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#9 of 13 Re: How is 2WD on ICE and SNOW [zoobaru] by mikey00 Dec 09, 2006 (5:38 pm)
Replying to: zoobaru (Dec 09, 2006 3:17 pm) I was faced with the same dilemma. The Vibe is underpowered to begin with so I didn't want the reduced HP of AWD engine. Also adding to that would be a little more weight, reduced mpg, higher initial cost, and a smaller gas tank. What I finally decided on is a FWD with StabilTrac which traction control is part of. Every winter I mount my 4 Michelin X-Ice tires, any good dedicated winter tires will work here. I think this combo provides a better winter solution than AWD. Check out StabilTrac, it's awesome. Replies to this message: zoobaru (Dec 09, 2006 10:37 pm) mikey00 (Dec 10, 2006 7:21 am)
#10 of 13 Re: How is 2WD on ICE and SNOW [mikey00] by zoobaru Dec 09, 2006 (10:37 pm)
Replying to: mikey00 (Dec 09, 2006 5:38 pm) Thank You Mickey00. Looking in the used market I haven't run across any with StabilTrac listed as an option. What year did StabilTrac become an option? Good info though. My only other option is to opt for the Subaru again. Replies to this message: mikey00 (Dec 10, 2006 7:21 am)
#11 of 13 Re: How is 2WD on ICE and SNOW [zoobaru] by mikey00 Dec 10, 2006 (7:21 am)
Replying to: zoobaru (Dec 09, 2006 10:37 pm) I am not sure what year Stabiltrac became an option. Mine is an 05. A FWD without StabilTrac will still be a pretty good snow car as long as you put a good set of dedicated winter tires on it. You can find some more info on snow cababilities over at genvibe.
#12 of 13 I LOVE MY AWD Pontiac VIBE by krazyfroglady Jul 16, 2007 (10:05 am)
I just found out that GM dropped the AWD model of the Vibe. I can not believe it. I know it's old news but it's new to me. I planned on buying AWD Vibes for the rest of my life, and had recommended this vehicle to many others, 2 others in my family bought one and love theirs, 2 of my friends loved mine so much that they went to buy one each and couldn't get the AWD , they bought the FWD and don't love it as much as they do mine. My AWD Vibe goes through any Michigan back road in winter, and handles like a the solid little bear it is. I WANT GM TO make AWD Vibes again. Come on, they finally had a real winner and then dropped it!!! That is insane. At least offer that as a special order!!Bring back the AWD Vibe. My brother went to replace is AWD Vibe last month and found out it was no longer made, so he bought a Dodge Caliber!! GM, wake up and give us back our AWD Vibes! Replies to this message: birddog09 (Jul 28, 2008 5:04 pm)
#13 of 13 Re: I LOVE MY AWD Pontiac VIBE [krazyfroglady] by birddog09 Jul 28, 2008 (5:04 pm)
Replying to: krazyfroglady (Jul 16, 2007 10:05 am) Hey It's back ....2009 AWD !!!!!!!!

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