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Deflector shield for 2009 Vibe
by wtd44
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Jul 29, 2008 (5:45 pm)
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Replying to: nortsr1 (Jul 29, 2008 5:06 am)
Trying a Toyota parts counter really makes sense. All Vibe and Matrix vehicles are North American, though one is Californian and the other Canadian.
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milage
by litespeed4
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Aug 01, 2008 (6:56 am)
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what kind of MPG are you guys getting on broken in, 2009 vibes? I am wondering how it compares to my 2007 with the smaller engine, auto tranny.
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- #146 of 158
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Re: milage [litespeed4]
by smokiescat
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Aug 01, 2008 (7:32 am)
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Replying to: litespeed4 (Aug 01, 2008 6:56 am)
I have a 2009 GT with a 2.4L DOHC engine. It's getting 29-30 mpg on the highway, driving up to 9 mph over the speed limit. City driving is generally around 23-25 mpg, far better than the EPA-rated 21 on the sticker. However, I work at home and do not commute, so there is little, if any, stop and go, bumper to bumper driving.
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Re: milage [litespeed4]
by raythegerman
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Aug 01, 2008 (8:18 am)
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Replying to: litespeed4 (Aug 01, 2008 6:56 am)
I have a 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT. In April, two days after I purchased it, I drove to Durham, NC and back to Buffalo, NY and averaged 29.97 miles to the gallon. Last week I drove to Baltimore, MD and back to Buffalo, NY and averaged 31.20 miles to the gallon. Most of both trips were on the highway, although I did drive in the cities as well. My previous vehicle was a 2005 Vibe AWD and it didn't do as well as my current vibe.
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- #148 of 158
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Mileage on AWD 2.4liter
by wtd44
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Aug 01, 2008 (9:09 am)
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Replying to: litespeed4 (Aug 01, 2008 6:56 am)
2009 Vibe: Mine matches the window sticker, pretty much. I just crossed the 1000 mile mark.
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- #149 of 158
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Re: Bug Shield / Hood Deflector for 2009 Vibe [repoman1]
by nortsr1
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Aug 02, 2008 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: repoman1 (Jul 26, 2008 7:25 pm)
Genvibe.com is now working.
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Origin of the 2.4 liter engine
by goatee
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Nov 20, 2008 (2:51 am)
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Does anyone know if the new 2.4 liter engine for the Vibe is made or designed by GM or Toyota? I am interested in the new AWD and would like to make an informed decision. Thanks.
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Re: Origin of the 2.4 liter engine [goatee]
by smokiescat
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Nov 20, 2008 (7:24 am)
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Replying to: goatee (Nov 20, 2008 2:51 am)
I was told by the dealer that the engine and transmission of my GT (equipped with the 2.4L) are made by Toyota. Also, the "Pontiac Vibe" Wikipedia entry about the latest generation Vibe has a note from an automotive blogger that the 2.4L is the same engine used on the Camry. Great engine. My GT (a non-AWD vehicle) regularly gets 23-25 mpg in the city, and the high 20s/low 30s on the highway. (depending on speed and conditions). At the same time, this engine is not shy when I need (or want) a burst of power. It is beyond me why American ingenuity cannot come up with such a great balance of economy and performance. Hope this helps.
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Re: Origin of the 2.4 liter engine [goatee]
by raythegerman
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Nov 20, 2008 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: goatee (Nov 20, 2008 2:51 am)
Both the 1.8 and 2.4 engines are made by Toyota. The 1.8 engine is used in the Corolla except for the Corolla XRS which gets the 2.4 engine, as well as the Camry. I too have the 2009 GT Vibe, and my gas mileage is about the same as smokiescat. I love the performance of the 2.4 engine (I previously owned a 2005 Vibe AWD with the 1.8 engine and was displeased with the pep and mileage, although I never had one problem with the car). Remember that you will lose about 3 MPG if you purchase the AWD model. Good luck with whatever you chose and you won't be sorry that you buy a Vibe....
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Re: Origin of the 2.4 liter engine [raythegerman]
by maxx4me
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Nov 20, 2008 (12:54 pm)
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Replying to: raythegerman (Nov 20, 2008 8:44 am)
Just a plug for the Corolla engine: I have both the 03 and 09 versions. The 09 version is a slightly modified version of the 03-08 Corolla engine. I am getting 29 mpg in town (90% city/10% highway) in my 2009 WITH AUTOMATIC transmission. If you need more pep, go with the Camry engine. I prefer the gas mileage. Both are 200,000 mile proven engines. You won't go wrong with either one.
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