AHA! I think I have the answer - at least enough to satisfy me. For the sake of those interested enough to still be following this thread, here are my findings. (All MSRP prices are according to Edmund's web page.)I want the sunroof. That's $700 on the GT, but available on the Base only with Option ...

Quote, originally posted by engineertwin2 »...until they actually come out and you can get a line item difference, you'll have to just choose based on current knowledge.Engineertwin2, you're implying that there is no one on this forum with direct knowledge of all the differences between the 2009 Vi...

I heartily endorse the Vibe. I have an early GT, which I drove home on 15 March 2002 (The Ides of March!) with 8 miles on it. It is now coming up on 56000 miles.The only major problem was losing the 6 speed's clutch just over 35000 miles. It's my recollection that the early Vibes had some pretty cha...

OK. We add A/C (Edmunds MSRP $950) and 17" wheels (Edmunds MSRP $450) just to bring Base's handling more in line w/GT. That brings the Base 2009 Vibe 2.4L up to $17115, still $2195 less than the GT.Does 2009 GT have a sport suspension package, perhaps? If so, how much value does that add? $500?...

Check Edmund's web page: http://www.edmunds.com/pontiac...96163It shows the following alternatives for the 2009 Vibe:Base FWD1.8L I4 ManualAuto$15,310Base FWD2.4L I4 ManualAuto$15,710Base AWD2.4L I4 Auto$18,910GT FWD2.4L I4 ManualAuto$19,310 Now, I ask again: What is the value added on the FWD GT ov...

What's the consensus choice between: (a) Straight up GT vs. (b) Base 2.4 with selected optionsLooking at the price sheets, it looks to me like (b) could drive off the lot substantially lower priced than a comparably optioned GT.The only real GT advantage I can see is the independent rear suspension....

Dealer here in Riverside, Calif. says late March - early April.

Does anyone have any definitive info on when the 2009s will be on dealers' lots?