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Re: does anyone know? [rog96]
by aa9zz
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Feb 24, 2008 (8:57 am)
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Replying to: rog96 (Feb 24, 2008 7:49 am)
I was happy to see the GM name and the Toyota engine. I am looking to for 150-200,000 mile use from the Toyota motor. Not that confident in GM motor but like their cars better. Would like a more fuel efficient unit though. I guess if I can get a 175,000 out of this car there will be different types of fuels and engines when I trade. My local dealership does not have any materials on the 2009 yet and Pontiac does not have anything on line. I love the Vibe but I am not impressed with the Pontiac website as far as information availability is concerned. Hopefully the units will be in the showroom in a few weeks.
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Re: does anyone know? [aa9zz]
by onthefarm
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Feb 24, 2008 (10:15 am)
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Replying to: aa9zz (Feb 23, 2008 5:58 pm)
I clicked on 'Get Updates' at the bottom right of the '09 Vibe webpage. I signed up for it as soon as I learned the new model would appear in February. Some time had passed and I hadn't received one, so I re-entered my info.' again, thinking my first submission was lost somewhere in cyberspace, lol. To date, still have yet to receive it, so it looks like I'll have to go into the dealership after all to get one.
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Re: 2009 Pontaic Vibe - I drove it! [cmhj2000]
by onthefarm
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Feb 24, 2008 (10:18 am)
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Replying to: cmhj2000 (Feb 19, 2008 5:15 pm)
You're welcome, and no problem. Sorry my reply was so late. FYI: the GenVibe website has a picture of a red GT that was taken by a dealer if you want to have another look at the real McCoy! It's sweeeeeeeeeeeet!
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Re: does anyone know? [rog96]
by onthefarm
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Feb 24, 2008 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: rog96 (Feb 24, 2008 7:49 am)
Thx for asking, rog96...I do have a few more questions. First, does your brochure indicate whether the AWD model is available with the 17" five spoke alloys versus the chrome wheels? And the roof rack: is this an available option on the base version? Really do wish Pontiac would get their website updated so I can build & price what I want before making the trip to a dealership. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. (Since you work at a dealership...any buzz about when the official launch date will be?)
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Re: does anyone know? [onthefarm]
by rog96
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Feb 24, 2008 (7:56 am)
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Replying to: onthefarm (Feb 24, 2008 10:28 am)
Roof rack standard on AWD, option on base 2.4 only. Cool spoiler for GT only (standard) Of the 3 alloy styles, AWD has the beefiest looking 5 spoke for an option, base has the narrowest spokes (again as an option) and of course GT they come standard - spokes have a slight triangular flare by the tire edge as you can see in the pics online. Other than the usual red, black, white, the navy looks more like cobalt, the mystic blue looks greenish gray, (quite nice), the carbon gray is charcoal, and the liquid platinum is silver ....
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Several Available at my Local Dealer
by jstant1
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Feb 26, 2008 (6:27 am)
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Sawyer's Pontiac in Lansing/East Lansing Michigan has several 2009's now available. I stopped and saw them last night. I think they had about 5 of them. They had 2-3 base models with various configurations and options, and 2 GT models. I didn't see any AWD models yet. You can find information about them and view their window stickers at this site: www.sawyerspontiac.com
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MPG vs performance
by zombietom3
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Feb 26, 2008 (8:40 pm)
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From the preceding comments it looks like the early enthusiasm is for the added performance of the 2.4, and I didn't see a single mention of the fuel efficiency, even though it should take a substantial hit, probably not inversely proportional to the increased displacement from the 1.8, but significant nonetheless. There's only sketchy promotional info available at the Pontiac website, but you can sign up for email updates. I'll wait to see the whole range of base & options plus specs.
That Sawyer dealership may have sold his 09's as there are none listed at the website.
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Re: MPG vs performance [zombietom3]
by jstant1
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Feb 27, 2008 (7:17 am)
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Replying to: zombietom3 (Feb 26, 2008 8:40 pm)
Hmmm...I still saw five of them listed on the site this morning. Here's a direct link to the page - maybe that will work: http://www.sawyerspontiac.com/VehicleSearchResults?search=new&location=&bodyType- =&make=Pontiac&model=Vibe&trim=&minYear=&maxYear=&maxPrice=&engine=&transmission- =&transmissionSpeeds=&drivetrain=&colorOEM=&colorExterior=&colorInterior=&fuelTy- pe=&cylinders=
Yuck - now that's a messy link! 
I understand your point about fuel economy and because of my circumstances, I would most likely go with a 1.8, even though I do like the idea of more power and the 5-speed auto. I wish the 5-speed auto was available with the 1.8.
Fuel economy is my first consideration in a vehicle because I commute about 70 miles each day. It's the main reason I bought my 2005 Vibe - my previous car was a V-6 that required premium. It returned around 30mpg too, but I wanted to get more than 30 and not have to pay premium prices.
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Re: MPG vs performance [zombietom3]
by aa9zz
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Feb 27, 2008 (7:56 am)
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Replying to: zombietom3 (Feb 26, 2008 8:40 pm)
An interesting note on signing up for information; I signed up in December, received my first note yesterday and it was on the 2008 Vibe. What's up with GM? Have they not stepped into the Internet and the use of their web yet?
I would have though I would have received information immediately upon signing up and then at frequent intervals thereafter.
Maybe one of us could apply to run their website so they could get proper promotional value from the net.
Is the 2009 out yet? Not according to their web or any information I have asked for.
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Re: MPG vs performance [jstant1]
by zombietom3
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Feb 27, 2008 (9:23 am)
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Replying to: jstant1 (Feb 27, 2008 7:17 am)
Thanks for the link. My eyes must have been in sleep mode when I went to their Vibe inventory page yesterday, or i just didn't see the 9's above the 8's. I'm encouraged that there is such faith by the car maker in models with manual transmissions. That has been my choice all my life, but I will have to buy automatic in next car, to suit wife. I'll probably be needing a dead pedal to give my left foot a place to go. I wish I had a video of the break dance my wife's girlfriend did when imitating the foot-hand motions of an MT driver. They are not going to get it, sigh.
My choices are narrowed to the Honda Fit Sport, also waiting for the '09 details, and the Vibe. The Focus ZX5 would be a strong candidate if *^%#*^#%^Ford hadn't dropped it. I'll be staying tuned to this forum, plus Edmunds new car pages plus looking for email from GM.
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