Mine was built in March 2002, but is a 2003 model.
2003 Satellite AWD Two Tone, traded off at 180,126 kmNow the (fourth) catalytic converter is someone else's problem Now driving a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan
From what I found when researching the Vibe before I bought it, the Vibe was officially released for sale to the public some time in January 2002, but only as a 2003 model. I guess they wanted to avoid calling it a 2002 1/2 model. But that means that some 2003 Vibes are about 1 1/2 years older than others, which can be confusing when shopping for used ones. Mine is a 2003 that I bought in late September 2002. Usually a model of car is released for sale in August/September of the year prior to its model year. Production usually goes on for that model year until about May/June of that year at the most. Then the plant shuts down for several weeks to retool and get ready to start producing cars for the next model year.
Former owner of a 2003 Vibe GT---Great car that gave me 8 years and 83,000 miles of trouble-free service.Current owner of a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD.
Quote, originally posted by Stang2Vibe » Production usually goes on for that model year until about May/June of that year at the most. Then the plant shuts down for several weeks to retool and get ready to start producing cars for the next model year.Ahh yes, and all of Engineering gets those 2 weeks off work as well... gotta love manditory summer vacation
Quote, originally posted by pmh013 »Mine was built in March 2002, but is a 2003 model.Right. If there is a "3Z" before the last six digits of the VIN, it is a 2003 model, regardless of when it was built.
- Earl Earl Jones, Sales and MarketingHorizon Systems LLChttp://www.horizonsystems.com/ Skype ID: esjonesMy Vibe: '03 Base, 5-speed, ABS, Alum. Wheels, Power Pkg, DVD Nav., Security, Neptune/Graphite
I'm curious too. I've seen a Buick 3.3 and many Pontiac 3.8's dropped into Fiero's, but not a 3.4 as of yet.
Former owner of a 2003 Vibe GT---Great car that gave me 8 years and 83,000 miles of trouble-free service.Current owner of a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD.