As the title says, I'm looking at trading in my current vehicle and buying a Vibe. I've read about it for some time, and kept track of it since it came out. I'd just like to see the latest about any complaints, problems, etc you guys have, as Vibe owners before I go in. Any suggestions you might hav...

I like the floor mounted shifter. Wish my Escape had it. Nice interior too.

Can't say I've tried before.

V6. Drove a 4 cyl., didn't mind it too much, but the V6 was the big thing separating the Escape from the other mini SUVs - 200 hp compared to others with 140.

No, there wasn't an Escape w/ 4x4 that I liked, so I got a 4x2

Only problems with the brakes is excessive brake dust on the wheels. Most people just replace the brakes with better ones, but it doesn't bother me that much. I never experienced any trans line leaking, but it's been a problem for some in the past. Most people took theirs into the dealer and it was ...

Sure, what do you want to know?There were some issues I heard and read about from other Escape owners with the transmission 'shuddering', but that's been dealt with. I myself never experienced it, so I can't say much about it.If I knew what those 'bad things' that you'd heard about were, I could say...

Hello,I discovered this website many months ago, when I was first looking at buying a Vibe. Although I love the Vibe very much, I eventually got a 2002 Ford Escape instead, and am very happy with it. That's not to say I don't feel a tinge of regret whenever I see a Vibe on the road. It's been a whil...