great a spot for us Minnestoa Vibe owners now!

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Da Vibe
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great a spot for us Minnestoa Vibe owners now!

Post by Da Vibe »

Great to see that we have a spot now, I f anyone needs any help or parts for there vube in the Minnesota area let me know. I get all parts from GM at whole sale price.
2003 Base Vibe, color Salsa,Moon&Tune,Power package. My other Toy is a 1985 FieroGt w/3800 V6, Also I'm the President of the Minnesota Fieros Forever car club.
Da Vibe
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Re: great a spot for us Minnestoa Vibe owners now! (silverawd26)

Post by Da Vibe »

Hey my email is black85gt@hotmail.com, let me know what you need.later Kevin
2003 Base Vibe, color Salsa,Moon&Tune,Power package. My other Toy is a 1985 FieroGt w/3800 V6, Also I'm the President of the Minnesota Fieros Forever car club.
Zamboni Guy
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Re: great a spot for us Minnestoa Vibe owners now! (Da Vibe)

Post by Zamboni Guy »

Not many MN owners at this forum yet. Well, I'll add to the number.I picked up my Vibe on Saturday, and am very happy. I have a base model and am surprised with how well it handles. Stereo is surprisingly good for a factory issue (moon and tunes).I'm looking forward to spring when I can go with the moon roof open.
Go Wild!!
Fievel
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Re: great a spot for us Minnestoa Vibe owners now! (Zamboni Guy)

Post by Fievel »

I'll throw my name inFrom St. Cloud...owned since Oct ...Got the 0.0 financing as a result.
PhantomII
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Post by PhantomII »

Well not much action from MN but I will add my name to the list. I work for a company that manufactures automotive aftermarket components. Nothing for the Vibe, but I can always keep pushing . Love the car, have the same complaints as most.-Horn, what horn! I thought I electrocuted a mosquito!!!-Hard center armrest!-Light sentinel!!-Rattles in front doors!-Chrome on doors rubs off-Stereo has pleanty of volume but no bass, and I am not the type who likes thumping bass, just expected more. The base stereo does better in that department.-Dead battery!!! I generate more energy pushing the clutch pedal in!!Fellow Minnesotans, lets hear from ya!
If you think cars are fun,Strap on a pair of J-79's sometime Deron LewisVolunteer Crew ChiefF-4C Phantom IIMinnesota Air National Guard MuseumBase Vibe, Moon and Tunes, Satellite
etoop
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Post by etoop »

Well I'm finally an offical Vibe Owner since last Tuesday! So I'm saying hello to everyone in the area....
~Eric2004 Base SalsaAutomaticTwo TonePower PackageM & T Package
Zamboni Guy
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Re: great a spot for us Minnestoa Vibe owners now! (etoop)

Post by Zamboni Guy »

Welcome aboard. (removed) Rapids, huh. I'm in Ramsey. I'll bet you went to Thomas?
Go Wild!!
etoop
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Re: great a spot for us Minnestoa Vibe owners now! (Zamboni Guy)

Post by etoop »

Yeah.. talked to 4 other dealships and they all treated me like crap. I really had a hard time getting a dealership to sell me a $20,000 car.From start to finish Shawn Loss at Thomas was by far the best.
~Eric2004 Base SalsaAutomaticTwo TonePower PackageM & T Package
capri22
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Re: Minnesota Vibe and AWD

Post by capri22 »

Looked at the Vibe for the first time today in White Bear Lake. What do people in MN think about the FWD versus the AWD for our winters?
etoop
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Re: Minnesota Vibe and AWD (capri22)

Post by etoop »

I haven't had any issues with the 2wd....I'm sure the AWD would be nice...but I didn't like the price and the mileage drop.
~Eric2004 Base SalsaAutomaticTwo TonePower PackageM & T Package
cdFxer
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Post by cdFxer »

Oh wow, hope one of the guys I work with doesnt see this....hes a Fiero fan big time! Im new too, but welcome!
Nick1556
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Post by Nick1556 »

I've been a proud owner of my Vibe since August of 2003! I think we should have our own little Vibe rally of our own
Moons and TunesXM RadioRed neons under the seats and inside the glove boxRed LEDs inside the vent ductsBlue neons under the carRF 900 watt ampSony Xplod 12 subwooferXeon blue headlights, foglights, and backup lights
Fievel
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Post by Fievel »

I'm game on any vibe meet in MN....with all the car dealerships in this state it s houldn't be too hard to arrange.
akavibe
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Re: great a spot for us Minnestoa Vibe owners now! (Fievel)

Post by akavibe »

