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#69 of 158 Re: Vibe Test Drive Observations [repoman1] by jaxs1 Mar 22, 2008 (3:42 pm)
Replying to: repoman1 (Mar 22, 2008 3:12 pm) That's too bad. Those high revving engines with short gearing explains why the mpg is so much less than a Corolla with the 1.8 powertrain. I didn't think the extra weight would be enough for such a big difference in MPG. I guess the short gearing should make the performance peppier than a Corolla though. It really needs an extra gear or two.
#70 of 158 Re: Vibe Test Drive Observations [repoman1] by cryspy Mar 25, 2008 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: repoman1 (Mar 22, 2008 3:12 pm) Thank you for your comments. How did you find the ride with the 1.8L Auto? Was it too noisy? Replies to this message: repoman1 (Mar 28, 2008 11:58 am) jaxs1 (Mar 28, 2008 1:24 pm) cryspy (Mar 29, 2008 2:58 am)
#71 of 158 Re: Vibe Test Drive Observations [cryspy] by repoman1 Mar 28, 2008 (11:58 am)
Replying to: cryspy (Mar 25, 2008 4:09 pm) Ride of the 1.8L automatic was good, no annoying road noise or wind noise. The 1.8 automatic in my opinion is too high reving. If you are cruising at 65 mph and accelerate the revs jump instantly up to 4000-5000. Even a light touch on the gas pedal seemed to send the revs jumping. The high reving engine makes the car feel "snappy", which is not acceptable from a $20,000 vehicle. Replies to this message: jaxs1 (Mar 28, 2008 1:24 pm) cryspy (Mar 29, 2008 2:58 am)
#72 of 158 Re: Vibe Test Drive Observations [repoman1] by jaxs1 Mar 28, 2008 (1:24 pm)
Replying to: repoman1 (Mar 28, 2008 11:58 am) So how is the 2.4 with 5-speed automatic?   One advantage of the Vibe vs the Matrix is that you can get the 2.4 with the Base model, so it will be less expensive and you don't need to get the super low-profile noisy and stiff-riding sport tires.   I'm really disappointed in the rated mpg of the 2.4 though. You can get a V6 with the same mileage in other vehicles. Even the 1.8 mileage isn't all the great.
#73 of 158 Re: Vibe Test Drive Observations [repoman1] by cryspy Mar 29, 2008 (2:58 am)
Replying to: repoman1 (Mar 28, 2008 11:58 am) Just too bad this high rev thing on the 1.8 Auto. That's the main reason why i can't settle on the Vibe. I find MPG of the 2.4 model too low.
#74 of 158 2009 Vibe - Matrix and option combinations by commissioner1 Mar 29, 2008 (5:18 pm)
I am looking at a 2009 Vibe/Matrix with a 1.8 and a manual transmission. I enjoy driving a stick and if I am getting a little car, I want to have a little fun. First off Carmax has already discounted the Matrix and it works as a good club with the dealers. They dropped there price by $1,000 when they saw that there were legitimate competition. The next thing is that if you get the Vibe 1.8, the manual trans and the prefered option package, it does not come with power locks. Somehow though it does come with keyless entry. They dealer is going to get back to me on that. It also looks like the 2009's are cheaper than the 2008's. I am waiting for the dealer to figure that one out too. The front seats in the base model don't fold flat. Finally can anyone explain the difference between the base radio and the upgrade? Is it just two more speakers or is there some difference in the MP3 input
#75 of 158 2009 Vibe is Terrific by vibo Apr 04, 2008 (10:36 pm)
I have owned my 2009 Vibe for almost 2 months now. My previous Vibe was a 2003 1.8L 5speed manual. I am a little better off now, so I splurged for the 2.4L, 158 horse, engine from the Camry. It also has the 5 speed automatic transmission.   It is a blast to drive! I don't feel like I am driving an economy car with this one. Anyone out there thinking of buying a 1.8 because of mileage, please try out the 2.4 and see if the savings is worth giving up the fun and the ability to safely pass other people.   I should mention that I live in the foothills of the Las Vegas valley so I do climb long hills everyday. With my 2003 1.8 I really had to downshift a lot and really had to work the engine hard especially in 105+ degree heat. With this Camry 2.4 engine its a breeze.   Also, concerning pricing, I ordered the 2009 Vibe the first week of January and paid $500 over invoice. I did have to wait for it about 5 weeks.    For all you that are looking for big rebates on this car, forget it. I watched for rebates and deals all the time from 2002-2008, because I had friends who liked my car, so I tried to help them find a good deal on a new one. The biggest rebate I found was $500 cash back. Out here in the west Vibe inventory is pretty limited.   Now with the price of gas going through the roof, and the build quality of this car, your best bet is to negotiate hard with the dealer, and talk down the sticker price. There is not a lot of cushion in the sticker either.   Good Luck!!
#76 of 158 Drove the GT, but looking to buy AWD by wtd44 Apr 23, 2008 (1:44 pm)
I'm "standing on the brink" of trading into a 2009 AWD Vibe. I hope to trade in my 04 Jeep GC and keep the spread as low as possible. I drove the FWD GT model at one dealership, but they had no AWD models available. The other Pontiac dealer has several AWDs, so I am considering starting negotiations. Using Edmunds pricing and reviews has been more than helpful in this endeavor, let me tell you!
#77 of 158 2009 Vibe MPG by repoman1 Apr 24, 2008 (12:16 pm)
868 miles on my 2009 Vibe, 2.4l, automatic, 90% highway driving, most at 70-75MPH, just started to use the air conditioning the past week so most was with AC not running. Average to date: 30.65 MPG   Fuel regular unleaded with 10% ethanol. We can't buy real gas here. I would probably get 2-3 more miles per gallon if I didn't have to use ethanol. Ethanol is junk, it's just a filler that decreases gas mileage and performance and is causing the price of everthing we eat to increase. Ethanol is simply a useless government mandate.
#78 of 158 My 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT by raythegerman Apr 24, 2008 (12:33 pm)
I read with interest the post #58 from vibeowner1. I too, have purchased a red hot metallic Vibe GT from my dealer in Amherst, New York. My wife and I drove it from Tonawanda, New York to Durham, North Carolina to visit her son, drove it around town, and drove back a week later. We averaged 30 miles a gallon on the nose, and that's with going 70-75 miles an hour and also driving in Durham, Cary & Raleigh city driving. Total miles approx 1800 miles. I traded in my 2005 Pontiac Vibe AWD for this. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! My previous Vibe was excellent and I never had one problem with it, but the 2.4 engine and the upscale design, etc. is just fantastic. Before you buy a Vibe with the 1.8 motor just try one with the 2.4----it is a blast!!

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