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2Dogs · Post by **2Dogs** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:24 am

After much research, I just bought myself a 2003 Vibe - not much done to it other than routine maintenance, 90k miles, clean and with new tires. Anything you all can tell me that I need to check/watch for? thanks!

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:30 am

well if you have two dogs you will need to make the pet barrierwelcomehttp://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=7302

2Dogs · Post by **2Dogs** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:58 am

truth be told, I have 4 dogs, all rescues. We shall share space happily!!!

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 7:38 am

You got a great car for dog duty. Just try to find a thick rubber mat to keep the pups from skittering around the back, when seats are down. That plastic surface is pretty slick! What kind of dogs did you rescue?

2Dogs · Post by **2Dogs** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 7:49 am

yes, I was thinking about what kind of mat - and then of course the dog cushions LOL. I have a spaniel-bassett type, a corgi-beagle type, a totally who knows WHAT terrier type and one that is pretty true to a breed - a little Jack Russell with a bad underbite

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 7:49 am

I use a thick rubber mat to prevent sliding with a heavy blanket on top to collect dog hair and dirt. We want pictures!

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 7:49 am

Quote, originally posted by vibolista Â»What kind of dogs did you rescue? x2... photos... photos of the car and the doggies

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 7:52 am

Welcome!Pictures are a must, of both the dogs and the car.

2Dogs · Post by **2Dogs** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 9:02 am

car not in hand yet - dog pics can be arranged LOL - can you post pics here? hmm

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 9:06 am

photobucket.com upload the photos there then copy and paste the [img} tagged photo line in the thread and it will show the photothere is an upload option to the forum but it's limited to size

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 2:21 pm

Welcome to GenVibe!!!

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 10:37 pm

Welcome and congrats...what color did you get? We wuvs doggies by the way!

2Dogs · Post by **2Dogs** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 12:17 am

White - is that really the "frosty"? Pretty basic but then, that's me - basic! I have a big diesel truck - with a long bed - and I got tired driving that big momma around town.Here are the kids:thanks all - glad I found this forum!!!

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:40 am

Yes, Frosty is white. Cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute puppers!!

Kincaid · Post by **Kincaid** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:33 am

Quote, originally posted by vibolista Â»...dog duty.heh heh. You said, "dog doodie".

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:29 am

Quote, originally posted by Kincaid Â»heh heh. You said, "dog doodie".But nothing can top the classic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqMBmfIpbpM

2Dogs · Post by **2Dogs** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:07 am

HPL - you made my night! Caddyshack - swoon

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:39 am

oh hey, this is your grandson, eh? Oh a lovely boy...(I tell ya, now I know why tigers eat their young)

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:42 pm

Great classic! Caddyshack , but I really did say "dog duty". That big rubber mat over the plastic load floor will make it easy to contain and clean up any doggy doodie incident. Your pups look like a fun group. When do you expect to have car in hand?

2Dogs · Post by **2Dogs** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:55 am

HPL - you are way too obtuse for me Here she is:and made comfy for the passengers:

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:10 am

Quote, originally posted by 2Dogs Â»Those dogs have it good!!! "To the Dog park, Jeeves!!!"

2Dogs · Post by **2Dogs** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:18 am

LOL - indeed - I am their driver!!But Vibe folks, I bought this pretty much on faith, and a carfax report. With 88,000 miles on this baby, what SHOULD I be asking my mechanic to take a look at?? Meaning, what weaknesses are their that I should be proactive about??

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:58 am

Wow...what plush accomodations

DCViber · Post by **DCViber** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:03 am

Hmm. Does this mean I should have taken mine to a mechanic? I bought it at 75,000 miles, have put 2,400 on... and haven't bothered taking it any to see anyone. I also haven't been to the dentist in a while. Sigh.

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:14 am

Quote, originally posted by DCViber Â»I also haven't been to the dentist in a while. Sigh.Me either, but I think nothing of spending $1,000 on dental work for the *****DOG*****.

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:49 am

at that mileage, trans service, coolant service, have the front and rear brakes checked, If it's a standard(clutch) if it's an awd front transfer case, rear axle fluids. Might want them to clean the maf, and change the spark plugs.

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 1:51 pm

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe Â»at that mileage, trans service, coolant service, have the front and rear brakes checked, If it's a standard(clutch) if it's an awd front transfer case, rear axle fluids. Might want them to clean the maf, and change the spark plugs.+1 for all of the above. Maybe a new air filter if you decide to clean the MAF sensor. And maybe an alignment. Looking nice and clean, though. Enjoy!

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:22 pm

Frosty, my first choice that was not available when I bought mine. I call mine, way off frosty. Anyway, very nice looking car, and I'd do all the fluid changes mentioned, filters, maybe check spark plug condition, too. Interior air filter check wouldn't hurt. Man, that load deck looks like the ultimate lap(dog) of luxury now.

2Dogs · Post by **2Dogs** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 8:58 am

PERFECT - thanks guys! I have made my list. Now for the second question - you don't take these babies to Toyota dealers for work or DO you???

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 9:03 am

Quote, originally posted by 2Dogs Â»PERFECT - thanks guys! I have made my list. Now for the second question - you don't take these babies to Toyota dealers for work or DO you???mine hasn't seen the dealership since the day i drove it off the lot... only reason I would take it back would be for warranty work. I've done all the other work myself.

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 9:10 am

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe Â»mine hasn't seen the dealership since the day i drove it off the lot... only reason I would take it back would be for warranty work. I've done all the other work myself.Same here... No need for the dealer to charge me up the yingyang for something I can do myself!!!

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:24 pm

Most of these checks and fluid changes you can do yourself. The only time I would take a car in to a mechanic is for stuff that requires specialized equipment. Like wheel alignment or engine repair. Oil, plugs, plug wires, filters, brake pads, wheel/tire rotations and coolant changes I do myself. I would let a mechanic do the transmission, rear axle and front transfer case fluids or a coolant system flush, if it was called for. It just depends how confident you feel about taking on some of the routine maintenance chores, and how much money you are willing to spend on it. The Vibe is actually a pretty easy car to work on.

2Dogs · Post by **2Dogs** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:30 am

thanks again - time to break out my tool kit! Wish one of you was err, around the corner though LOL

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:41 am

Quote, originally posted by 2Dogs Â»thanks again - time to break out my tool kit! Wish one of you was err, around the corner though LOLwe are only a post away or an IM away... if you run in to issues one of us usually can help sort it out for you or point you in the right direction.

2Dogs · Post by **2Dogs** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:20 am

fluids changed, new spark plugs and she is good to GOOOO! Brakes look terrif. Only other problem is the weather/rubber strip around driver side door (frame) opening - looks like someone tried to jimmy in the car from the side - rubber all torn up.

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