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05 Vibe AWD - My impressions ;-)
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 3:18 am
by Birdiegirl
Have had my 05 for only a week. It is what I thought it would be. A fun little car...still have my AWD which I need for long commutes on snowy and/or rainy days here in MN...yet still decent gas mileage..I'm getting 28.5 mpg right now in the hottest of weather with my AC on full.I had a 02 Subaru Forester, (also AWD) which was a practical vehicle for me. But was time to try something new.I need the cargo space for trips to the post office as I have a web store selling dolls (my part-time job). I also need the space to haul saddles and horse equipment around to/from the stables.I don't mind the small engine, it just keeps me from speeding! ;-)The Vibe handles nicer than the Forester (lower center of gravity). By the way, the moon roof is very quiet when open. Was impressed.Robin05 Salsa AWDMoons/TunesSatellite RadioPower Pkgand a bunch of other options.
Re: 05 Vibe AWD - My impressions ;-) (Birdiegirl)
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 3:21 am
by Reynoma
Welcome. Very glad you like your '05. If you get a chance, snap some pictures and post 'em. We love to see people's rides.
Re: 05 Vibe AWD - My impressions ;-) (Reynoma)
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 5:06 am
by Mavrik
Keeps you from speeding? funny my little engine doesn't do that.
Re: 05 Vibe AWD - My impressions ;-) (Mavrik)
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 5:23 am
by Birdiegirl
You have a 5 speed....my AWD automatic is the teeniest of engines available! My goal is to simply not skid off the road! I'm the turtle, you are the hare!:-)
Re: 05 Vibe AWD - My impressions ;-) (Birdiegirl)
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 5:35 am
by Mavrik
Quote, originally posted by Birdiegirl »You have a 5 speed....my AWD automatic is the teeniest of engines available! My goal is to simply not skid off the road! I'm the turtle, you are the hare!:-)HAHA well actually my 5spd has the same engine as you, its the GT guys with their 6spd transmissions that have the larger engine. Mine which is the same as yours... allows me to speed haha WHEEE
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 7:30 am
by Jahntassa
It's not neccesarily larger..it just has a permanent steroid infliction.
Re: (Jahntassa)
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 8:37 am
by cspmeinkc
I want to hear if anyone has taken their AWD off road!
Re: (Jahntassa)
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 10:34 am
by Mavrik
Quote, originally posted by Jahntassa »It's not neccesarily larger..it just has a permanent steroid infliction. thats one way of putting it.
Re: 05 Vibe AWD - My impressions ;-) (Birdiegirl)
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:07 am
by nismo
I took my FWD auto off-roadin, fun fun . It actually was pretty fun. Didn't get stuck, thank god. That woulda been embarassing. Inder Singh