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cs1992

Bailout Discount?Why can't I find any information about a Bailout Discount anywhere else (besides your post)? If GM is offering $3300 in additional discounts beyond the $500 rebate, I'd say this is a good deal. If I were looking to buy, I'd seriously consider the Astra right now due to pricing, but ...

cs1992

I have not been inside a new model Vibe yet and am curious about its interior size. I know the new Corolla is a bit larger on the inside than the previous model; is the Vibe larger too?

cs1992

We took a trip to a family reunion last week in my wife's '03 Camry (2.4L auto). The car was loaded with 3 people, our luggage, a cooler, and the AC was on full time. The route was entirely interstate and I filled up upon arriving. We got 35mpg traveling at an average speed of 70 mph. The sticker es...

cs1992

A lot of folks I talk to claim that they are driving fewer miles due to high gas prices. I, for one, have always pretty much restricted my driving to and from work (25 miles round trip). Any errands I need to run are completed on my way home. Frankly, my miles driven have not changed that much becau...

cs1992

Same engine as in my wife's Camry. We usually average 27mpg...60%city driving.However, this engine seems to like the highway. The best mpg we have had was a 400 mile interstate trip that returned 35.5 mpg while cruising 70-75mph.

cs1992

2002 Protege LX2.0L Auto42k on the odometerI have had this car for over 2 months now and although it's no Vibe, it is a fun car to drive. Likes: Handling, peppy acceleration, interior room is surprisingly largeDislikes: Radio reception is weak, road noise (from tires, wind isn't that bad), no remote...

cs1992

I'll reserve my opinions about the new Vibe and its gas mileage until some "real world" results are posted. The new Vibe is heavier, but not by that much. Not everyone is looking for a higher performance (GT) model; some of us consider mpg's more important.

cs1992

Nice car. Keep us posted on the gas mileage.I suppose that it shouldn't be much (if any) different than the older models, but it did get a little bit heavier.

cs1992

Just curious, what other Toyotas use the upcoming 2.4L engine in the '09 Vibe?

cs1992

Personally, I'd get an '07. The '09 Vibe is a new model (well, more of a refresh) and I doubt there will be many rebates early on. Besides that, this current generation of Vibes has more than proven themselves in regards to reliability and owner satisfaction.

cs1992

Why don't you price the vehicle on Edmunds.com? You can easily find invoice & rebates and build the vehicle to your specifications.

cs1992

HAHA. It does resemble Homer Simpson in that shot. In reality, I never thought it was a bad looking vehicle though. Ford can at least feel good about offering a Hybrid SUV that actually delivers good mileage. They need to focus on doing the same to the Fusion.

cs1992

Congratulations...If I get another Vibe, it will be a manual. I parted with my Vibe for financial reasons and ended up with an '02 Protege. The Protege is decent, but near as fun to drive. Good luck with the car; you made a good choice.

cs1992

I posted earlier that my Vibe lease was soon to expire and I was looking at an '02 Protege. Well, the Protege now sits in my driveway and the Vibe had been returned to GM. I had the option of buying the Vibe, but I did not like the amount of the new payments. Anyways, I will truly miss the Vibe, it ...

cs1992

ashift30-Thanks for the input. I will talk to as many folks as possible to resolve this situation. Not to change the topic, but "Cops aren't all bad" is the absolute truth. The officer who gave me the ticket at least informed me of appearing in court to have the fine reduced. This is not t...

cs1992

I know someone who is selling an '02 Protege LX AT with 40k on the odometer. The car is in great shape and the seller is asking $6800. Anybody have experience with this vehicle? I have driven the car and was quite impressed.

cs1992

OK, I know I can not blame the car, but I did get a speeding ticket yesterday. I admit that I was driving way too fast, but because this car handles so well, I did not feel like I was doing anything wrong (at the time).Anyways, this is my first speeding ticket in over 10 years. The police officer to...

cs1992

I like the manual transmission Fusion. Compared to the others, it is also priced considerably lower.

cs1992

The Flash would be proud to drive this car.

