Well, the 2006 is back in play. We had it checked out today and the only thing that came up is a leaky valve cover gasket. The oil has been leaking enough to force the owner to add oil between changes. Is this a big enough concern to walk away from the car?I want to thank everyone again for contribu...

Thanks Jake and Blueridge.Jake, you need to negotiate for me! Or go broker peace in the Middle East.I just noticed on the CarFax for the 2007 Vibe that not longer before the second owner got rid of it (a little more than a year after buying it), the fuel injection system was flushed/serviced.Was the...

Quote, originally posted by jammies »ummm, I think is it chilly in Bradford. I've been through there many times on my way skiing in Salamanca, NY...Thanks for the tip.Was it balmy in Salamanca? It's a long story, but Bradford has gotten an unfair reputation when it comes to the temperature. When yo...

I like to look at Edmunds' True Market Value, and the price is pretty spot on. Also, this dealer has no dealer fees, so that helps a lot.

kostby, thanks.ou.grizzly, thanks, but it's not certified.jammies, thanks. And hey the weather's not as bad up north as advertised.jake75, too.Anyway, the deal on the 2006 fell through.Today along comes a 2003 with over 80k miles. Can get it for a little less than $7,000.Any reason not to take a lea...

Hello all. Not currently a Vibe owner, but might be soon!Choice A is a 2006 Vibe base with 60,000 miles, so it's out of warranty. It's being sold privately in Florida on Craigslist. Two owners -- first was a commercial lease/fleet who put almost 50k miles on it the first two+ years. Second owner was...