Vibe Or Matrix??

[Rich]

I am going to test drive (and probably purchase) a Vibe Or Matrix today. It will have to be an automatic. Interestingly , the local dealer sells both GM and Toyota. Any cevats I should know about? I'm thinking perhaps down the road resale/trade in may be greater with the Toyota. Perhaps service, parts availability better?Thanks, Rich

[NSimkins]

quote:Any cevats I should know about? I'm thinking perhaps down the road resale/trade in may be greater with the Toyota. Perhaps service, parts availability better?Hi Rich. I don't think reliability will be a major factor when comparing either vehicle because mechanically they are identical. However, here are a few threads that have already been discussed on the forum that may help you out about your questions:%Toyota and %Pontiac: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=408Vibe vs Matrix looks: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=539Are you concerned about the fact that you have a first generation Vibe?: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=510The Warranty and Maintenance forum may have alot of topics to your liking also: http://forums.genvibe.com/zeroforum?id=17All in all, I think the choice will be your personal opinion on which design you like better, what options are available at the time you buy your vehicle (unless you order one), what you are willing to pay, and what incentives you can obtain.About resale value, the overall group belief about Vibe vs. Toyota resale value will have Toyota above the Vibe unfortunately. This fact being that you have a vehicle physically (appearance) associated with Toyota, people will have the first instinct to believe it is worth more. Even though the Vibe is identical to the Matrix, these beliefs will play a part in their resale values. However, it is too early to tell at this time for sure.
[Modified by NSimkins, 9:25 AM 8/3/2002]

[Rich]

Thanks for the information! I guess I'll have to do some "soul searching". I bought an '85 MR2 (new $13K) drove it 345K miles and sold it last year for $2400.00. Probably one of the most trouble free, economical cars I've ever owned. I'll be trading in a Mercury Sable, and I expect to loose min. $6000 after two years of ownership.

[AWDBLACKVIBE]

Where are you located? We have teh same Gm/toyota dealer in my town

[d_m_kolb]

Well first off you have to decide which one looks better to you personally. Also you said you wanted a auto. If you want the 180HP 2ZZ-GE engine with a auto you'll have to go with a Matrix. If you want the 130HP 1ZZ-FE you can go with either one. The 1ZZ has better low end torque and better gas mileage. The 2ZZ has poor low end torque but more than makes up for if your willing to rev it past 6000 grand, but also gets worse gas mileage.So it depends what your going to be doing with your vehicle and how you are going to drive it.Which ever model you get will be a winner.