am so gullible.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:00 pm

(removed). that's funny guys!

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 4:12 pm

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»What would be another good form of revenge to wreak on him on 4/1/2006?lol, sell him some kind of super power amplifier but pass it off as some kind of whiz-bang awesome new gizmo that he'd definately want to install on his car that will actually fry the main wiring harness! That should learn 'em! j/k Mike .

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 4:43 pm

Quote, originally posted by Stang2Vibe Â»that will actually fry the main wiring harness! That should learn 'em! j/k Mike .Who's to say I haven't already done that?

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 5:34 pm

OK, now you've lost me. So let me see if I've got this straight. You did go monkeying around with your Vibe's interior again, but this time it bit you where the sun don't shine. You've fried some wiring that is going to require fixing, but it is not going to cost thousands of $$$. You're going to fix the damage (or have it fixed) and keep the Vibe, not going to pull of some incredible trade with your dealer for a sweet new G6, and you previously punk'd GenVibe for April Fool's Day. Does the court have the record straight now???

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 8:23 pm

sounds about right to me from what I've gathered