Just finished up checking out that Vibe. I think I’m gonna pass on it. It had lots of minor body damage, the hood was bent and the front crash bumper was bent in, several body panels had been spray painted. It also looked like it’d been driven around on a farm. Pretty dirty. Not rusty, just dirty. I...

tpollauf, thank you so much for the reply! I hadn’t even thought to ask about the recalls, great idea. I’m in the mid western US right around the tri state of Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana, so rust is a factor, but not a huge deal. I’ll definitely be looking hard for rust and or body damage. If the re...

Hello all! I am finally purchasing a car that I have wanted for quite a long time. I found a 2010 Vibe 1.8 5spd with 104k miles on craigslist for $3,400. The owner says everything works great and that the only issue is clear coat fade on the top and hood. This car seems like the perfect daily (and a...