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Replying to: onthefarm (Mar 07, 2008 9:19 am)
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Replying to: caliberchic (Mar 07, 2008 10:27 am) As a side note, they may still be tweaking the site. I discovered options that I'm told would be available for select trim levels are missing under the 'Build & Price' section, for example. I'll cut 'em some slack for a couple of days given that most of the information seems intact. 
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Reading the forums, one of the major drawbacks of the previous generation Vibes was uneven tire wear due to lack of a front end camber adjustment. I also had this problem on an older Toyota Corolla and although I'm in the market for a vehicle like the new Vibe (wife actually), I will not knowingly buy another vehicle which does not have front end camber adjustment - due to alignment & tire wear problems I experienced first hand on the Corolla. So please, can anyone advise if this has been corrected on the new Vibe/Matrix's? 
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Replying to: jstant1 (Feb 27, 2008 8:19 am) |
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I am shopping for Vibe. But none of the dealerships in NC offering any discounts on 2009 and even on 2008 they are only offering pretty much what GM offering as rebate. I thought it is buyers market for cars, but some how I am not getting anywhere with vibe. Is it not the right time to get a deal?
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Replying to: vsp (Mar 21, 2008 9:22 pm) |
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Replying to: vsp (Mar 21, 2008 9:22 pm) Since they have few to sell, and the car is a brand new model, there isn't much discounting. |
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Test drove several 2009 Vibe’s today. Here are a few observations: There is a big difference in the gearing between the 1.8L 4 speed automatic and the 2.4L 5 speed automatic. The 2.4L turns approximately 2250RPM at 70 MPH and 2500 RPM at 75 MPH. The 1.8L is spinning 2950 RPM at 70 MPH and 3050 RPM at 75 MPH. Overall fit and finish is good. The paint seems much improved over previous Vibes. Prior Vibes had very thin paint and were extremely easy to scratch and ding. Mystic Blue is ugly, it has much more green than blue and should be called Pea Green. Interior is nice. Seats are quality material. Dash has a nice layout. Rear seats fold almost entirely flat, there is around a 10 degree incline when they are folded down. The radio has good sound and nice layout, the Monsoon 7 speaker system will please all audiophiles. The 17 inch tires produce much more road noise at highway speeds and are noticeably rougher on a bumpy road. The 16 inch tires have a much better ride and have no road noise on the highway. |
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Replying to: repoman1 (Mar 22, 2008 3:12 pm) I guess the short gearing should make the performance peppier than a Corolla though. It really needs an extra gear or two. |
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Replying to: repoman1 (Mar 22, 2008 3:12 pm) How did you find the ride with the 1.8L Auto? Was it too noisy?
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