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Just wanted to say good bye to everyone.The Vibe will be officially sold next weekend.I've been busy cleaning her up and finishing the loose ends.It was nice being a part of the GenVibe family,but it's time to move on.I will miss the Vibe very much,it's all happened so fast.I just finished her the way I always wanted her.Anyways be cool and hopefully the mazdaspeed3 will fill the Void the Vibe left.

(removed) is that!?!?! You better post some final pics with everything done!

i agree with damron, (removed), you put so much into it just to get rid of it. is this an early or late april fools

uhhhhh wow that was unexpected. Hope the MS3 works out, post up pics

Check with all the dang subie folks around here - just 'cause you have no Vibe, doesn't mean you can't still hang around here! Don't be a stranger.

gezz Kevin... Sorry to see ya go.i guess your not going to be parting out the car.The mazdaspeed3 will be a huge step up. I vote that your VOTM and MOTM be revoked at this time LOL Traider

aw man that sucks, only canadian i know and now you leave me..lol well hope the MS3 makes ya happy..they're sweet cars, hopefully you'll stick around and maybe even come down to the north american rally next year

Im glad you said something Kev. I didn't want to say anything to anybody. Was waiting for you to post something.

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe » I vote that your VOTM and MOTM be revoked at this time LOL Traider LOL Keith Sorry to hear that.

wow. didn't see that one coming! LOLbut yes, MS3 > s/c Vibeand as we all know, you can't just leave GVC!

Quote, originally posted by engineertwin2 »Check with all the dang subie folks around here - just 'cause you have no Vibe, doesn't mean you can't still hang around here! Don't be a stranger.they let me stay too!

later dude

what?? aww man, one of my fav vibes on here is leavin... well homie, take it easy and good luck with the sale. i demand several pics of your baby before you sell it. and as you already know, you need to post pics of the speed3 within 5 hours of drivin it off the lot

at least take off the body kit and the super charger and give it to me but it sucks that your givin up the vibe, after all the work you did.

Yes, you don't have to be a Vibe or Subaru owner to hang out here.

I figured something was up.. You hadn't been posting on here in a while. I hate to see it go, if you sell to a private party make sure you tell them about the genvibe website! Your car can live on in this site.Any plans to part out any part of the vibe? You could probably get more money than selling it as is...

Quote, originally posted by engineertwin2 »Check with all the dang subie folks around here - just 'cause you have no Vibe, doesn't mean you can't still hang around here! Don't be a stranger.he's right about that.Oh why not buy a subaru. The new wrx hatch is pretty hot. Though I also like the speed 3. Nice car too.

Thanks for all the kind words everyone,unfortunately it's not making my decision any easier.I've never been so attached to a vehicle,I luv the Vibe.The wife is really mad at me for making this decision,really mad.She doesn't like the Mazda very much.The guy that's going to buy the Vibe is a cop,and he's been to my house about 10 times already with his family and friends showing it off to them.I'm worried if I change my mind now he will through me in jail,lol.I'm torn,and really bummed out.I've been trying to stay away from Gen-Vibe to make it all easier but it hasn't helped.My other choice was a Subie,but the STI is 52 grand out the door here in Canada and the WRX is 34 grand the way I want her,but the Mazda is 31,000 out the door.I didn't want to buy another vehicle for a while since the wife wants to start a family soon,she even gave me permission to build another bike if I keep the Vibe.I feel I can't back out of this now,can't you tell I'm having a seriously hard time with this.

well in all honest opinion..i say you keep the vibe..1) you spent to much money on it to just start over..2) you already have it payed off..if you get the MS3 you'll be paying for that little by little all over again..and 3) you cant leave us besides if you really want one..you can save up some money and get it later on..or just save your money for your family when you do start one

(removed)!?!?!? Getting rid of the Vibe? BOOOOOOOOOOOOO! After all I did for you, you leave me? LOL!! Hahaha! J/K. Weren't you suppose to be giving me that Supercharger??? Good Luck with the MS3 and don't be a stranger. The MSP3 should rock. Stick around if you can and post pics of the new ride.

Quote, originally posted by kevera »Thanks for all the kind words everyone,unfortunately it's not making my decision any easier.I've never been so attached to a vehicle,I luv the Vibe.The wife is really mad at me for making this decision,really mad.She doesn't like the Mazda very much.The guy that's going to buy the Vibe is a cop,and he's been to my house about 10 times already with his family and friends showing it off to them.I'm worried if I change my mind now he will through me in jail,lol.I'm torn,and really bummed out.I've been trying to stay away from Gen-Vibe to make it all easier but it hasn't helped.My other choice was a Subie,but the STI is 52 grand out the door here in Canada and the WRX is 34 grand the way I want her,but the Mazda is 31,000 out the door.I didn't want to buy another vehicle for a while since the wife wants to start a family soon,she even gave me permission to build another bike if I keep the Vibe.I feel I can't back out of this now,can't you tell I'm having a seriously hard time with this.Probably too late for you, but now that the Canadian $$$ is on par or better wirth the U.S. dollar it would seem that you wouldn't be paying these premium prices - just something near the U.S. price plus VAT. Soon there has to be an adjustment.Can you buy a car in the U.S., pay the VAT and bring it into Canada?

