new owner 2004 base

feet__ · Post by **feet__** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 5:56 am

well just got back from the dealershippicked up a 2004 grey vibe.only 30,000 kms!!!nice site, and im sure ppl on here wont be a holes like the honduh sites i formerly a member of.rip honda civic.

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 6:02 am

Welcome to the site!seems like theres alot of new owners from Ontario lately

Blueridge9 · Post by **Blueridge9** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 6:22 am

Welcome,You have excellent taste in cars.My last car was a Honda Civic too and now I have a 2004 Vibe base like yours. I've had the Vibe for 2 years and really enjoy it. 2004 Tips: Get the Owner's manual (my Vibe did not have one). Make sure your battery is tested and the water pump.Since Iâ€™ve started reading this Vibe site in January I have been inspired to do the following but my Vibe has more miles (62,000) than your modest (30,000) lucky you.:1.Discovered I had a FILTHY cabin air filter and replaced it with one from NAPA by following a GenVibe tutorial.2.Downloaded a 2004 Ownerâ€™s manual and changed the way I wear my seatbelt and adjusted the headrest to increase safety.3.Had my wimpy battery tested and after it flunked the test â€“ it was replaced.4.Since the car now has 62.000 miles and the ownerâ€™s manual had a long list of maintenance to do at 60K-oops slacker driver. I went to a trusted mechanic and had it checked from bumper to bumper and he found the water pump needed to be replaced, thermostat, belt, heater hoses and radiator hoses and a new radiator cap. 5. Then a special shop flushed the automatic transaxle fluid, and cooling system and that made a HUGE IMPROVEMENT. Iâ€™m sure Iâ€™ve made a good investment and prevented problems since I hope to drive this to 200K!! Now my Vibe purrs.6.Stereo: My CD player has never worked so Iâ€™ve been limited to radio! Since I invested $$ on #4 above I had to be thrifty so I followed someoneâ€™s advice and found a salvaged Vibe stereo at LKQ on Ebay from a 2005 Vibe on clearance for $27.00 + $15 shipping !! We installed it and it works great.

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:25 am

Congrats and welcome!

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:43 am

Quote, originally posted by feet__ Â»well just got back from the dealershippicked up a 2004 grey vibe.only 30,000 kms!!!nice site, and im sure ppl on here wont be a holes like the honduh sites i formerly a member of.rip honda civic.Welcomeno you won't find the issue you have on the honda sites here... the mods will not tollerate it.

feet__ · Post by **feet__** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:02 am

hey thanks for the warm welcomes.thanks bluerdge for all the advice.im gonna get the dealer to look at the batt. and water pump b4 i take possesion.and its 30,000kilometers, thats like 16,000miles

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:04 am

Welcome to the fam!

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:52 am

Welcome and congrats!

feet_ · Post by **feet_** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:15 am

well i took delivery of the vibe.i checked out the fluids to make sure everything was topped up.one concern i had was the coolant overflow tank was empty, even had cobwebs on the spout under the cap. plus while the engine was at operating temp (fan kicking on) i could smell coolant, that sweet smell.any suggestions on what to do? i know from previous poster that the water pump likes to go on these engines.i plan on bringing it back to the dealer and have them look at it.

chevelle_lover · Post by **chevelle_lover** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:37 am

I would take it back to the dealer just to be on the safe side. It sounds like they may have missed something during the Pre-delivery Inspection.

chris777 · Post by **chris777** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:43 am

If you even think it is running warm SHUT IT DOWN and have it towed.I ruined my piston rings in an 86 civic(began burning oil), and threw a rod bearing in a 4 runner driving them hot.Have you had a mechanic check it out yet?Oh and congrats I got my 05 last week, and like it a little more every minute I own it.

asburydan · Post by **asburydan** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:52 am

Welcome. Wow, an '04 with 16K miles. This is the best forum I have found. You'll be glad you came on board (and most importantly, got a Vibe).

feet_ · Post by **feet_** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:05 pm

temp is ok, did some reading on here, and looks like this engine likes to sip a teeny tiny coolant. open loop cooling system.so it looks like prev. owner never checked the coolant.i tore the dealership a new one , for not completing the pre delivery inspection. so it back at the dealer for a top up and pressure test.love this site , so many concise instructions on DIYs.1rst step, remove dealer badges and dealer plate moulding.2nd . cabin filter w/ furnace filter. wow what room in the engine bay!!. oil changes look like a breeze.

feet_ · Post by **feet_** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:14 am

well brought it back to the dealer.they topped up the coolant.did a pressure test, no leaks were found.

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 2:48 am

welcome to the familyo4. that was a very good year post pics when you can

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:19 am

welcome to the forums, congrats on the new purchase

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