I bought a 2009 VIBE!!!

zdaliah · Post by **zdaliah** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:15 am

the first one in my area i have been told. Could of drove it home tonight, but needed to bring back my trade in.Its Silver Platinum, Preferred Package, AutomaticI'll post some pics as soon as i pick it up!

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:19 am

Yep, you'd better get some pics of that sucker!And a full writeup, pronto!

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:19 am

The exact minimum of bells and whistles I'll be looking for. Assume you got the "optional" air conditioning. 1.8L engine?

zdaliah · Post by **zdaliah** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:24 am

they also had a black GT there...Yea, got the optional AC, lol... and the upgraded stereo. basically everything i was looking for.I also didn't know it comes standard with a 115v power inverter, so i can plug in a laptop or houshold AC wall outlet plugs.. very coolI will have some pics up tomorrow!!

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:35 am

very nice, congrats, they had a red '09 GT on the front of this flyer from the newspaper it looked really good, just the angle they had and the color lines and all this stuff

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:32 am

I'm adding fuel to my torch and sharpening my pitchfork!

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:21 am

i'd say put karosene on the torch, it last longer

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:32 pm

Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 Â»I'm adding fuel to my torch and sharpening my pitchfork! Ohhhhh nooooooo.ohhhh gawd...

TraySeeLea · Post by **TraySeeLea** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:43 pm

::waits::

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:53 pm

You're going to be sitting there on your hood for a while. You better get a blanket. lol. When are you getting it in zdaliah?

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:03 pm

congrats. wish it wasn't snowing here so much. I want to take a few cars for test drives.

Celtic_Curse · Post by **Celtic_Curse** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:35 am

Thats great!! Can't wait to see what its like when you post pics.

zdaliah · Post by **zdaliah** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 2:46 am

Ok, i just got home from the dealer with the first sold 2009 Vibe in Florida!! At least thats what the dealer told me. Here are the first pics i took. Please feel free to ask me any questions!

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:01 am

sweeet, can you get some pics of the engine?hmm must be the 1.8l I think the 2.4 has the triptronic shifting that you can do. Is there a OD button to turn if off?

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:14 am

Are you embarrassed to have been listening to the 70s channel on XM? Just curious as to why you blacked it out...LOL.Nice car...I like it. I think I like not having a car payment better, but if I ended up having to get one, I would probably go for this.

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:20 am

Looks good and congrats I miss the old steering wheel design though and wonder if you get the center console in another color than grey?

zdaliah · Post by **zdaliah** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:23 am

i didn't black anything out on the radio, its like taking a picture of a computer screen.. it couldn't capture the digital image correctly and yea, its a 1.8L not 2.4I do have a question though for previous Vibe owners.. were the dashboard speedometer, and gauges completely backlit like they are in the 2009?when the car is off its totally black, and fully illuminated when on

blue02z · Post by **blue02z** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:34 am

yeah they are completely blacked out when not running. congrats on the new car!!

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:38 am

There's no steering wheel mounted controls - is that an option on the 2009?

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:48 am

Quote, originally posted by Sputnik Â»There's no steering wheel mounted controls - is that an option on the 2009?i thought it looked funny, it must be a option :/ I need the controls on my next car...and heated seats

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:19 am

thats sweet man, congrats on it again, looks awesome

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:27 am

Quote, originally posted by northvibe Â»i thought it looked funny, it must be a option :/ I need the controls on my next car...and heated seats Ha! I got both of those now. Bum warmers rock.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:28 am

Quote, originally posted by WaveAction Â»thats sweet man, congrats on it again, looks awesomeBack end still hasn't grown on me, but the front is nice. Clean looking.

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:52 am

agreed, specially dont like how theirs no glass hatch...i always use mine to get stuff out, unless it's big or heavy then i use the full hatch.the back looks to plain to me

AZViking · Post by **AZViking** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:09 am

Looks good I love the 3rd pic (Gotta see if ths stroller fits!) that's what we'd check out before buying.

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:11 am

where are the fog lights and the sun roof... your in FL... you should have a sun roof... geeze it's feb and it's reading 82 deg. outside... lol I do have a few questionsfirst the tie down rails that are in current vibes are they under those rubber covers in the 09, version?Are the headlights separate high and low beams ... two bulbs?I do like that it does have a middle headrest on the second row of seats

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:20 am

The more I see the new Vibe,the more I like the new Trix.I guess I'm on the darkside now.

