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Thoughts on my first month with the Vibe GT..
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 7:50 pm
by the_sarge
I traded in my BMW 328is on Vibe GT a month and 3000 miles ago. I LOVE THE CAR! I had to re-learn how to drive it 'briskly' due to the front wheel drive but it handles as well as the BMW at any sane speed. 6-speed's a lot of fun. Room is awesome! I've hauled a load of pineapples, 3 guitars and 3 amps plus misc stuff, my wife/2 kids/associated luggage for a weekend trip. A/C blows away the BMW system in the Tampa heat--pun intended. No mods (yet) but they're coming. Gripes? Very few--moon n tunes system is adequate..barely. Wierd headlight illumination pattern. And that's al the negative things I've noticed! Already looking forward to the drive home...you all know how THAT is!
Re: Thoughts on my first month with the Vibe GT.. (the_sarge)
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 9:10 pm
by ToolGuy
Wow! Congrats! Big jump from a BMW to a Vibe! Glad you like it!
Re: Thoughts on my first month with the Vibe GT.. (the_sarge)
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 9:11 pm
by JustinVGT
Glad to hear you love your GT too! I sure do know what you mean by you're looking forward to your drive home. Everyday when I get off work, I can't wait to get into my car. I always look forward to driving my car, even though I've had my GT for over 3 years. Sure is great to have that feeling even when I've owned the car this long. Start the mods and it'll be even MORE fun to drive. Mods I'd recommend: tint (especially in your heat), new speakers, CAI (totally changes the sound, especially lift, +12whp), springs, wheels, exhaust. That's the order I installed them over the years. Have fun!
Re: Thoughts on my first month with the Vibe GT.. (JustinVGT)
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 6:19 am
by 4X4CHICHI
I can't believe how much lowering it make it funner to drive.
Re: Thoughts on my first month with the Vibe GT.. (4X4CHICHI)
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 6:25 am
by Pigs
you've got to be kidding on the a/c.. O.o ?!?Glad you like it though
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 6:28 am
by tangerine
Glad she's treating you nicely. I hear alot of complaints about the vibes A/C but i never had a problem. mine was always cold cold. couldn't turn it up too much or i was mr perky without a smile on my face
Re: Thoughts on my first month with the Vibe GT.. (4X4CHICHI)
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 7:13 am
by AKLGT
Quote, originally posted by 4X4CHICHI »I can't believe how much lowering it make it funner to drive.yes. must lower the new car....... if phil lets me (after I get a new job of course).
Re: Thoughts on my first month with the Vibe GT.. (trdvibe)
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 9:32 am
by Mavrik
Quote, originally posted by trdvibe »yes. must lower the new car....... if phil lets me (after I get a new job of course). :Dshe has got that about right... job, savings, house first.
Re: Thoughts on my first month with the Vibe GT.. (4X4CHICHI)
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:55 pm
by the_sarge
I can see that. I haven't lowered it yet but I can definitely tell it will make a significant difference. I'm a bit surprised by how sticky the Bridgestones are. I hope they stay that way...
Re: Thoughts on my first month with the Vibe GT.. (Pigs)
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:58 pm
by the_sarge
Maybe I just got lucky--the AC kicks a__. Even with a black car with black interior.
Re: Thoughts on my first month with the Vibe GT.. (the_sarge)
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:03 pm
by rAERRK
You stole my Vibe
Re: Thoughts on my first month with the Vibe GT.. (rAERRK)
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:29 pm
by the_sarge
BUSTED!