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Pontiac Vibe Features and Specs

Features & Specs

  • Engine 1.8 L Inline 4-cylinder
  • Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
  • Transmission 5-speed Manual
  • Horse Power 130 hp @ 6000 rpm
  • Fuel Economy 25/33 mpg
  • Bluetooth No
  • Navigation No
  • Heated Seats No
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Review of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe

  • Here's one Pontiac that looks to have hit its mark. The Vibe blends performance, practicality and affordability into a tastefully styled, but still fun, sport wagon package.

  • Safety

  • Pros

    Crisp handling, unique features, utilitarian design.

  • Cons

    All-wheel-drive version is sluggish, Toyota's version likely to have better resale value.

  • What's New for 2003

    The Vibe is an all-new model in Pontiac's lineup designed to combine the best attributes of an SUV, a station wagon and a small van.…

 
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Customer Reviews

  Average Consumer Rating (340 total reviews)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

How to get toyota performance

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Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)

I bought this for my 6'3" husband to commute from MD to D.C., brand new in 2003 - Trying to figure out how to please a guy, who drove a Camaro for years, but, who only believes in paying for GTO (Gas, Tires & Oil) & is a bad owner (I take care of scheduling all reg. maintenance on our cars), I knew that this would be a perfect choice. Lowest Cost of Ownership, ever! A $1K Ox Sensor, Cat Converter & Exhaust was needed by 150K Miles & just dropped her off for her first Clutch & Full Assembly & 2nd-Ever Tune-up with an Odometer Reading of 241K Miles, which will be $1500-$1600. My Mechanic stated that it has a Supra Engine & I have to tell you, it handles like an Dream Fast, Fun, Smooth & Solid



Gets the job done!

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Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Bought my Vibe for $200 as a Winter beater about 2 years ago from a gentleman who definitely did not car for the car. A $50 flywheel, $300 in winter tires and alot of TLC and it was back in action. Car has ran great since and is a blast to drive. Not fast by any means but the little 4 banger screams up top and handles pretty well. Its excellent in the snow on fresh winter tires and so easy to play around in without losing control. Got the car with 91k miles, now is nearing 110k. Just the initial stuff and regular maintenance and not other expenses yet! (knock on wood) Gets around 30 mpg on the highway and low-mid 20s in the city. If you need a fun point A to point B car, buy a Vibe!



Not bad but not what

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Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)

Being a Toyota, I thought I could get at least 250k miles out of it before any major repairs. They say about cars nickle and diming you after they got older. This car never did that, it just slammed me with a book. I replaced the cat once, which was under warranty. At 188k, I replaced the clutch. Great so far. It has 219k on it now and it just cost me almost as much to fix as the car is worth. Needless to say, I most likely wont get another car with a Toyota engine in it.


 
 
 
Gas Mileage

EPA-Rated MPG

  • 25
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  • 33
  • highway
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Full 2003 Pontiac Vibe Review

What's New for 2003

The Vibe is an all-new model in Pontiac's lineup designed to combine the best attributes of an SUV, a station wagon and a small van. Thankfully, the result is rather attractive and hip, not to mention utilitarian.

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detroitdriver
detroitdriver
06-21-2002
Vibe Maintenance & Repair Concerns
I have posted versions of this before on www.generationvibe.com and www.matrixvibe.net (both good sites) but I thought I might get a different sample of info here....

lisan1
lisan1
04-09-2012
Where To Service Pontiac Vibe?
I just bought a used 2003 Pontiac Vibe (only 50,000 miles, auto transmission). Where would other Vibe owners recommend that I get it serviced? Toyota since it's basically a Toyota engine, or a GMC/P...

wallyuwl
wallyuwl
10-06-2009
Pontiac Vibe Climate Control
We go through blower motors like crazy on our 2003 Vibe (have one now with a lifetime warranty and have to switch it out every four months). Even with OEM ones we went through once every eight or min...


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