Hello everyone,
We got a 2009 Vibe GT a couple weeks ago. It has 93,000 miles, no previous accidents, and was looked over by a local mechanic before purchase (no problems found). It has been running great overall. We have not done anything new or different to it since purchasing it.
For the first week or so, it started fast after only a couple engine cranks. A few days ago, it began having starting issues. Now, there seems to be two different scenarios...
-- turn the key, the engine cranks many times, will not start. Turn the key again, and it starts after a couple engine cranks.
-- turn the key, the engine cranks many times, and it finally starts after several seconds of cranking.
It has always eventually started, but is concerning, especially since either my wife or daughter drive it the most.
**Thinking...battery, starter, alternator, fuel pump, $$!!...**
We don't really need a repair bill right after purchasing it, but I need it to be dependable, especially with winter coming.
Any thoughts on how to proceed would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance!