Had good luck with my 03

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chevman-67
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Location: portage du fort,quebec

Had good luck with my 03

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changed my front passengers side strut at 130,000 kms,changed both front wheel bearing at same time,I have also broke both plastic door switch assembleys inside cheap plastic clips,a few rattles and a rear brake sqeek when I apply the brakes.All minor stuff in my books and quick fixes eccept the wheel bearings a garage job unless you have the tools as they are pressed in.I love my vibe.Down falls are bad blind spots and sunvisors suck.they could have been a bit bigger.
Just to many cars and trucks!(1991 chev 4x4)(2001 ford mustang)(1967 chev shortbox stepside)(2003 pontiac vibe)(1990 chev 1/2 ton)(+ others,where does it end?) GM's always my favorite.
03VibeOttawa
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Re: Had good luck with my 03 (chevman-67)

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Quote, originally posted by chevman-67 »changed my front passengers side strut at 130,000 kmsVery similar to me, I had a blown driver side strut in the 130,000kms range, and took that oppurtunity to upgrade all of themQuote, originally posted by chevman-67 »Down falls are bad blind spots and sunvisors suck.they could have been a bit bigger.Never thought of the sunvisor complaint before, but I would add that the exterior door handle design is a fail. (on my second driver handle, and have to ginger it, or I will rip it off again).
03VibeOttawa–’03 Salsa 5spd. Fast Wheels Blade 17”s/Fuzion Zr1s (summer),Blizzak Revo1/’04 WRX rims, (winter),Tokico HP Struts,Tein S-Tech Springs,Progress RSB,K&N Typhoon SRI,SLP ram air hood,Magnaflow CB,DC header. Sold 11/9/2012 w/ 217,633kms.
bull77
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Re: Had good luck with my 03 (chevman-67)

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Quote, originally posted by chevman-67 »I love my vibe.Down falls are bad blind spots and sunvisors suck.they could have been a bit bigger.do the 03 visors extend out like other years?
chevman-67
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nope sure wish they did though and they are to short and dont go far enough to the center of the windshield that dark smoked area just dont cut the sun down atall.all mine do is swing no extensions but all the other options are great.knock on wood my door handels are great.(knock knock).forgot to add ac compressor failed but warantee covered it.
Just to many cars and trucks!(1991 chev 4x4)(2001 ford mustang)(1967 chev shortbox stepside)(2003 pontiac vibe)(1990 chev 1/2 ton)(+ others,where does it end?) GM's always my favorite.
Whelan
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Re: Had good luck with my 03 (chevman-67)

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My issue is not with their length, although my 05 extend out from the bar. It is the width. They don't extend far enough down when folded. I find myself sitting up higher to keep the sun from my eyes at certain times of the day. Very annoying.
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