Quote, originally posted by jake75 »Can you buy a car in the U.S., pay the VAT and bring it into Canada?Oh wow here we go..lol..you know how hard it is to buy a car in the US now......they are not allowed and will not sell to Canadians......biggest scam I have ever heard.There is a lawsuit going through over it.the auto companies say they loose to much $$ when a Canadian buys a Us car...BS!

Honestly, if you have not signed a contract, nor signed over the title the car is still yours, it's not too late....The best thing to say if you decide that you do want to keep the vibe is simply: I'm sorry I was making a rash decision, that I cannot and should not make. I hate to back out of this deal, and I am very sorry, but due to certian circumstances (ahem, something like starting a family, or something else...) I have made the final decision that I cannot sell my car now. If things do change in the future you can be the first I call, and if you would like I can setup a written contract with you that states you will be the first I call...Sorry man just trying to help you out if you decide if you do want to back out of the deal.

Quote, originally posted by Kamikaze »Honestly, if you have not signed a contract, nor signed over the title the car is still yours, it's not too late....The best thing to say if you decide that you do want to keep the vibe is simply: I'm sorry I was making a rash decision, that I cannot and should not make. I hate to back out of this deal, and I am very sorry, but due to certian circumstances (ahem, something like starting a family, or something else...) I have made the final decision that I cannot sell my car now. If things do change in the future you can be the first I call, and if you would like I can setup a written contract with you that states you will be the first I call...Sorry man just trying to help you out if you decide if you do want to back out of the deal.+ 1you still have not sold the car yet. have you signed anything saying that you are obligated to sell? if not, than it's your car. honestly, given the circumstances, i think it'd be better for you to hold off for awhile. trust me, i understand your predicament. Mav is not happy with me and my decision to sell the LGT and buy a new STI next year. I still have a few things left on the car to do and the parts sitting in the garage. I'm not sure exactly when i'm getting the car yet, but i'm really torn because i love this car so much but i really want the new sti hatch. i miss the utility of the Vibe. on one hand, i can see how the MS3 will meet the performance wants (and i highly recommend if you don't need AWD) and utility of a hatch (though not as much room as the Vibe). However, you just spent a lot of money and time on the Vibe this last summer to get it to the point of how you want the car, hate to see you get rid of her and really regret it. Just remember, though the MS3 comes stock with performance, let's be realistic and know it won't be long before you decide to mod it.

awwwwww kev!!!!!!! that's a beautiful vibe!!!!!! hate to see it go. but that would be my choice too, mazdaspeed 3 FTW!anyways, like everybody said here, you don't have to own a vibe to be on here. you're still family.post pics , and post when you can.

Greetings!I've been lurking and learning, here for over 2 months, purchased my Vibe in September, am still doing mods and getting ready for her official unveiling to you all.ANYWAY, if you're really having second (and third) thoughts about selling the Vibe, do what all grown , married men do when in this situation...Blame your change of mind on your Wife... !No other man, cop or not, is going to argue with you on that point... If you say that she's really Pissed and not talking to you.. no one is going to ask you to ruin your relationship over a car. Keep the Vibe, Go practice on starting that family, and build another bike..Good Luck.. !Lorrie

Quote, originally posted by lorrielk »Blame your change of mind on your Wife... !If you say that she's really Pissed and not talking to you.. no one is going to ask you to ruin your relationship over a car.+1.... Just don't tell her that you blamed her...

It is sad to see you go. Good luck out there, you will be missed.

So the impediment is not the Canadian government, nor opposition by Canadian auto dealers, but rather the U.S. auto companies? I am surprised that the manufacturers would be able to control to whom their "independent" dealers sell their cars. Of couse the manufacturer could void any warranty outside the U.S. Can a Canadian buy a used car in the U.S. from a private individual and take it back to Canada? I suppose if it were easy then Canadian dealers would be importing used cars from the U.S. to sell which would upset the Canadian resale market (as I assume the value of a used car in Canada is related to how much it costs to buy that car new in Canada).

Quote, originally posted by lorrielk »Greetings!I've been lurking and learning, here for over 2 months, purchased my Vibe in September, am still doing mods and getting ready for her official unveiling to you all.ANYWAY, if you're really having second (and third) thoughts about selling the Vibe, do what all grown , married men do when in this situation...Blame your change of mind on your Wife... !No other man, cop or not, is going to argue with you on that point... If you say that she's really Pissed and not talking to you.. no one is going to ask you to ruin your relationship over a car. Keep the Vibe, Go practice on starting that family, and build another bike..Good Luck.. !Lorrie welcome, Lorrie! but very very true! no man will ever argue the "wife said no and is really upset with me" argument. unless he's single.

