[PotbellyJoe]

I have a 2009 Vibe GT which is essentially the same thing. Had to replace my wife's 02 Vue after a pick-up lost its trailer and totaled it for us. We bought the Vibe because of a GM family plan (She worked at a Toyota dealer at the time and thought the Matrix had what she needed)

Everytime I drive it, I like it more. It's not super quick, but it's peppy. Gets decent MPG (I have seen up to 32 for a tank on a trip to MI from NJ)

We got the 5-speed, small cars just shouldn't be automatics.

And the independent suspension does make a difference on the road.

The Vibe also comes with XM, VSC and Trac standard. So as a Hockey fan that drives in snow and ice, that was a deal maker.

I just wanted something safe and reliable for my wife and 18 month old. It's been great for us, 16k miles in from last August.