2009 Vibe Auction on eBay

[micbarric]

A Pontiac dealer in North Carolina posted this unusual auction on eBay:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVWQuote:"We will order a BRAND NEW 2009 Pontiac Vibe built to your specifications...ONLY $500 OVER DEALER COST!! You tell us what color and configuration you want and we will take care of the rest! You can order the Base 1.8L, the All-Wheel Drive, or the GT Edition!""After the orders are placed, the Vibes are averaging around 4 - 6 Weeks For Delivery."

[Sublimewind]

No crap...!! I'm really diggin the 09' looks... The older models looked like so many of Pontiac's car, that being all the plastic "tacked" on.. the 09' is just soooo much smoother.I can't say I like the tail lights, that is minor though.... What I REALLY don't like is the integrated HVAC and stereo, how the heck are we going to upgrade to aftermarket (a big deal for me, being an audio guy)I think it's cool that they are doing this though...

[Raivis]

(removed) that lift gate is ugly as crap!!! thats the first rear shot i have seen

[lovemyraffe]

That is a very pretty car. I might have to get one.

[kevera]

That's a good price.One salsa GT FTW.

[drunkenmaxx]

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind »What I REALLY don't like is the integrated HVAC and stereo, how the heck are we going to upgrade to aftermarket (a big deal for me, being an audio guy)it can be done, the screen and knobs get relocated, the HU knobs go away. do some searching in the audio section at g6performance.com, there are guys there who have done it. my car has the same stereo as the g6, which is integrated, and actually a great thing.

[NewNeptune]

Quote, originally posted by drunkenmaxx »it can be done, the screen and knobs get relocated, the HU knobs go away. do some searching in the audio section at g6performance.com, there are guys there who have done it. my car has the same stereo as the g6, which is integrated, and actually a great thing.I don't know about that. I had a Maxx and it is fairly simple to replace the unit because it is a simple rectangle, like every other radio out there. Look at the one on the Vibe and they've got buttons all over the place. There is no single rectangle on the new Vibe, but rather three. One for the radio's main unit and two vertical ones for additional controls. Maybe an aftermarket kit will turn the vertical ones into storage bins? That would be uuuuuuuuugly.

[drunkenmaxx]

well, if you won't take my word for it...the climate control doesn't move, but other stuff does. the screen in the middle is usually up top.

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[Sublimewind]

Quote, originally posted by drunkenmaxx »well, if you won't take my word for it...the climate control doesn't move, but other stuff does. the screen in the middle is usually up top.It's really difficult to tell from the tiny pic...

[drunkenmaxx]

the one i posted is from a malibu, i'm sure the vibe's is a bit different, but the concept is the same.

[808 Vibes]

That's not the price...it's a RESERVE. That means people have to keep bidding until the (secret) minimum low is met. If it's not reached, nobody gets it.

[Dragonsm]

I'd pass for now on this one.....unless I read this wrong.....it's just an auction for the "right" to order it..."This Auction Is For The Right To Order A Brand New '09 Pontiac Vibe Through Our Dealer Allocation Program ** ** Some restrictions may apply for Canadian Bidders - please call or e-mail for details. ** " Unless that $13,000.00+ gets put towards the final purchase price of the ordered car, I think I'd just wait and give the local dealer my specs and play the waiting game.

[Raven]

Quote, originally posted by Raivis »(removed) that lift gate is ugly as crap!!! thats the first rear shot i have seenThe rear shot looks like a Dodge Caliber= FUGLY!

[jake75]

The dealer where I got my 2003 will order one @ $49 over invoice. Don't know if there is an allocation issue.

[coldmm803]

Quote, originally posted by Dragonsm »I'd pass for now on this one.....unless I read this wrong.....it's just an auction for the "right" to order it..."This Auction Is For The Right To Order A Brand New '09 Pontiac Vibe Through Our Dealer Allocation Program ** ** Some restrictions may apply for Canadian Bidders - please call or e-mail for details. ** " nice catch

[ashift30]

When is the release date for the '09?

[WaveAction]

meh, i like the seats, but thats about it..i'll stick to my current vibe

[kunkstyle]

Wonder if they'll swap out with the current model? I agree with you on the seats.

[Kamikaze]

I hadn't seen this pic yet...I don't know if I like the style yet.

[kunkstyle]

Quote, originally posted by Dragonsm »I'd pass for now on this one.....unless I read this wrong.....it's just an auction for the "right" to order it..."This Auction Is For The Right To Order A Brand New '09 Pontiac Vibe Through Our Dealer Allocation Program ** ** Some restrictions may apply for Canadian Bidders - please call or e-mail for details. ** " Unless that $13,000.00+ gets put towards the final purchase price of the ordered car, I think I'd just wait and give the local dealer my specs and play the waiting game. Judging by the rest of the description, I'd assume it's for the car itself, not just the chance to order one then pay for it. Who knows what the reserve is though. could be well over the price of the car. I can't imagine the vibe selling THAT quickly that one would need to buy the rights to first pick. It's not like the Challenger where there's only so many being built in the first model year.

[NewNeptune]

Quote, originally posted by drunkenmaxx »well, if you won't take my word for it...the climate control doesn't move, but other stuff does. the screen in the middle is usually up top.You misunderstood what I was saying. I agree, the Maxx is easy to replace the radio, but I think the Vibe will be much harder because instead of a simple rectangle for the radio, notice how there are two vertical stacks in addition to the center rectangle for the radio. Once you take out the whole radio assembly, you're going to have two vertical holes where the radio used to be. I guess those will either get filled with storage bins or replaced with blank panels. IMHO, either option will be uuuuuugly.

[futureviber]

Hey, if I get settlement money I might have to go for an '09. It's a thought. I've gotta get my med bills paid first though.

[kostby]

The VIN number listed in the eBay ad is for a 2008 Base, so the ad is indeed for the RIGHT TO ORDER an '09 Base, AWD, or GT at $500 over invoice, plus the price of the car itself.

[keithvibe]

I really hate the rear triangle window.. it's even smaller than the current window... talk about a huge blind spot.here is a matrix radio...

[NewNeptune]

See what I'm saying? The radio isn't a standard rectangle.It looks like Toyota is starting to go the way of GM, in regards to the interior parts. They've got a nice refreshed dashboard and what do they do? They go to the parts bin for details, like the power mirror switch, the cruise stalk (should be buttons on the steering wheel) and if you look closely it appears that they are using the same flimsy bin to the left of the steering wheel and under the gear shifter. Tsk, tsk, Toyota.

[audiovibe]

That radio would be out day one.Heres what I would use and for good measureAron

[SeattleJeremy]

Don't worry about the radio. The folks that make the aftermarket bezels will have a solution in a few months. Just like they did when the 03 Vibes came out (and every other car on the market). It looks like the stock radio is about the same size as the 03-07 Vibes (read 1.5din)

[audiovibe]

but noone makes a kit to put a 8.5" screen in yet, or mabye a 10" will fit in the new vibe.Aron