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[cj847]

I recently bought a vibe as a commuter car and really like it. Wish I would have bought a nicer one now. Anyway, I've been lurking around and really appreciate the website as it as helped with maintenance questions.The vibe is a 2004 with 162k miles on it already. Never wrecked but the previous owner was a slob. Completely took the interior out and cleaned it up good, changed all fluids, etc. Still a few things to do but it runs great and looks OK now.

[star_deceiver]

Welcome to GenVibe!!!

[MotoAce51]

Welcome! Post pics...

[lovemyraffe]

Welcome to GenVibe!

[A Psycho Martyr]

Yup...we need some pics bud and hey, if the carpet is spotted or anything from the previous owner, you should check this thread out.It'll show you how to remove your carpet and seats allowing you to REALLY get it spotless and dye it black Made my car feel new again after 5yrs

[CAMOGIRL]

Welcome!

[vibenvy]

Welcome to GenVibe! Definitely post some pictures when you get a chance .

[jake75]

Yeh - pictures are very important. When I had a day job there was a guy there who was totally incompetent but he survived layoff after layoff. Rumor was that he had pictures of the Chief Executive Officer of the company with a goat - or something like that..

[A Psycho Martyr]

hahaaa...My wife is looking at me like I'm a loser because I'm sittin here laughing

[jake75]

I'm glad somebody appreciates my attempt at humor!

[tpollauf]

Ohio welcomes you to GenVibe. Hopefully it has A/C and it WORKS Been a hot summer for a lot of us here in the USofA. Post pics real soon

[TONY TAT2]

Hi !

[kostby]

Welcome to the GenVibe family!

[06pvibe]

Quote, originally posted by jake75 »I'm glad somebody appreciates my attempt at humor!I got it right away too. Very funny. Like Hawkeye and Trapper posing the hooker w/the Delegate's right-hand man.But not so funny... Welcome to GenVibe, and as has already been stated, this is a very visual community. Pics are required.That fact that you recognize that the previous owner was a slob is a step in the right direction, I would say.

[Salsa Guy]

Wow another OKie....Claremore here! Welcome to Genvibe!!!

[cj847]

Well I finally took a pic or two (after some clean up of course). Attached are the side view and then a before and after view of my headlights (used 3M restore kit). Worked fantastic.This thing has 163k miles. So far I have:-Changed oil-Changed trans fluid (complete flush)-Changed coolant including removing radiator and flushing it, block, and heater core.-Completely removed and cleaned/detailed the interior (thanks Phsyco Martyr).-Restored headlights-Repainted rims and wheelcovers-Repainted interior silver plastic pieces on dash and doors.-Several other little things I can't think of right now.Planning soon:-Tune up-Replace tensioner and belt-Tighten up front bumper, wheel wells, etc (seems don't look right - probably need to replace some plastic clips etc).-Polish/Buff/Wax exterior.http://rides.webshots.com/phot...cQqIlh ... ot...Zpjdr

[A Psycho Martyr]

that's a truly stunning before/after shot Good job. And you're welcone for the write-up on removing seats/carpet etc...Glad someone finally used the thread

[ou.grizzly]

Quote, originally posted by cj847 »I recently bought a vibe as a commuter car and really like it. Wish I would have bought a nicer one now. Anyway, I've been lurking around and really appreciate the website as it as helped with maintenance questions.The vibe is a 2004 with 162k miles on it already. Never wrecked but the previous owner was a slob. Completely took the interior out and cleaned it up good, changed all fluids, etc. Still a few things to do but it runs great and looks OK now.Welcome to the site and post some pictures!Warm Thoughts and Best Regards,"The Slob"