Hi Zilla, Welcome to the group! I think either the first or 2nd generation Vibe is a great choice for a high-utility compact. I personally prefer the first gen.(03-08) for better space utilization, separate opening rear window and first gens seem to have fewer problems with sub-systems, electrical,...

Awesome, good luck. The 09 looks a lot sharper IMO but you can't open the rear hatch glass separately as you can on the earlier ones. The base model 09 also doesn't come with a roof rack or rails (you can add the Toyota rails+rack for something like $250 IIRC). I agree the 09 is more attractive. I'...

Hi there! :) I'm Silvia and I'm 20 years old and will soon be purchasing a Vibe. My current car - a '93 Ford Escort hatchback - will be mine and my husbands second car. His '96 Toyota Tacoma (NUMMI REPRESENT! woo! lol) died on us after 200,000 and I'm just no comfortable totally relying on an older ...