hmmm.... not too bad

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ramenboy...
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hmmm.... not too bad

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http://www.theautochannel.com/....htmljust a CR gave vibe a pretty good score
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BlueCrush
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My Fleet:
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ColonelPanic
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But they haven't driven MINE... heh
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Post by jasonvibe »

notice they rate the useable interior cargo is far less than what is quoted in the brochure.
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madmacs
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Re: hmmm.... not too bad (ramenboy...)

Post by madmacs »

Quote, originally posted by ramenboy... »http://www.theautochannel.com/....htmljust a CR gave vibe a pretty good score"But a flawed driving position and a boomy engine detract from the vehicle’s overall performance."Really??? What criteria constitutes a "flawed driving position"? This is one area that sold me on the car!
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Quote, originally posted by madmacs »"But a flawed driving position and a boomy engine detract from the vehicle’s overall performance."Really??? What criteria constitutes a "flawed driving position"? This is one area that sold me on the car!yeah, defenately. i love the driving position of the vibe. it's soo variable. you can take it as high as SUV driving style, or as low as semi sports car position.
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Post by goodvibrations »

I agree, that harsh exhaust note adds to the spottiness. As for the Mazda 5, It looks like a small minivan. So why not compare it to a minivan. CR only confirms we made the right choice.
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Post by JenniRedd »

well interesting. I love the heighth of my Vibe. When I took my car to the Honda dealer to get it repaired the young lady in the service center said she loved it. It was nice to get the Vibe back. I was driving my mom's Camry and it was hard getting in and out of that low thing.
Later, Jenni ReddJenni Redds 2005 Vibe: Silver with black interior. The seat covers and air freshner have the dragon surrounding the yin-yang. Besides that everything is all factory!! I will eventually do some customizing.
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