So Long Old Friend...

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:05 am

Tonight I signed the papers to trade my beloved Sputnik, 2003 Vibe, in for a 2008 Nissan Rogue. Although Sputnik will still be with me, as I'm transferring the personalized plates to the new car. They still have to locate the exact one that I want but it will be red! I have wanted a red car forever!

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:07 am

I almost tear up just reading my own post!! haha!

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:10 am

That's a bummer,sad to see her go.But you made a good choice.

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:11 am

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.... I guess you will have to pass on your Global Moderator to someone else now... Traider

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:14 am

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe Â»NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.... I guess you will have to pass on your Global Moderator to someone else now... Traider Um, I think Kari and Arcsvibe are the only moderators with Vibes anymore... I'm not the first!!

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:23 am

yea but someone has got to needle you a bit... ... congrats on the new ride..

18stars · Post by **18stars** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:26 am

Congratulations and I hope you enjoy your new car. What was it about the Nissan that caused you to choose that instead of another Vibe or to hold out for a 2009 Vibe? Just curious as they are simiiar type cars.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:31 am

Congrats! The Rogue looks cool!

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:34 am

Quote, originally posted by 18stars Â»Congratulations and I hope you enjoy your new car. What was it about the Nissan that caused you to choose that instead of another Vibe or to hold out for a 2009 Vibe? Just curious as they are simiiar type cars. The 2009 Vibe didn't really do it for me - initially I liked it, but the more I looked at it the more I didn't. And usually when I get a new car I like it to be different than my current vehicle - its just part of the fun of it for me I think. I also really LOVED the (black and red) interior of the Rogue.

tnpartsguy · Post by **tnpartsguy** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:47 am

Congrats!! We love pics, so as soon as you get it, we wanna see.

engineertwin2 · Post by **engineertwin2** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:52 am

Congrats!! Honestly, I was pulling for the Vue - I think that the quality and fit and finish of Saturn has greatly improved. I had the opportunity to drive the Saturn Aura a few months ago. I wasn't happy about it when I was told what it was, but it blew me away in apparent initial quality.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:53 am

I agree, the Saturn Vue is a really nice SUV as well. It just felt a bit too big.

18stars · Post by **18stars** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:01 am

I checked out some pictures of the Rogue interior...the black and red is very sharp....looks like a sweet car.....good luck with her.

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:02 am

my father has a saturn vue. Honestly I was going to buy that till i found the vibe with awd.His has the 6cylender with awd... and still gets close to 30mpg with it.

millster · Post by **millster** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:30 am

Quote, originally posted by Sputnik Â»Um, I think Kari and Arcsvibe are the only moderators with Vibes anymore... I'm not the first!! Nope, that would be me. Anyway, sorry to see another Vibe head off to a new owner but at least you enjoyed it for a good, long time. Congrats on the new ride, Sputnik. May it bring you many happy trips!

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:46 am

hey sputnik, sorry to see the vibe go. but good you found another you're happy with!hope you stick around here. post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics will this also be 'mod free?'

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:49 am

Quote, originally posted by ramenboy... Â»hey sputnik, sorry to see the vibe go. but good you found another you're happy with!hope you stick around here. post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics post pics will this also be 'mod free?'Oh I have no plans on leaving the site. You are all stuck with me!! Pics for sure once I have it - once they find one for me even! He said a week to two weeks before I get it.As for Mod free... hm, well the windows are already tinted, so right now the only mod I'm thinking is a satellite radio (I added it to my xmas list), as I didn't add that option package.

vibe-04 · Post by **vibe-04** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:04 am

Enjoy your new ride. I'm going to look at the Rouge's after this post.I've got to agree. The 09 Vibes just don't cut it for me compared to my 04. The grill and the overall shape make it look very tame. I liked the agressive front grill of the 03/04 years WITH the roof racks!!Also, it is probably time to trade in soon for you. Ottawa winters eat cars for breakfast. I'm seeing rust already and its my forth winter. The salt here is insane, then again facing nose down in a ditch would not be appealing.Keep in touch and thanks for moderating Andrew

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:08 am

Quote, originally posted by Sputnik Â»I agree, the Saturn Vue is a really nice SUV as well. It just felt a bit too big. I had a Vue as rental and didn't like it. I think you made the better choice. Sorry to see someone trade in their Vibe, but I hope you enjoy the new vehicle.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:30 am

Congrats on the new ride! The Rogue is a beaut!!Enjoy it!!

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 1:00 pm

Congrats on the new car! May the new one be just as good of a car for you that the Vibe was. Looking forward to the pics!Welcome to the non-Viber GenViber club.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 1:12 pm

congrats! and glad you decided to go with the Rogue. I think you'll be happier longer down the road.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:47 pm

Quote, originally posted by Sputnik Â» They still have to locate the exact one that I want but it will be red! I have wanted a red car forever! You changed your username to Sputnik when you got the satellite colored Vibe, now are you going to change your username again? Hmmm, sputnik, and now red, are you a communist ?The dash layout of the rogue looks a lot like a vibe's, so you can carry that much with you to the new vehicle.Your new car will have it's own beer

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:44 pm

congrats on the new ride! if you dont post pics i think we'll start a demod you thread

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 2:26 am

Congrat,enjoy with your new ride

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 6:14 am

Quote, originally posted by northvibe Â»congrats on the new ride! if you dont post pics i think we'll start a demod you thread But Sputnik is MOD FREE! Oh you meant me... haha!

