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Originally Posted by brett701
As far s the vibe GT engine being too big. I like that it is an engine that lasts forever & I will be getting 38 mpg from it which I thought was good.
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It's not "too big", it's just that it is tuned more for performance than economy. Both the Vibe GT and the regular Vibe have Toyota engines.
The standard engine makes about 126hp and is rated at 25/33mpg with a manual tranny:
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The GT engine makes about 180hp and is rated at 22/29mpg with a manual tranny:
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38mpg is possible in the GT, but it will take some effort on your part.
The same year Corolla with the same engine and tranny is rated at 28/36mpg:
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I posted one earlier, but it has an auto so it is rated for 25/34mpg
Also, go easy on the "forever". 200k miles is still an awful lot for a car, and starting there will greatly reduce reliability. Toyotas have better than average reliability, but they still have engine failures, especially if they are abused. I've owned three Toyotas so far, and all three I purchased because the engine failed. My boss's well maintained, low mileage Highlander is now running on 5 cylinders and is going to need expensive repairs. Don't believe that just because it's got a "T" badge on the nose that it's invincible.