#208500 - 08/16/05 06:57 AM
Pontiac Vibe and Aztek questions
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Loc: North Carolina - Raleigh/Cary
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In 8 short months I will have both of my cars paid off in full - obviously I'll have my own savings stash going for a GTO - but we're also looking into another vehicle for toting around the dogs. Jill really likes the look of the Aztek and the Vibe, but looks can't be the reason to purchase a vehicle (or so we tell ourselves...) so does anyone here have any experience with either of these vehicles? Good or bad, and any constructive criticisms (please skip the "Aztek = ugly" stuff). I like the Vibe, but it seems too small for our needs. Our male is 90lbs and our female is 70lbs, and they can get pretty messy living out in the woods like we do. So go ahead and drop some input here to help us make a decision! Or even put in some suggestions for other vehicles along the same lines as these two if you think there are better ones out there Thanks in advance
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#208501 - 08/16/05 08:20 AM
Re: Pontiac Vibe and Aztek questions
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Registered: 03/26/03
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Loc: Franklin, MA
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I like the Vibe.
I have no other constructive input.
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#208502 - 08/16/05 08:24 AM
Re: Pontiac Vibe and Aztek questions
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Registered: 05/23/03
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Have you given any thought to a Trailblazer?
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#208504 - 08/16/05 09:59 AM
Re: Pontiac Vibe and Aztek questions
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Registered: 12/10/03
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Loc: Michigan
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My sister-in-law (and her husband) have an Aztec...It has surpassed their expectations. He used to drive a Honda CRX (so I was elated that he is driving a Pontiac). It gets decent gas mileage too, and the ride is nice (even with the car full...it still rides nice) I agree that the Vibe is a little small. Aztec all the way Just my 2¢
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#208505 - 08/17/05 08:34 AM
Re: Pontiac Vibe and Aztek questions
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Thanks for the feedback guys! I got a chance to check out a Vibe in person yesterday and I like it but not roomy enough. Most people that I've spoken with that have Azteks are happy with them, most of them surprised at how well they've worked out. Bobby, I hadn't considered the Trailblazer but I may check it out when we start going car shopping. Originally posted by BryantGTP: I like the Vibe.
I have no other constructive input. This really made me laugh for some reason One of my friends reacted to my question, very politely, with "You don't want to hear that the Aztec is ugly? Well, I have nothing to say"
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#208507 - 08/23/05 09:40 PM
Re: Pontiac Vibe and Aztek questions
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I had a Vibe for about 2 years... I held a lot more than it looks like it does. It got 33+MPG even in the City which ain't bad for Gas at near $3 but I gotta say...it "feels" small next to vehicles like the Ford Valdez and other full size vehicles.
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#208508 - 08/29/05 09:32 PM
Re: Pontiac Vibe and Aztek questions
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Registered: 03/13/05
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Loc: Michigan
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Why don't you check out a Buick Rendevous? Essentially same vehicle, may be a little more, but looks a lot better.
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#208511 - 08/30/05 08:28 AM
Re: Pontiac Vibe and Aztek questions
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Registered: 07/03/04
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I seen one the other day....did a double take.....maybe it was a triple take.
IMHO....what an ugly piece of metal. Kinda like a PT cruiser on steroids
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#208512 - 08/30/05 10:50 AM
Re: Pontiac Vibe and Aztek questions
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Registered: 07/15/04
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Originally posted by Austin G T P: Have you given any thought to a Trailblazer?
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#208513 - 09/01/05 12:16 PM
Re: Pontiac Vibe and Aztek questions
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Registered: 07/29/04
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Scion xA?
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