New color Vibe spotted

Jethro · Post by **Jethro** » Fri May 23, 2003 10:37 am

Today while going out for lunch I spotted a car hauler leaving the local Pontiac dealer with one Vibe left on the truck.I'm guessing it's a 2004 model - I've never seen the color before. Unfortunately he was already on the move so I couldn't get a good close look but I did notice it didn't have a normal window sticker with details/pricing info. I've scoured the GMBuyPower trying to see if one of the other nearby dealers has it listed in their inventory and it doesn't show up anywhere - at least not yet.The color appeared copper/orange. OK, but wouldn't be my choice.I was able to snap two quick pictures.

Attached files

Jethro · Post by **Jethro** » Fri May 23, 2003 10:40 am

Here's the second picture.

Attached files

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Fri May 23, 2003 10:42 am

yeah, its not my fav either. but to each is their own

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Fri May 23, 2003 10:59 am

Thanks for the pics Jetho. I seen that same color last week on the Grand Am and Aztek at our local dealer. That color looks better in person.

pmh013 · Post by **pmh013** » Fri May 23, 2003 11:08 am

It reminds me of the ads I keep seeing for the Nissan Murano. They have that same colour.

Jethro · Post by **Jethro** » Fri May 23, 2003 11:10 am

Yes, the pictures don't do it justice - you really need to SEE it.I've been debating on buying an Aztek for my wife. How'd the color look on the Aztek?

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri May 23, 2003 11:20 am

Oh, I like it! I'll stick with what I have for now, but I like it.

Jethro · Post by **Jethro** » Fri May 23, 2003 11:22 am

quote:It reminds me of the ads I keep seeing for the Nissan Murano. They have that same colour.YES! That's it! I knew I'd seen something very close to it but couldn't remember where. This actually appeared to have more of an orange tint to it, and to me was a better color, than what's on the Murano.

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri May 23, 2003 11:26 am

quote:It would really looks good with tinted windows and chrome... Definitely! I'd like to see that color on one with 17's too instead of the stock steels. Wonder how it would look in two-tone? Probably not as good.

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri May 23, 2003 11:28 am

I think those wheels look good on anything. But yes they would certainly go well with that one.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri May 23, 2003 11:31 am

Maybe it's some sorta limited edition vibe or something? IMHO, it seems to soon for the 04 model to be released...I know we have a few people on here who work for GM...can you guys shed any insight on this?

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri May 23, 2003 11:31 am

As I recall they ARE the wheels on the GXP.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri May 23, 2003 11:32 am

Here is the GXP...

Attached files

esjones · Post by **esjones** » Fri May 23, 2003 11:33 am

My local dealer has a lot of Grand Ams and Azteks in this color... Pontiac is calling it "Fusion Orange." My dealer didnt have a Vibe in Fusion Orange, but now I see they are making them. If I had my guess, I'd say it is a limited-run color.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri May 23, 2003 11:37 am

I like it... But IMHO, I think if they dared to make it two tone, it would look horrendous!

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Fri May 23, 2003 11:40 am

quote:Yes, the pictures don't do it justice - you really need to SEE it.I've been debating on buying an Aztek for my wife. How'd the color look on the Aztek?The Aztec was a rally with chrome wheels. You need to check it out.

Attached files

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri May 23, 2003 11:44 am

Damn, I just LOVE that color the more I see it...I would like to seem them put it in the 04 or 05 production line (or rather, the 08 since that's when my payments will be complete and I'm most likely to get a new car! LOL!)

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri May 23, 2003 11:59 am

Jethro, hope you don't mind me borrowing a portion of your photo. IM me if you do and I'll get rid of it, but here is an answer to one of my questions. How would this look in two-tone. Sorry for the shoddy job with Photoshop, but I didn't exactly take my time.

Attached files

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri May 23, 2003 12:12 pm

Wow, seeing that mock up actually makes me thing it doesn't look so bad!I change my vote!Fusion Orange Two Tone:

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Fri May 23, 2003 12:20 pm

Very good work Jethro! You should get a prize for this scoop. Thanks for the effort. I like the color.

