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**jimvw57** · 07-18-2009, 09:25 AM

I have one simple test for any car foriegn or domestic..... Can I get into it??? can I sit in the seat without laying all the way on my back and see out the windshield??? My last few vehicles have been SUV's just for the reason that I don't want to lay intop the back seat to see out the windshield. The Omni was a good example of a car you could sit in and not have to lay back. It did have a few problems ( I used to work at a Dodge dealership) and we did have a farmer use one for hauling hay bales, which burned out the trans real quick.

When the US automakers make a car that fits my needs, I'll buy one, as long as it isn't in the $25,000 plus price range. My son's Grand Prix is absolutely worthless to me as I can't even get into it without a major concussion.

Karl Roth · 07-18-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by forestacademy

So nothing new, Just moving production from Korea to the US for the Aveo/G3 - Since the Pontiac nameplate is gone I assume the G3 will be gone as well.

The "vibe" is a Toyota, they have not gone away yet.
karl while GM bought Dawoo the makers of Aveo.

The 2009 Toyota Matrix

karl

Godfather · 07-18-2009, 10:01 AM

Hmmm......... I thought the Vibe was Toyota............ G3 a dressed Aveo..........

gurps · 07-18-2009, 10:46 AM

had a Matrix, and found it to be an awsome car with a powerfull motor ( XRS ), good gas mileage, tons of room. After 6 years and 80k miles I decided that I wanted a new car before I started to replace worn parts on the Matrix. I found the smart and is all the car I NEED- 98% of the time I am the only thing the smart has to cary. Fits my needs perfectly, and I don't mind at all that it is a very distinctive vehicle.

Tom