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Replying to: rabidpigbunny (Apr 03, 2008 4:42 pm) I scare easily. OTOH, you said "piqued my interest". So maybe you're not so scary. Seriously, though, I can answer your question. I dunno about "regular adult bicycle" but my Cannondale touring bike, 23 in. (58.x cm) frame fits fine without removing the front wheel. I *do* have to move the front seat up quite a bit, though, so if I had a passenger and a long way to go, I'd remove it. I don't have any other recommendation except maybe the 2003+ Ford Focus wagon. In either case, I'd recommend a stick shift. I'm on my second Vibe and really like 'em. The car also hauls two canoes if necessary, and a trailer hitch is easily attached. -Mathias |
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Replying to: rabidpigbunny (Apr 03, 2008 4:42 pm) |
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Hi, Vibe 2003 is my first car that I bought a year ago, and it is literally falling apart. I hardly ever drive my car, and I am a very careful driver. This car has had problems ever since I came home with it. First the rear window stopped working. It is not functioning at all. Now the AC is giving me grief. The air is starting cold and then the air coming out of the vent starts to get warm within 3-5 mns of driving. It is crazy. It is like a nightmare. The only reliability is the Toyota engine but everything else is so cheap and falling apart so fast. There are weird rumbles coming from the car. This car has only 50000 miles on it. The rack up top has loosended up for some strange reason even though I have never used it. I am afraid that one day I will open the door and it will come off. This was not supposed to be such a terrible experience. I was always against people'e prejudices about American cars, but now I can't help agreeing with those people. My friend has a 1998 Toyota and the AC is working so well. I can't help being envious sitting in the car with all the heat in the car and the Toyota engine doesn't do much after all when your brain is boiling in the sun (I live in Florida BTW). If I buy a new car again, it will never ever be a Vibe or a Pontiac for that matter. Now if any of you out there could give me any feedback about my AC problem, I would really appreciate it. I already did the freon and got the AC checked for problems. Tires Plus told me that there was nothing wrong with it and I still have no air and the noises coming from the door (the door starts making strange noises as well BTW) and the rack up top are becoming more and more irritating.
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Replying to: vibesucks (May 06, 2008 8:48 am) There was a problem with early Vibes where the "flapper" that mixes hot & cold air would not go all the way to "cold," therefore always mixing hot air in. This is fairly simple to fix. For details, go to genvibe -- website has the obvious name, but Edmunds does not allow links to competing websites -- and do a search. "I already did the freon and got the AC checked for problems." I have no idea what that means. Never mind, get the flapper fixed or do it yourself. The Vibe is one of the least troubleprone model on the market today. Your mileage obviously varies. It happens, and I understand it's frustrating. At least you're bearing up under the strain... Good luck, -Mathias
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Replying to: steine13 (May 06, 2008 2:53 pm) Thank you so much for helping me understand the problem.
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Replying to: vibesucks (May 06, 2008 4:11 pm) Yes, there "could" be a freon (Actually, R134a) leak somewhere, but on an '03 that would be very unusal, plus you apparently had that checked. I would not want to make a dissertation out of this, it's a known problem on many '03's and it may very well be the problem on yours. The job requires no parts, just labor, and they'll know whether or not that was the problem. Keep in mind, the first '03s were sold more than six years ago. Stuff like this happens. You are right, though, that a broken window regulator is unusual on a 50k car. Nice userid. I would suggest not making yourself miserable over annoying but ultimately trivial failures on a car... it's not like the transmission failed or the car left you stranded... Cheers -Mathias
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Replying to: steine13 (May 06, 2008 5:20 pm) All the best, Berna |
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My 2003 Vibe is now at 88,000 miles. I will need to replace tires within 6 months (2nd set). What other repairs should I expect in the next year ??? Usually there are repairs that commonly happen ??? I'm unsure whether to trade or go another year... Gas mileage is excellent, reliable, but road noise is annoying! BTW does the 2008/09 only come in AWD ??? Thanks,
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Replying to: CapeCod (Jul 23, 2008 9:14 am) As far as "should I go another year or trade??"" You are probably going to get next to nothing for trade...and to the other side of the coin....Will there be any major breakdowns on your present vehicle???...That is strictly YOUR decision to make. The 2008's and 2009's come either way....FWD or AWD....your choice..
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Replying to: nortsr1 (Jul 24, 2008 5:31 am) I had hoped the removal of cross bars and/or roof rack on newer Vibes would help quiet the ride. The noise is not all tires. I will check Genvibe.com for quiet recommendations. Probably one more year will not change Trade-in value much. Therefore I could get another year of use for $400 in tires... I was worried about front axles, etc... Thank you.
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