So, our new wheels look approximately like this ---
It's a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. It's called a crossover vehicle because it's sort of a mini-van and a car. Or some call it a mid-size sports-wagon.
The things we like it for:
Economy - a small 4 cylinder, 1.8 liter engine should give us significantly better fuel costs than the old van. And the purchase price was less than say a new Toyota Corolla, or similar car.
Utility - the back seats fold flat, along with the front passenger's seat so we can still toss in an 8 foot long piece of lumber, or maybe even an airplane wing when I need too?
Durability and Reliability - the main running gear is built by Toyota and it is mechanically the same car as the Matrix. It has a pretty good reputation for lasting a long time with no big maintenance issues.
Sportiness and solid driving feel - hey, we're not dead yet...
And there's even an online Forum for Vibe enthusiasts/owners. That should prove handy.
The things we like it for:
Economy - a small 4 cylinder, 1.8 liter engine should give us significantly better fuel costs than the old van. And the purchase price was less than say a new Toyota Corolla, or similar car.
Utility - the back seats fold flat, along with the front passenger's seat so we can still toss in an 8 foot long piece of lumber, or maybe even an airplane wing when I need too?
Durability and Reliability - the main running gear is built by Toyota and it is mechanically the same car as the Matrix. It has a pretty good reputation for lasting a long time with no big maintenance issues.
Sportiness and solid driving feel - hey, we're not dead yet...
And there's even an online Forum for Vibe enthusiasts/owners. That should prove handy.
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