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new guy

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:52 am
by cj847
I recently bought a vibe as a commuter car and really like it. Wish I would have bought a nicer one now. Anyway, I've been lurking around and really appreciate the website as it as helped with maintenance questions.The vibe is a 2004 with 162k miles on it already. Never wrecked but the previous owner was a slob. Completely took the interior out and cleaned it up good, changed all fluids, etc. Still a few things to do but it runs great and looks OK now.

Re: new guy (cj847)

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:00 am
by star_deceiver
Welcome to GenVibe!!!

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:27 am
by MotoAce51
Welcome! Post pics...

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:33 am
by lovemyraffe
Welcome to GenVibe!

Re: new guy (cj847)

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:28 am
by A Psycho Martyr
Yup...we need some pics bud and hey, if the carpet is spotted or anything from the previous owner, you should check this thread out.It'll show you how to remove your carpet and seats allowing you to REALLY get it spotless and dye it black Made my car feel new again after 5yrs

Re: new guy (A Psycho Martyr)

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:21 pm
by CAMOGIRL
Welcome!

Re: new guy (CAMOGIRL)

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 9:02 am
by vibenvy
Welcome to GenVibe! Definitely post some pictures when you get a chance .

Re: new guy (J_TO_ENVY)

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 11:11 am
by jake75
Yeh - pictures are very important. When I had a day job there was a guy there who was totally incompetent but he survived layoff after layoff. Rumor was that he had pictures of the Chief Executive Officer of the company with a goat - or something like that..

Re: new guy (jake75)

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 11:50 am
by A Psycho Martyr
hahaaa...My wife is looking at me like I'm a loser because I'm sittin here laughing

Re: new guy (A Psycho Martyr)

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:18 pm
by jake75
I'm glad somebody appreciates my attempt at humor!

Re: new guy (cj847)

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:09 pm
by tpollauf
Ohio welcomes you to GenVibe. Hopefully it has A/C and it WORKS Been a hot summer for a lot of us here in the USofA. Post pics real soon

Re: new guy (cj847)

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:21 pm
by TONY TAT2
Hi !

Re: new guy (cj847)

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 2:24 am
by kostby
Welcome to the GenVibe family!

Re: new guy (jake75)

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:28 am
by 06pvibe
Quote, originally posted by jake75 »I'm glad somebody appreciates my attempt at humor!I got it right away too. Very funny. Like Hawkeye and Trapper posing the hooker w/the Delegate's right-hand man.But not so funny... Welcome to GenVibe, and as has already been stated, this is a very visual community. Pics are required.That fact that you recognize that the previous owner was a slob is a step in the right direction, I would say.

Re: new guy (cj847)

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:06 am
by Salsa Guy
Wow another OKie....Claremore here! Welcome to Genvibe!!!

New guy update

Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:57 am
by cj847
Well I finally took a pic or two (after some clean up of course). Attached are the side view and then a before and after view of my headlights (used 3M restore kit). Worked fantastic.This thing has 163k miles. So far I have:-Changed oil-Changed trans fluid (complete flush)-Changed coolant including removing radiator and flushing it, block, and heater core.-Completely removed and cleaned/detailed the interior (thanks Phsyco Martyr).-Restored headlights-Repainted rims and wheelcovers-Repainted interior silver plastic pieces on dash and doors.-Several other little things I can't think of right now.Planning soon:-Tune up-Replace tensioner and belt-Tighten up front bumper, wheel wells, etc (seems don't look right - probably need to replace some plastic clips etc).-Polish/Buff/Wax exterior.http://rides.webshots.com/phot...cQqIlh ... ot...Zpjdr

Re: New guy update (cj847)

Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:19 am
by A Psycho Martyr
that's a truly stunning before/after shot Good job. And you're welcone for the write-up on removing seats/carpet etc...Glad someone finally used the thread

Re: new guy (cj847)

Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:01 am
by ou.grizzly
Quote, originally posted by cj847 »I recently bought a vibe as a commuter car and really like it. Wish I would have bought a nicer one now. Anyway, I've been lurking around and really appreciate the website as it as helped with maintenance questions.The vibe is a 2004 with 162k miles on it already. Never wrecked but the previous owner was a slob. Completely took the interior out and cleaned it up good, changed all fluids, etc. Still a few things to do but it runs great and looks OK now.Welcome to the site and post some pictures!Warm Thoughts and Best Regards,"The Slob"