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by jcw74801
Thu Aug 11, 2011 5:07 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "What's Your Gas Mileage?" Thread
Replies: 634
Views: 2386280

I have had my '08 Matrix 5-speed base model for about 8 months now. I get a steady 33mpg on mostly highway commuting at 70mph. Although my speedometer is very accurate I found the trip meter to be inaccurate. I gained 2mpg when I started using my GPS to track mileage.
by jcw74801
Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:02 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 05-08 ECM/PCM recall and buying a used Vibe...
Replies: 3
Views: 1372

Ok, so I can get the recall taken care of if needed.I think the price is a little high too. But NADA adds a $3300 premium for the low miles. Edmunds is similar.Just the fact that a 4-year old vehicle with only 8,000 miles ends up being repossessed by the credit union seems odd.thanks for the replies
by jcw74801
Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:58 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 05-08 ECM/PCM recall and buying a used Vibe...
Replies: 3
Views: 1372

05-08 ECM/PCM recall and buying a used Vibe...

My local credit union has a 2007 Vibe repo with 8,000 miles on it. Looks like new, has Preferred package and sport trim. They want $13k for it.I read about the ECM/PCM recall and was wondering if I would be entitled to warranty replacement of the PCM buying this as a used car.Also, can I verify duri...