what if the Vibe or Matrix never existed? what would you drive

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 12:02 pm

I always wonder what car I would have gotten if the Vibe wasn't available? Most Sedans are boring to me and SUVs are too big or too expensive?Hmmmmm

Fast Eddie · Post by **Fast Eddie** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 12:39 pm

I would of looked at...1)Hyundia Elantra GT2)Nissan Sentra3)Toyota Rav44)Mazda Protege5

shenandoah24 · Post by **shenandoah24** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 12:44 pm

Something GM---In my dreams--Yukon Denali--My reality --- I would probably still be driving the Happy Meal (Cavalier). I didn't buy a new car because it was time, my Happy Meal has plenty of life left in it--I bought a Vibe because I HAD to have it.....My husband says I am a little spoiled, why would he say that???? Probably because he drives the Happy Meal now Poor guy--we are looking for a new car to trade the Happy meal and our Dodge Dakota for--any suggestions?????He wants a Vibe GT. Almost too cheesy....his and hers Vibes...ya think????

Post by **NSimkins** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 12:54 pm

In no particular order:-Toyota RAV4-Pontiac Grand Prix-Pontiac Grand Am-Honda Civic-Mazda P5I'm sure I would have weeded out some of those above if I got into the same research I did with my Vibe. I picked those (in addition to the Vibe) pertaining to reliability, personal experiences, and price.

KSNeptune · Post by **KSNeptune** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 1:19 pm

I would have traded my '86.5 Nissan Pickup for another pickup, Probably waited until Nissan's full sized Pickup comes out and gotten that.As it is, I kept the pickup, since although the Vibe can handle 95% of everything I want to carry, it takes an open bed pickup for that last 5%.KSNeptune

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 1:58 pm

I almost bought a Hyundia once. I bought a chocolate bar instead.

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 8:10 pm

Hmm yeah now that i think about I did have an eye for the following:Rav4Hyundia Santa FeChrysler Sebringbut after all of this I would something unique so I would probably would of take a serious look at the new mini-cooper

DopeVibeGT · Post by **DopeVibeGT** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 9:09 pm

I was also considering the following:Hyundia Tiberon GTMazda Prodege 5Mazda 6Pontiac Grand AmI almost got the Tiberon, Prodege 5 was WAY underpowered, Mazda 6 came out too late and the Grand Am....I'd have to wait until they come out with a new body style, the current ones are too big. So, the Vibe won out on everything. Power, looks and price.

DABEAR95 · Post by **DABEAR95** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 9:44 pm

I would have bought a toaster just to get to work an back. Good thing GM had such good incentives when my previous car died...Honda Civic DX

jdf · Post by **jdf** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 10:06 pm

I seriously looked at these:Mazde ProtegeSuzuki AeroSubaru ForrestorKIA SorrentoFord FOCUS wagonIf the Vibe was not available, I would have gotten the KIA Sorrento. I hated all the others for either product or price. It came down to the Vibe or Sorrento and I just liked the vibe from my gut. I also didn't really want to jump up to a 6 cylinder.JDF

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 10:17 pm

- new 2002 Hyundai Tiburon GT - used 1999-2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP - new 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT - new 2002 Oldsmobile Alero

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 10:32 pm

If the Vibe never existed, I'd kept my Montana. Otherwise, may be a Subaru WRX or a Chrysler Intrepid

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 10:36 pm

I would have waited for the newly designed Pontiac Grand Prix to be released. That was the car I originally wanted before the Vibe came out.

Chris_W · Post by **Chris_W** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 11:18 pm

VW Jetta Wagon

slbpsi63 · Post by **slbpsi63** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 11:22 pm

Tiburon. !! I am trying to get my finacee to trade in her civic for one.

Shadow Realm · Post by **Shadow Realm** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 11:32 pm

Another RSX or a Tibouron or a KIA Sorrento or a Mitsubishi Outlander.

savedbyzero · Post by **savedbyzero** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 11:39 pm

Strangely, I'm usually "Buy American", but #1 and #3 are just irrestible. If I had the money, a WS-6 would definitely top the list.new:1. WRX2. SRT-43. Mazda 6used:1. GMC SYCLONE!!!!!2. '91, I believe, Turbo Trans Am3. Super-chargered Golf GT-iOf course there's other U.S. cars, but there just isn't the performance and uniqueness there.......YET!

