Hello Everyone, newbie here

MountainMax · Post by **MountainMax** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:26 am

I am purchasing a 2003 Vibe and will be picking it up in mid august, can't wait, it's an AWD model with very low milage. I found this site and hope it will be helpful for me. Just wanted to say Hi

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 8:34 am

welcome to the site..im also just purchasing a vibe..but a 2007..wave blue..make sure ya post some pics of the '03 when you get 'er, as for the site being helpful, well i'd say this site is more useful and helpful then GM themselves..the best forums i've ever been on and you will see it too..so welcome and enjoy the stay MM

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 8:39 am

Welcome to the family! Are you planning any mods on it?

MountainMax · Post by **MountainMax** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:41 am

Oh yeah, Im actually buying it from my mother. It's origonal and in MINT condition with very little milage, and i don't even have to pay the taxes. Right now I own a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche with a 496 big block. Great for towing my rigs around but not great as a grocery getter which the Vibe will be great for.It's grey in color now and im gonna paint it black and tint out the windows. I also searched for some info on Magnaflow catback exhaust system. Maybe even a header to go with it, and an intake setup. The car is an AWD model and unfortunately has the lowest HP ratings of all the Vibes.

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:07 am

it's grey???..no no..it's moonstone!! lol..avalanches are nice..but suck alot of gas..did anyone know that the vibe is a "green car" in canada? gets 45 mpg on the highway(7L/100km)..and thats about 700-800 km's a tank.or maybe it's just the '07s?

MountainMax · Post by **MountainMax** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:11 am

id say it's just the 2007's

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:12 am

wow you reply quick..lol

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:53 pm

If it is an AWD there is no aftermarket catback system or header available. You will need to go custom catback($350-450) and custom header($500+) if you want them. One thing you can do, that is free, is remove your existing header and hollow out the pre-cat that is integrated in the the header itself, then re-install it. This has been done my myself and many others. Our headers are a big power robber.

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:03 pm

thats gotta suck..regarding there being no exhaust systems for it..i dont see why though?

VivaVibe · Post by **VivaVibe** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:40 pm

Quote, originally posted by RedFire2K Â»it's grey???..no no..it's moonstone!!Actually in 03 it was called Shadow, and is a slightly different color than Moonstone. The black color is called Abyss. Concerned that the paint job might miss all the "behind the scenes" spots that will still be gray. Be sure to inform the painter if you're concerned about that.Can't get a better deal than described. And it's a perfect daily driver.

VivaVibe · Post by **VivaVibe** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:47 pm

Quote, originally posted by MountainMax Â»Oh yeah, Im actually buying it from my mother. It's origonal and in MINT condition with very little milage, and i don't even have to pay the taxes.I'm wondering about this statement. In most places sales taxes are owed even if the sale or transfer amount is $1. Most states will require taxes be paid on the fair market value of the car.Don't get yourself in trouble.

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 12:29 am

Welcome

MountainMax · Post by **MountainMax** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 1:10 am

Here in canada a car is allowed to be transferred to a sibling without paying any tax or transfer fees, once in a lifetime. This is what makes this an even better deal.As for the Exhaust, thanks for the tip, i will hollow out my precat and try to find a magnaflow muffler that matches my inlet/outlet location and size and try that.As for the paint, im not too worried if some spots inside are left grey as the interior is grey.I want it black to match my Avalanche. Here is a pic ov my AV

jwalcik · Post by **jwalcik** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 1:17 am

Welcome aboard!

moongdss · Post by **moongdss** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 2:41 am

Welcome! Enjoy your new baby

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 4:18 am

Welcome!

joholste · Post by **joholste** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 8:27 am

welcome on the site

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