Purchasing a Vibe

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Katahdin
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Purchasing a Vibe

Post by Katahdin »

I'm looking at a Vibe 1.8L automatic somewhere between a 2006 & 2008. Any known issues with any of these models?
vhoward1122
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Post by vhoward1122 »

Yeah, They are very addictive and you won't be able to stop yourself from modding the car. Good luck. :-)
jake75
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Post by jake75 »

Major issue is that they seem to be expensive to buy. All things considered you might be better off buying new. The 2009's have some major safety features standard - 4 wheel disk antiliock brakes; traction and stability control; multiple airbags. MSRP actually a few hundred less than the 2008's without those features. But no rebates on the 2009's YET.
2009 Vibe 1.8L Carbon Gray AT Power Pkg 1/12/092003 Vibe 1.8L Neptune AT Mono Power Pkg 1/27/03 [sold 2/2/09]2007 T&C SWB 7/31/07 "Broke people stay broke by living like they're rich. Rich people stay rich by living like they're broke."
crashandburn
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Re: (jake75)

Post by crashandburn »

True more features on 09, but the AC is not standard as it was on the 08.
vhoward1122
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Post by vhoward1122 »

I bought the 09 red hot metallic vibe base, with 1.8L engine, 5 speed manual, power package which has the power windows, power locks, power mirrors, and cruise control, and I got air conditioning and the smokers package was already in the car. Sticker price was $18,535 and the dealer gave me $1,200 off so I got it for $17,335.
jake75
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Post by jake75 »

Quote, originally posted by crashandburn »True more features on 09, but the AC is not standard as it was on the 08.As they say, it all comes out in the wash. Even after adding the a/c option I think the 2009 is about $500 less than the 2008 AND the 2008 has those added safety features standard.
2009 Vibe 1.8L Carbon Gray AT Power Pkg 1/12/092003 Vibe 1.8L Neptune AT Mono Power Pkg 1/27/03 [sold 2/2/09]2007 T&C SWB 7/31/07 "Broke people stay broke by living like they're rich. Rich people stay rich by living like they're broke."
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