2010 Vibe Information

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michaelgt
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2010 Vibe Information

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Pontiac Vibe Deletions Exterior color (82U) Mystic Blue Metallic New Features Exterior color (GJV) Ignition Orange Metallic (PDM) Cargo Management Package, includes (RAE) Rear Cargo Storage System and front passenger flat-folding seatback with rear table surface and vertical adjust head restraint (available on 2SL26 Vibe 1SA and 1SB) (PDK) Sun and Wheels Package, includes (CF5) power sunroof and (P24) 17" (43.2 cm) 5-spoke bright machine-faced aluminum wheels. It is available on 2SL26 Vibe 1SB. Changes Shift plate surround has changed from Black to Silver (PCJ) Sun and Sound Package is now available on 2SL26 1SA Vibe (was not available in 2009) (RAE) Rear Cargo Storage System is now included and only available with (PDM) Cargo Management Package on 2SL26 Vibe 1SA and 1SB (was available on 1SA and standard on 1SB) (V54) Roof-mounted luggage rack with center rails is now available as a free flow on 2SM26 Vibe AWD (was standard in 2009) and is available on 2SL26 Vibe 1SA (was not available in 2009) (T96) Front halogen fog lamps RPO Code has changed to "(T3U)" (C60) single-zone manual air conditioning is now standard on 2SL26 Vibe 1SB (replaces [C41] heater, outside air with fan)
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Looking forward to seeing the orange! Mystic Blue was interesting but I never really saw many in that color. Nice to see A/C back on the standards list.So, I take it now the folding seat is only available as an option? At least now it seems to be available on the 1.8L too, that was a big gripe.
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But to get the fold down seat you have to buy the fold down storage system. I don't understand marketing people - the fold down seat adds a lot of versatility to the Vibe and versatility is what the Vibe is all about. What could it cost extra - ought to be some counterbalancing savings in not having to install two different seats on the line.
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Wow, I wanna see how the newExterior color (GJV) Ignition Orange Metallic compares to the Fusion orange on my 2004 Vibe.
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2010 pricing and colors have been on Edmunds for at least a week. Prices seem to be the same as the latest 2009. GM will tout the fact that there is no increase in price, ignoring the significant increase from the start of the 2009 model year until now.They show the pkg with fold down seat and cargo organizaer at $195. In 2009 the cargo organizer alone was $150. Obviously a standard fold down seat could have been offered by increasing the base price by only $20-25. What a shame.The AC is still shown as an option.I assume the 2010 is going to be available soon - earlier than most 2010 models. That might be the reason for some of the exceptional deals seen lately on the 2009's.
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JakeYour assumption is very good!
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With the announcement yesterday that Pontiac and Saturn will join Oldsmobile in the automotive brand graveyard the 2010 Vibe will likely be the last. Perhaps it will be rebranded as a Chevrolet whatever. A rose by any other name . . . I doubt it will become a Buick.In the meantime I would think it will be difficult to sell Pontiacs and Saturns, and the value of used Pontiacs and Saturns will surely drop. When Oldsmobile was going out Olds offered a 5 year 60,00 mile bumper to bumper warranty. With both GM and Toyota facing over capacity, and the cost of doing businesses in California being what it is, maybe NUMMI is in danger of being shuttered.At least we can keep iur Vibes running with Corolla parts. BTW Chrysler announced it will drop the PT Cruiser.
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Post by GenuineVibe »

Shut up... All i ever wanted was an orange car.. and NOW they decide to come out with that color, after i already purchased my vibe. That sucks, big time. I think Mystic blue would of sold better if dealers would of put one on there lot for people to see.
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When I bought my Carbon Gray in early January in the 1.8L they had 2 - white, 2 carbon gray, 1 - Platinum and 1 black. Both of the carbon gray's sold that weekend. The black sold later. Since then 1 Navy Blue and 1- Steel Blue have arrived. Currently in the 2.4L there are 2 Carbon Gray, 2 Platinum and 1 Navy Blue; In the GT just 1 black.Red would have been my choice - they had one in the 2.4L at the time but I only wanted the 1.8L. My wife isn't keen on red - would have picked the navy blue like our 2003. Not among my top 3 choices. The carbon gray is a good compromise and actually a good choice for us as I do not wash it very often.
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Orange is not my favorite color but I think it would look good on the GT. I would really have to think about getting a 2010 Pontiac Vibe unless it`s continued under a different name by GM, I think the resale loss that you might take would be to high. Owning a 2009 I figure it`s to late for me, so unless it becomes a maintenance headache I am going to keep it for a few years. So far it has been a great car.
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Ahh... I bought Mystic Blue, the paint is irridecent, that's why I bought it.Depending on the angle of the sun, you see gold flake, green flake, etc..If it's cloudy out it kind of looks like blue playdough
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Post by ramenboy... »

hmmmm.... i wonder if ignition orange metallic is the same orange that's sold on the o9 matrixes... i would love to see an orange o9 vibe though
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Re: 2010 Vibe Information (Blueridge9)

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it is nice to see the fold down seat available with the 1.8L now... I really wanted it on mine, but the dealer said it was impossible to get. Not that they tried very hard... and the option now on the GM Canada website is only $325. Worth it in my mind... I'm trying to find a fold flat seat to replace mine, and the best price I've found so far is $200 from a wrecker... and they won't even take my seat as a partial trade.
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Post by jerseymike68 »

michaelgt: thanks for the post
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