Brand New Owner

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queenduna
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Joined: Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:55 pm

Brand New Owner

Post by queenduna »

Wow, I just got this little car about a week ago. It was actually suggested by my Certified Mechanic son who feels that it is a great car for the money and as he likes to call it bullet proof.
I purchased a 2007 5 speed manual which right now I am just loving.
Getting used to a manual after many years of driving an automatic. Have to say it took no time at all to remember how.
It has 92,000 miles and I have to say the previous owner took great care of her as he marked every service in the owners manual including oil changes.
The car to me is a little noisier than I am used to especially at speeds over 50, but will find out from reading this forum hopefully weather that is normal or not.
The funniest part is that I keep finding reasons to go places in my car.
Looking forward to learning more about this vehicle and glad I stumbled upon this site.
nehbulah
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Joined: Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:21 pm

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Post by nehbulah »

Congrats!!
I also just picked up an '07 5 speed base model.
Love it.
What color is yours?
queenduna
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Re: Brand New Owner

Post by queenduna »

The one I got is silver with black molding.
Has a nice sound system, power roof, keyless entry and it really is lots of fun.
What color did you get and is this a new venture for you too?
04shadowvibe
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Joined: Fri Jul 23, 2004 1:08 pm

Re: Brand New Owner

Post by 04shadowvibe »

Welcome! seems to be the post about newly purchased 07s. We also just got a blue 07 base with 92k. The Vibe is a noisy car, we have had a few and I think its just because of the lack of sound insulation. Plenty of post here on how to quiet them down.,,,im just use to it so it doesn't bother me.
2006 Vibe AWD, Platinum/Graphite, Sun and Sound Package - Sisters
2007 Vibe FWD, Neptune/Graphite, Base
PAST - 04 Shadow Base, Moons and Tunes, Monotone, Traded at 23K for the 06 AWD.
nehbulah
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Post by nehbulah »

Mine is silver as well.
No power features, as I didn't really desire or need any.
I just wanted a 5-speed with cruise, and that's what I have.
Silver is a very common but convenient color, I find.
It hides dirt/dust better than primary colors.
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vibenvy
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Location: Sandwich, IL

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Post by vibenvy »

Welcome to GenVibe! Post some pictures of your "new" Vibe and add your location to your info when you get a chance ;).
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2009 Liquid Platinum Metallic Vibe GT - 5-Speed Auto – Garage
2009 Steel Blue Metallic Vibe GT - 5-Speed Auto – Garage
tpollauf
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Post by tpollauf »

Welcome to GenVibe :D Another "manual man" ;) Looking forward to pics when you get around to uploading them. Visit often :)
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2009 Vibe GT (manual), 2009 G8Gt, 2009 Vibe GT (auto)
2014 Silverado, 2004 Vibe GT

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