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri May 23, 2003 12:26 pm

Definitely a good one Jethro! Sorry, I got so caught up drooling over the color I forgot how we were able to see it. I'm with Vibe Rater, you deserve an award for this one!

jfcou21 · Post by **jfcou21** » Fri May 23, 2003 1:29 pm

The weird thing is that I ordered my 04 vibe on May 7th. GM CANADA told me they where starting to take orders for the 04 model on May 5th. They also told me that production will begin in the first week of June. I called GM this morning to know if they take a decision about the 04 MSRP (YEAH! I BOUGHT MY CAR WITHOUT KNOWING THE PRICE ) and they said "THE MSRP will be available only when the production will start". I also phoned my dealer and he said that 04 models will be in parking lot only in late July. Theire is some clients in Quebec city who are still waiting for their 03 order. So, I think this is not an 04 vibe. Too early to be an 03 vibe.

slbpsi63 · Post by **slbpsi63** » Fri May 23, 2003 1:51 pm

quote:Wonder how it would look in two-tone? Probably not as good. Actually I've seen that color on the avalanche with the two tone. I must say I hate the avalanche but I loved the color scheme. My neighbor was hoping they were going to bring out this color. He wants to buy it two tone and paint the bottom half in Shadow so it has a painted look to it. GM had the color out in the CTS concept a couple of years back. It stands out but its not a color that will get boring like a yellow would.

MA-VIBE-FAN · Post by **MA-VIBE-FAN** » Fri May 23, 2003 8:21 pm

Good catch of a 2004 Vibe. 2004s started production on May 5th, and as you all noted are arriving at dealers. The small sticker where the price sticker goes usually says "property of GM. Not for sale". Dealers are not suppose to sell cars until an actual price sticker is attached. The US prices were release to dealers on May 6th. The window sticker for this car is probably in the mail to the dealer. The fusion orange is a regular production color, replacing the 2003 envy. It is not available with the gray lower, only in monotone.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Sat May 24, 2003 12:34 am

Interesting thread because I just got back from the dealer (Davis Pontiac, Richboro, PA) getting my Vibe inspected. I took my camera with me and I'm glad I did because while I was there a car-carrier arrived with 5 Vibes and 4 Grand Ams. All the Vibes were silver with automatics, one was monotone and one was AWD. Two if the Grand Ams were 2-door GTs with the Fusion Orange color.Here are the pics. The Vibe above the cab is the AWD. You can see one of the orange GA/GTs here.

Attached files

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Sat May 24, 2003 12:38 am

3 base 2-tones:

Attached files

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Sat May 24, 2003 12:43 am

The last Vibe is montone and the 2nd orange GA/GT.

Attached files

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Sat May 24, 2003 12:48 am

Here's the only monotone off the truck. It's also the only one with the aluminum wheels (16" version).

Attached files

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Sat May 24, 2003 12:50 am

Here are 2 of the 3 base Vibes off the truck.

Attached files

Fievel · Post by **Fievel** » Sat May 24, 2003 12:50 am

The pontiac website is showing the new Grand Prix will also be available in this color. A few weeks ago, it wasn't available...so looks like the new color all the way around the pontiac line.And I saw a Grand Am GT in that color....it looks really good in the sunlight.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Sat May 24, 2003 12:53 am

Here's the underside of the AWD with it still on the truck. Those of you like me with a FWD Vibe will see how different the suspension and exhaust system are.

Attached files

Jethro · Post by **Jethro** » Sat May 24, 2003 12:57 am

quote:My local dealer has a lot of Grand Ams and Azteks in this color... Pontiac is calling it "Fusion Orange." My dealer didnt have a Vibe in Fusion Orange, but now I see they are making them. If I had my guess, I'd say it is a limited-run color.Are those 2003 models, or 2004?"Fusion Orange" ... just last week I was looking over the Aztek online and saw that color named but it would show it, instead a message pops up that it's an invalid color combination. May stop by the dealer today to ask about it.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Sat May 24, 2003 12:57 am

Another shot of the AWD:

Attached files

Jethro · Post by **Jethro** » Sat May 24, 2003 1:01 am

quote:The Aztec was a rally with chrome wheels. You need to check it out. Thanks RASERMON! That looks good.Interesting, they've updated the Aztek page with a picture of it in Fusion Orange (when I looked last week it showed a red Aztek) but it still comes up as an invalid color combination when trying to Build You Own.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Sat May 24, 2003 1:01 am

quote:Are those 2003 models, or 2004?I didn't check out the GAs but all the Vibes were 2003 models.

jfcou21 · Post by **jfcou21** » Sat May 24, 2003 1:05 am

ORANGE FUSION COLOR CODE FOR THE VIBE IS 56. The only vehicule offered with the same color code is the 2004 GRAND PRIX.Can anyone confirm if thoses vibes are really some 2004 models???By the way I heard that the MATRIX has changed is dash board (NEW WHITE AND RED LED INDICATORS). What I heard is that it's very UGLY.HEY GUYS can you take a pics of the new dash board...THANX

Jethro · Post by **Jethro** » Sat May 24, 2003 1:05 am

quote:Jethro, hope you don't mind me borrowing a portion of your photo. IM me if you do and I'll get rid of it, but here is an answer to one of my questions. How would this look in two-tone. Sorry for the shoddy job with Photoshop, but I didn't exactly take my time. Looks better than I thought it would, but I still prefer monotone.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Sat May 24, 2003 1:09 am

Just a couple more pics. Here is one of only 4 Vibes that were already on the lot. This was another silver monotone, automatic but with the base steel wheels. The other 3 were a silver 2-tone base/auto, a salsa monotone base/auto in the showroom and a slasa 2-tone GT.

Attached files

Jethro · Post by **Jethro** » Sat May 24, 2003 1:17 am

quote:Interesting thread because I just got back from the dealer (Davis Pontiac, Richboro, PA) getting my Vibe inspected. I took my camera with me and I'm glad I did because while I was there a car-carrier arrived with 5 Vibes and 4 Grand Ams. All the Vibes were silver with automatics, one was monotone and one was AWD. Two if the Grand Ams were 2-door GTs with the Fusion Orange color.That's why I pack a cheap digital camera in both of my cars - you never know what you'll find.I see a lot of transports running up and down US61 but have never seen that many Vibes together. I did see an orange GA last week but couldn't get my camera out in time. Well, that, and I'm not really a fan of the GA.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Sat May 24, 2003 1:17 am

quote:That is true. They look the the rims that are on the GXP.Speaking of Azteks and those GXP wheels, there was also a Aztek on the lot with those wheels. I believe they are the Mille Miglia Evo.

Attached files

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Sat May 24, 2003 1:20 am

Close-up compared to Mille Miglia Evo:

Attached files

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat May 24, 2003 1:50 am

quote:Speaking of Azteks and those GXP wheels, there was also a Aztek on the lot with those wheels. I believe they are the Mille Miglia Evo.Your close-up certainly makes them look it!

millster · Post by **millster** » Sat May 24, 2003 1:58 am

Pontiac definitely has a thing for those wheels. Their other appearance was on the prototype GT.

Attached files

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat May 24, 2003 2:06 am

Dammit, I want those wheels!

millster · Post by **millster** » Sat May 24, 2003 2:18 am

quote:If that is the case, wouldnn't we be able to get OEM Pontiac center caps for them then....You'd think so wouldn't you? I imagine somehow you can, but I don't know if Pontiac would supply them. They probably want you to buy their wheels not the real thing and pay less, then buy their center cap. Sucks to be a consumer.

MA-VIBE-FAN · Post by **MA-VIBE-FAN** » Sat May 24, 2003 2:22 am

quote:ORANGE FUSION COLOR CODE FOR THE VIBE IS 56. The only vehicule offered with the same color code is the 2004 GRAND PRIX.#56 is also available on 2003 Grand Ams & Azteks. Will be on those four plus the Sunfire for 2004.

MA-VIBE-FAN · Post by **MA-VIBE-FAN** » Sat May 24, 2003 2:35 am

quote:Are those 2003 models, or 2004?I didn't check out the GAs but all the Vibes were 2003 models.The new ones do not have price stickers on them, so they are 2004s.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Sat May 24, 2003 2:41 am

Sorry for being OT. This is to show the new orange color.No orange color vibes at our local dealer, but.......

Attached files

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Sat May 24, 2003 2:43 am

Rear shot.

Attached files

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Sat May 24, 2003 2:46 am

Also GP/GT

Attached files