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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision
« Reply #80 on: August 29, 2006, 10:20:13 am »
Matrix is MUCH better looking than the Vibe - IMO!!
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision
« Reply #81 on: August 29, 2006, 03:46:35 pm »
Quote from: Ray19 on August 25, 2006, 10:13:41 am
If you don't want any troubles with the car buy the Toyota, why would anybody buy a Dodge???

Right, I keep forgeting about all toyotas recalls and slipping quality. You can probably get better financing on a Vibe.
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision
« Reply #82 on: August 29, 2006, 10:26:25 pm »
Vibe is a Toyota will different badge, its called Volge in JDM. :rofl: :rofl:
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision: I made a decisionand followed through!
« Reply #83 on: August 30, 2006, 07:11:34 pm »
 Hi, everyone:

You all helped me greatly in making a decision.  I just bought an immaculate 2003 Vibe with 88,000 km - all white, white mouldings, rack, etc. so it looks more like a Matrix, which I preferred originally.  It has all the upgrades (ABS, side air bag, keyless, A/C, cruise, wheel upgrade, etc.) and was had for $14,500.  It was about $8-9,000 less than the 2006s that didn't have the features I wanted.  I had a dealer I really trusted in Waterloo look out for one at an auction and he bought it knowing I'd want it...and he was right.  So, I'm now a happy Vibe owner and will wait to see what 2008 models bring with Matrix and Vibe, etc.  If I'm not impressed, I'll keep this for a few years when I don't need the great functionality this (and the Matrix) offers.

Your suggestions, food for thought, and frank opinions were very well received by me. Thanks again, my friends   :)
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision
« Reply #84 on: August 30, 2006, 07:18:23 pm »
Glad to hear it.  Now you have one more task...

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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision
« Reply #85 on: August 30, 2006, 07:19:43 pm »
nice
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision
« Reply #86 on: August 30, 2006, 07:34:53 pm »
Good job!  That's a pretty good price for that year and options.  Another one of the few cars that look great in white. 
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision
« Reply #87 on: August 30, 2006, 08:24:25 pm »
Excellent choice. Enjoy driving it for a LONG time. And don't forget the pictures - they are the price for help!  :o :rofl2:
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision
« Reply #88 on: August 30, 2006, 08:26:58 pm »
That is a good buy. I've been pricing out a new Vibe, and it is surprising how expensive they get with side airbags, antilock, stability control. A lot of things that come standard in the new generation (Fit, SX4, etc) are thousand dollar options in the Vibe and they add up fast.
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision
« Reply #89 on: August 30, 2006, 08:50:31 pm »
Used Vibe is a smart choice, especially when its Pontiac nameplate means it loses value faster than a Matrix with Toyota badge. ;)
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision
« Reply #90 on: August 30, 2006, 09:09:18 pm »
Thanx....I'll post the photo by the weekend. Give me ^%&(%$# if I don't.
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision
« Reply #91 on: August 30, 2006, 09:11:45 pm »
Quote from: ziggy1 on August 30, 2006, 09:09:18 pm
Thanx....I'll post the photo by the weekend. Give me ^%&(%$# if I don't.

It's a deal!  ;D
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision: I made a decisionand followed through!
« Reply #92 on: August 30, 2006, 09:17:39 pm »
Quote from: ziggy1 on August 30, 2006, 07:11:34 pm
I had a dealer I really trusted in Waterloo look out for one at an auction and he bought it knowing I'd want it...and he was right. 

It wasn't by chance Frank Gies Auto in Waterloo, was it? He sold my friend a car he got at auction. He has a good reputation where I work.

Oh, and congratulations!!! That sounds like a great buy!  :cheers:
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision: I made a decisionand followed through!
« Reply #93 on: August 31, 2006, 08:01:12 am »
Quote from: Julie on August 30, 2006, 09:17:39 pm
Quote from: ziggy1 on August 30, 2006, 07:11:34 pm
I had a dealer I really trusted in Waterloo look out for one at an auction and he bought it knowing I'd want it...and he was right. 

It wasn't by chance Frank Gies Auto in Waterloo, was it? He sold my friend a car he got at auction. He has a good reputation where I work.

Oh, and congratulations!!! That sounds like a great buy!  :cheers:

I live in Baden. Was at Hansons in New Hamburg looking at an 03 Vibe for my parents. Really nice , 39k asking 17500.
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision
« Reply #94 on: August 31, 2006, 08:18:37 am »
Quote from: Lexx on August 25, 2006, 08:36:45 pm
with everyone out there STILL complaining about the Hyundai Pony. Which by the way my family owned with no issues at all until we missed one rustcheck when the car was 16 years old and we almost lost her... That was at over 700,000 kilometers.

Holy cow, you guys actually owned a Pony for 16 years?  And put 700,000kms on it??   :o

I bought mine used when I was 17, owned it for 6 months, and barely put 5,000 kms on it before the engine died (think it had 120,000 kms on it).  And I didn't beat the crap out of it or take it in the woods for ride.  Heck I even bought new tires for it 2 months into ownership.
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision
« Reply #95 on: August 31, 2006, 09:41:12 am »
Congrats on the Vibe and especially finding one with the right equipment!
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision
« Reply #96 on: August 31, 2006, 01:47:17 pm »
Congrats on your new (to you) car!
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Re: Matrix Vs Caliber Decision
« Reply #97 on: August 31, 2006, 01:51:03 pm »
as the OLD VIBE RATER said to the ARCHBISHOP............any more MA'TRICKS up yer cassock............... :thumbup: >:D
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