In the market for an AWD or GT Vibe? (edited)

IMakeVibes · Post by **IMakeVibes** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 8:00 pm

If anyone is and you want a new one with specific options, it may be in your best interest to consider ordering or purchasing an '06.Bye bye red, hello blue.I shall say no more.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 9:10 pm

Even though I am not in the market for an AWD Vibe, thanks a lot for the heads up!

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:18 am

it seems you can't say much about the production plans for the vibe. is it something to do with you working at munni?

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 5:37 am

Quote, originally posted by mcgusto82 »it seems you can't say much about the production plans for the vibe. is it something to do with you working at munni?or is the AWD being removed as an option

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:34 pm

maybe the AWD will be discontinued until the new model shows up maybe?

Cougar Vibe · Post by **Cougar Vibe** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:18 pm

Does this mean the end of the 1ZZFE 1.8L engine in all Vibe/Matrix/Corolla vehicles? Or is the engine mentioned (Camry's 2.4L) in the post going to be the new, high-performance option for these cars? BTW: From the drawings of the new Matrix, it looks larger and longer. In fact, it reminds me of a late 90's Legacy wagon from the front 3/4 angle. Why is it that every manufacturer feels the need to lengthen the wheel base everytime there is a new redesign? The only car that I've seen from Japan that has bucked that trend, at least from a visual standpoint, is the new Civic.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 5:30 am

Quote, originally posted by Cougar Vibe » Why is it that every manufacturer feels the need to lengthen the wheel base everytime there is a new redesign? The only car that I've seen from Japan that has bucked that trend, at least from a visual standpoint, is the new Civic.BUT . . . the Civic of recent times is as big as the Accord was a decade ago. The new Rav4 is so far from the original concept that they should have just brought out a newly named vehicle.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 5:37 am

The first link above . . .----------------------------------------------------***Breaking News*** 2007 major model change. - 2.4L (2AZ-FE) 2.4 Litre 4-Cylinder 16-Valve 2AZ-FE specs VVT-i Sequential Multiport Electronic Fuel Injection Balance Shafts Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle [ULEV] Compression Ratio - 9.6:1 Horsepower (kW) - 157 (119) @ 5700 rpm Torque (N.m) - 163 lb.ft. (221) @ 4000 rpm - available all wheel drive (new one) 5 speed tranny - solid hatch door (no more separate opening glass) - XRS will be discontinued These are confirmed for the major model change in 2007 either for the 2007 model or early release 2008 depending on how the new Woodstock plant launch goes. ---------------------------------------------------------. . . but the other link said this redesign was for 2008, and the photo was said to be the exisiting Japan-market "Corolla Fielder, a tall wagon." Question - is the planned Woodstock, Ontario plant replacing the present mfg site of the Matrix?

IMakeVibes · Post by **IMakeVibes** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 6:07 am

Quote, originally posted by Cougar Vibe »Does this mean the end of the 1ZZFE 1.8L engine in all Vibe/Matrix/Corolla vehicles?Or possibly the other (2ZZ-GE) engine instead.

Cougar Vibe · Post by **Cougar Vibe** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:01 pm

Quote, originally posted by jake75 »The new Rav4 is so far from the original concept that they should have just brought out a newly named vehicle.Yeah, absolutely. It's almost the same size as a Highlander now. I suppose in a few years, Toyota will introduce a new "compact" crossover/small SUV and we'll start this whole cycle over again.

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 10:41 pm

they are both ugly cars. the only good thing about it is the coorporate 3.5 V6. has a lot of power. ugly though.

IMakeVibes · Post by **IMakeVibes** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:40 am

So here are some of the scheduled major changes for Vibe MY '07:*AWD - discontinued*GT - discontinued*2ZZ-GE engine - discontinued*overall Vibe production decreased approximately 25%*one of the reds discontinued and replaced with blue - not sure which red but looks like possibly Lava. also, not sure which blue will replace it, but it is one of the blues on the current Tacoma. *Vibe MY '07 production scheduled to start last week of July.

millster · Post by **millster** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:47 am

Ummm... well, that's no good. Thanks for sharing... I think.

tnpartsguy · Post by **tnpartsguy** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:34 pm

Sounds like the Vibe is about to fade away........Glad i have an AWD, wish I could buy another one to keep until I wear this one out.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:16 pm

Quote, originally posted by tnpartsguy »Sounds like the Vibe is about to fade away........It's not like we couldn't see that coming! This car must have been a thorn in GM's side from the beginning, seeing how they have constantly neglected this vehicle in practically every imaginable area - and god yes, the worst includes service! Many of us know that all too well..It wouldn't surprise me if we see a new Matrix in a couple of years and find no Vibe to go along with it. Sad to think about the car going away...On the plus side though, if this is the blue I'm thinking of, that is pretty fricken hot! I dig that color.

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micbarric · Post by **micbarric** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:20 pm

Quote, originally posted by tnpartsguy »Sounds like the Vibe is about to fade away......Maybe the GM/Toyota partnership is fading as well . Now that GM is having financial difficulties, they might have Toyota buy out GM's 50% share of the NUMMI plant.

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 1:27 am

Quote, originally posted by IMakeVibes »So here are some of the scheduled major changes for Vibe MY '07:*AWD - discontinued*GT - discontinued*2ZZ-GE engine - discontinued*overall Vibe production decreased approximately 25%I'm guessing that the AWD and the GT made up about 25% of combined production???

TheShadow · Post by **TheShadow** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:56 am

If they discontinue the production of the 2zz I wonder what Lotus is going to use for the elise?

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:00 am

Quote, originally posted by TheShadow »If they discontinue the production of the 2zz I wonder what Lotus is going to use for the elise?I don't believe this is an indication that Toyota is discontinuing the 2zz engine, just that it will cease to be in the Vibe.I wonder if the exclusion of the 2zz means that Pontiac is considering using their own powertrain in the Vibe?

TheShadow · Post by **TheShadow** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:09 am

A Vibe with the Cobalt ss supercharged engine might be nice.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 9:00 pm

Quote, originally posted by millster »I wonder if the exclusion of the 2zz means that Pontiac is considering using their own powertrain in the Vibe?it probably means that the demand for he GT model is so low that they will make more money by just dropping it as an option.

Jahntassa · Post by **Jahntassa** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:52 am

I bet the reason they're discontinuing the GT is because the CLUTCHES SUCK. GM may have finally realized that drivetrain doesn't belong in the car.

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:21 pm

Interesting news especially since the Dodge Caliber is out and in AWD. The Caliber SRT version will follow shortly too. GM will only have the base to compete with this vehicle in terms of versatility, price, fuel mileage and utility. On a side note, most Vibes around here are Base...Does not surprise me the GT will be discontinued. The AWD does a little...

21Rouge · Post by **21Rouge** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:28 pm

Quote, originally posted by MiVibe-ToolGuy »On a side note, most Vibes around here are Base...Does not surprise me the GT will be discontinued. The AWD does a little...There is no doubt that if there had been a 5 speed Vibe with AWD I would have chosen such a configuration in 2005 when I instead had to settle for the base 5 speed.

TRDman · Post by **TRDman** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:32 am

Quote, originally posted by TheShadow »If they discontinue the production of the 2zz I wonder what Lotus is going to use for the elise?It looked like it was just a cancelation at NUMMI. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't they make the 2zz-FE elsewhere? (Although they canceled the Celica GT-S, so if the GT's going too...)

tnpartsguy · Post by **tnpartsguy** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 8:37 pm

YUMMY!

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 12:10 am

Nice color...naturally just the bright blue my friend wanted right after she bought a new car (and not a Vibe).

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