Vibe newbie

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dmottv
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Location: NH Blue Hills

Vibe newbie

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Hi everyone, I just bought an '05 Silver Surfer.... like maybe 3 hours ago! :D I found this place when I googled: "camping in Pontiac Vibe", though I'm planning to use it mostly as my daily driver. I'll poke around here abit, maybe ask a question or three, put together a signature, etc.
'09 AWD 2.4 "Mystique"
'O5 AWD "Grey Fox"
'05 FWD "Silver Surfer"
tpollauf
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Welcome to GenVibe :D Update your profile so we know where you're located. Camping in your Vibe .................... now we're talking. Your first camping excursion should be our Summer 2012 meet in Erie Pa. if you're nearby (8 hour drive or less). July 7, 2012 to be exact. Lots of info & links here with more information about it. Again ......................... WELCOME ;)
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star_deceiver
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vibenvy
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Welcome to GenVibe! You have great taste in color ;)! Post some pictures when you get a chance.
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acvw74
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Welcome to the fray...can't wait to see pics. I have an 05 base and am always pleased with the verstility.
dmottv
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Thanks everyone! I have temp plates on it right now, getting reg plates at the town hall tonite. I did my first fillup today, 10.6 gals to go 355 miles = 33.5 mpg! That's double what I'm getting in the chevy van. :D The Vibe is working out just fine for commuting, though it's a tight fit for my two 27.5 miler cups of coffee in the morning. :lol: I just ordered my first accessory, the Matrix center console lid so I can have a bit more of an armrest. Erie, PA is a good day's ride away, I'll have to check the summer schedule. ;)
'09 AWD 2.4 "Mystique"
'O5 AWD "Grey Fox"
'05 FWD "Silver Surfer"
ramenboy...
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Hey welcome to the family

Great color choice!

I took my old suv up to the white mountains before I got the vibe.

I shold take the vibe up there soon. When I bought it, I found out I could fit pretty much the same stuff, climbing/camping gear in the vibe that I had in my old rodeo. Woohoo!

Post pics when you can
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zyzyix
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Hi and welcome :}
areles
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Post by areles »

Hi Dmottv,

Welcome to the GV forums!! Your car has a great color. I have a '09 'silver' GT with a 5-speed automatic.

Lot's of nice people on here. They're willing to help with any questions you may have.

Areles (Ron)
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