2003 Vibe's accidental roll test

bonye · Post by **bonye** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 7:58 am

Just thought that I would put this out there for anyone interested.I don't know what the Vibe rates in the actual roll test, but mine did pretty well.I was on a four lane road on the far right lane. The person next to me did not look before changing lanes. He hit me onto the curb. Just as I thought I had control of the car, he hit me again. This sent me into a concrete retention wall at an angle. The car bounced from the wall and flipped on to the top. I was hanging upside down for more then 20 minutes before they released me from the car. They attempted to use the "jaws of life" on the driver's side and could not get it open enough and ended up taking me out the back passenger door. When I say that I was left hanging, I mean that the only thing holding me in was the seat belt.I am including a picture in case anyone wants to see. Happy (and safe) driving and don't forget to buckle up! I get my new Vibe later this week...I couldn't imagine getting another car.R.I.P Stanley

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Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:20 am

Wow! Glad you're okay!

cohocarl · Post by **cohocarl** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:31 am

Glad you are ok. Did the guy that hit you stop or keep going? Good thing the Vibe is structurally sound and the roof held up.

JohnC · Post by **JohnC** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:39 am

Wow! Welcome to the site. You didn't need to prove how great the Vibe does in a rollover just to join us here. Glad your OK. Are you going to change anything as far as options/colors on your next Vibe?

Jahntassa · Post by **Jahntassa** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:50 am

Wow, was that guy stupid or what?!It sounds like you pretty much 'walked away', which hopefully is true. I'm glad the Vibe held up on protecting you!

jwalcik · Post by **jwalcik** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:06 am

glad to hear you walked away alright. the vibe looks like a tough little beast.

Pick · Post by **Pick** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:18 am

Glad to see you're alright. Hell of a crash, thanks for letting us know how tough the cab is.

bonye · Post by **bonye** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:26 am

The guy did stop...thank god. He wouldn't have gotten away anyway, there were too many witnesses. It was just after rush hour.I could have walked away, but they took me out and to the ER. I have a major bruise/burn from the belt and I have cuts from the driver's side window coming in at me. I also have red spots all over my face. (When I realized that the car stop rolling and I was still upside down, I screamed so loud and much that I broke capillaries in my face. So it is little blood spots under my skin.) I don't look pretty, but I am glad to be alive and moving!I am getting a new one in Neptune with the monotone appearance, but otherwise the same. I had pretty much everything in it before.The car has a moonroof on the top...it was "tilted" up. It didn't even crack.I am trying to convince the dealership that it is at now to put it in the front lawn as an advertisement for how safe it is!Thank you for all your well wishes.

WVRedneck · Post by **WVRedneck** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:39 am

Glad your OK. Bumps, bruises, and cuts heal Having ran with a volunteer fire department for 10 years, I have seen accidents that didn't look like much that ended much worse. Looks like our Vibes are pretty tough.Quote Â»I don't look pretty, but I am glad to be alive and moving!At least you looked at the bright side.

bonye · Post by **bonye** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:46 am

Quote, originally posted by WVRedneck Â»I have seen accidents that didn't look like much that ended much worse.See...and mine looked worse then it ended up being. At least physically...mentally, I can still see it all. But, that too will heal.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:48 am

like evereyone else has said, I'm glad you're ok.That salsa one looks like it was really clean and shiny. what year was it?wlecome to genvibe!

cohocarl · Post by **cohocarl** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 11:15 am

Quote, originally posted by bonye Â»I get my new Vibe later this week...I couldn't imagine getting another car.Just in time to drive it up to the Michigan meet this coming weekend.

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 11:38 am

Holy crap. Good to hear the Vibe did it's job and protected you.

redlava · Post by **redlava** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 11:53 am

Holy #%@$Quote, originally posted by bonye Â»I am trying to convince the dealership that it is at now to put it in the front lawn as an advertisement for how safe it is!They should, at least for a little while. Couple that with the GM employee discounts and they will have themselves a real good promotional.Nice to see you are doing well after that.