Thanks for the Ideas guys and gals.I called the guy and told him we need to talk,I'd rather do it face to face than on the phone.I told Vera what I decided and she said she has a surprise for me later,haha .So,that means I will be keeping the Vibe.I needed to hear someone put it in perspective for me.I've been all over the place with this decision and if there is any doubt,I shouldn't do it then.So,I guess you won't be getting rid of me so soon.I'm also glad I didn't sign any papers yet on the Mazda,I would have had regrets then.

Quote, originally posted by lorrielk »Greetings!I've been lurking and learning, here for over 2 months, purchased my Vibe in September, am still doing mods and getting ready for her official unveiling to you all.ANYWAY, if you're really having second (and third) thoughts about selling the Vibe, do what all grown , married men do when in this situation...Blame your change of mind on your Wife... !No other man, cop or not, is going to argue with you on that point... If you say that she's really Pissed and not talking to you.. no one is going to ask you to ruin your relationship over a car. Keep the Vibe, Go practice on starting that family, and build another bike..Good Luck.. !Lorrie And this was the thread that put you over the top to post to! LOL!!I agree with this though..."Keep the Vibe, Go practice on starting that family, and build another bike..." From one married guy to another!

Good to hear you're sticking with the Vibe!

Quote, originally posted by kevera »he's been to my house about 10 times already with his family and friends showing it off to them.This is the part that bothered me about the deal, and not because he's a cop and would harrass you if you back out. I mean, your Vibe is nice, but for someone to get that excited about buying one, you must not have been asking enough money for it, he was going to get such a deal he had to show it off. Even if you change your mind again and go to sell it, consider asking for more money next time And welcome to genvibe

Glad to hear you're sticking around. Do take lorrielk's advice. If this guy is married or dating, he will understand. I use the same excuse everytime my boss asks me to cover a midnight shift. I tell him to call my wife and if she agrees, I'll work the shift. He's too afraid to call her. it works every time.

aw damn he's stickin around? man guys, i thought we had him gone..lol..jk man, glad you're sticking around, it wouldnt be the same without you or the vibe around here

Congratulations, I don't have to boo you. A Vibe is better than a silly Mazda anyday. Zoom Zoom is the worst marketing gimmick ever.Yay for keeping the Vibe.

Quote, originally posted by joatmon »This is the part that bothered me about the deal, and not because he's a cop and would harrass you if you back out. I mean, your Vibe is nice, but for someone to get that excited about buying one, you must not have been asking enough money for it, he was going to get such a deal he had to show it off. Even if you change your mind again and go to sell it, consider asking for more money next time And welcome to genvibe It's a funny story how this all came about.About 2 weeks ago,that cop pulled the wife over on her way home from work.He asked her if the Vibe was for sale because he had seen it numerous times driving down that same road,and she told him no way.But he was persistent and asked to talk to her husband(me)who the Vibe was registered to.He then called me and made an offer,but I told him the I had just finished the Vibe the way I wanted her.He did make a fair offer,I was going to make some cash off it,but I wasn't ready to sell.He showed up that weekend with his partner and showed real interest and I gave in.After I agreed to think about it,he then showed up with his wife and son and I felt obligated to go through with the deal.I'm glad I posted up this thread because I had my doubts and some of the comments here,made me really think what I wanted.He's coming over tonight,so I can't wait to give him the bad news.

Way to go! Just don't buckle when he's there! lol

glad to hear you're sticking to your guns. when the time is right to sell her, you will know.

How did it go? I think for now you're doing the right decision... You'll always have an interested buyer, your vibe is unique.

I hope he doesn't place any "contraband" on your person now I'll be buying a new car in a year or two, but I'll still keep the Vibe most likely. I like the Mazdaspeed3 as well, but it just has too much power for FWD and is a torque steer nightmare. I'll probably be in for the WRX hatch.

No response since Monday. I think Kev's in Jail!?!?! lol.

Ahahaha,I'm not in jail.The expression on his face when I told him was priceless.I giggled a bit.Then he turned angry sort of,and told me that I wasn't very nice for leading him on about the sale.Anyways,that's over with and Vera is happy again and I feel like some pressure has been lifted off my chest.After all of this,I think the Vibe will be with us forever,or until she falls apart.But the Mazda would have been nice,so would have the WRX,wish they were cheaper though.Thanks to everyone for putting this in perspective.

actually, the MS3 isn't too bad on torque steer, especially being FWD. however, there is noticeable lag due to that. i guess that's better than spinning your wheels. Kev, update!!!!

Glad to hear it went ok!As the saying goes.."If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy" and as long as Vera is Happy..all is well with Your world!Congrats!(I dont suppose you're going to tell us what the surprise was, are you? Maybe you got your Halloween treat early? Hope you enjoyed it!)Lorrie

The surprise is not GenVibe appropriate.

hahhaah...welcome back kev!

I'll sell you my STi in a few years Kev

I got dibs.