I didn't know that some people that visit this site actually live close to me!Vibe owner since 2003.
2003 Satellite Vibe GTPerformance: TRD CAI-Magnaflow exhaustHandling: Progress RSBMisc: Tweaked throttle cable-Energy Suspension MM-Short throw clutch-Custom ground wires
Birdiegirl
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Re: Minnesota Vibe and AWD (etoop)

Post by Birdiegirl »

HiI just purchased a 2005 AWD Vibe. Trading in my Subaru Forester (which is AWD). I have a long commute to work and have also driven FWD. I would stand behind AWD as being far better for winter and wet road conditions than FWD. It is more costly up front and slightly less MPG, however, the security in the bad weather is well worth it.Now the little vibe doesn't have much power, but I'm a putsy driver anyway!! ;-)I am from the Waconia area.
AKLGT
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welcome to the forums! i hope you stay long and use all the great info about our cars.
AKLGT1998 Subaru 2.5RS
cdFxer
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Post by cdFxer »

Welcome!I drive my full size Silverado truck in the winter time instead of the Vibe (SHE gets the Vibe in winter since her Firebird isnt great in snow..or anything else lol). Had it since 99. Have yet to NEED to kick in the transfer case in snow and ice, but it sure as heck is FUN to kick it in....
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Post by rebbierae »

Hi--I don't really qualify for this one--I'm in South Dakota--but I think I'm the only one so can I join you MN-ers by default? I just got my '04 Vibe on Thursday--slightly used, only 7600 miles on it, and so far I LOVE it! I don't have the GT or the AWD and I'm curious how it will do in the snow this winter--any comments?
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Re: Minnesota Vibe and AWD (Birdiegirl)

Post by scott_h »

Quote, originally posted by Birdiegirl »I am from the Waconia area.Just picked up a 2004 Fusion Orange Vibe today, and it's garaged nearby in Cologne!
Scott
BlueCrush
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Re: Minnesota Vibe and AWD (scott_h)

Post by BlueCrush »

Congrats! Welcome to GenVibe!Did you get the Base, GT or AWD?
My Fleet:
'15 Ford Fusion AWD Titanium 2.0 Tutbo
'14 Lincoln MXZ AWD 2.0 Turbo
'14 Nissan Pathfinder AWD SL
'05 Pontiac Vibe AWD
scott_h
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Re: Minnesota Vibe and AWD (BlueCrush)

Post by scott_h »

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »Congrats! Welcome to GenVibe!Did you get the Base, GT or AWD?We got the base - the gal didn't want a stick. We did get a good deal because it was a new 2004 still sitting on the lot with some options - navigation system, 17" aluminum wheels to name a couple. Just gave it a good coat of polish and wax this morning.
Scott
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Post by BlueCrush »

Very Nice! The Fusion was my second color choice. Still love it though.Enjoy the Vibe and this forum!
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'14 Lincoln MXZ AWD 2.0 Turbo
'14 Nissan Pathfinder AWD SL
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northvibe
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Post by northvibe »

Are there any "vibe" hang out spots on the weekends in the cities this summer?
nufc
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Post by nufc »

Add me to the list, as a new Vibe 2005 AWD owner. Own it for close to 2 weeks now, still loving it. I am in the Msp area. Will post some pics later.
BlueCrush
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Post by BlueCrush »

Welcome To GenVibe! Owned mine for over a year now and also still loving it!
My Fleet:
'15 Ford Fusion AWD Titanium 2.0 Tutbo
'14 Lincoln MXZ AWD 2.0 Turbo
'14 Nissan Pathfinder AWD SL
'05 Pontiac Vibe AWD
nufc
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Post by BlueCrush »

Nice wheels & side graphics! Looks Great! Did you install the graphics yourself?
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'14 Lincoln MXZ AWD 2.0 Turbo
'14 Nissan Pathfinder AWD SL
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nufc
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Post by nufc »

the decal was already on when I bought it. I like it but it is not the best quality.

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nufc
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So now it is going to the shop tomorrow to be taken off. Very sad.... . What a waste..... Too bad it will not have the sporty look after tomorrow.

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The decal is scatched up when you see it closely and some parts are peeling...
BlueCrush
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Post by BlueCrush »

Quote, originally posted by nufc »So now it is going to the shop tomorrow to be taken off. Very sad.... . What a waste..... Too bad it will not have the sporty look after tomorrow.It will still look sporty. It will be more stealthy!
My Fleet:
'15 Ford Fusion AWD Titanium 2.0 Tutbo
'14 Lincoln MXZ AWD 2.0 Turbo
'14 Nissan Pathfinder AWD SL
'05 Pontiac Vibe AWD
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