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What should I do with this vibe?

Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 6:44 pm
by rmacnamara
So I bought this vibe for parts but don't want to part with it for some reason. Lol

What I know about it. It's a 2004 with 231k, auto, has CEL for emissions codes(don't really care) , needs exhaust fixed at rear flange, and leak fixed on roof near windshield. And it smells like a ash tray.

I was thinking of keeping it and using it as my parts runner for junkyard runs, towing or whatever.

I have a 03 and a 04 as it it's now.

Thoughts?

Re: What should I do with this vibe?

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:25 am
by vibrologist
Get professional help, you might be a hoarder ;) .

This one is too much run down to realize any value from it other than parts or parting out. Of course that's just my opinion.
You could tear out the whole interior and use a power washer to clean everything, but it still would smell of tobacco smoke.
There is exterior damage that will make the car hard to sell or expensive to fix.
The exhaust leaks together with the general appearance tells me the car has been neglected. If you have storage space for parts, part it out and get the shell out of the drive way. Like so:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ECB-Nyx2bo

Re: What should I do with this vibe?

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:45 am
by joatmon
For me, it wouldn't be worth the cost of registration and insurance to keep it for just a few random uses I've had a number of project cars in the yard over the years, glad to not have any now. IF you can afford it and don't mind having the beater around taking up space, then whatever you want to do with it is fine

Re: What should I do with this vibe?

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:50 pm
by rmacnamara
I've decided that I'm just going to use it for the original purpose I bought it and that was for parts to repair the GT that I bought.

I only paid 750 for it so I'll get the same out of it because it is inspected.

I definitely robbing the hitch off it though.