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:34 am

Phew! Glad you're okay and the Vibe held up!If you're getting an '05, you might want to salvage your center console lid and center console power outlet parts as the 05 doesn't have them. (Well, it has a lid, but lower & without the compartment).

bonye · Post by **bonye** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:58 am

Thanks for the info. They kinda tore apart the separated capartment as it was hanging. That sucks, I am going to miss that.

skull · Post by **skull** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 11:24 am

WOW!!!!! Showed pic to wife and 16 year old daughter who drive the 05 vibe. They really feel safe now and we are all glad you made it!!!

jmf2 · Post by **jmf2** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 4:57 pm

Holy crap! what is it with the poor old salsa two tones? I've attached a picture of what our son did to ours last year. He flipped it 3 times after spinning out at 70mph, and walked away with a 1/2 inch cut on his arm and a bruise on his left shoulder blade. Glad you're ok too! Vibes sure do protect you well. Good choice buying another one!

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Rivet · Post by **Rivet** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:51 pm

Are Vibes more prone to roll-over because of a high center of gravity (c.g.)?

micheles_bad_vibe · Post by **micheles_bad_vibe** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 2:26 am

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 2:42 am

Holy Crap! And drivers side cornet looks like it rested against the curb! Glad you are fine, what a scary experience! This is about the third person I have heard about involved in a crash and the Vibe protected the occupants. Seems like a relatively safe car for the class that it is in.

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 3:49 am

Quote, originally posted by bonye Â»Thanks for the info. They kinda tore apart the separated capartment as it was hanging. That sucks, I am going to miss that.If it's worth it to you, there's info in the following thread on how to get the compartment lid from a Toyota dealer for about $100 and replace it:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=12602jmf2 Holy cow!!! That's amazing that your son walked away from that! So glad to hear he was okay.Thanks to you both for posting. Safety was a big factor in my decision to buy the Vibe, and between your postings and the guy that wrapped his Matrix around the tree, it seems it was a good decision. Hope your minor injuries go away quickly, bonye, and thank goodness everyone in both wrecks was okay.

bonye · Post by **bonye** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 9:50 am

I'm glad your son is okay!! Yah, right now I am glad I am not going back to the salsa two-tone. I get new one tomorrow as long as my dad stops adding things to it!!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 12:04 pm

Holy mother!What is it open season on Vibes? bonye: glad you're ok! and in your honor, I present the following signature graphic...

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damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 12:08 pm

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»Holy mother!What is it open season on Vibes? bonye: glad you're ok! and in your honor, I present the following signature graphic... Sweet sig! I want one like that if anything should ever happen to my Vibe! *knock on wood!*

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 12:17 pm

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»Holy mother!What is it open season on Vibes? Signs point to yes...Glad you're ok, Bonye. That looked like a heck of a ride!

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 2:21 pm

I'm very glad you are getting another Vibe. I feel sad when people crash and end up buying a different car Congradulations on surviving a roll!!!

03VibeGT6Spd · Post by **03VibeGT6Spd** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 5:53 pm

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»That salsa one looks like it was really clean and shiny. what year was it?wlecome to genvibe!It an 03!Look at the lower cladding it wasn't replaced under the TSB, and the mirrors and door handles are black plastic.I'm glad your ok!On the new vibe, please try to keep the rubber side down.

bonye · Post by **bonye** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 10:08 am

Thank you everyone!! Thank you for the signature!! It's beautiful!! But...how do I attach it? (I'm new...sorry)I got the new one yesterday. It is my new avatar. (that I figured out how to do) It definitely feels different.Quote, originally posted by 03VibeGT6Spd Â»On the new vibe, please try to keep the rubber side down.Funny you should say that - On the way out of the ER one of the nurses said to remember to keep it "shiny side up"!

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