I own an 09 Vibe GT and let me tell you...it is awesome! Yes the interior is a study in hard plastic, but what do you want for a car under $20k? It's comfortable, roomy, reliable, fun and useful for hauling people and stuff. It also handles really nicely in the snow without having to have AWD. I don't think you can go wrong with this car.
If you are shopping for a used car and can find a Vibe in good shape then buy one. Like any other used car purchase , get your car fully inspected by a competent mechanic before signing on the dotted line.
Good point about handling in snow...I was worried about how it would do, but it does drive great in snow. And yes, the interior plastic is a bit cheap and scratches easy. I just bought some thick felt cloth for the back for like $10 to protect it.
Luv that car, got the 2.4 liter engine 148 horses. Faster and handles a lot better then Datzun Z car i had years ago. Great Price with toyota internals. Can't say I have any complaits.
I just rented one. Great car. Since Pontiac is going away, GM should move this model to Chevy to keep selling them. It would be a waste not to sell this car anymore.
Just bought the 2.4 liter 5 speed with the cash for clunkers rebate and a $2500 manufacturer/dealer rebate, came out to a grand total of $11000. You can't buy a decent used car for that price, and yeah I know it's discontinued, all the better not every Joe & Jill will have one.
well there you go...people are always bias to what they have. since i don't have either one of them, i only test drove them and the new vibe gt wins hands down!
@2008ljr Unfortunately the Vibe is a Toyota. It is a Pontiac version of the Toyota Matrix, and the Matrix is the hatchback version of the Corolla, so there's still the Corolla if you want it. Still, I recommend you wait for the Chevy Cruze. HHR might work too.
lol have you driven the caliber? it's slow compared to the vibe. it might have 170'ish hp but 0-60 is around 10 seconds or more. unless you're talking about the srt one then that's a different category. plus, the caliber interior looks far cheaper than the vibe. i've test drove both.
Who would buy a matrix? It's essentially the same thing as a vibe. It doesnt support the big 3 or our economy It's more expensive. It's got a shorter warranty. It looks worse than the vibe. Anyone? Anyone?
I'm confused... wasn't Toyota supposed to be the conservative looking cars and Pontiac were supposed to be the "looking" cars. I mean they upgraded the Matrix look indefinitely but this car looks like it got bigger and new tail lamps and quit?
well guess what...today at the shop i was getting an oil change and there was a caliber getting something fixed. i asked the owner and he said this was the 3rd visit to the shop in two months for various problems. he hates the caliber and told me he's getting an accord...but he doesn't like the vibe tho...i guess he was a caliber fan boy like you...until he got fed up with the cheap ass car lol
Thanks Toyota for another great product Thanks GM for making toyota the #1 automaker in the world last year 2008 on a "bad economy" your talking about cya later and eat my dust !
I love my pontiac Vibe
I own an 09 Vibe GT and let me tell you...it is awesome! Yes the interior is a study in hard plastic, but what do you want for a car under $20k? It's comfortable, roomy, reliable, fun and useful for hauling people and stuff. It also handles really nicely in the snow without having to have AWD.
I don't think you can go wrong with this car.
If you are shopping for a used car and can find a Vibe in good shape then buy one. Like any other used car purchase , get your car fully inspected by a competent mechanic before signing on the dotted line.
i got an 09 vibe gt too and it's awsome! looks great too. it looks good in pictures and videos but the GT looks great in person.
Good point about handling in snow...I was worried about how it would do, but it does drive great in snow. And yes, the interior plastic is a bit cheap and scratches easy. I just bought some thick felt cloth for the back for like $10 to protect it.
i had no idea canada was involved in the production, thanks:)
Luv that car, got the 2.4 liter engine 148 horses. Faster and handles a lot better then Datzun Z car i had years ago. Great Price with
toyota internals. Can't say I have any complaits.
Looks decent. Didn't like the old one, but this seems a bit better. Thanks Myride for keeping us posted!
1st :) (again)
Pontiac Vibe = Toyota Matrix.... I think is the best choice nowadays.
I just rented one. Great car. Since Pontiac is going away, GM should move this model to Chevy to keep selling them. It would be a waste not to sell this car anymore.
Just bought the 2.4 liter 5 speed with the cash for clunkers rebate and a $2500 manufacturer/dealer rebate, came out to a grand total of $11000. You can't buy a decent used car for that price, and yeah I know it's discontinued, all the better not every Joe & Jill will have one.
You would think he would know that the Matrix is built in Canada and the Vibe was built in California. Not side by side,... sorry.
well there you go...people are always bias to what they have. since i don't have either one of them, i only test drove them and the new vibe gt wins hands down!
@2008ljr Unfortunately the Vibe is a Toyota. It is a Pontiac version of the Toyota Matrix, and the Matrix is the hatchback version of the Corolla, so there's still the Corolla if you want it. Still, I recommend you wait for the Chevy Cruze. HHR might work too.
lol have you driven the caliber? it's slow compared to the vibe. it might have 170'ish hp but 0-60 is around 10 seconds or more. unless you're talking about the srt one then that's a different category. plus, the caliber interior looks far cheaper than the vibe. i've test drove both.
My wife 09’ AWD just passed 300,000 km. 👍🏻
no smart ass intended, but is it a converted geo/corolla plant, just wondering:)
i think its freemont!
Yes, it will break down. LoL! Check Vibe reliability with the Caliber. The Caliber doesn't come close.
Hey! Yes I know you from the GenVibe forums...musicmanmu!
Who would buy a matrix?
It's essentially the same thing as a vibe.
It doesnt support the big 3 or our economy
It's more expensive.
It's got a shorter warranty.
It looks worse than the vibe.
Anyone? Anyone?
I'm confused... wasn't Toyota supposed to be the conservative looking cars and Pontiac were supposed to be the "looking" cars. I mean they upgraded the Matrix look indefinitely but this car looks like it got bigger and new tail lamps and quit?
well guess what...today at the shop i was getting an oil change and there was a caliber getting something fixed. i asked the owner and he said this was the 3rd visit to the shop in two months for various problems. he hates the caliber and told me he's getting an accord...but he doesn't like the vibe tho...i guess he was a caliber fan boy like you...until he got fed up with the cheap ass car lol
want to see vibe GT vs toyota iST new one..
and next one.. Vibe's Copy toyota Japanese design if they come by Matrix..
Thanks Toyota for another great product
Thanks GM for making toyota the #1 automaker in the world last year 2008 on a "bad economy" your talking about
cya later and eat my dust !
of course its good its an American Made Toyota
haha how's it going? GT rocks!
well have fun with your caliber then. let me know when it breaks down lol
with the help of toyota ;)
I mean look Toyota Caldina GT four door pictures, not ist. they look better.
Don't look then. Not like I try to be 1st.
ops I mean not toyota ist.. I mean versus Toyota Cardina..
2az
nice lol 2nd comment