List your Vibe likes/dislikes

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fitness freak
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List your Vibe likes/dislikes

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LikeThe automatic light control feature prevents me from driving without lights at night. GripeLights automatically turn on in daylight while driving in shade, making the driver behind me think I hit the brakes. LikeAll wheel drive at my disposal for Michigan winters.GripeTires wear out quickly. OverallBest car I ever had, and I've had six.
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Likes- almost everythingDislikes- too much road noise -over-sensitive automatic lights -large blind spot -should have bought a 5-speed
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Likes - Most everything, but especiallymileagesafety ratings & featuresexpected reliabilityversatilityDislikes - No audible response on keyless lock/unlocksomwhat over-sensitive auto lightstoo much Red lighting!expected paint issuesfuseblock is difficult to access"On second though" edits in bold...
2005 Platinum Base ManualSide & Curtain AirbagsABSPower PackageTinted Windows"Mods": 'old-style' center armrest, center +12v, wheelskins leather steering wheel, AC/Recirc blue backlight, beeps on keyless entry, dome light switch, AC insulation, PCD10 10-disc CD/MP3 changer, AAI-GM12 AUX audio input, K&N filter, "shark fin" antenna.
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Likes:Huge cargo capacityFun to drivestylingDislikes:No lights in glovebox or backseat window swichesNo 300 HP V8 option
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Quote, originally posted by redlava »Likes:Huge cargo capacityFun to drivestylingDislikes:No lights in glovebox or backseat window swichesNo 300 HP V8 option exactly!!!!
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polaris1000
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Likes: Engine that redlines at 8200 RPM'S and LIFT Dislikes: TO MANY RATTLES!!!!!!!!
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Dislikes: 1. Powerlocks that cannot be programmed to lock automatically. (That's fixed in2005).2. Crappy OEM tires.3. Dealer service dept. that doesn't even know what kind of coolant to use. Likes:1. Just about everything else.
2009 Vibe 1.8L Carbon Gray AT Power Pkg 1/12/092003 Vibe 1.8L Neptune AT Mono Power Pkg 1/27/03 [sold 2/2/09]2007 T&C SWB 7/31/07 "Broke people stay broke by living like they're rich. Rich people stay rich by living like they're broke."
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In summary...Likes:- It looks cool, and not everyone drives one. Around here, the unpopularity gives it quite the "head-turning" factor.- Comfortable, roomy interior- The gauges! And all that red backlighting!- Fuel economy - not as good as the Prius I'm drooling over, but still darn good. - Excellent (IMHO) sound system w/ moon & tunes package- Visibility (with the exception of the rear quarters)- 115VAC outlet, 12V outlet in console- The auto-dimming mirror rocks (well, I added that myself, but anyway...)- Handles great, smooth rideDislikes:- Now going into winter, *rattle* *rattle* *rattle* *rattle* *rattle* - Paint could be much better (especially the front bumper)- Seats become stained even when you spill water on them
03 Vibe base. Born 10/14/2002 06:07 AM
Auto, Moon & Tunes, power package. 143k
Neptune/dying clearcoat/primer grey. :lol:

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Post by LesPaul »

like-..LIFT, LIFT and more LIFT-gauges-shifter placement-Interiordislikes- no low end torque- crappy paint- glass fog lights
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