07-30-2009, 06:21 PM
Acer wrote:
The Vibe is the best deal out there, because you can get a Toyota for close-out Pontiac prices. Up to July 31 (!), they have an extra $2500 off summer sale going on. That will indeed require running like a fool assuming they don't renew the promotion.
You'll need to get the smaller 1.8L engine with combined mileage of 28 to get the full $4500, though.
We decided to downsize from two minivans to one minivan and a gas-sipper with this program. Thought seriously about the Vibe, but we still need to squeeze in five people from time to time. We have a deposit on a Prius; hopefully coming in next week.
I called my local dealer and he said that within 200 miles of Boston, there are no 1.8liter engines available. The only one he had was an AWD and it gets 26mpg. Better than my other car by only one or two mpg, not worth it to purchase. I want the FWD model but what does one do when they're not around?