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Anyway, as far as getting wet while smoking, maybe you should consider the optional ventvisor for the driver's and passenger windows.(Part#12498261) It may solve your problem.
I have had my loaded base Vibe (Salsa) on order for four weeks so far and I have another 8-12 weeks to go!
Ok now, who has ever driven anAztek thinks it's ugly?
From the outside?
Ok. hands down.
Ok now. How many think the Rendezvous is ugly?
The Vibe?
The Matrix?
Ok.
Beauty then, is in the eye of the driver, it seems.
As for the Aztek.. I am totally used to them now and they seem less ugly than before. That said, I don't think I could live with one personally.
Still, hopefully it will be reliable for years. Driving it reminds me of my first car - Acura Integra: high-revving, nice steering, overall fun-to-drive, a little noisy (engine and pavement) and bounces and hops over pavement flaws. Good thing it has high headroom.
Now I can cut up my GM Card.
We'll I get a great discount on all GM products due to my employer being a supplier for GM so I decided to give it a try. I like the concept of Vibe/Matrix because of their size and utility.
We'll my test drive turned out to be a total disappointment. When I first got in I noted to sales guy that the gear box was very ruff, I had to shove hard to get it in gear. He didn't say anything so off we went. Couple miles down the road the transmission gave out. The engine seem to be running fine, but got no action when I put it on any gear.
I read couple other posts with the same problem and I glad this happen during a test drive. I know this experience is not the norm but I don't think I'll buy an american car, which is too bad.
Discovered more fully that this is just a Corolla in a different dress. No real need for a tach! A nice sound system.
18400 - MSRP
16652 - GMS price
9200 - 50% residual after 3 years
7899 - cost of lease 16652-9200=7452x1.06=7899
6.5% - lease rate
$242.10 - monthly lease payment for 36 months, o down.
I think these figures are right any thoughts by anyone. Let me know.
khy1316 - Basically it is a Toyota. Toyota drivetrain and engine. The Vibe is just the Pontiac version. Both are built on the same platform and share many many parts. Same as the Corolla platform. So on this logic you should not buy a Toyota?
MSRP + Option Package Discounts (If any, ie Power Pack or Moon & Tunes) = Adjusted MSRP. Adjusted MSRP x Residual Percentage = Residual Value. Selling Price - Residual Value = Depreciation. Depreciation + Acqusition Fee = Total Cost. Figure 36 month loan at the lease rate for Total Cost (simular to what you did) = Monthly Cost of Car. Residual Value x (Lease Rate/12) = Monthly Cost of Residual. Add the two monthly costs to get approx payment.
By the way, I think Toyota was far more involved in the concept than you think!
What Canadian MSRP did you end up paying for the Base Vibe? What options did it include? I'm comparing notes since I have had my Vibe on order for 5 weeks now and was hit with the $700 Cdn MSRP increase.
I just bought a loaded base 5 spd Vibe for which I may have paid too much. Maybe I didn't bargain hard or long enough. As many others have indicated, there certainly wasn't much movement going on. It was a take it or leave it situation. I got a better deal on my trade than I was previously offered. I preferred another colour with the same options but then I would have to wait for several months.I may not have gotten the best deal. Who knows? My time counts for something, too.
I can't bemoan my decision or gloat over the price I paid compared to someone else.I chose this particular Vibe, at this time, over a Buick century (Custom). I am satisfied with my decision and my family and are totally satisfied with the car. Centuries are a dime a dozen and will be redesigned in a little while. The Vibe is NOW, Baby!
At the moment, I've got a rubber doorstop wedged between the instrument cluster and the steering column which has helped a lot but it looks a little tacky. Surely there's a way to silence the thing once and for all.
THEN I saw the Vibe!
Problem is...none of the dealerships have any in their lots round these parts of Ontario!
Anyone found one in Ontario? I'm looking for the 'Vibe' vibe.
Somebody, please say it isn't so!
-Mathias
East Lansing, MI
I spoke to a Yakima rep in March. After a spell of rudeness, he responded to my 'dumb' question with "Of course we'll fit it," about the Vibe. To date I've seen nothing from Yakima. However, you might give Rutabaga a call at 800-472-3353 (they sell canoes and Yakima, and are generally quite helpful). Perhaps by combining Yakima parts for the Vibe and Matrix you can acheive acceptable spacing? Please report if you get answers.
Thanks for the reply... it's not that Yakima says they won't rack it, they only show options for bikes and skis and such. For the matrix, boats are also listed as an option.
This isn't surprising since you can only achieve a bar spacing of about 2ft or so, I haven't measured it... not the best for canoes. I suppose it would work, but I'd feel better if it was sanctioned.
Of course, you could do Q towers in the front door for the front bar, and mount the rear bar to the rack; now you're $500 into it and got spare parts for another Vibe... great design...
I was hoping someone might have real-world experience.
I want my rain gutters back!!!
-Mathias
East Lansing, MI
I have a question for the forum of owners here. Has anybody been able to disable the reverse beeping for the 6-speed manual? It's the only thing about the car that I find extremely annoying.
Thanks, and happy motoring!
whotheman
That's what I meant. I know its expensive. You're right: For boaters, it's poorly done.
"I was hoping someone might have real-world experience."
If anyplace does, it's Rutabaga: paddlers.com
What I'd like to have have is a reverse lock-out that needs to be pulled to allow reverse. I guess the beeper was cheaper.