We are loving this car

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biske
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We are loving this car

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Hello!

My wife and I recently purchased this car for our PNW adventures! We had been looking for a relatively inexpensive utility hatchback and the Vibe/Matrix fit the bill. Out of all the Pontiacs on the road, we see this one the most: I wonder if it's the Toyota in it. They all seemed FWD so we were surprised when we found a decently maintained 2010 AWD version with 113k miles.

The ride was rather harsh, so I replaced the wheels and tires with 225/60/16 and it's a world of difference! I couldn't find much on the longevity of the AWD Vibes, but hopefully it can get another 100k miles.

You guys had a lot of useful information when researching the car before purchase. Thank you!

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Welcome to GenVibe. A photo AND location all on your first post. You rock ;) As far as longevity goes you should easily get MORE than an additional 100K miles out of this vehicle. And YES the Toyota drivetrain is a big reason for that and why so many of us own these. Get involved here and visit often :D
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Welcome to GenVibe biske! Hope to see you often around here.
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Welcome, biske! Consider starting a thread in the GenVibe Garage and report on your PNW adventures.
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biske
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Thanks!

I'll try to make my way around. Off to the garage.
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Welcome to GenVibe! Props on posting a picture of your "new" Vibe right away ;)! Any plans for modifications of any kind?
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