Need Some Advice

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:52 am

I am looking to purchase a new Vibe. The dealer has 2 in stock and both do not have power locks, windows, keyless entry , or cruise - this is a big factor. The dealer has been trying to locate a Vibe in its region - dealers are not responding, not willing to trade, or etc. Now, with that being said. I know I could get parts over a few months and then have the items added on... You thoughts?

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:04 am

Don't lose sleep over it, G. Nothing wrong with crank windows...it's the only exercise I get (just kidding) My co-worker didn't have any on his Corolla either, but had them added them later.

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:12 am

If that's all they have I say go for it, if you feel fine with having the pieces put on later... have you looked at other dealerships?Too bad they aren't trading, my Vibe was a trade from another dealer.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:16 am

Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE Â»If that's all they have I say go for it, if you feel fine with having the pieces put on later... have you looked at other dealerships?Too bad they aren't trading, my Vibe was a trade from another dealer.Let me clarify my statement... The dealer did a search and did not find one Vibe in Michigan and the other dealers are out of state and not budging.

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:18 am

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly Â»Let me clarify my statement... The dealer did a search and did not find one Vibe in Michigan and the other dealers are out of state and not budging. Oh... in that case... buy mine and I can get my Trans AM... I wonder how well a sunroof will work in winter. hehe

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:19 am

I'd say keep lookng. I'm almost seven years with my vibe and I'm still going to get around to adding those to mine one of these days.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:22 am

Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE Â»Oh... in that case... buy mine and I can get my Trans AM... I wonder how well a sunroof will work in winter. hehe I do not fit inside a Vibe with a sunroof.

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:25 am

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly Â»I do not fit inside a Vibe with a sunroof. this is what you get for being tall...http://www.pontiac.com/locateV...t=100

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:33 am

Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE Â»this is what you get for being tall...http://www.pontiac.com/locateV...t=100Sold last week

djkeev · Post by **djkeev** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:35 am

IF you are getting the car at a really good price where adding these items still makes it a good value, go for it.Just don't go cheap and get the cruddy aftermarket window motors that bolt on and cover where the crank goes and other Iffy stuff.Do it all quality and make sure you'll be happy with it being added instead of factory.You know buying the parts after the sale is going to cost a bunch more than buying it already installed at the factory.If you buy, I'd get the prices right now from the dealers parts department and negotiate a price for what you want, probably their cost I'd imagine or a smidgen above to pay the parts guy at least.Dave

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:45 am

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly Â»I do not fit inside a Vibe with a sunroof. amazonia*cough*amazonia

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:42 am

OU.Grizz... Road trip to find the last best Vibe! Another thing. There's no way you wouldn't fit inside a Vibe with a sunroof. Open it.

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:58 am

Quote, originally posted by vibolista Â»Another thing. There's no way you wouldn't fit inside a Vibe with a sunroof. Open it. vibolista

djkeev · Post by **djkeev** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:06 am

My area has 2 Vibes, both AWD, both with sunroof, one red, one grey.There are also 5 used certified 09's, all with 20 some odd thousand miles.Me thinks you waited too long?!?!

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:31 am

Act fast OU.Grizz!!!!!!!!!Joe Ball Ponticac/GMCGlenshaw, Pa.2010 Base FWD Vibe 5 speed manual$16,100 plus destination is what they are asking. Haggle time.CALL 1-412-487-8500 Mon-Thu 9am-9pm and 9am-5pm Fri-Sat... to see if it's still there. Don't believe it's a plain Jane... you need to check. Go OU.Grizz!!!

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:40 am

About 30 or so minutes from my house the last time a drove by (about a week ago) they still had three Vibe GT's. All new.. 2 red, 1 silver. Paragould, AR..

blackphoenix · Post by **blackphoenix** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:49 am

Personally, lack of cruise control is the biggest bummer. I don't know how hard it is to install though. There's nothing really wrong with crank windows as you can roll them down in winter! Plus a little upper body exercise never hurts anybody.I say if you aren't willing to drive all over kingdom come for what you want, get what you can while there's still some left.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:08 am

Quote, originally posted by blackphoenix Â»Personally, lack of cruise control is the biggest bummer. I don't know how hard it is to install though. There's nothing really wrong with crank windows as you can roll them down in winter! Plus a little upper body exercise never hurts anybody.I say if you aren't willing to drive all over kingdom come for what you want, get what you can while there's still some left.From what I have read here adding the cruise is the easy one. Most of the stuff is already there anyway. Why GM didn't spend another $40 and make it standard I will never know. I think you are asking for trouble doing aftermarket power windows and power door locks/keyless entry. [I think you can easily add keyless entry if it already has power locks but I don't think it does.]