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:17 am

I should have my car by mid next week! They found one a couple of hours away!

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:17 am

Since we named our Vibe, Sputnik, we are trying to name our Rogue. The hubby likes Sputnik2 just for kicks, and I liked Mini Me (mimi for short) as in a Mini Murano. Still waiting for it...

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:32 am

Quote, originally posted by Sputnik Â»Since we named our Vibe, Sputnik, we are trying to name our Rogue. The hubby likes Sputnik2 just for kicks, and I liked Mini Me (mimi for short) as in a Mini Murano. Still waiting for it...So would it be called "Mini-Mu", then?

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:36 am

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»So would it be called "Mini-Mu", then?LOL. How about Mumu?

coldmm803 · Post by **coldmm803** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:15 am

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»Your new car will have it's own beerI love Rogue dead guy aleback on topic, congrats sputnik on the new ride

Petrucci914 · Post by **Petrucci914** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:11 pm

Do the new VUEs still use the Honda V6?

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:37 am

So some of you might be wondering... where are pics of Sputnik's Rogue!? Well peoples, I myself am wondering that - where the heck is my new car!? I at least have the VIN, but damn how long can it take to get it from 2 hours away?? I heard from them on Tuesday that they were supposed to go get it yesterday and I would be called when it had arrived so we could arrange a delivery time... I'M STILL WAITING! Tomorrow someone's getting a phone call...

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:30 am

should have gotten the VUE.... just look at all the problems you are having already and you didn't even get the new whip...

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 11:39 am

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»Hmmm, sputnik, and now red, are you a communist ?Did I hear someone say communist???Ok, I promise to not go there .Sad to see another longtime GenViber's Vibe go, but glad to see Sputnik happy with her new ride! So I guess it's a bittersweet deal.I've still got mine and use it almost every day. I love mine and I'll probably run it into the ground. She's in need of some attention so this spring I'll have to have some work done to it but still runs perfect and as strong as ever. Just shy of 70,000 miles now and I took delivery of it with only 16 miles on it in September of 2002. My Vibe is now the car that I've owned the longest, lots of memories with it. It will be a very sad day for me when I finally have to retire it.But congrats on your new car Sputnik. May it bring you many trouble free miles of fun!

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:51 pm

So, question for you all...When I signed my purchase agreement (almost 2 weeks ago) Nissan had a deal on where the Rogue got a $500 prepaid visa card - you had the option of taking the card (mailed to you in 3 or 4 weeks), or taking $500 of your down payment. I took the $500 off my downpayment (meaning I'd owe $1000 instead of $1500 on delivery). Now Nissan has upped that to $1500 on the Rogue instead of $500. Am I entitled to the extra $1000 that wasn't available when I signed the agreement to purchase??

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:52 pm

the ads say see your dealer for full details, but since you haven't accepted the vehicle yet, then you have leverage. Tell the dealer to give you the full $1500 or the deal is off

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 11:01 pm

But wouldn't they just take my initial $1000 I already paid them?

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 11:14 pm

honestly, I don't know how it can be worked out. If you already paid $1000 and were counting on the $500 offer to make up the difference, maybe they can mail you the prepaid VISA for the $1000. Would you get your $1000 down back if you just cancelled the deal altogether? I guess all I am recommending is to try really hard to get the $1500 deal, instead of settling for the $500. Even if you have to step out of character and scream, a grand is worth a little screaming. If they wanted to only give you the $500, then they should have already closed the deal instead of delaying

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 5:13 am

Good news! I am entitled to the full $1500 incentive and therefore no longer owe any money on delivery! Ya! And I get the car on Wednesday. I guess this delay has worked in my favour since this promotion wasn't worth $1500 a few days ago!

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 5:22 am

Excellent! Did you ask them if you wait a few more days, will they bump it up to an even $2K? Did you get it yet, and if so, where are the pics?

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 5:24 am

No I get the car on Wednesday. Apparently they have not had enough staff or good weather to go down and get my car, but said they are "for certain" going on Monday afternoon.

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:53 pm

Well congrats on getting a better deal and a firm delivery date!

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:53 pm

On the TV last night the news had a story about the Gov't fuel efficient vehicles rebate and the Rogue qualifies - I'll get $1000 back! woo hoo!

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:59 pm

If you keep digging for incentive money, you'll probably end up getting paid to buy the car at this rate!

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:16 pm

Well the rebates from yesterday have covered my entire down payment. yay!

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:04 pm

I had that happen to me when I bought an 04 cavalier some years ago.When i signed the paper work gm was offering 1000.00 as an insentive. The night I went to pick up the car the deal changed to 4000.00 and the dealer didn't even blink an eye at giving me the extra cash.I still think you should have gotten the vue.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:19 pm

For those interested here's the news article on the eco rebate and the Rogue.http://www.newswire.ca/en/rele....html

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:13 am

I have to vent. I'm so fricckin' p-o'ed right now! I mean its now Tuesday and still nothing about my car! GRGRGRGR!! Honestly! If it was in Kingston over a week ago, how can they not get it to Ottawa?? I wonder if they did something to it and now are stalling...

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:21 am

Hopefully nothing bad happened -- if you don't mind me asking, which dealer are you buying from?