2004 Pontiac Vibe Consumer Reviews

Audi to Vibe

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Traded an Audi Quattro for this 2004 Vibe, best trade I've ever made. The Audi was a well built vehicle, but not reliable and expensive to repair, and there were lots of repairs. The Vibe is reliable, excellent gas mileage, easy to drive and half the cost of the Audi. Will be getting another Vibe soon.
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From NEW to 106,000 miles..7yrs of FUN

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I now have 106k miles on the Vibe and I have only replaced the tires and that was at 65,000 with the original Goodyear Eagle tires. Still have original brakes. The VIBE will cost less than its twin the Matrix and have the same reliability. I think it was 2009 that they changed the engine with increased hp but less mpg.. I would rather have the better gas mileage and the design of the 2003-2008 body too.. Both the MAtrix and the Vibe are built on the Corolla platform, but I think the Vibe is more versitile..
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Luv it unless I'm going up the hill

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

bought my car brand new Sept. 03, went to the dealershop and specifically told the salesman what kind of vehicle I wanted. I got a sporty looking orange vibe, I luv it unless I am going up the hill and it starts to power out and I have to shift down, great on prairie roads. Recently, there is a ticking sound and had it inspected & changed different things I have been told might be wrong with it, but the ticking is still there. A GM dealershop told me it might be the tranny but I have no problem shifting or anything like that or might be a rock inside the tranny, have had no other problems with it except its gutless. I have been told it might be the purge valve so I will change it
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Unbreakable

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car 4 years ago with 20,000 miles on it and it is up to about 110,000. So far the only failures were a belt tensioner ($100 fix) and two of the digital display lights in the radio went out. The car runs like the day I bought it. Mechanically, it seems indestructible. The body and paint are both solid too. I tend to neglect the body and on the rare occasion I wash and polish it, it always looks like it great. Not only is it well built, but it is very comfortable. With some years on the Vibe name now, more and more reviews are from people with 200k+ miles and I hope to be one of them. When the day comes to replace this, I only hope its twin, the Toyota Matrix, is still around.
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It just keeps on going and going

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this car in 2004 brand new. I have replaced the brakes twice; that's it. I now have 151,000 and still drive it. I did have problems with the drivers window before the recall. It drives super in the snow; I live in western PA and have never been disappointed with it's performance. I wore out the radio controls. I have the "moon and tune" pkg and it rocks; the best sound system that I've come across. Very reliable and easy to drive.
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Amazing even after 165,000 miles!

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Did a lot of research when I bought this car in 2004 new and could not have believed at that time that this would have been as amazing as it has been. My daily driver for a long commute for the past 6 yrs and I still love it! We have only replaced tires, oxygen sensor, AND it still has original brakes. The most amazing car - can't say enough good about it. Love how it drives, love the looks, versatility, everything. It has become a good old friend and I shall keep it until it dies (which may be 450,000 miles+) but I seriously can't imagine a better car and I have a luxury SUV but still love this car!
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Pontiac Vibe

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I absolutely love mine. I bought it in June 2009 and could not be more happy. Will be buying another when it's time to trade this one in for a new model. Love it's capacity and room. It has all the luxury of a big SUV but in a smaller package.
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A *great* car

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I loved my '04 Vibe. Rock solid reliable, versatile and roomy interior, enjoyable to drive on long trips. I could haul loads of 8-foot lumber or big bulky items in the back. Car was easy to work on as well, though all I ever needed to do it was rotate tires and change the oil. Got wrecked in '09, and I still miss it.
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Best Car I Ever Owned

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This 2004 Vibe is the best car I have ever owned in terms of reliability. Six years, 63,000 miles, and never had any warranty work whatsoever! The brakes are still original, even with considerable stop and go driving. GM really blew it by dropping Pontiac and especially the Vibe. It has been a Consumer Reports Best Buy since its inception in 2003! Of all their bad decisions, this one ranks right at the top. We plan to keep this car forever. It tracks through our bad northern Ohio winters with no problem with the all wheel drive and still delivers 20 mpg in town and 28 on the highway. Why would I ever sell this car?
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Miss my Vibe :(

Vehicle

2004 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I got my 5 speed Vibe with 50K on it, only reason I got it was because it was a stick and got good MPG. After driving it 2.5 years I fell in love with it. Got rid of it at 112K because my fiance is 6'3" and there just isn't enough room for more than us in the car. Driving mostly alone I loved how I could reach EVERYTHING in the car with no problem. Auto headlights were great but wish there was a way to turn them off certain times w/o parking break on. The previous owner had cut a cheap outdoor mat to fit in the rear which was a great idea, helped keep stuff in place. All the little compartments were great. Never broke down or needed repairs. If you're under 5'10" you should love this car!
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