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:45 am

I'm 6'4 and fit just fine when I test drove one with a sunroof (did you remember to lower the seat?)... And IMO, all those convenience options (AC included) are just not worth the money paid! But that's just me and my base Vibe talking...

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:58 am

Fully loaded 2010 Ignition Orange Metallic AWD - Sandwich, IL 60548.Personally, I would rather hold out and get a car with everything that I wanted. In my opinion it's better to have everything installed from the factory, especially with the warranty. Just my $.02.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:19 am

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»Fully loaded 2010 Ignition Orange Metallic AWD - Sandwich, IL 60548.Personally, I would rather hold out and get a car with everything that I wanted. In my opinion it's better to have everything installed from the factory, especially with the warranty. Just my $.02. That option has a sunroof - something I can not have... Anyways... I will find out more tomorrow...

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:27 am

Ah... forgot about the sunroof .Since you're not too far away from Illinois, I just did a search using my area code and here's what comes up on Cars.com within 500 miles of me.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:33 am

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly Â»I am looking to purchase a new Vibe. so you've aleady got a 2008 vibe, and a 2009 vibe. Are you looking to buy a third, or to replace one of the two you currently own?

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:34 am

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»Ah... forgot about the sunroof .Since you're not too far away from Illinois, I just did a search using my area code and here's what comes up on Cars.com within 500 miles of me.Thank you for your help. I am going to give it a day or so and see what the dealer can put together. Everything can be added locally; power locks are $75 per door, power windows $150 per door. I can live without the 2 rear doors. I have an extra CC Stalk here already - I did not pay attention to see if there is a location to install it (a blank plastic square) on the steering wheel that knocks out. Maybe the dealer can find a preferred package. *crossing fingers*Oh yeah, I do not NEED a car. Thought just popped into my head and I ran with it...

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:36 am

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»so you've aleady got a 2008 vibe, anda 2009 vibe. Are you looking to buy a third, or to replace one of the two you currently own?This new Vibe would replace the 2008.

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:36 am

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»Personally, I would rather hold out and get a car with everything that I wanted. In my opinion it's better to have everything installed from the factory, especially with the warranty. Just my $.02. Seeing as how Pontiac is as good as dead, there is no really holding out... that is unless you want something used.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:37 am

Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE Â»Seeing as how Pontiac is as good as dead, there is no really holding out... that is unless you want something used.^^^ This And the dealers are doing the same - unwilling to trade

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:38 am

Quote, originally posted by VforVibe Â»Seeing as how Pontiac is as good as dead, there is no really holding out... that is unless you want something used.Wow... you just love busting my chops any chance you get don't you?!What I meant by "holding out" was search outside your immediate area, etc. Don't just look within 10 miles of your house and say, "Oh well, no one has any Vibes left."

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:44 am

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»Wow... you just love busting my chops any chance you get don't you?!What I meant by "holding out" was search outside your immediate area, etc. Don't just look within 10 miles of your house and say, "Oh well, no one has any Vibes left."J - I do not think she is busting your chops. From my understanding, the dealer called other dealers in OH and IN asking for a Vibe; story is they either sold, have a deposit, waiting for delivery, or unwilling to trade.I just called the dealer that Vibio posted and the salesman said he has not had a Vibe for months - how true it is? I do not know

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:47 am

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly Â»From my understanding, the dealer called other dealers in OH and IN asking for a Vibe; story is they either sold, have a deposit, waiting for delivery, or unwilling to trade.I just called the dealer that Vibio posted and the salesman said he has not had a Vibe for months - how true it is? I do not knowWell, I don't know where you live in Michigan, but you may want to see what you can find here in Illinois. Just a thought if you really want one. I have driven to Michigan before and it's only a couple hours drive.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:53 am

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»Well, I don't know where you live in Michigan, but you may want to see what you can find here in Illinois. Just a thought if you really want one. I have driven to Michigan before and it's only a couple hours drive.I have a vehicle to trade in, go to university, and work. It complicates the matter due to time constraints. I will find out more tomorrow what happens. Back to notes and homework...

