2009 Vibe GT automatic test drive, we didn't buy it.

[jerryn]

Yes Lame... very Lame.

[jerryn]

I don't think you read the entire lame thread.

[vibolista]

Hey, its not a lame thread. It's a bizarre thread. Crying gfs, vettes, mazda 3s, subaroo, trailer parks, nitrous... and so much more. Not totally sure I remember what the connection was with the new Vibe or old Vibe this far into it. Some people like the new one a lot, and some don't. Same with the 1st gen. I like mine a lot. Does a great job for what I bought it for.If someone doesn't like the Vibe, new or old, it's not really a big deal. They can drive something else. I'm not going to give mine up because someone else might get a big kick out of going from 2nd to 3rd at 90 mph. Although I have to admit that's pretty cool for a fairly large and slightly overweight 'sports' car.

[BoostFrenzy]

(removed)? this thread had *nothing* to do with vette vs. vibe and BTW I do DAILY DRIVE my vette and see equal or BETTER THAN vibe mpg doing it, so don't start that businessbut, when it rains i drive the vibe as it's a knock around beater now and the mazda's been great so far

[northvibe]

mazda ftw!! was it the 2.3 or 2.0? the 2.0 got in the top 10 for best mpg's

[Kari]

Quote, originally posted by jerryn »I don't think you read the entire lame thread. Yes, I did read the thread, but I still don't think it warrants locking. At least not yet.It's a bizarre thread, yes...but nothing has really happened to warrant locking.

[BoostFrenzy]

Quote, originally posted by northvibe »mazda ftw!! was it the 2.3 or 2.0? the 2.0 got in the top 10 for best mpg's It's a 2.3 auto, she's doing better on the highway than the vibe did, city maybe a little less cause it actually turns

[melders]

Quote, originally posted by BoostFrenzy »the new ones are really garbageI definitely DISAGREE with you on this...You must have test drove a messed up car...I LOVE my new 09 GT...Where did you test drive it? and where did you drive it?

[rdnzl]

Garbage?To use that term renders all of his other comments suspect.

[AKLGT]

wow. I cannot believe this thread is still going. LOL I thought it had already run it's course, but seems others are late coming to the party. lets sum up this entire thread:OP's GF has an 04 Vibe and likes it. Decided to test drive new 09 GT. Didn't like it. Bought a Mazda 3 instead and likes that more. Somehow we got off topic and discussed just about every car... Vettes, Subies, Mazda's, possibly even more. Then THE GRANDFATHER spoke and we all digressed. There were some possible personal jabs here or there, but all in all, it is a typical thread on a car forum. Not everyone will like the new Vibes and not everyone likes the old ones. Pretty simple, all a matter of opinion. I agree with Kari, everyone's entitled to their own opinion, even if you may not like the review. oh well, as long as you're happy with YOUR purchase, that's all that really matters.

[AKLGT]

Quote, originally posted by rdnzl »Garbage?To use that term renders all of his other comments suspect.ok, perhaps the use of the word garbage may be a bit harsh, however I will say from having an 03 Vibe GT and an 04 Vibe 5MT, the stock suspension and handling is complete garbage. very disappointing. However, it can be easily remedied by adding sway bars, strut bars and a minimum of performance springs (coil overs would be best). I can understand the OP's dissatisfaction in looking to replace his 04 Vibe with a new 09 Vibe. If it's not an improvement over the old car, for the money, it really should be. but again, that's all a matter of opinion when the day is said and done.