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Hi All!I have found the perfect Vibe. I am replacing a 2003 Corolla that was stolen from me. I haven't even test driven a Vibe yet but I figure what I care about will be similar enough and better than the Corolla.Anyway, found a 08 automatic Vibe with ABS, stabilitrak, and side airbags. These are the important features to me. This one also has I believe the preferred package and the monotone package. No sunroof, extra audio etc...The quote I've received so far $20,163.40 after rebates. Wha? Seems high right? I bought the pricing report on Consumer Reports and figured the base price to be $16876 without the hold back or advertising fee.Help! Does $17,500 seem fair? It's so much less than what I was quoted. Thanks for any help! Hope I can join you as an owner soon!

Why don't you price the vehicle on Edmunds.com? You can easily find invoice & rebates and build the vehicle to your specifications.

Hmm, Edmunds doesn't have all the options listed like the side airbags stabilitrax, and ABS...

I found a 08 Vibe on Edmunds.com with auto, preferred package, side & head airbags, abs and stalitrak.MSRP $20,905INVOICE $19,647Those prices are before rebates.

Thanks! I'm on Edmunds again and it's totally different. Weird.Thanks!

If you want to save a bunch of coin, try to find an '07 with similar options. You should get it for about 16K with rebates.

Can you wait until the 2009's arrive in late Feb - early March? Maybe the dealer can even order you one. The '09's come with Stabiltrak, traction control, six air bags, and 4 wheel disk anti-lock brakes standard - and the MRSP is less than the 2008's. A/C is optional (like anyone would order one without) but the base with the above safety features and the a/c is till about $1,000 less MSRP than the 2008's. Figure you won't have the rebate and it is about even. I think edmunds and kbb.com have pricing info on the 09's.I was offered a good deal on a 2008 including $750 disc., $1,250 rebate, $1,000 loyalty and $2,000 GM Card (essentially $5,000 off MSRP) but still decided to wait. I can wait until they put the rebate back on.

i'd do what jake would do, either wait for the '09's or just get an '07, nothing different between the '07 and '08

Personally, I'd get an '07. The '09 Vibe is a new model (well, more of a refresh) and I doubt there will be many rebates early on. Besides that, this current generation of Vibes has more than proven themselves in regards to reliability and owner satisfaction.

With a 2009, you get a new design with lots of good features but with that comes new bugs, glitches, squeaks, rattles, and various other problems/annoyances that may take a year or two to get worked out... IMHO, I would steer clear for a couple years. Not that all first year cars are bad, many can turn out to be alright, just something to think about. By now, I would think the current generation would be a better bet. At least I hope GM/Toyota have attempted to address some of the issues found in the earlier models, but who knows. I'd go for the '08 unless you can get a reeeeally good deal on the '07 - in no time that car will be 2 years old by book value standards. If you pay too much for that old of a car it will bite you in the end, been there done that and I'm still paying for that mistake 2 cars later!

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »With a 2009, you get a new design with lots of good features but with that comes new bugs, glitches, squeaks, rattles, and various other problems/annoyances that may take a year or two to get worked out... IMHO, I would steer clear for a couple years. Not that all first year cars are bad, many can turn out to be alright, just something to think about. I usually stay away from first year models, or when they make significant changes. The Vibe is essentially a Corolla wagon. Same drive train. I love mine.

Quote, originally posted by BeBo »Help! Does $17,500 seem fair? It's so much less than what I was quoted. Hi BeBo,Allow me to simply answer your question. Yes, an offer of $17,500 is very fair.I just purchased my brand new 2008 Vibe on 12/28/07 for $17,750 out the door. Not counting the sales tax and fees, I effectively paid $16,550 for the Vibe. The MSRP on the window sticker was $20,835.Please let me know if you have any more questions or require further information. PlatinumVibe08