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Sad, Dead Vibe

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:24 am
by Chromedome
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 I’ll let you know what parts are left.

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:38 am
by cptnsolo77
Sorry about the loss. Good luck with the parts!

Re: (cptnsolo77)

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:36 am
by Chromedome
Thanks. Hopefully someone can use something from it.

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:02 am
by petervivian
Sorry to hear about the accident. Hope you find a new ride very soon. What color is your vibe? Is the lift gate damaged?

Re: (petervivian)

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:19 am
by Chromedome
It is red, and the liftgate is perfect! I just PM'd you...

Re: (Chromedome)

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:36 am
by Chromedome
Here is a pic of the back. Hopefully the upload works.

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Re: Sad, Dead Vibe (Chromedome)

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:38 am
by bull77
ygpm

Re: Sad, Dead Vibe (bull77)

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:50 am
by Chromedome
console is a little cracked... sadly

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Re: Sad, Dead Vibe (Chromedome)

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:05 am
by vibe Freak
YGPM

Re: Sad, Dead Vibe (vibe Freak)

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:11 am
by Chromedome
anyone looking for an engine?

Re: Sad, Dead Vibe (Chromedome)

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:25 pm
by Blueridge9
You might try posting in the for sale/wanted section.

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 11:37 pm
by Old Tele man
...on the title, was the "ORGAN / PARTS DONOR BOX [ ? ]" checked?

Re: (Old Tele man)

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 1:35 am
by Chromedome
well...it is now...

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 2:20 am
by joatmon
so was this your car before it was wrecked?

Re: (joatmon)

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:06 am
by Chromedome
No- this is after. It is just a picture of the good corner.

Re: (Chromedome)

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:13 am
by joatmon
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?

Re: (joatmon)

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:00 am
by Chromedome
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 can’t get access to them. I have not attempted to actually drive the car at all. Here are some of the “bad” pictures.On a side note, I’m in NO WAY a professional. I don’t part out cars for a living. I’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 that’s what I hope for when I need parts for my projects. Too often cars are treated as transportation appliances, and I’d rather deal with people who actually care about what they want and what they are getting.Anyway- that’s the skinny.

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Re: (Chromedome)

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:01 am
by Chromedome
and a pic of the rear

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Re: (Chromedome)

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:08 am
by Chromedome
and of the now cramped engine compartment.Poor sad Vibe.

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Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:16 am
by houseofbugs
Are both the mirrors in tact?

Re: Sad, Dead Vibe (Chromedome)

Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:00 am
by silvrhawk7
does this car have the automatic hatch release (Motor and Button??)

Re: (houseofbugs)

Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:14 am
by Chromedome
mirrors = yes. YGPM.auto hatch release = yes the car was equipped.

Re: (Chromedome)

Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:25 am
by Chromedome
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!!!

Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 2:02 am
by hapagan