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Out with the Vibe, in with the Matrix
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 6:11 am
by SinisterMind
The Vibe is gone and picked up Sundace Metallic '09 Matrix AWD. It's almost fully loaded. It has the mid grade stereo with 6disc changer. This car improved on pretty much every weekness of the original. The only thing they screwed up on is by creating more blind spots. The A and C pillars are thick. After driving it and sticking to speed limit (no more than 65mph) the mixed driving so far is on track to beating EPA estimates. The 2.4 doesn't require much throttle to maintain speed and accelerate. The 1.8 had to be pushed. So far I love the car. I got the car at invoice and they gave me 400 dollars under KBB for the Vibe.
Re: Out with the Vibe, in with the Matrix (SinisterMind)
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 6:14 am
by kevera
I really like the sundance color.Good choice.I'm in the market for one soon.My buddy just lowered his and it looks hawt.
Re: Out with the Vibe, in with the Matrix (SinisterMind)
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 7:00 am
by Merzbow
Sweet, hopefully, with as many of the new bodys are out there, we start seeing some mods soon
Re: Out with the Vibe, in with the Matrix (SinisterMind)
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 11:13 am
by jake75
under what kbb? retail, trade-in?
Re: Out with the Vibe, in with the Matrix (jake75)
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:56 pm
by SinisterMind
Quote, originally posted by jake75 »under what kbb? retail, trade-in?Trade in
Re: Out with the Vibe, in with the Matrix (SinisterMind)
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:02 pm
by BlueCrush
Pics??
Re: Out with the Vibe, in with the Matrix (BlueCrush)
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:08 pm
by NibCrom
From a Vibe to a Matrix! Noooo!! Congrats!
Re: Out with the Vibe, in with the Matrix (NibCrom)
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:46 pm
by SinisterMind
Quote, originally posted by NibCrom »From a Vibe to a Matrix! Noooo!! Congrats!I don't know what I was thinking either.
Re: Out with the Vibe, in with the Matrix (SinisterMind)
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:54 am
by Mrizzle05
congrats... i love the new matrix body
Re: Out with the Vibe, in with the Matrix (Mrizzle05)
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:20 pm
by SinisterMind
With the new engine my wife changed her driving habits, since she doesn't have to nail the accelerator anymore. The fuel economy is beating the old car even with only 250miles on the odo. Loving this car.
Re: Out with the Vibe, in with the Matrix (BlueCrush)
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:08 am
by Toasted7
Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »Pics?? You took the words, or word... right out of my mouth. I want to see what that color looks like and I really like the new body style as well.
Re: Out with the Vibe, in with the Matrix (SinisterMind)
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 3:22 am
by northvibe
Quote, originally posted by SinisterMind »With the new engine my wife changed her driving habits, since she doesn't have to nail the accelerator anymore. The fuel economy is beating the old car even with only 250miles on the odo. Loving this car. when was nailing the gas needed? I live in a hilly area and never had to "nail" it to go but that was when I was driving to get good mileage. Maybe its just the feeling of cable -> electric TB? did you go from fwd to awd?Anyway congrats and where are the pics! hahha
Re: Out with the Vibe, in with the Matrix (northvibe)
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:05 am
by ou.grizzly
Quote, originally posted by northvibe »when was nailing the gas needed? I live in a hilly area and never had to "nail" it to go but that was when I was driving to get good mileage. Maybe its just the feeling of cable -> electric TB? did you go from fwd to awd?There is an considerable difference in pick up and go from the 1.8 to the 2.4 litre engine. If a driver is use to a much quicker response, then I could see the reasoning.