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that's right folks, i traded the vibe in on an '04 malibu maxx this past saturday. it was hard to say goodbye, but the ol' vibe was starting to make a loud hum from the rear, which i didn't even want to find out what it was.i didn't do too bad on the maxx. i only put down $914 and my payments are only $337, $20 cheaper than my vibe. it has 27k miles on it. the sucker is loaded too! power everything including pedals, moonroof, 6 speaker CD stereo, traction control, DVD player, leather, auto dimming mirror, climate control, etc. (who knows what else, i haven't figured everything out yet)the sucker has some oomph too! i will have to look up the specs for exact numbers, but my cousin checked it out and the HP was 200 and the TQ was 220 something, which explains why my wheels stunk really bad on saturday when i turned off the traction control.fear not though, i will stick around. i also promise not to turn this into a maxx forum, bragging about my car every time something cool is said about a vibe. one last note though, i will admit, i don't stare out the window at this one like i did the vibe, it's just not the looker like i had.

Is this a End of July Fools joke or something??? WOW!! I don't think we saw this coming!

no no, that would be a sick joke! i promise you i am for real. if it helps any, it's almost the exact same color as my vibe. i will post a pic soon from my cell phone.

What color did you get? Edit: Just saw your post. You'll have to post some pics soon.

What! Can it be! Congrats Drunken! Good choice!

I haven't seen one tricked out yet, Are there any mod plans in the near future? Congrats, by the way, I hope you're happy with your choice.

Quote, originally posted by 4X4CHICHI »I haven't seen one tricked out yet, Are there any mod plans in the near future? Congrats, by the way, I hope you're happy with your choice. i am planning to do flowmaster, possibly duals. (i'm thinking the 3.5 should sound pretty good) it's already tinted pretty dark on all the back windows, so i just need to add the eyebrow on the windshield. i will also be getting vent visors someday and having my 12s installed in the back.so far, i am very impressed with this car.

Shocked! Shocked, I say!Congratulations on your new(er) car; sounds like you got a good deal. So, how'd this all happen? You go on a bender and wake up in a Chevy dealership?

Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe »i am planning to do flowmaster, possibly duals. (i'm thinking the 3.5 should sound pretty good) it's already tinted pretty dark on all the back windows, so i just need to add the eyebrow on the windshield. i will also be getting vent visors someday and having my 12s installed in the back.so far, i am very impressed with this car. Look at the Maxx SS for some parts or ideas too!

OH no!!! no more drunkenvibe!!! what is wrong with you, did you down a bottle of tequila and wind up in a CHEVY!Well theres a modded one running around here and ill admit... I do like those cars.

Holy crap on Mom's shoes!!!!!!

oh yeah, i don't have an owners manual for this thingy and i can't figure out how to set the trip meter, anyone have some insight?

Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe »fear not though, i will stick around. i also promise not to turn this into a maxx forum, bragging about my car every time something cool is said about a vibe. LOL!!!

WHAT!!! youve got to be kiddin! No way!! youd never betray the vibe . well we had a rental malibu when all 3 of our cars we in the shop, moms van rearended, dads truck transmission, my vibe engine. it was ok but very uncomfortable than the vibe. did have some get up. very good stock sound system (4 speaker) and wasnt sure what the +/- on the auto stick??but over all it wasnt that bad of a car but we still wish we had that Sonata with the V6 and 7 speaker setup :drooling:but Congrats Drunken on the Maxx like MIVibe said:Quote, originally posted by MiVibe-ToolGuy »Look at the Maxx SS for some parts or ideas too!

i think you have to go through the stereo, if i remeber but i dont remeber the button though.

the plus and minus on the stick is for when you drop it to "L" you can upshift or downshift using those.mine has the 6 speaker stereo, similar to the vibe's, and it sounds great, all i need to do is add my 12's.

dang drunken this was sorta sudden. For sure post up some pics, and yea that new 3500 v6 engine from GM throws down some nice torq. so you going to miss the AWD?

the biggest thing of AWD i will miss is the donuts. i have traction control, which is supposedly almost as good.the torque is great, this is the most powerful car i've ever had. with traction control off, i got it to roast them through second and was still going when i let off!the pics will come eventually, i just have to have a way to get them here. (my only internet is at work)i must admit though, the vibe was probably the "coolest" car i will ever have owned and it will be missed.

ok now i found out how to get your tip odometer nd other items you use the "Menu" button on the left of the stereo.

Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe »oh yeah, i don't have an owners manual for this thingy and i can't figure out how to set the trip meter, anyone have some insight? DIC Operation and DisplaysThe DIC comes on when the ignition is ON. If your vehicle has the uplevel audio system, the time and outside temperature will be shown on the first line of the display and the DIC information will be on the second line of the display.The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following.Information Mode (INFO Button)Use the INFO button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays in the following order:TRIP Odometer A TRIP Odometer B FUEL RANGE (Fuel Range Until Empty) ECON (Average Fuel Economy) AV SPEED (Average Vehicle Speed) OIL LIFE (Oil Life Monitor System) TRIP A or TRIP BPress the INFO button until TRIP A or TRIP B is displayed. This shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles or kilometers. Both odometers can be used at the same time. Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by pressing and holding the ENTER button for a few seconds while the desired trip odometer is displayed.FUEL RANGEPress the INFO button until FUEL RANGE appears, to display the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It's based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank.The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated. Fuel range cannot be reset.ECONPress the INFO button until ECON appears in the display. Average fuel economy is how many miles per gallon or liters per 100 kilometers your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions.Press and hold the ENTER button while ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel economy. Average fuel economy will then be calculated starting from that point. If the average fuel economy is not reset, it will be continually updated each time you drive.AV SPEEDPress the INFO button until AV SPEED appears in the display. This is the vehicle's average speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.Press and hold the ENTER button while AV SPEED is displayed to reset the average vehicle speed.OIL LIFEPress the button until OIL LIFE appears in the display. The Oil Life Monitor system shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. It will show 100% when the system is reset after an oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions.Always reset the engine oil life after an oil change.

i knew it was one of the two buttons just couldnt remeber. GL Drunken with your new(er) than new Maxx

sweet! thanks todd!

Anytime bro and if you need anything else, let me know! Unfortunately I cannot print the entire manual off and mail it to you. Just a section at a time but I do not mind if you need it!

oh yeah, i looked up the SS and it will be having a different engine in it. a 3.8 with variable valve timing! oh well, i won't be doing a whole lot anyway.

i rented one about a year ago..i liked it.one of the funniest moments was during the 'menu' exploration when i switched from km/h to mph and back again...while driving! The spedometer needle goes crazy for a bit...then figures out where it is.congrats.

here's a downloadable copy of your manual drunken:https://www.mygmlink.com/pdf/g...u.pdf

Holy Crap! Congrats! They must have thrown in a case of Busch to close the deal.

geeze, i should have demanded that!you must carry on the AWD legacy blue!thanks for the manual ragingfish.

****Mmmm.... Beerrr....Homer droolling****

HMMM. No comments from the other car people yet. HMMM

i will probably end up getting a K&N drop in, can anyone who's had one tell me what to expect?it's shame there isn't a SR or CAI! that would sound sweet!

Never liked the Malibu's myself, at least in the looks dept. Can't really say anything about them otherwise. To me they just looked weird with that funky little hatch type thing on the back. Post pics though and let us see it!

Quote, originally posted by damronjr »Never liked the Malibu's myself, at least in the looks dept. Can't really say anything about them otherwise. To me they just looked weird with that funky little hatch type thing on the back. Post pics though and let us see it!i know what you mean by the looks. it simply isn't any eye candy at all!

Congrats, you've just pawned your troubles off on other people! What a great feeling. Mr. Negative here says your Vibe's rear end was about ready to fricken lock up. LOL! But seriously, nice choice of a replacement. The Malibu is a nice car. I didn't like them at first but after a while, that changed. And I even considered them before I dumped the Vibe, they are a great value used. Have some fun with that thing and keep us posted on how things develop.

why thank you colonel!yes, that is the main reason i dumped the vibe! if that was the rear dif, i just did an incredibly smart thing.

Congrats on your purchase drunken! Please post pics of your new ride when you get a chance

hey congrats on the purchase...have fun and mod the crap outa that thing.

Hey,congrat and good luck on tour new buy

thanks to everyone for the congrats. this is a bump for my question about the K&N drop in. would the sound be louder? ~performance gains?oh yeah, i promise a cell phone pic or two in the near future.

Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe »thanks to everyone for the congrats. this is a bump for my question about the K&N drop in. would the sound be louder? ~performance gains?If it's just a drop in filter to replace the OEm filter, I HIGHLY doubt there will be any sound difference, but due to the material differences there MAY be some gains in performance, but I wouldn't hold my breath on it.

oh well, either way, it's a good idea. i only buy one and use it over and over!

Like Damronjr stated, you will not hear more noise from a drop in filter... I have one in my Vibe. You heard noise from your CAI due to all the stock muffler/baffling and piping was removed when you installed the CAI. Interior noise reduction is one reason why all the plumbing is there in the first place. You will notice better throttle response and a few extra HP.

congrats on the new ride and now you need to change your name lol

congrats on the new car. now you need to change your signature pic too.

congrats drunken. hope you enjoy your new maxx

Sign up for the MyGMLink.com website, they have PDF version's of the owner's manuals for you to use there. Opps, Mike beat me to it....And someone else stated to look at the Malibu SS to get ideas already.Hmmmm, all I can say is congrats,and wonder why all us AWD guys are jumping ship now?

one of my biggest reasons was fear of the differential going out. like i said, there was a hum that was getting louder and louder.as far as the new sig, i will design one once i get a chance to get some pics on my mac here at work. the insurance lady took pictures of my car last night and i asked her to e-mail them to me, so i should have some digis soon.

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik »congrats on the new ride and now you need to change your name lol>

nope not good enough.... you sig???need a new one!!!

i have another question for y'all: earlier, i mentioned getting dual exhaust. the way i am plannning would be to purchase a flowmaster with a single inlet and dual outlets. the current muffler is sideways mounted. how feasible is this?