HEY LOOK WHAT THE VIBE DID!
HEY LOOK WHAT THE VIBE DID!
IT MADE THE AOL AUTOS TOP CHEAPEST TO OWN AND ACTUALLY GETS PLAYED UP A LITTLE BY THE WRITER.. SAYING ITS BETTER THAN THE TOYOTA FOR LOOKS AND WARRANTY!15 Cheapest: Pontiac VibeTrim: Base 5-door hatchbackMSRP: $16,100EPA Fuel Economy (City/Hwy): 26/32 mpgFive-year cost of ownership: $28,725The Vibe is closely related to the Toyota Matrix yet many prefer the Pontiac's styling. It also comes with electronic stability control (optional on the Matrix) and a longer GM warranty. Data shows that the Vibe will depreciate less in five years than the Matrix, to
Re: HEY LOOK WHAT THE VIBE DID! (HORSESCO)
It made 15th out of several hundred so still very good!
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dinkers123
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Re: HEY LOOK WHAT THE VIBE DID! (HORSESCO)
It's for sure a cheap car to own. I had 110,000 miles on mine before I totaled it and all I had to do in change one set of brake pads and one set of tires.
Re: HEY LOOK WHAT THE VIBE DID! (HORSESCO)
Just curious, what was the top 'cheap' car?My guess as the most economical car would be the Toyota Echo.A bit small for my taste, but Toyota reliability and 40 mpg, AND they sell for only about 4 or 5 thousand.
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lovemyraffe
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beemerphile1
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Re: HEY LOOK WHAT THE VIBE DID! (MSAGRO)
Quote, originally posted by MSAGRO »Just curious, what was the top 'cheap' car?My guess as the most economical car would be the Toyota Echo...#1 Nissan Versahttp://autos.aol.com/gallery/cheapest-cars-own
NE Ohio - home to the most successful Pontiac drag racing team in history - Bill Knafel's "Tin Indian" and also home to Summit Auto Racing.
2009 Vibe base 1.8L auto towing 2009 Aliner Sport hardsided pop-up
2009 Vibe base 1.8L auto towing 2009 Aliner Sport hardsided pop-up
Re: HEY LOOK WHAT THE VIBE DID! (beemerphile1)
Quote, originally posted by beemerphile1 »#1 Nissan Versahttp://autos.aol.com/gallery/cheapest-cars-ownSTILL think the Toyota Echo would be the cheapest.The article omits the price of the new car itself. A used Echo at $4500 plus 40mpg over 5 years would certainly be less to operate than a $12000 Versa at 30mpg.
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JetBlack09VibeGT
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Re: HEY LOOK WHAT THE VIBE DID! (HORSESCO)
I'm curious why when I did the Comparison it said that the Matrix was $400 less in maintenance over the course of 5 years. How, what, weird, uh? Can anyone explain?http://autos.aol.com/cars-comp...15000
Re: HEY LOOK WHAT THE VIBE DID! (JetBlack09VibeGT)
I'm curious why when I did the Comparison it said that the Matrix was $400 less in maintenance over the course of 5 years. How, what, weird, uh? Can anyone explain-------------------------------------------------------from what I have read it must be the extra cost to replace all the pontiac wheel cover inserts...
2009 Pontiac Vibe Ultra White, 2.4L w/5 speed auto., Preferred Pkg., A/C
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SinisterMind
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Re: HEY LOOK WHAT THE VIBE DID! (boudini)
Quote, originally posted by boudini »I'm curious why when I did the Comparison it said that the Matrix was $400 less in maintenance over the course of 5 years. How, what, weird, uh? Can anyone explain-------------------------------------------------------from what I have read it must be the extra cost to replace all the pontiac wheel cover inserts... It's probably because GM charges more for service and parts. It also depends on where you live. I moved from NJ to PA and service cost me $40 less in PA (5k done in NJ and 10k in PA). Same work performed.