BaseVibeDriver · Post by **BaseVibeDriver** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 11:45 pm

1) A used Y2K Z24 and slapped on the GM supercharger2) Would have waited and considered the Neon SRT3) WRX .. oh yeah

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Mon Jan 27, 2003 12:12 am

quote:2. '91, I believe, Turbo Trans AmThat was 1989 for the 20th anniversary of the T/A.

buds71595Vibe · Post by **buds71595Vibe** » Mon Jan 27, 2003 3:55 am

I'd probably ride my bicycle everywhere!Would have made the 55 mile commute a ***** though.Actually I would have gotten a Cooper Mini S or a hyundai Elantra GT or a Beetle convertible.None of these cars would be the practical family mover that we intend the vibe to be however

xLR8_Sd · Post by **xLR8_Sd** » Mon Jan 27, 2003 4:17 am

Mazda Protage5Nissan sentra Se-r spec-vsubaru wrx wagonif i had alot of $$$ Lexus is300 wagon.I love sports wagons!

MiamiVibe · Post by **MiamiVibe** » Mon Jan 27, 2003 8:56 pm

Well I went in to the dealer looking for a 2002 Grand Am GT cause I needed a car fast. And then as I pulled up it stood in the showroom a car appeared that had only been seen through prototype pictures. Something that would catch the eye of anyone with a decent sense of taste but different enough that if you owned it you were unique it was the Ponitac Vibe.So yea that couple with what they wanted for the Grand Am GT is how I choose my Vibe. Would have gone with a Vibe GT but my baby was the only one on the lot and I couldnt take my eyes off of it.

DopeVibeGT · Post by **DopeVibeGT** » Mon Jan 27, 2003 10:07 pm

quote:2. '91, I believe, Turbo Trans AmThat was 1989 for the 20th anniversary of the T/A.Nice. I'd like a Firehawk, but, sad to say, I'd probably hurt myself in something like that.

MrMke · Post by **MrMke** » Tue Jan 28, 2003 10:15 am

I like the looks of the Corolla S but the new Mazda 6 looks nice too.

kaybeejay · Post by **kaybeejay** » Tue Jan 28, 2003 10:31 am

Subaru WRX Wagon ormy other vehicle, a Nissan Xterra.

old man winter · Post by **old man winter** » Thu Jan 30, 2003 9:53 am

1--WRX STi2--Audi S4(would be Misu Evo VIII, not avalable in Canada)3--WRX(would get bumped by S4 if EVO VIII could be had)

cds22 · Post by **cds22** » Fri Feb 07, 2003 5:52 am

I probably would have gone for a Toyota Rav4 or a Honda CRV. My last car was an Accord and it was the most well built car I've ever had.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Fri Feb 07, 2003 7:35 am

I'm VERY impressed with the new Accord coupe. 240-hp V6 and high 14-sec quarter mile times. That's the same horsepower and a quicker ET than the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and done WITHOUT a supercharger. If it wasn't so bland looking (and expensive) I'd get one.

Lori19 · Post by **Lori19** » Fri Feb 07, 2003 8:11 am

I was all set to get the PT Crusier, until I saw a Vibe commercial.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Fri Feb 07, 2003 10:55 am

I have no idea what I'd be driving. I originally got my Cavalier lease in 1999 and probably since 2000 and on I've been trying to figure out what I was going to lease next. I didn't like most of GM's current cars, but wanted a GM. I really liked the Acura 1.7 EL and possibly would have gotten it. Yes, I know its mostly a luxury Honda Civic, but I liked the look of it better for some reason.

baltimore17 · Post by **baltimore17** » Fri Feb 07, 2003 10:55 pm

Mini Cooper because it's really small, is great in a city environment, is very cool looking, and can carry at least some stuff with the hatch.Celica GT, because it's really, really cool looking, can carry some stuff with the hatch, and is (in style, size, and layout), a 2003 equivalent of my first automotive love, a 1975 Chevy Monza 2+2.Saturn Vue, because it's good looking for an SUV, not stupidly large, can carry lots of stuff, and would have (I'd hope), the build quality and reliability of my departed Saturn SW2.Saturn Ion quad coupe, (see above regarding SW2)1993 Saturn SW2, because it still had at least another 4 years in it and was still a great car after 105000 miles. But GM Card earnings were about to expire big time and...

