I have a 2009 AWD and love the ride and handling. I like a stiffer suspension for a better road feel. This car is great in cornering. No hint of loosing control, nail the gas and it hugs the corners.This has been a great car and I purchased mine in March 08. No problems to date other than the center...
Great color choice the same as mine. I got the AWD version automic no the GT. So far I love the drive and ride. Mileage is improving with each tank. @& mpg on the last tank.
I do not think this color changes, just looks darker in certain light. The Mystic Blue Metallic I saw in the showroom seem to change with different angles. I have not seen the Steel Blue color yet.
I have the Navy Blue metallic, picutre in Vibe Garage (traveler03 2009 Vibe Pic).I have not seen the Steel Blue in person. The Navy Blue is darker that the color chip in the book and the Mystic Blue is more blue/gree/gold looking than the chip in the book. So I am not sure where the Steel Blue will ...
I just did my second tank fill also and the fuel was 25 mpg. I drive 24 mile to work one way about half at 60 mph and half at 40-50 mph and always with traffic. This is much better than my Envoy which was around 16-17 mpg for this same travel.
I am 6'3" nearing 300lbs. I put the seat all the way down before I drove it and half way home stopped to raise the seat up half way. I like the seat higher and there is still plenty of headroom.