If not a Vibe then what?

Atomic · Post by **Atomic** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:28 am

If you had to replace your beloved Vibe with something else, what would it be?(I'm sure Colonel Panic would say either public transit or a skateboard!)

silver_vibe · Post by **silver_vibe** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:32 am

Honda Civic HX - best gas mileage for a pure gasoline engine, plus a sub $15k price tag. I was this close (insert thumb next to index finger image here) to buying one instead of my Vibe.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:48 am

Well, I've already crossed this bridge.But I can't divulge my replacement for a few weeks still...

redlava · Post by **redlava** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:50 am

I would probably replace mine with a Mazda 3 wagon. I like having the versitility that a hatch offers. Or if Nissan would produce the "Sport" concept from this year I would get one of those. But right now there is nothing I would rather drive for the money.

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:53 am

If money were no object? An orange Mini-Cooper convertible. If money were an object? I have no idea.

silver_vibe · Post by **silver_vibe** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:55 am

Quote, originally posted by rebbierae Â»If money were no object? An orange Mini-Cooper convertible. If money were an object? I have no idea. I assumed Atomic meant a "real" alternative...otherwise, my answer would have been quite different

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 7:09 am

I would take Hope's car. The Subaru Legacy GT.

ZubenElGenubi · Post by **ZubenElGenubi** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 7:41 am

Dodge Magnum R/T...Black Crystal Pearl5.7 liter HemiSemi - loaded...and just out of my reach for now.

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ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:12 am

Quote, originally posted by Atomic Â»(I'm sure Colonel Panic would say either public transit or a skateboard!)(removed)! I'd totally go for public transit if it were a viable option here. For me: The Vibe is getting replaced with an '06 Sonata GLS V6, either late this year or early next year. Laugh if you will, vibers.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:16 am

Those new Eclipse's are freakin' awesome, but for practicality I would probably go with the Murano. Mazda3 wagon if I was on a budget.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:21 am

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»I would take Hope's car. The Subaru Legacy GT.well you can't have hers but you may get one like it As for me... Subaru WRX STI or just a WRX... or a Subaru Forester XT.

jwalcik · Post by **jwalcik** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:25 am

i'd probably be back in a small truck of some sort. likely a tacoma or a frontier. the vibe addresses my old complaint of not having enough passenger space, but even as versatile as the interior is, it'll never match the utility of my old truck.

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:47 am

something that has AWD/4WD

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:52 am

A Matrix, of course. But if not that then a Corolla. Reliable, safe, good mileage - all the things I looked for in the Vibe but not the cargo room. I'd seriously consider a Mazda 3 if the cargo room was a dominating issue. But safety and mileage aren't as good, and those tend to be tops as my car is mostly a commuter, and I have the kid with a lot (to/from grandparents and daycare).

nismo · Post by **nismo** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:01 am

Hey Phil. Get the Forester XT. 03-05. Don't get the 06, ugly as monkey (removed).Inder

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:11 am

Quote, originally posted by TRD4reel Â»Hey Phil. Get the Forester XT. 03-05. Don't get the 06, ugly as monkey (removed).Inderwould never buy a used Subaru unless I was going to project car it. and 05 foresters are hard to get now, 06 is already hitting the market. Honestly I don't find them that bad looking.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:18 am

Quote, originally posted by damronjr Â»Those new Eclipse's are freakin' awesomeAgreed.It's actually one of the cars in the running for Ragingfish's new ride, and the ONLY car I can think of in recent years to make me even think, for a SECOND, about buying non-GM.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:19 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»Agreed.It's actually one of the cars in the running for Ragingfish's new ride, and the ONLY car I can think of in recent years to make me even think, for a SECOND, about buying non-GM.Trick it to the max when you buy it! $30k fully loaded like I wanted it.

jimincalif · Post by **jimincalif** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:53 am

- Infinity G35 Coupe (preferred for looks) or sedan- Acura TSX

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:56 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»It's actually one of the cars in the running for Ragingfish's new ride, and the ONLY car I can think of in recent years to make me even think, for a SECOND, about buying non-GM. ! ! !

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:57 am

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â» ! ! ! *seconds that and falls over dead from pure shock*

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:12 am

Is this the same ragingfish, who said something to the effect of "bye bye mitsu, i won't miss you!" in the past? This has me confused!

Vibey · Post by **Vibey** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:12 am

Quote, originally posted by jimincalif Â»- Infinity G35 Coupe (preferred for looks) or sedan- Acura TSXAgree.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:14 am

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»Is this the same ragingfish, who said something to the effect of "bye bye mitsu, i won't miss you!" in the past? This has me confused!Perhaps we should arrange for an exorcism? j/k

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:19 am

The end of the world is near. Bummer!

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:36 am

Perhaps I should answer the original question too...LOLIf not the Vibe, and if money were no object, I'd love to have an electric blue G6 coupe...beautiful car. If I was short on cash...I'd get a V6 Dodge Avenger (yes I know it's a madeover Mitsu...LOL...I just love the look of that car, always have)

jeffgtx · Post by **jeffgtx** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:38 am

prolly a GTO.or maybe a GP GXP.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:44 am

Ooooh yeah...can't forget the GTO if money is *seriously* no object...LOL. It'd have to be a 2004 so I could get Cosmos Purple though...that's a beautiful machine too...

