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Re: 2009 Vibe Mileage
by faif2d
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Apr 06, 2009 (3:37 pm)
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Replying to: maxx4me (Oct 11, 2008 5:12 am)
I have a hill near my home and I used to coast in my 2004 VW Passat and I would go about 1 mile and go from 65 to 40 MPH just about the time I got to my turn. With the new Vibe I would be at less than 30 MPH, an indication of MUCH more drag than the VW. I now have 6K miles and the bearings or what ever have broken in and tee Vibe coasts just like the Passat Wagon. On a trip last week 3K in 1 week I was getting around 28-29 MPG while driving 75 and 80 on the freeway. I seem to be getting about the same on my 6 mile trip to town. I know that when I get about 12K miles on it and change over to synthetic oil the mileage will go up 1 to 1.5 MPG so I am reasonably happy. Car is very happy cruising at 75 even with a side wind.
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- #61 of 69
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2009 1.8L Vibe
by newvibebuyer
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May 04, 2009 (4:20 pm)
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My wife commutes 45 miles to work on 2-lane roads with some turns and a couple towns to navigate. The car is a base model 1.8L Vibe with the automatic. She consistently gets 30-31 mpg on 10% ethanol gas and 32-33 on straight unleaded. Straight unleaded is a few cents more, but the gain in mileage is worth it. This is her second Vibe, and she is getting a little better mileage on this one. She walked away from a double rollover accident in January, so the safety on these little cars is amazing. I hope Chevrolet or Buick take over the Vibe line so I don't have to buy a Toyota Matrix next time.
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- #62 of 69
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Re: 2009 1.8L Vibe [newvibebuyer]
by maxx4me
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May 04, 2009 (4:25 pm)
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Replying to: newvibebuyer (May 04, 2009 4:20 pm)
Glad she's OK. I get 29-30 mpg on my 1.8l 2009 in mostly suburban driving with a very heavy foot. I'm sure I would have gotten 10 mpg less if I had the Camry engine. I'm glad I stuck with the Corolla. As for the next one, you now have two next generation model years to pick up someone's used Vibe for a song. The market will collapse on this car and those dumb enough to get rid of them will get nothing in resale value. I'm already circling above looking for my next victim should our 03 Vibe finally crash and burn.
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- #63 of 69
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MPG's
by johnb62
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Aug 11, 2009 (5:02 pm)
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Have had my new 2009 for about 3 weeks. It is an automatic with the 1.8 liter. I am averaging 32.6 MPG for the first three tanks of regular gas. This is mixed driving.
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- #64 of 69
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Re: MPG's [johnb62]
by laserblue
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Aug 12, 2009 (9:25 am)
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Replying to: johnb62 (Aug 11, 2009 5:02 pm)
I'm looking forward to buy a 2010 Vibe or 2010 Matrix.
Which one do you recommend?
I thought Vibe or Matrix were the same vehicle?
How do you like the power and performance of the 1.8 L. ?
I will also go for the automatic transmission.
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- #65 of 69
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Re: MPG's [laserblue]
by maxx4me
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Aug 12, 2009 (2:39 pm)
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Replying to: laserblue (Aug 12, 2009 9:25 am)
I own the 2003 and 2009; both 1.8 automatics. The new one is underpowered like the old; however, I'm not willing to get 21 mpg with a Camry engine just to drive a Vibe. If I want that kind of mileage, I'll get an SUV. While Camry Vibe owners may feel better about their ability to punch it when they need to, I feel even better knowing I can get 30mpg in mixed city/hwy driving with my Corolla Vibe. Gas prices won't be going down. You can't have a pocket rocket and a gas sipping engine at the same time. It doesn't work that way. If you can deal with a clutch and don't live in a big city, then the 1.8 liter Corolla Vibe will be plenty powerful. The auto transmission simply struggles a bit when the air conditioner is on and you need to punch it. Make the choice: do you need power, or do you like great gas mileage?
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- #66 of 69
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Re: MPG's [laserblue]
by johnb62
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Aug 13, 2009 (4:39 pm)
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Replying to: laserblue (Aug 12, 2009 9:25 am)
I believe the Vibe is less expensive. I have no problem with the power or performance of the 1.8 liter. I bought this vehicle because of the great mileage. Its not going to win races but who cares. The vehicle reliability, its sportiness, and MPG's hooked me....not to mention the fantastic rebates. I'm planning on keeping this vehicle for quite a while.
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- #67 of 69
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Re: MPG's [maxx4me]
by abramsgunner
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Aug 19, 2009 (6:21 am)
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Replying to: maxx4me (Aug 12, 2009 2:39 pm)
I have the 2.4L/5Auto "Camry Vibe"... I drive mostly my 25 mile backroads commute with some light city thrown in for good measure.
If a tank includes 120 miles or so of 70mph Hwy I get 29 MPG
If a tank is all my commute/light city driving I get 27 MPG
If I put my foot in it and have fun now and again I get 25 MPG
I haven't had a full HWY tank yet, but I imagine it would be at least 31 MPG
I haven't had a full city tank yet, so 25 MPG is the worst I've had so far.
I drove the '09 1.8L and think it is a perfectly adequate motor for most situations. The only 1.8L left in my area was a stripped down base, so I got the 2.4L with the package I wanted. I like the extra grunt, and sometimes carry my family of 5, so the extra power is useful. If I'm careful, I can usually squeeze 28-29 out of a tank with my normal driving and that beats the 19 MPG I was getting in my old SUV.
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- #68 of 69
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Re: MPG's [abramsgunner]
by laserblue
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Aug 19, 2009 (9:23 am)
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Replying to: abramsgunner (Aug 19, 2009 6:21 am)
Hi Abramsgunner.
Since you drove and experienced both the 1.8 L and the 2.4 L engines, is there a very big difference between both engines?
I don't know which one to take.
Yes, I like to have some power (my smallest engine was a 3.4 L.) in a Chevrolet Equinox but I'd like to save money on gas to.
I don't pull nothing, no trailers, no campers ect... I do mostly city driving (personal errands) and I work at home, our kids are all moved out.
My wife and I take 1 vacation trip per year and have to cross the Rockies (back and forth).
Is the 1.8 L powerful enough?
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- #69 of 69
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Re: MPG's [abramsgunner]
by maxx4me
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Aug 19, 2009 (11:33 am)
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Replying to: abramsgunner (Aug 19, 2009 6:21 am)
while I'm not doubting your numbers, those are a bit high compared to everyone else. I have to believe that you are doing zero miles in city driving to accomplish that. Those who do city driving are getting between 18-23 mpg. If I could rack up the numbers you've listed, I'd have gone with the Camry Vibe in a heartbeat. When I do hard city driving with some highway mixed in, I'm getting 27 or 28 mpg. If I take it easy, I get 30 in the city with the 1.8 liter engine. I wouldn't have dreams of grandure if you are doing all city driving and decide on the 2.4 liter Camry engine. Just food for thought.
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