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:33 am

Quote, originally posted by kevera Â»The more I see the new Vibe,the more I like the new Trix.I guess I'm on the darkside now. i'm in the same vote --- but i won't make a decision until i see/test drive them

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:26 am

I love it! Congratulations. Now, be the first one in Florida or the world maybe to get nice looking 18 or 19 inch wheels.I think the body is kinda beefy for the small wheel wells so if you get bigger wheels it will look breathe taking. Just like the Vibe I drive now, I absolutely hated the new design (I hate the Vibe altogether until I sat in one in person back in 2002) but now that I've seen it in person at the NAIAS I looooove the new style I still do not like that shifter and gear arrangement AT ALL though. Love the gauges.BTW...82 degrees? You have a brand new car, and it's 82 degrees...you should be in ecstasy. I woke up to ice on EVERYTHING this morning and 20 degree temps

jwalcik · Post by **jwalcik** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:45 am

Congrats on the new Vibe!

June · Post by **June** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:27 am

Nice ride. I've been waiting to see when the 09 owners would start popping up.

TraySeeLea · Post by **TraySeeLea** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:38 am

Quote, originally posted by Sputnik Â»Back end still hasn't grown on me, but the front is nice. Clean looking.yeah the front end looks great and then the back end scares me....my has sunk....

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:58 am

Wow! Congrats it looks amazing! Nice color too!

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:05 am

Quote, originally posted by TraySeeLea Â»yeah the front end looks great and then the back end scares me....my has sunk.... The front end does certainly look great!

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:20 am

Nice, now go slap some rims on that sucka!

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:33 am

i'd like to see more interior shots of the seats, i loved the GT style seats, how comfortable are they?

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:40 am

Nice! You are the first on on GenVibe with an '09!

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:36 am

That is awesome! Congrats!

ITTRay · Post by **ITTRay** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:31 pm

Congrats. Very Nice. I just bought a new 08'. This is my first 4-banger car, and Im loving it. I am used to big v8's. I own a 70' chevelle SS. Thats the car that only comes out of the cave once a month or so. I like the 09'. Im undecided on the dash and the tailights. The body has very nice lines. The tail lights are a little to "ricey" for me but hey, im used to chevelles and vettes, what can I say?

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WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:44 pm

nice chevelle ITTRay, should post up more pics of your vibe in the garage section and post alot of pics of the chevelle there too we'd all love to see it

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:21 pm

I LOVE it, except for the tail lights and the stereo... I love how everything on the body doesn't look "tacked on" anymore..

cs1992 · Post by **cs1992** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:51 pm

Nice car. Keep us posted on the gas mileage.I suppose that it shouldn't be much (if any) different than the older models, but it did get a little bit heavier.

micbarric · Post by **micbarric** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:16 pm

I'm surprised the stock wheel covers haven't changed for the 2009's, but they still look ok.

zdaliah · Post by **zdaliah** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:46 pm

yea, for being plastic they actually look pretty good. and they match the color of the car perfectly.Going to take some pics of the engine today, so look out for those later!you guys wanna see anything else?

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:03 am

Hey Neighbor!!! Nice Vibe, you should come over to Tampa and give me a ride in it... j/k haha

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:28 am

Interesting about those wheel covers, I noticed that too. That's about the only thing carryover from the last model huh? What's the car look like inside at night? What color does all the stuff light up in, is it still red? Looked like it may not have been on a pic I saw on pontiac's site. Just one of those goofy things I'm curious about. Anyway, it is growing on me. Except for the oval area in the gauges, is that hard to see from the driver's seat? The price isn't too terrible for the stuff you get. If I was going to buy one it would be equipped just like yours is, has all the stuff you need and nothing you don't. Don't have a desire for things like a leaky, rattling sunroof and fog lights are pretty much worthless anyway. I don't have either on the car I have now and really don't miss them at all.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:47 am

Quote, originally posted by cs1992 Â»Nice car. Keep us posted on the gas mileage.I suppose that it shouldn't be much (if any) different than the older models, but it did get a little bit heavier.Wonder if the added weight has to do with the added safety features such as ABS, stabilitrak, extra airbags.

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:54 am

Quote, originally posted by bull77 Â»i'm in the same vote --- but i won't make a decision until i see/test drive them yep me too.Quote, originally posted by zdaliah Â»yea, for being plastic they actually look pretty good. and they match the color of the car perfectly.Going to take some pics of the engine today, so look out for those later!you guys wanna see anything else?Congrats on the new vibe.i notice that too, why they carried over the old wheel caps bugs me.

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 1:33 am

Sweet! Congrats!

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:00 am

Quote, originally posted by ITTRay Â» This is my first 4-banger car, and Im loving it. I am used to big v8's. I own a 70' chevelle SS. Thats the car that only comes out of the cave once a month. Nice Chevelle.I have a 72 SS,but I swapped out the LS5 for the LS6.Unfortunately I have the turbo 400 in now.My first Chevelle,70 SS with the LS6 and the M22"rock-crusher".But I was 16,so I sold it because I probably would have killed myself.There are a few Chevelle guys here,so welcome.

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