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:00 am

Got ya.On a bit of a side note, could you post a picture of the Camry shift knob you have? It seems like the silver trim piece on my shift knob is getting loose already. I'd like to see what the leather one looks like. Thanks.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:04 am

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»Got ya.On a bit of a side note, could you post a picture of the Camry shift knob you have? It seems like the silver trim piece on my shift knob is getting loose already. I'd like to see what the leather one looks like. Thanks.That silver piece actually snaps right off - I took off the one from the Camry Leather Knob and used the Vibes. Unscrew the knob and pull each end away from each other, it will snap right off and on again. Once it is snapped off, I would just add some sticky felt or such to make the taps thicker and then reconnect, thus creating more pressure and having less movement. I will try to get some pictures this weekend to show you what I mean.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:14 am

It seemed like it would just pop right off, but I didn't want to break it .Pictures would be great! Thanks!

ParknVibe · Post by **ParknVibe** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:46 am

In my state, NJ I am not seeing any dealers stocking 2009-2010 Vibes anymore. My dealer has none, Has all the remaining Vibes across the country been bought up?

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:14 am

Dealer switched vehicles and pricing on me, so I decided to stretch my legs and take a walk. / thread

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:01 am

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly Â»I just called the dealer that Vibio posted and the salesman said he has not had a Vibe for months - how true it is? I do not knowSorry about that bum lead, but their site was advertising 3 or 4 Vibes. Some dealers don't keep their internet inventories up to date! I had to go out on the road today and went by 3 Pontiac dealers. Did not see one new Vibe. Not one. They are probably very scarce. I'll keep an eye out as I travel around. Might be out tomorrow as well. What's up with your Frosty that you want to nix it so soon in its life cycle? I wouldn't give up my '08. I love that thing. Of course I'm going from a very rattly '99 SW2 Saturn 'Thunder-Wunder-Wagon' to the Vibe. So my perceptions may be skewed just at bit.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:53 pm

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly Â»This new Vibe would replace the 2008. Just out of curiosity, I mean, it's your money, but is there something so wrong with the '08 that you need to replace it?

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:39 am

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»Just out of curiosity, I mean, it's your money, but is there something so wrong with the '08 that you need to replace it?Geez, joat, that was my question. Almost sort of, in a way kind of, wasn't it?

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:39 am

Thought this might be of interest:If you wanted to give the gift of Pontiac for the holidays, youâ€™d better act fast. According to a post on Pontiacâ€™s official Twitter feed, there are only about 4300 cars unsold at dealers nationwide. Currently, Pontiac inventory includes:-16 G8 GXPs-570 G8 GTs-1500 G5 coupes-400 Torrent SUVs-23 Solstice SCCA-spec convertibles-299 Solstice Coupes (160 of them are GXP models)-350 Vibes-530 G6 GXPs350 seems like a lot, but not when you consider this is for the entire country.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:22 am

Quote, originally posted by vibolista Â»Geez, joat, that was my question. Almost sort of, in a way kind of, wasn't it?no, no "almost sort of", no "in a kind of way", it was pretty much exactly the same question. why I didn't see yours when I posted my variant, I just don't know. Maybe the 08 doesn't have the desired options. Maybe having an 08 and an 09, he likes the 09 so much more he wants to upgrade the other. Maybe a swarm of alien skunk lizards infested the 08.

gwm · Post by **gwm** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:22 pm

ou.grizzly,FYI:The only dealer in my town has one Vibe left. It is a white GT, 2010 I believe. I have no idea what the options are.If you would like me to find out the details, just let me know.I live in Martinsburg,WV 25401(Eastern Panhandle of WV). The dealer is Parsons Opequon Motors, ph.#1-304-267-9955. See if you can speak to salesman Bob Dolan.Good Luck in your hunting, G.W.

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:57 pm

G, Only thing here is one of two 2009 G3's, $17, 115 (flame red, 5 spd, power windows, power locks, spoiler. and $16, 680 (poly silver met) 5 speed, spoiler, sunroof (sorry), cruise control, manual locks and windows.OK to send me a check. Include small separate check for my commission.

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:09 am

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â» Maybe the 08 doesn't have the desired options. Maybe having an 08 and an 09, he likes the 09 so much more he wants to upgrade the other. Maybe a swarm of alien skunk lizards infested the 08. I thought a few drops of Simple Green could take care of those pesky little critters.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:27 pm

Well it seems that there are no Vibes longer available in the State of MI.

epcIII · Post by **epcIII** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:32 pm

Dude, that sucks. Hope you find one!

Esteban · Post by **Esteban** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:23 pm

Do a search on this link ;http://www.autotrader.com/find...e.jsp Even if your city area is not listed, it will show cars within a certain distance. May have to travel a little , [ I went 100 mi., but got a great DEAL ] to find the right car.

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:07 am

There are still some in Utah if you want one.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:29 am

Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe Â»There are still some in Utah if you want one.When ya flying me out?

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:33 am