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:44 am

Those are good choices, jeffgtx... If money weren't an issue, I can see myself going for either one of those.

Viben' round · Post by **Viben' round** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:54 am

I'd go for the Infinity FX 45, or the Chevy Avalanche, plus keep the Vibe for the beater.

Atomic · Post by **Atomic** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:02 pm

To answer my own question, it would have to be something similar, maybe one of the Subies, maybe a Mazda3.Or the Chrysler 300, just because its SO Al Capone gangster-looking.But it would have to have a REAL hemi.Full tilt 426 cubic inch monster, baby.Not the pukey little "pretend" hemi they have in there now.

Viben' round · Post by **Viben' round** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:21 pm

well good luck finding one of those real deals!

binary · Post by **binary** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 1:33 pm

Quote, originally posted by redlava Â»I would probably replace mine with a Mazda 3 wagon. I like having the versitility that a hatch offers. I test drove a few of those as well - fun little wagons. Pontiac won me over with the Monsoon and an extra grand off the price tag. I haven't decided if I got the better deal yet.

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 3:09 pm

it would be either (for budget purposes):-95 toyota 4runner-95 toyota mr2 turbo t-top-98 ford contour SVT-00 Focus ZX4-96 chevy impalla ss-01 mazda protege 5-04 scion xA-00 PT Crusier-01 s-10 Xtreme extened cabif money were no option:-70 pontiac GTO the judge with a 455 hemi -04 dodge SRT4-04 dodge stratus r/t-00 ford f150 super crew-00 ford f150 lighting SVT-04 f150 stx-98 bmw 870i-01 acura 3.2TL-Type S

michaelgt · Post by **michaelgt** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:16 pm

My first choice would be a 2006 GMC Seirra 2500HD with the Duramax Diesel and the new Allison 6sp auto, crew cab, short bed, 4x4. For 13k less, I would choose a GMC Seirra 1500 crew cab, 5.3l, 2wd, with locking rear axle. (I would no longer have to haul the goats in the Vibe!) Although, I would probably get a HHR, as I like the 30+ mpg, and the ability to haul the goats, hay, straw, lumber, etc.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:07 pm

If not the Vibe then what? Well.....I have always said that I would like to get the Mazda3 sedan, love the look.If I were to stick to GM (my brother would kill me if I bought the competition lol) Cobalt SS What I would love to get as a project car? 1969 Pontiac GTO

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:40 pm

Quote, originally posted by Atomic Â»Or the Chrysler 300, just because its SO Al Capone gangster-looking.But it would have to have a REAL hemi.Full tilt 426 cubic inch monster, baby.Not the pukey little "pretend" hemi they have in there now.even though it has the (apparently) totally disgusting and abhorrent feature of four doors, the new top end charger has a 6.1L hemi that puts out 425 HPI want one but wouldn't buy one, would cut my mpg in half (maybe to a quarter if I could unleash 425 HP at every stop light)

Reynoma · Post by **Reynoma** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:50 pm

When I'm done with the Vibe - (estimated time left: 4 years - gotta buy a minivan first)...then I'm going to go for a used Lexus (GS or LS - yes, I'm getting old). Right now, used 2002 LS's go for about $35,000 (about the same price as some of the other cars suggested here).Of course, if money were no object, then I'd love to get into a new Lexus!

DaddyVibeMI · Post by **DaddyVibeMI** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:55 pm

When I done with Vibe, I will get 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 with Z71 package that we do a lot of camping and need place put at least two deers during hunt season.

WENIS · Post by **WENIS** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:08 pm

I'd have to go all the way and get me an SRT-8 Magnum Fast, and functional... but yeah, out of my reach

Nervous_Dog · Post by **Nervous_Dog** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:09 pm

I'm thinking about replacing the Vibe with a Saab 9-2X Aero. Turbo AWD for under $20k is a great deal.If money were no object I would go for a Mercedes G500.

Atomic · Post by **Atomic** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:30 pm

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»What I would love to get as a project car? 1969 Pontiac GTO We speak the same language = muscle-car!Those old goats are great.My current (ongoing for almost 10 years now!) is a 69 Firebird coupe, 350, auto, factory air, full body off, sitting on a rotisserie waiting for media blasting.69 to 71 GM or Mopar makes my heart go pitter-patter.

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:08 am

Equinox or a 300C...My wife, a used Jaguar.

McVibe · Post by **McVibe** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 2:36 am

Lotus Elise, sports car, great gas mileage, looks awesome, what more could you want.

tangerine · Post by **tangerine** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 2:51 am

The new eclipse is nice but that car is not meant to be driven by someone tall, I'm 6'3 and my knee's were in the steering wheel when i got behind the wheel of my friends. Actually every eclipse i'v rode in has had nearly no leg room at all, thats something they should seriously improve.but to stay on topic if I can't have a vibe ever again I'd have to drive the new GTO, for it is one sick machine. I love my Supra and my SS Silverado but my Supra is no longer street legal and my dad turned our project truck into a sleeper and well that truck burns more gas in a week than my vibe did in a month.

Trina · Post by **Trina** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 5:20 am

Mazda MX 3 )

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 6:00 am

while looking for the vibe i liked and would otherwise get2005 mercury sable ls premium2004+ ford focus ztsmazda 6mazda 3subaru impreza rs 2.5