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ataylor20 · 07-17-2003, 01:34 PM

Hey Everyone.. Well Im looking in to purchasing a Pontiac Vibe.. Anyone here have one? What do you have GT or AWD? What did you end up paying if you dont mind me asking...

The reason for asing is the AWD is 127 Hp and the GT is 173hp which is a heck of a difference.. But the GT is only six speed Manual!

Any help would be great!

AT

Tech · 07-17-2003, 03:18 PM

i thought about buying one, because they look cool and are very practical... i would have to buy the GT.

the AWD they use for more of a "safety" thing, you know, handling in snow and rain and such. they don't use it for performance and therefore don't stick it on the GT. i say GT or Vibe.

of course since i was looking at the Vibe, the PT Turbo came out, and it's got 215, quite a step above 173. but i know the styling isn't for everyone.

now i'm looking at the WRX wagon, which has 227. now that it's been restyled it'll probably be the car for me, and it's got AWD like you seem to like!

Atomic Pinkie · 07-17-2003, 11:26 PM

heh

we own a Audi Allroad

250 hp Twin Turbo AWD

Although, I don't know if its the new redesigned Audi turboes or not, they were too big to spool efficiently before

absorbentishe · 07-18-2003, 09:40 AM

A guy at work got the AWD, and it's a dog, not much pick up. His wife had an accident with it after only owning it a week...

MaxX · 07-18-2003, 02:55 PM

Toyota matrix is the same car with slightly different body parts, not sure if they have the same options packages or what. The 6speed trany and engine are pulled right out of the celica.

Tech · 07-18-2003, 06:49 PM

yeah but the matrix is ugly IMO... i'd take a Vibe over a Matrix anyday.

Dredd2099 · 07-18-2003, 08:51 PM

for more info

MatrixVibe community

Vibe centric

Generation Vibe

MaxX · 07-19-2003, 12:10 PM

Heh i like the matrix better, of course i do not like GM and think it's sad they had to get toyota to make them a good car cause they couldent pull it off.

Scorps · 07-19-2003, 02:38 PM

They are a sweet car

I took one for a test drive last year they got balls, and can move.

Handling is good,(well I like it)

mastertakana · 07-19-2003, 03:08 PM

Great car, I have driven my friend's and I really like it. He has not had any problems and has put over 30k miles on it. Im not sure if its the GT or AWD though. Its a base model.

MSD · 07-21-2003, 11:55 AM

I'm still trying to figure out why you say six speed manual like it's a bad thing.

Dredd2099 · 07-22-2003, 09:02 PM

i think he's looking for an auto

Cryo · 07-22-2003, 09:14 PM

Get the GT and learn to drive a stick. You'll never go back.

07-17-2003, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
ataylor20 Insane	Pontiac Vibe...?!?! Hey Everyone.. Well Im looking in to purchasing a Pontiac Vibe.. Anyone here have one? What do you have GT or AWD? What did you end up paying if you dont mind me asking... The reason for asing is the AWD is 127 Hp and the GT is 173hp which is a heck of a difference.. But the GT is only six speed Manual! Any help would be great! AT Last edited by ataylor20; 07-17-2003 at 02:00 PM..

07-17-2003, 03:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tech Addict Location: Baltimore MD	i thought about buying one, because they look cool and are very practical... i would have to buy the GT. the AWD they use for more of a "safety" thing, you know, handling in snow and rain and such. they don't use it for performance and therefore don't stick it on the GT. i say GT or Vibe. of course since i was looking at the Vibe, the PT Turbo came out, and it's got 215, quite a step above 173. but i know the styling isn't for everyone. now i'm looking at the WRX wagon, which has 227. now that it's been restyled it'll probably be the car for me, and it's got AWD like you seem to like! __________________ -Tim- ~I swear sometimes i feel like i'm married to a child. ~You better watch who you're calling a child, Lois, cause if i'm a child than you know what that makes you? a pedophile. and i'll be damned if i'm going to stand here and be lectured by a pervert.

07-17-2003, 11:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Atomic Pinkie Addict Location: Chicago	heh we own a Audi Allroad 250 hp Twin Turbo AWD Although, I don't know if its the new redesigned Audi turboes or not, they were too big to spool efficiently before __________________ Where dem bitches at?

07-18-2003, 06:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tech Addict Location: Baltimore MD	yeah but the matrix is ugly IMO... i'd take a Vibe over a Matrix anyday. __________________ -Tim- ~I swear sometimes i feel like i'm married to a child. ~You better watch who you're calling a child, Lois, cause if i'm a child than you know what that makes you? a pedophile. and i'll be damned if i'm going to stand here and be lectured by a pervert.

07-19-2003, 02:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	They are a sweet car I took one for a test drive last year they got balls, and can move. Handling is good,(well I like it) __________________ A.K.A. PainTrain

07-18-2003, 09:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
absorbentishe Boy am I horny today Location: T O L E D O, Toledo!!	A guy at work got the AWD, and it's a dog, not much pick up. His wife had an accident with it after only owning it a week...

07-18-2003, 02:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
MaxX Upright	Toyota matrix is the same car with slightly different body parts, not sure if they have the same options packages or what. The 6speed trany and engine are pulled right out of the celica.

07-18-2003, 08:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dredd2099 Upright Location: Ontario, Canada	for more info MatrixVibe community Vibe centric Generation Vibe

07-19-2003, 12:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
MaxX Upright	Heh i like the matrix better, of course i do not like GM and think it's sad they had to get toyota to make them a good car cause they couldent pull it off.

07-19-2003, 03:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
mastertakana Crazy	Great car, I have driven my friend's and I really like it. He has not had any problems and has put over 30k miles on it. Im not sure if its the GT or AWD though. Its a base model. __________________ All I know the time it is gettin dread Need alot of trees up in my head

07-21-2003, 11:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	I'm still trying to figure out why you say six speed manual like it's a bad thing.

07-22-2003, 09:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dredd2099 Upright Location: Ontario, Canada	i think he's looking for an auto

07-22-2003, 09:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
Cryo Upright Location: Louisiana	Get the GT and learn to drive a stick. You'll never go back.