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#2916 of 2949 Re: 05 Vibe or 04 Civic? [maxx4me] by CapeCod May 27, 2009 (1:02 pm)
Replying to: maxx4me (May 27, 2009 1:16 am) In defense of the dealer mechanics I think 3 points need to be made. The cars and their electronics are often too sophisticated for your local mechanic. Without the pricey diagnostic equipment the local guy often becomes a part changer until he hits the right combo. Also, there are a number of recalls and service tech bulletins that the dealer has access to. Sometimes these can lead to a reduced price or even free repair, that your local mechanic would not have knowledge of. Plus the dealer repair leads to a 'reported' repair which can be important in finding patterns of part failures. After years of trusting my local mechanic I now use a 'chain' repair shop. They have about 10 service centers in my area and are a great compromise between the dealer shops and local mechanic. No more swearing, screaming, rude, and offensive locals for me. My turning point came when I was charged 3 times the retail price for an oxygen sensor... because it had to be delivered... about 1/2 mile !
#2917 of 2949 Re: Vibe resale value? [pilgrimjs] by maxx4me May 27, 2009 (1:19 pm)
Replying to: pilgrimjs (May 27, 2009 12:42 pm) Understood. As one from NYC, it is crazy to own a car at all. The car could be worth $5,000 in the future but I wouldn't bet on it. There are already over 600 Vibes posted on cars.com in the nationwide inventory. That's a lot of used 2009-2010 Vibes. It will only get worse as the next year or two go buy and people feel the deadline of their bumper to bumper warranty slowly ticking away. You are getting a great price for a great car. I'm not sure you will be able to do any better at this point in time. If you need to buy it today, I think you are finished shopping. Take the deal and worry about the small stuff later.
#2918 of 2949 Got the Vibe! by pilgrimjs May 30, 2009 (1:10 pm)
Got the Vibe yesterday. Had to drive 70 miles to get it. Drives really nice. Nice car. Perfect size. Not that much smaller than the Forester actually. Nicer interior than the used Corollas we looked at, and much more functional. Replies to this message: maxx4me (May 30, 2009 1:47 pm) jfritsch (Jun 15, 2009 8:10 am)
#2919 of 2949 Re: Got the Vibe! [pilgrimjs] by maxx4me May 30, 2009 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: pilgrimjs (May 30, 2009 1:10 pm) congrats pilgrimjs. If you need technical advice don't forget the generation vibe website. Enjoy your Corolla-Vibe. I think you made the right decision, and I know you got a great price to say the least; just go to cars.com and check your price in comparison to what's out there in the US.
#2920 of 2949 Does my base Vibe have keyless entry? by nicomp Jun 02, 2009 (7:19 am)
#2921 of 2949 Does my base Vibe have keyless entry? by nicomp Jun 02, 2009 (7:19 am)
My 2007 Vibe does not have power locks; is it possible that it's still plumbed for keyless entry? How can I tell?   Thanks,   Bill Replies to this message: maxx4me (Jun 08, 2009 1:19 am)
#2922 of 2949 Re: Does my base Vibe have keyless entry? [nicomp] by maxx4me Jun 08, 2009 (1:19 am)
Replying to: nicomp (Jun 02, 2009 7:19 am) Do you have power windows? If so, I would think that the wiring for power locks would automatically be harnessed together with the power windows. Talk to your mechanic. I'm sure they'll know.
#2923 of 2949 Bought a 2009 Vibe - Thanks For All Previous Postings by triple_i Jun 14, 2009 (12:33 pm)
Thanks to all who have posted in this forum. I learned a lot prior to making my purchase a few days ago. I appreciate all the advice, especially about the difference between the 1.8L and 2.4L engines and their relative MPG.   I bought a 2009 1.8L with the Preferred Package, A/C, A/T, and the sound system with the MP3 playback. I got the Steel Blue Metallic.   I am looking forwatd to contributing with future posts.
#2924 of 2949 Re: Got the Vibe! [pilgrimjs] by jfritsch Jun 15, 2009 (8:10 am)
Replying to: pilgrimjs (May 30, 2009 1:10 pm) Vibe shouldn't really be that bad in the depreciation dept. GM is govt motors now. If really worried get quotes from many dealers for a Toyota matrix.   The "drive the thing into the ground" thing is really old school, especially if you are financing for 5 years. One really should try to expend as much as one can for 3 year loan. Obviouslly a 72 month loan, (unless a great otherwise unobtainable benefit) is moot.   Purchase the car properly, so one's 1st year depreciation for the avg car in this range is around $4000 or so (from previous years kbb trade in) and buy new cars every 5 years or 7 years, especially with cash or good credit. Nice new cars with new safety and convenience features, much of the ownership under warranty, especially if you can buy a factory 7/100kmi factory extended warranty for the $800 range or so. Not $2000 in the finance office. (shop around at dealerships)   The obsessive compulsive bit trying to squeeze the last few micro-ounces from the tube, hanging your dental floss on the shower rod to reuse, and squeezing the last 3 years out of a 10 or 13 year ownership is a loser, possibly putting 3000 or more in different repairs, or one big "clunk" at 130000 miles, learning that you sadly won't be driving your Toyota absolutely trouble free for 200000 miles like your wife's friend's Ex's cousin Milty did. You also get to drive a piece of crap an extra 3 years. I believe the average 35 year old has a 1 in 270 chance of not being with us in 3 years.   If you use it as a 3rd car beater to have around and junk when significant trouble arises that may be a winner. I guess if you have 3 dui's and your rates are through the roof would be a factor for holding onto an old car also.   Good luck --jjf
#2925 of 2949 Re: 05 Vibe or 04 Civic? [pilgrimjs] by stephenhammer Jul 17, 2009 (11:46 pm)
Replying to: pilgrimjs (May 17, 2009 4:33 pm) Drove it over unplowed Narbona Pass on Navajo Reservation, when four wheel drive trucks made it over the AWD 2009 Pontiac Vibe did well with all season winter rate tires. All passed vehicles going over the snow covered rim going down to Phoenix. Noted and Toyota Matrix, felt it was two wheel drive of to the side of the snow covered road.   Slept in it with front passenger seat folded down it can even fit eight foot timbers. In remote areas OnStar will work off satellite where cell phones will not. Can buy minutes for voice activated internal cell. GM dealers are found in rural areas. If you are a cross country skier in remote areas as apposed to a downhill skied it is better to have an AWD Vibe than an AWD Subaru. Note I use a Nokian (made in Finland) all season with a symbol of a snowflake/mountain which shows a winter rating a tire.

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