Intron Depot · Post by **Intron Depot** » Sat Feb 08, 2003 5:48 am

We were looking at the.....Nissan Sentra SE-R or the Toyota Corolla.

lordyogi · Post by **lordyogi** » Sat Feb 08, 2003 2:53 pm

i would be buying out the lease on my S-10.yogi

furrydogs · Post by **furrydogs** » Sun Feb 09, 2003 12:26 am

probably in this order....1) Honda Element2) Rav43)Honda CRV4)Mazda P5If the Vibe didn't have the Toyota "guts" I probably wouldn't have considered the Vibe. I couldn't imagine spending my money on a car from a company that is responsible for the Sunbird and Grand Am. I still get bummed when I see the ads with the Vibe lumped in with the Sunbird and Grand Am.

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Sun Feb 09, 2003 11:06 am

In order>Mazda 6 wagon (soon to be released)Jetta Wagon 1.8tMazda P5 (probably too small)I might consider the Element if it were monotone or the cladding were as tasteful as the Vibe.

fennrysha · Post by **fennrysha** » Mon Feb 10, 2003 2:44 am

I seriously wanted a Toyota Rav 4.Toyota, however, refused to work with me on the price andI settled for the Vibe (it looks like the Rav4 only a little shorter).And I'm so hapy with my Vibe so it worked out for the best!

jacmol · Post by **jacmol** » Mon Feb 10, 2003 3:14 am

My car was stolen (Type-R) - Needed one ASAP - GM Purchase plan & 0% financing looked good - The Infinity G35 coupe wasn't out yet. So, I got the Vibe with the intention of replacing my daughter's 93 Geo Storm and buying the G35 later.

KSNeptune · Post by **KSNeptune** » Mon Feb 10, 2003 3:59 am

We had bought a 2002 Altima in December of '01. Really liked that car, but it had the 4 cylinder engine. Since my wife drives that one, I was gonna get myself a 6 cylinder version.But my old truck was beginning to need retiring, so I looked for something with some storage versatility, economy, and the potential of some driving thrill. I also needed something visually inspiring. The Vibe caught my attention, but the cladding didn't help it's look. Then my dealer got in a solid Neptune Blue Base Vibe and I was hooked. Nothing anyone else was offering even caught my attention.KSNeptune

satur9 · Post by **satur9** » Mon Feb 10, 2003 6:50 am

i wanted an tacoma s-runner(tricked out lowrider supercharger toyota truck, in case your wondering)but the stopped making them.neon srt-4 (215 turbocharged horses in case your wondering) mabey trade in the vibe,nahhhhhhhh!!!!

canadavibegt · Post by **canadavibegt** » Mon Feb 10, 2003 7:12 am

Matrix...... assuming one was madeWRX sedan or wagonSVT ZX3Grand Am GTIf I had the $$$$ a 2003 Mustang SVT (Cobra) from Saleen..... But glad I didn't cause the 2004 version is kicking....... Man do I need a raise or to win the lottery

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Feb 10, 2003 11:16 pm

Well, if I my sunfire hadn't been totalled, I'd still be driving that. Seeing how it was, I probably would have been in a sunfire had the vibe not been around. While I would have preferred to look outside hte brand as well, parental pressure because of close ties to the dealer (in other words, my parents said buy a pontiac from our friend), i got a vibe.

Lee · Post by **Lee** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 4:05 am

Actually looked at the Buick Rendezvous (but it felt like I was driving a bus!), but fell in love at first sight and drive with the Vibe!

mikey44 · Post by **mikey44** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 8:22 pm

Well, since the Vibe is the wife's vehicle, I'll just keep on driving and enjoying my Corvette.

Pawel · Post by **Pawel** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 1:20 am

I would keep my 2000 TL. I not I would probably go with new Volvo 60R or new A4 1.8T.

shadow_wagon · Post by **shadow_wagon** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 3:09 am

2dr Olds Alero OSV !!! even though its an OLDS and sucks gas. .. I'd still want to drive one, again!!

andrewmva · Post by **andrewmva** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 4:09 am

93-95 Mazda RX-7 hands down

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 10:37 am

A short Voyager or Caravan; or a Mazda MPV.

Cubanpete · Post by **Cubanpete** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 8:25 am

1) Subaru WRX Wagon or Sedan either one!2)VW GTI TurboIf I had the cash...a Murano or an OUTBBACK!

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 2:04 pm

A bobcat with a saddle on it's back.