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And so, my Vibe's days are numbered...

Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:46 pm
by Altus
After a wonderful 3 year long relationship, we and our Vibe are going to be parting The time has come - my wife is expecting our 3rd child this summer and the Vibe just can't do 3 car seats across the back - no way, no how. And we're just not ready to become a 2 vehicle family yet.So - alas - it's official - the Vibe gets traded in this Saturday on a brand new, off the lot, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (with Stow N Goâ„¢ seats ). They're clearing them out, and we got a fantastic deal with a really good value for the trade-in -- couldn't pass it up.We really, really love our Vibe, but must bow to necessity here. I'll miss GenVibe too Everyone take care now....

Re: And so, my Vibe's days are numbered... (Altus)

Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:52 pm
by joatmon
I got 254K miles out of my Caravan before the deer made it economically impratical to repair.Enjoy it, sorry about the vibe, but the kids are more important.and congrats on the impending #3 being an exviber doesn't require also being an exgenviber

Re: And so, my Vibe's days are numbered... (joatmon)

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 12:05 am
by Mrizzle05
KEEP the vibe just throw a car seat on the roof racks!!! problem solved!LOL Well its sad... but its best for the family. and if your getting a deal you cant pass up then take it.And your always welcome here... theres people still on here that dont have a vibe anymore.... (trdvibe)You never know... we might have DODGE answers for you!

Re: And so, my Vibe's days are numbered... (Altus)

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:35 am
by Toasted7
Sad to see it go, but you have to do what is right for the family... that's the important thing.

Re: And so, my Vibe's days are numbered... (Altus)

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:38 am
by ArcsVibe
Congrats on number 3 I hope you still pop in every once in a while to say hello I agree, family comes first

Re: And so, my Vibe's days are numbered... (Altus)

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:38 am
by Stang2Vibe
Best wishes, Altus, and good luck with the new minivan. You've been a member here for a long time, I hope you'll still stop in and visit us once in a while and at least say hi.

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:42 am
by northvibe
Im with everyone you should still hang around or atleast say hi congrats on the third child. the minivan should keep you all safe too

Re: (northvibe)

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 2:15 am
by Mavrik
Congrats on the baby... but life just isn't the same behind the wheel of a caravan

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 2:22 am
by AKLGT
*gasp* a MINIVAN! no, altus! don't let the minivan suck you in!!! j/kreally, just because you don't have the vibe anymore, doesn't mean you can't still hang out with us. but i'm sure you'll be pretty busy. however, all those late nights, might as well post up here or there. good luck and congrats on #3!

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 2:30 am
by Atomb
you really can't fit 3 seats in the back?!?! my friend was able to do it in his VW jetta....congrats on the 3rd!

Re: And so, my Vibe's days are numbered... (Altus)

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:48 am
by ColonelPanic
Congratulations! You don't have to leave because you don't have the car any longer. Owning the Vibe isn't a requirement, as others have pointed out. I'll also add that you don't even have to like the Vibe, I don't after what I've been through with this thing but I'm still here. It's more about the people, not the car.Good luck to you and I hope you stick around!

Re: (Mavrik)

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:07 am
by joatmon
Quote, originally posted by Mavrik »Congrats on the baby... but life just isn't the same behind the wheel of a caravan my caravan would have beaten my Vibe in a race Also, you thought the "you just got beat by a wagon" was funny, wait till Altus puts that turbo and cat back w/unichip on that big 6 cylinder, or drops a hemi into it, then you'll see some humilated ricers

Re: (joatmon)

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:09 am
by ColonelPanic
Quote, originally posted by joatmon »my caravan would have beaten my Vibe in a race Also, you thought the "you just got beat by a wagon" was funny, wait till Altus puts that turbo and cat back w/unichip on that big 6 cylinder, or drops a hemi into it, then you'll see some humilated ricersI'd go for a minivan about right now... Time for a change... And humiliating ricers in the process would be swell.

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:29 am
by Digger
I got a villager also. Would give the vibe a good run for the money. Stick around, Car seets will not be there forever.

Re: (Digger)

Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:28 am
by mcgusto82
i hope you get the 3.3 v6 they offer. that's what igot on my town and country. it hauls (removed). however. i have to agree with popular believe. the vibe "feels" ways more sporty than a minivan. whenever i can, i hop on the vibe and throw it around a bit.good luck on the new addition to the family. have you guys came up with a name yet?

Re: (silverawd26)

Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 10:25 am
by Altus
Oh yeah - I'm sure I'll be sticking around We wanted to go for the Gr Caravan SXT to get all the good stuff like the towing package and the 3.8L engine, but we just couldn't justify the extra $12K. So we got the SE with the 3.3 - oh and the Stow N Go seats rock! We got the middle bench, so it doesn't stow - but the rear's are amazing.Oh - and my steel wheels are for sale if anyone wants 'em! Wheels/Tires for sale