cs1992

Good deal if you can get it.I'd be more conservative about the price your asking for your '03. I've noticed, at least in my area, that car sales seem to be following home sales...SLOW b/c people simply overprice their property. I frequently scan Craigslist and am amazed at the ridiculous prices peop...

cs1992

I saw a new Malibu on the lot as well. IMHO, the Camry and Altima do not even begin to compare, at least in appearance. GM looks like they did their homework on this model and hopefully will attract a lot of new customers. This car certainly looks much better in person.

cs1992

When my Vibe was in the shop to get a new PCM, the dealer lent me a new Chevrolet Impala for a day. Not having owned/driven a newer GM car for some time, I was thoroughly impressed. The fit and finish was every bit as good as my neighbor's '07 Camry (as well as my '06 Vibe). Driving it was just as i...

cs1992

In another post, I explained that my Check Engine Light came on last week and the transmission was shifting hard. Ends up that the computer (PCM)had to be replaced. With only 12k miles on the car, I am not impressed. Anyone else ever have PCM issues?

cs1992

Sorry, but after dealing with this issue and the wife's '04 Camry starter problems (at 30k), I personally am not convinced of Toyota's superior quality. At this rate, I suppose that I could expect one major/semi-major mechanical issue with Toyota vehicles before they hit 30k.

cs1992

'06 Base ModelAT12500 milesWell, my CEL came on yesterday and I initially thought I forgot to tighten the gas cap. After one day, it's still on so I decided to have it scanned. The OBD indicates that it is a defective pressure control solenoid. Anyone have any idea what this solenoid does? BTW, it s...

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I don't know why, but I really like the new Civic, particularly the 4-door sedan. Although I am happy with my Vibe, I am curious to how the Civic handles and its fuel economy. Every time I see one on the road, I always wonder what if I had bought one instead of my Vibe.

cs1992

Before buying a Vibe I was very concerned with it's smaller size. However, after owning this vehicle for more than a year, I am now convinced that smaller cars are the way to go (at least for me). Driving this car on a daily basis compared to my previous rides (trucks and larger sedans) is almost ef...

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$27 an hour? Do the math $27 x 40hrs x 52 weeks = $56160 (per year)No OVERTIME included.To most people (myself included) that is a lot of money. Many college graduates do not earn that salary even after 5 five years experience. Local Ford plant employees in my area earned top pay in 2-3 years. Somet...

cs1992

I'd buy a civic hybrid. Although I enjoy the gas mileage from my Vibe, I think it (as well as all cars) could be better.

cs1992

My driver side fog lamp was broken today. A rock flew up from the road as I was driving. I am glad it didn't hit the windshield!Has anyone else replaced a fog lamp? If so, is it difficult?

cs1992

Last Tank...32mpg 50/50 city/hwy2006 Base Automatic Transmission, no mods...I drive moderately and keep the RPM s below 3000.

cs1992

I use 87 octane from Shell. I have read that premium gas actually decreases mpg. This area mandates 10% ethanol (E10) and I average ~30mg in my automatic base model Vibe.

cs1992

All the "glass" should be replaced with solar cells.

cs1992

Check your tire pressure and try different brands of gasoline. I use Shell gasoline in my '06 automatic Vibe and average 30mpg combined. Last tank was 32.

cs1992

I am happy to report that after putting 9000 miles on my Vibe I am averaging 30mpg; +/- 1 mpg depending on outside temperature. This is approximately 60%city 40%hwy. Considering the new EPA estimates are 25city 31 hwy, I am not complaining. BTW, my Vibe is an '06 base model automatic. We are require...

