Hello, I'm new to the Vibe and this forum!

aggie_vibe · Post by **aggie_vibe** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 4:29 am

Just purchased an '04 base satelite/graphite Vibe with manual transmission, power package, and alloy wheels (as basic as I could find). Other colors were hard to find or had too much extra stuff for me.The deal was tough to pass up: invoice price (+$200) - $1000 (GM rebate) - $500 (non-GM owner rebate) - $2003 (GM card earnings plus bonus) = under $14k. I also had a 3M tint, cargo net, and bumper protector thrown in. My only 'mod' is a hitch I found for $80 + $15 shipping at http://www.drawtite-hitches.comMy other car (same color combo) is an '02 S2000 that doesn't have quite the same utility as the Vibe, but easily justified the lack of a sunroof.

lumpcus · Post by **lumpcus** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 4:31 am

Welcome to GenVibe. Bet you're nice and toasty in Texas right now..

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 4:31 am

Welcome!

aggie_vibe · Post by **aggie_vibe** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 4:35 am

Actually, the last few days have been rainy, 80's and low 90's. Regardless, the tint was installed yesterday and it makes a huge difference. The black tint looks darn good with the silver paint.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 4:46 am

welcome to the tinted satellite vibe club. I'm sure you'll find plenty of info on the forums.

aggie_vibe · Post by **aggie_vibe** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 4:47 am

LOL, does your window tint in Alaska keep the heat in?

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 4:52 am

well, right now with the heat wave we've been having it's been about 85-90 outside. it does help keep the sun out. as for winter time, let's hope it attracts the heat inside.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 5:03 am

aggie_vibe,Welcome and enjoy your stay.

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 5:32 am

Welcome to GenVibe! Nice second car as well!

P POPPR · Post by **P POPPR** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 9:15 am

Welcome. I'm new here also. How's the hitch? I was thinking of looking in to a hitch to mount a bike rack. I looked at the website link you posted. What are you using it for?

cohocarl · Post by **cohocarl** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 10:05 am

Welcome to the forum! If you haven't already put on the hitch, here's my install:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=784And if you are going to do the wiring yourself:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=1139

aggie_vibe · Post by **aggie_vibe** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 10:13 pm

Thanks for the pictures! I haven't installed it yet, but I currently use a Hollywood 2-bike fork/rear tire mount rack. I highly recommend this type of rack for stability since it uses the same rails as most roof rack systems. I paid $75 on ebay and it was new. I'm also buying a Yakima fork mount block ($16) to install into one of the trunk rails.

figment · Post by **figment** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 12:21 am

Hey I was just wondering what the GM Card bonus was, because I thought you could only put $1000 into a Vibe from your GM Card?

aggie_vibe · Post by **aggie_vibe** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 12:46 am

I received a flyer in the mail a month ago for $2003 off any model year GM, regardless of current card amount ($400) or vehicle redemption limit ($1000). I've received some other flyers for an extra $500 off, but the $2003 was cool.

P POPPR · Post by **P POPPR** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 10:06 am

quote:Welcome to the forum! If you haven't already put on the hitch, here's my install:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=784And if you are going to do the wiring yourself:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=1139I just ordered the trailer hitch and a bike rack from etrailer. When I was checking out I notice that I'm about 45 minutes away from them. I hope with 3 bikes on the back that I don't look like the Toureg commercial!

Celtic_Curse · Post by **Celtic_Curse** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 2:12 pm

Welcome to the forum..you'll find lots of great folks here.

canadavibegt · Post by **canadavibegt** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 3:38 pm

Hey nice to see you found us all..... Welcome aboard....From the friends up north

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 1:37 am

You havean S2000??? Sweetness, I raced one a week ago in my Vibe lol....I beat the hell out of it!!! lol just kidding, it destroyed me Welcome to the best website. -=Paul=-

aggie_vibe · Post by **aggie_vibe** » Sun Aug 17, 2003 12:29 am

I laugh at how people complain on this site about the Vibe GT's lack of low RPM torque. It's the same complaint some have with the S2000, but I don't hear them as I'm screaming away at 9000 rpm! I've yet to be in a GT driven up to redline (nagging dealers) - must be fun too.

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Sun Aug 17, 2003 12:40 am

welcome to genvibe

Reynoma · Post by **Reynoma** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 4:39 am

Hi fellow newbe. I bought my Vibe about 3 weeks ago and joined GenVibe about 1 week ago. Very cool stuff!!

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