Sad, Dead Vibe

Chromedome · Post by **Chromedome** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:24 am

Hi All, I am a new member here greeting you with unfortunately some sad news. Not sure where to post this so I am starting here.I am in possession of a 2005 FWD Vibe whose journey has ended with a bang. It has plenty of good parts left, the motor and tranny run. And, well, as a believer in transplants, I think the writing is on the wall that the parts from this car need a new home, hopefully with people who can use and appreciate them.It has 105k on the odometer and with the exception of the bent parts, everything is in good shape, including the airbags. Respond to this and Iâ€™ll let you know what parts are left.

cptnsolo77 · Post by **cptnsolo77** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:38 am

Sorry about the loss. Good luck with the parts!

Chromedome · Post by **Chromedome** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:36 am

Thanks. Hopefully someone can use something from it.

petervivian · Post by **petervivian** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:02 am

Sorry to hear about the accident. Hope you find a new ride very soon. What color is your vibe? Is the lift gate damaged?

Chromedome · Post by **Chromedome** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:19 am

It is red, and the liftgate is perfect! I just PM'd you...

Chromedome · Post by **Chromedome** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:36 am

Here is a pic of the back. Hopefully the upload works.

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bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:38 am

Chromedome · Post by **Chromedome** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:50 am

console is a little cracked... sadly

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vibe Freak · Post by **vibe Freak** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:05 am

YGPM

Chromedome · Post by **Chromedome** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:11 am

anyone looking for an engine?

Blueridge9 · Post by **Blueridge9** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:25 pm

You might try posting in the for sale/wanted section.

Old Tele man · Post by **Old Tele man** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 11:37 pm

...on the title, was the "ORGAN / PARTS DONOR BOX [ ? ]" checked?

Chromedome · Post by **Chromedome** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 1:35 am

well...it is now...

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 2:20 am

so was this your car before it was wrecked?

Chromedome · Post by **Chromedome** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:06 am

No- this is after. It is just a picture of the good corner.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:13 am

was this car your car before it was wrecked, or did you take posession of the car from someone else after it was wrecked? Have you always owned this car, or did you buy the wreck to part it out?

Chromedome · Post by **Chromedome** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:00 am

Sorry- didn't understand the question. I got involved after the wreck. A friend of mine came to me with the car and asked me if I would help him get the parts to a better home. He took possession after the wreck as well. My understanding is that the lady driving had just recently purchased the car just prior to the accident- so it has had a few owners.The car starts and idles well (I have done this myself) but it was hit pretty badly just ahead of the passenger side front wheel. The wreck smooshed up the front end and swung the car around and also damaged the right rear corner as well. So- the motor runs well and all the doors are good (except the PS rear), but the accessories are probably bad since I canâ€™t get access to them. I have not attempted to actually drive the car at all. Here are some of the â€œbadâ€ pictures.On a side note, Iâ€™m in NO WAY a professional. I donâ€™t part out cars for a living. Iâ€™m just trying to help a buddy take care of this on a personal level. That said, I am as (removed) as they come (I restore cars as a hobby) and am a deeply committed car guy. I always feel that people who actually care for specific cars ought to get a chance to get at the parts because thatâ€™s what I hope for when I need parts for my projects. Too often cars are treated as transportation appliances, and Iâ€™d rather deal with people who actually care about what they want and what they are getting.Anyway- thatâ€™s the skinny.

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Chromedome · Post by **Chromedome** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:01 am

and a pic of the rear

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Chromedome · Post by **Chromedome** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:08 am

and of the now cramped engine compartment.Poor sad Vibe.

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houseofbugs · Post by **houseofbugs** » Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:16 am

Are both the mirrors in tact?

silvrhawk7 · Post by **silvrhawk7** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:00 am

does this car have the automatic hatch release (Motor and Button??)

Chromedome · Post by **Chromedome** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:14 am

mirrors = yes. YGPM.auto hatch release = yes the car was equipped.

Chromedome · Post by **Chromedome** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:25 am

All- sorry for the delayed answers. Was entertaining friends from Europe oveer the weekend. I'm back now and I thnk I have answered everyone. If I have missed you please let me know!!!

hapagan · Post by **hapagan** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 2:02 am

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