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#2932 of 2955 Re: Need help [laserblue] by houstonmi Jul 23, 2009 (8:15 pm)
Replying to: laserblue (Jul 23, 2009 5:47 pm) Yes. I have a 2009 2.4 automatic and that's the way I drive. The slap-shift or whatever it's called is there if you want to use it, but you don't have to touch it at all if you don't want to. I love this Vibe, by the way. Replies to this message: laserblue (Jul 24, 2009 3:40 am) houstonmi (Jul 24, 2009 7:59 am)
#2933 of 2955 Re: Need help [houstonmi] by laserblue Jul 24, 2009 (3:40 am)
Replying to: houstonmi (Jul 23, 2009 8:15 pm) Thank you for your reply "houstonmi" I appreciate it.   I was more interested in the 2.4 L. than the 1.8 L. being afraid that it wouldn't be powerful enough. Since you told me that I could drive it like a regular automatic transmission it will probably be a 2.4 L.   Thanks again. Replies to this message: houstonmi (Jul 24, 2009 7:59 am)
#2934 of 2955 Re: Need help [laserblue] by houstonmi Jul 24, 2009 (7:59 am)
Replying to: laserblue (Jul 24, 2009 3:40 am) I first had a 2003 Vibe with the 1.8 and loved it. I wanted a little more power, though, so prior to getting this 2009, drove both the 2009 Vibe 1.8 with the 4 speed automatic and the 2.4 with the 5 speed automatic. I preferred the 2.4, because it is quieter, the shifting points were smoother, and it's much quicker.   As mentioned by someone else, the GenVibe.com site is a great board for getting any info you want about Pontiac Vibes of all years.
#2935 of 2955 Belt Tensioner by Chuckles37 Aug 07, 2009 (6:17 am)
03 Base, 105K, auto.   Recently my Vibe emitted a squeek/chirping moving from a stop with the A/C on. With the AC off there was a less noticable and very slight rumble. At a stop in neutral, there was nothing to hear or feel when reving the engine. When moving at any speed over 10 mph, everything smoothed out and went away. With the engine off, the belt felt tight and belt dressing did nothing.   Dealer said probably belt tensioner, though A/C compressor going bad was the second choice. Anyway replaced the tensioner and belt. All noise and rumble went away..   Tech told me the belt tensioner has a little shock absorber that was failing and with the engine under load moving from a stop allowed the belt to slip. Replies to this message: maxx4me (Aug 07, 2009 1:14 pm)
#2936 of 2955 Re: Belt Tensioner [Chuckles37] by maxx4me Aug 07, 2009 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: Chuckles37 (Aug 07, 2009 6:17 am) thanks for the report Chuckles. Love the name. I'll keep an eye on my 03 as well.
#2937 of 2955 What's going on. by laserblue Aug 07, 2009 (5:39 pm)
Pontiac is supposed to have stop the production of all their cars?   Last week 1 dealer near my place had no Vibes on his lot and today I saw 23 Vibes there, couldn't believe my eyes and also across town another dealer had 3 Vibes last week and tonight 16 Vibes are parked side by side. These are all 2010's.   Is the 2010 Vibe still in production?   I was thinking of buying a 2010 Vibe next year (may or june).   Are these the leftovers or they're still coming out of the manufacture?   What are my chances of getting one in May or June 2010? Replies to this message: maxx4me (Aug 08, 2009 6:41 am) stephenhammer (Aug 08, 2009 11:06 am) maxx4me (Aug 08, 2009 1:29 pm)
#2938 of 2955 Re: What's going on. [laserblue] by maxx4me Aug 08, 2009 (6:41 am)
Replying to: laserblue (Aug 07, 2009 5:39 pm) Your chances of getting one next summer are EXCELLENT. It is called a used car. The Vibe as well as all other Pontiacs are out of production. It takes a while for deliveries to be made. Take advantage of all the people who will be turning in their cars someday in fear of their bumper to bumber warranty expiring and knowing their car is no longer made. The second gen Vibe as a used car will be a great purchase given their values will now plummet. Just don't steal the one I'll be looking for to replace my 03 with
#2939 of 2955 Re: What's going on. [laserblue] by stephenhammer Aug 08, 2009 (11:06 am)
Replying to: laserblue (Aug 07, 2009 5:39 pm) Except for another Pontiac which is for fleet sales, it is my understanding the last Pontiac in production will be the Vibe in which this is the last month of production. Cash for clunkers has bee extended, and of course the Pontiac Vibe would qualify. Since the clunkers are likely to be American Cars trade in may be preferred for an America Vehicle (part Toyota). Instead of keeping them on the lot at the assembly plant in Fremount, CA it is my guess best to put them on dealer lots in time for the Cash For Clunkers Program. I have an AWD 2009, which I special ordered, and received over 3,400 dollars off through use of a GM credit card. It is very unlikely you will be able to special order, and I feel it may be difficult to find an AWD. The AWD unlike the front wheel drive models has independent suspension both front an back, and it is the only model which I feel GM produces which compares to a Subaru. The AWD Vibe was reintroduce with the new design in 2009. Replies to this message: maxx4me (Aug 08, 2009 1:29 pm)
#2940 of 2955 Re: What's going on. [stephenhammer] by maxx4me Aug 08, 2009 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: stephenhammer (Aug 08, 2009 11:06 am) so true. I have the 03 AWD, and recognize the softer ride compared to my 09 1.8 liter front wheel drive. Nonetheless, there have been many more problems with the "Camry Vibe" than with the "Corolla Vibe" and with gas prices likely to skyrocket back up to $4 a gallon in the near future, I'm glad I went with the "Corolla Vibe"
#2941 of 2955 Tire size question by laserblue Aug 15, 2009 (5:21 pm)
Why don't all the Vibes come with the same size of tires?   What are the advantages of getting the 17 inches tires option rather than the 16 inches?

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