Thanks Rick!
I have always wanted a Hypermiler to review this car, and you've done the best car reviews I've read. Are you going to do a 'Beater Review for the Vibe?
From a car-genetics POV, would this car be the "missing link" between mini-SUVs and Crossovers? I ask because I think it's looks are designed to evoke SUV-ness.
A few years ago I even joined the
www.genvibe.com site to ask questions. There are people there who work at the plant in Fremont. If I got one new, I was going to ask them to "shepherd" my car through production. Here is my perfect Vibe :
- Base model
- Manual Transmission
- White with unpainted plastic lower trim. I like this two-tone because I think it breaks up the "tall/skinny" design aesthetic of a lot of todays compact cars. It gives the car a perception of having wider proportions.
- NO POWER ANYTHING
- 1st generation nose design. 2nd gen is too "solstice-smooth" for me, but probably better for aero.
- ABS and airbag stuff
- Minimum manufacturers warranty so I can plan to make changes after what, 36K miles?!?!?!?
CarloSW2