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Interesting vehicles. Let's hope that someday that fuel cells or batteries/electric vehicles will "cure" us of our oil addiction.GM could do wonders for it's image (and its pocketbook) if it pursues these technologies in the right fashion.

cs1992

The entire new Elantra reeks of Corolla influence...but is that a bad thing for the price it's being sold? Anyways, I will reserve judgement on the new Elantra and Sentra until some mpg results start to surface. Gas mileage is crucial when I buy a car. (My vibe averages 31 mpg...auto base model)

cs1992

Saw a new Hyundai Elantra and Nissan Sentra on the dealer lots last week. Both cars look like a big improvement from their predecessors. The price tag on the Elantra was very reasonable.

cs1992

My wife has an '03 Camry 4 cylinder automatic with ~38k on the odometer. This car continues to impress me with the mpg it achieves. Yesterday's filling up indicated 31.4 mpg...mostly city driving. The highest I have measured is 35.4...all highway.My Vibe with 5k miles gets the same mileage. This sur...

cs1992

My Vibe has been a pretty efficient vehicle and at 4500 miles I am averaging 31mpg (sticker is 29/34). I realize that this is not much to complain about, but has anyone done anything to their car to improve their mpg? I keep the tires inflated a pound above the recommeneded level. BTW, I have an '06...

cs1992

I almost bought a G6 when shopping (for my Vibe). Awesome deals were available at the time and I like the looks of the car (minus chrome whell covers). However, it came down to the best mpg and the Vibe easily won out.

cs1992

I have an '06 base model Vibe with an automatic transmission and am happy to report that my mpg has averaged 31( AC on = 31, AC Off = 32). I drive 50/50 city - highway.I am hoping that this figure will increase over time.

cs1992

All I want is an electric car that that covers my daily commute. I drive less than 35 miles per day (typically) and a range of 50-60 miles would suit me well. This is certainly achievable with current technology using simple lead acid or NiMH batteries. I'd pay $25k for a Corolla sized car that coul...

cs1992

I don't understand GM. Remember, the Vibe engine is a Toyota engine. Why they would not offer a car similar to the Vibe with similar gas mileage is beyond me. I would have considered the HHR if the mpg figures were closer to the Vibe. But, look at the Cobalt. It's the same class as the Corolla &...

cs1992

Forgot to mention, mine is an automatic.Btw, the ~31mpg is almost double what my old truck used to achieve.

cs1992

Considering it is brand new and I do about 50% city & 50% hwy driving, I am pretty happy. Thank you 1.8L!

cs1992

I went ahead and did it. Bought the Vibe I described in an earlier post and am very happy about the deal. I can't get over how well the car drives, handles and accelerates for having such a small engine. Compared to my truck, I feel like I am driving and Indy car. I bought the Stealth color b/c the ...

cs1992

Invoice - Rebates = $16834The sum of all rebates = $2000So $14834 would be the invoice with rebates.MSRP = $17840This is the figure I am working off of for the Vibe. I think $4000 off invoice is pretty decent, but I am asking for advice because I simply do not know for sure.

cs1992

I am really interested in purchasing a new, base model VIBE. I test drove one yesterday and was impressed. I am looking for a base model, auto transmission without the power package. Yes, I said without. Anyways, I was quoted $14,900 before TTL. It would be about $15,800 out the door. This price inc...

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Re: (lovemyraffe)

Is the '09 Vibe interior larger than the previous generation?

'03 Camry trip mpg

Anyone driving less due to high gas prices?

Re: 2009 Vibe GT Gas Mileage (Jyik40)

'02 Mazda Protege Update

Vibe 2.4L...what other cars use it?

Re: New Vibe Owner (prescoan)

Bad News...The Vibe is gone

Re: Vibe got me at speeding ticket! (ashift30)

2002 Mazda Protege

Vibe got me at speeding ticket!

Re: GM Offers Getting Tempting (jake75)

2007 Impala

PCM had to be replaced

Re: (blue_can)

CEL on ... pressure control valve

Anyone driven an '06+ Civic?

Could you buy a large car/SUV after owning a Vibe?

How hard is it to replace a fog-lamp

Still getting 30mpg

Re: Hybrid Vue (scherry2)

Impressed with my wife's '03 Camry mpg

Anyone improved their mpg?

4000 miles... 31mpg avg

Re: (ColonelPanic)

31mpg on first tank of gas

New Vibe Owner...it's in my driveway as I type

Re: Is this a good buy for an '06? (JoeKat)

Is this a good buy for an '06?