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Replying to: steine13 (May 17, 2009 6:31 pm) I'm certainly not seeing Vibes at the prices you mention. In fact, used Vibes around here are pretty rare, and low miles ones are always $12 or higher. Not considering a new one because they're no cheaper than the Matrix, and the Toyota will hold value better. But I see even less of those used. I did take a look at Ford. Tried to contact three different dealerships, even went to one and tested a Fusion. They only had souped up models with sunroofs, and those didn't give me enough headroom. No one would give me info on how to get one without. Kind of hard to sell a car when you don't even try. In this economy, I don't understand only stocking the higher priced trims and packages. |
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Replying to: pilgrimjs (May 17, 2009 4:33 pm) Pilgrimjs: as for the current generation Vibe, yes, it is far superior. Again I own the first and second generation. The only issue I have with the 2009 is that the Corolla engine has a horizontally positioned oil cannister covering a paper oil filter. I'd rather be changing my oil with a filter that is vertical and a hard/traditional screw on filter. Other than that, the car is far superior. I drive my Corolla-Vibes very hard, so in short: Electric steering, much better cornering, ABS, traction AND stabillity control standard, better seats and fabric, XM radio, dual level glove compartment, map lights in ceiling (not on the mirror), dual VVTi engine, better wipers, better and collapsable mirrors, better collapsable rear storage area cover, no more stupid body cladding, (and if you dare to go with the worse gas mileage) the choice of a Camry engine. Again, check on cars.com. There are a lot of good priced used 2009's out there already, and surely a lot more to come with Pontiac gone. As for the new Forrester, I'll have to take your word for it. I get 30 mpg in big city/suburban driving on my 2009 Corolla-Vibe automatic, so 30 on the highway would not sway me. Almost any sedan does that now. In fact, my old Malibu Maxx got 35 on the highway due to the old style GM pushrod engine and was a whole lot more roomy/functional than the Forrester. With gas prices heading back over $3 soon, I am not willling to get in a vehicle that only gets 20 mpg in town. Good luck with your choice. You have obviously done some homework since the models you are looking at are very reliable.
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Replying to: maxx4me (May 18, 2009 1:09 am) I'm not looking to buy... I've got one of those, and a few months ago learned that that's what they're worth... that was Manheim information, so no, you can't buy a low-mile '07 $10, but you also can't trade it for more than $9. $8.9 for a miley '04 is not good; I'd rather buy new. But that's me. -Mathias
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Replying to: steine13 (May 18, 2009 5:51 pm)
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Replying to: pilgrimjs (May 23, 2009 8:31 pm)
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Replying to: maxx4me (May 24, 2009 4:19 am) We're also new to this area and not sure where to take it. There's a local mechanic that friends recommend. He's done a good job with their high mileage Camrys (200k+).
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Replying to: pilgrimjs (May 26, 2009 6:40 pm) I believe the Transmissions are solid... I would probably have someone check the A/C... A/C problems are always expensive to repair. Also check for recalls not completed... A small thing... Get the NEW flexible wiper blades front & back. Vibes have a long front wiper stroke, good blades are critical. Another tip: Listen to the inside defrost fan... they can be NOISY at low speeds. Remember the Vibe is a Toyota Matrix in Pontiac clothing... I would look for a good local Toyota dealer.... especially with the Pontiac brand disappearing ! |
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Replying to: pilgrimjs (May 26, 2009 6:40 pm) As for the checkup, you are right on..........have your new mechanic do the tranny flush (BG machine). Replace the air filter and cabin filter yourself and change the oil yourself if you are so inclined. The cabin filters should be replaced twice a year if you live in a high pollen (lots of trees) area. The filter housing is behind the glove box (which you need to unhinge to get to the two plastic snaps that lower the cabin filter housing). I buy regular furnace filters at the hardware store and cut them to size; works great and saves you a ton of money. Don't worry about the color of your radiator fluid. It started out Toyota pink, and if a flush was done every 24,000 miles as scheduled, green fluid may have been used which then mixes in with the pink, turning it all kinds of merky colors. Nevertheless, I would suggest a radiator fluid flush/drain at the time you are getting the tranny flushed.
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Replying to: maxx4me (May 27, 2009 1:16 am)
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Replying to: pilgrimjs (May 27, 2009 11:08 am)
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