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Hi, I bought a vibe and was very happy with it. I was very sorry to see it go. GM always seems to kill off some of its best models. I would like to buy another GM car. Is there any subcompact hatchback in the in the GM lineup comparable to the VIBE?Will the Chevy Cruze have a hatchback? With the diesel engine option, that would be a great car.Thanks, MikeC

If you enjoyed your Vibe that much, why not consider getting another one while there are still a few new ones to be had? But if you do, you need to hurry. Production stopped on them this week and the last ones are being shipped. If the posts by members on this board are any indication of what is going on in other parts of the country, whatever Vibes are left on dealers lots may not be there for too much longer.Good luck!!!

Or get a Matrix...GM's replacement for the Vibe/HHR will be the Orlando even though it will be slightly larger and offer 3 rows of seating.

Quote, originally posted by BahamaTodd »Or get a Matrix...GM's replacement for the Vibe/HHR will be the Orlando even though it will be slightly larger and offer 3 rows of seating.Oh Dear God - that thing is fugly... looks like a Calibre. I hope they change it before they make it.

Or get a Matrix...GM's replacement for the Vibe/HHR will be the Orlando even though it will be slightly larger and offer 3 rows of seating.Quote, originally posted by Sputnik »Oh Dear God - that thing is fugly... looks like a Calibre. I hope they change it before they make it. All I can say is"gimme gimme"!I love the look of this car,and it has so many roles it can fill in someones car needs.Cant wait to see one in person.

Quote, originally posted by Vibe_dude »Or get a Matrix...GM's replacement for the Vibe/HHR will be the Orlando even though it will be slightly larger and offer 3 rows of seating.All I can say is"gimme gimme"!I love the look of this car,and it has so many roles it can fill in someones car needs.Cant wait to see one in person.To each his own.

Eh, it's ok. I think there needs to be a few refinements done before it's released, but I'm not a big fan of the look of most of the Chevs out there right now.

If a car doesn't come from the NUMMI plant in Fremont, it ain't worth buying.In my opinion, there is GM and there is NUMMI.Consider for example a, lets say a 1999 "Chevrolet" Prizm and a 1999 Chevrolet Caviler.Small fuel efficient chevys. But a world of difference in build quality.I even have issues comparing the Pontiac Sunbird with the Pontiac Vibe.They are completely different vehicles.Ratings on Consumer Reports of these 2 cars:Pontiac Sunbird- Below average reliabilityPontiac Vibe- Above average reliability (recommended)

Quote, originally posted by MSAGRO »If a car doesn't come from the NUMMI plant in Fremont, it ain't worth buying.this is the most narrow minded statement I've ever read.

Quote, originally posted by MSAGRO »If a car doesn't come from the NUMMI plant in Fremont, it ain't worth buying.Now if we could only get a few million more people to think that way. We'd be around for a long time to come!

...the GM Vibe replacement is a bicycle...and, you provide the bicycle.

Well, scherry2It was a blanket statement, written with a broad stroke, it was meant to shock, and yes even offend if you will.The only 2 car brands I have ever owned and will ever own are Toyota's and NUMMI cars. They are simply the most well built.I tended towards the NUMMI cars because they were a much better transportation value in the long run.I LOVE MY VIBE!

Quote, originally posted by MSAGRO »If a car doesn't come from the NUMMI plant in Fremont, it ain't worth buying.In my opinion, there is GM and there is NUMMI.Consider for example a, lets say a 1999 "Chevrolet" Prizm and a 1999 Chevrolet Caviler.Small fuel efficient chevys. But a world of difference in build quality.I even have issues comparing the Pontiac Sunbird with the Pontiac Vibe.They are completely different vehicles.Ratings on Consumer Reports of these 2 cars:Pontiac Sunbird- Below average reliabilityPontiac Vibe- Above average reliability (recommended)GM plants in Canada have won the awards for best quaility for the last few years....nothing aganist NUMMI but the truth is out there.

I think we're kind of getting off topic here... lets not get into a "which plant is better' debate in this thread.

Good point Vibe_dude.The Matrix is made in Canada I believe, and thats a well built car.

How about another VIBE,... before they run out?

I am not sure what GM may have in the future that would be of interest to me, but to keep my options open I am reloading my GM Master Card earnings credits. My option is to take 2% Cash from Schwab Visa. However my history is that I have received closer to 9% due to GM adding to my earnings with special promotions (in Jan. 2003 $850 earnings increased to $2,003, and in Jan. 2009 $1,850 in earnings increased to $3,000). So I am willing to give up 2% cash for a potential 9% of purchases credit towards a GM car perhaps 6 years form now. My GM Card is the legacy card having a max of $500 a year with carryover up to 7 years - total max $3,500.