Looking to purchase '08 Vibe - opinions?

[mountaintools]

Hi all,

I'm looking to become a Vibe owner and would like your opinions on a vehicle i've found at a local dealership.

Here is the link:
http://www.nickyds.com/2008_Pontiac_Vibe_150318023.veh" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And here are the stats available from the dealer:
Price: $12,900
Stock #: 5047
Mileage: 28,114 miles
Engine: 4-Cylinder
1.8 L
Transmission: STANDARD
Options:
4 Door, Front Wheel Drive, Manual Transmission, Fog lamps, Luggage Rack, Rear Wiper, Air Conditioning, Bucket Seats, Center Console, Cruise Control, Folding Rear Seat, Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Windows, Rear Defrost, Tilt Steering, AM/FM Radio, Anti-theft, CD Player, Keyless Entry, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Trip/Mileage Computer, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag

Please share any thoughts concerns or motivations!

[jake75]

Used car prices sure are high. Seems a lot for a car that will soon be 5 model years old, though the low miles is a positive.
At one time a similar brand new Matrix was being advertised here for about $16,500.
This weekend Toyota has been advertising 0% financing on most models including "Corolla". Since they now refer to the Matrix as a "Corolla Matrix" maybe that applies to the Matrix as well.

[joatmon]

Used car prices sure are high.

check out http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... =322415455" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"REDUCED WAY BELOW BLUE BOOK FOR QUICK SALE!!!!!! "


edit 5/29/12 - when I first posted that link, the listed price was $58K. Today the listing is $11K. Must be on clearance

[journeyforce]

Used car prices sure are high.

check out http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... =322415455" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"REDUCED WAY BELOW BLUE BOOK FOR QUICK SALE!!!!!! "

It probably has that special package where it scratches your rear AND makes coffee and sandwiches!!!!!!!

[trb]

Dealer retail is about $12,500 per Edmunds, so I agree that prices sure are high all around. FWIW I paid $12,400 for a 2010 GT with 36K miles from a dealer 6 months ago. They dropped the price from $13,900. Yes, it needed about $500 of reconditioning and I bought new tires for it, but it was a good deal I couldn't pass up. If you like this one, certainly work them down on the price. Something in the low 11's would be great. Manual trans cars are usually harder to sell, so that is a factor in your favor, and the low mileage adds probably $750-800 to the value.

Good luck on it!

[zyzyix]

Try to talk him down on the price. Though in all fairness a 2008 Vibe was for sale near my area for $14K with 40K and it sold faster than one with 94K for $8500 (though that one had been in an accident). The one with 94K was sent to auction.

[09vGT]

I say look for an '09. You get the new body style and more standard equipment.

[ou.grizzly]

I say look for an '09. You get the new body style and more standard equipment.

pre 2009 = better quality, more reliable, more interior room

[joatmon]

The 07 I posted a link to was initially a joke, the listing had the price at $58K. They seemed to have caught their error and are now offering it at $11K. It is a year older than the 08 moutaintools initially asked about but the listing says it only has 12K miles, and also has an automatic tranny, alloy wheels and side air bags, If I had to choose between the two, I'd probably go for the 07.

Both are the absolutely most desirable color scheme of silver with gray cladding.