First '09 Vibe mishap!!! :(

[drmc1983]

I couldn't copy and paste this photo because it is locked through the site but here is a view of the first picture of an '09 Vibe in the flood we had here in Cincinnati a few days ago.It's part of a slide show, it is the last 2 pictures.. I was very sad to see this.http://www.wlwt.com/slideshow/....html

[kevera]

It wasn't yours right.That's very sad,whether new or old Vibe.

[drmc1983]

Thank goodness no!!! I would be devastated

[SeattleJeremy]

At least we know it's insured, and it'll be covered. Even though the driver was dumb enough to go driving down a flooded street.

[joholste]

i don't think i have flood insurance on my car....that was not exactly the smartest driver. i'm not sayin, i'm just saying

[WaveAction]

wow that sucks for the owner of it

[hskater26]

i thought the 09 vibe was one of those cars that turns into a boat?

[ajflan]

Quote, originally posted by WaveAction »wow that sucks for the owner of itChances are that the owner is an idiot. You see people like that all the time who attempt to travel across ridiculous amounts of water in a vehicle that you know wont make it. .

[MRCN RCE]

hey, i didn't know nascarxprt bought an 09... poor GT

[waveresponder]

insert Simpsons bully kid -here- HA! HA!

[808 Vibes]

Oh no!!! *sniff*

[joatmon]

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[Thegroomerlady]

Sorry but when I see something like that, well, serves the car owner right. You do something stupid, you pay the piper. Linda

[jimincalif]

Quote, originally posted by Thegroomerlady »Sorry but when I see something like that, well, serves the car owner right. You do something stupid, you pay the piper. LindaI don't know, it can be pretty easy to get surprised by water. I got caught in some pretty high water years ago in my S-10 Blazer. Did not stall but the cold water hitting the parking light bulbs cracked them. It was dark, and it happened before I knew it. And it was a road I was very familiar with and would never have guess would have that problem.

[Mariachi]

if their is a flood warning, why do people still continue to drive a small car?? look at that teggie wit the chrome lights. its all sunk in. atleast the vibe wasn't as bad as that.

[MRCN RCE]

anybody ever think that the owner of that GT could be reading this right now??

[Herb]

Quote, originally posted by hskater26 »i thought the 09 vibe was one of those cars that turns into a boat? Are you thinking of KnightBoat?

[scooter]

It never does look as deep as it really is now does it! That sucks, but yea, he should've known better, especially with a brand new car!

[micbarric]

Quote, originally posted by ajflan »Chances are that the owner is an idiot.Awe come on, if the guy was really an idiot, he wouldn't have bought a Vibe! Quote, originally posted by jimincalif »I don't know, it can be pretty easy to get surprised by water. I got caught in some pretty high water years ago in my S-10 Blazer. I've also heard that floodwaters can sometimes rise dramatically in just minutes. That Vibe owner may have driven down that road 10-15 minutes earlier and it was fine, and on his return trip got stuck.

[NascarXprt]

Quote, originally posted by MRCN RCE »hey, i didn't know nascarxprt bought an 09... poor GT i wish no, it looks like it was tring to be a submarine poor 09 GT

[Baltovibe]

Just curious ... What would cause this Vibe to stall? The water level doesn't seem to be above the bumper, so it appears the air intake didn't get water or the electronics didn't get soaked. The tailpipe is under water, so would that cause the Vibe to stall? Any ideas, especially from those that had it happen to them?

[ToolGuy]

Quote, originally posted by Baltovibe »Just curious ... What would cause this Vibe to stall? The water level doesn't seem to be above the bumper, so it appears the air intake didn't get water or the electronics didn't get soaked. The tailpipe is under water, so would that cause the Vibe to stall? Any ideas, especially from those that had it happen to them?Well part of what can happen is the drive belt slings water all into the engine compartment. And once the belt is submerged, it does not grab thus the engine will be running on its own without power anything and not for long. The alternator could also get all wet and cause check engine lights to come on. Throw all of this together and the engine can just shut down. The computers and connections under the hood are water tight but some or the part going to them are not. If the car actually lifts off the ground from the water this too will confuse the computer not shut it down but then if the water has picked up the vehicle, you got another issue on your hands! Not to mention if you are not giving the engine enough gas which would cause the exhaust pipe to push the water out of it, water would then fill the exhaust and chock the engine. If the air intake takes water in, the engine will shut off immediately too.In short, all kinds of stuff can happen. I have never done this and never will try to cross water like that!

[NascarXprt]

yes very true.and i have never or am goin to ever try to cross water THAT high ever. maybe a puddle or two now if i had a lifted truck thats a different story

[MRCN RCE]

Quote, originally posted by Baltovibe »Just curious ... What would cause this Vibe to stall? The water level doesn't seem to be above the bumper, so it appears the air intake didn't get water or the electronics didn't get soaked. The tailpipe is under water, so would that cause the Vibe to stall? Any ideas, especially from those that had it happen to them?from what i understand(and forgot to verify when i went to the dealer ), the holes at the bottom of the front bumper are for the air intake (am i right guys??). that part was definitely submerged, so water could've been pulled into the engine that way.however it happened, it's a sad sight to see

[TraySeeLea]

some bad luck there.....