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By Joeytdietz on 04/02/10 17:34 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
We have had this car for 3 1/2 years. We have kept pretty good care of it with oil changes every 3000 miles. Transmission fluid tends to run dark, not sure if this is a common problem with Vibes. No major repairs. We did have a computer replaced recently (at 82,000) after the check engine light came on. That cost us $600. Glad it wasn't a transmission problem because they can run about $3000 in this car. The car has lots of room for our family of four and being that it is a 4 cylinder it gets great gas mileage (32 mpg freeway) for a car its size.
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By bb on 02/17/10 13:55 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I have had mine almost 4 years, bought with 40K, now 90k.. Amazing, only thing replaced was brakes. I live in Colorado, drive up mtn passes all the time.. plenty of power and great in the snow (not sure what the other person was saying down below).. typically get 30 mpg in mixed driving, close to 40 on the hwy only. Its so much bigger than it looks, can put my mtn bike inside without taking off the front wheel. I like the clearance as well, helps in the snow and offroad
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By 2005vibeFWD5spd on 12/29/09 08:18 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
bought base model 5 spd MT new in 9-04. 30 mpg,city/hwy. as high as 34 mpg hwy. factory tires fine in dry/rain. useless in 1" snow. bought 4 snow tires. MUCH better. goes through several inches of snow. if it gets 12" deep, FORGET IT. (fwd model) only problems, fuel pump at 60,000 and intermittent hard starting when engine is still warm. wait 20 seconds with key still on and try again. may take 2 or 3 attempts. may idle rough for several seconds. i use my gears for braking when possible. still have factory brakes at 119,000. all in all, car is great! runs smooth and no leaks, overheating, ect. handling is great and it fits in small parking spots.
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By Vibe Fan on 11/08/09 17:53 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I love love love this car. This is by far the best auto purchase I have ever made. My husband and I both have one and love it. It is very reliable and nice on the pocket book. It is a little small if you have small kids with lots of stuff.
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By Ken Horton on 10/04/09 12:38 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
manual transmission lets you drive for mileage: I consistently average above 36mpg. Large amount of interior space that is very flexible to configure with the 60/40 fold down seats. Rock solid reliability (it's a Toyota). No repairs other than routine maintenance at 50K miles.
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By Mil on 09/04/09 08:13 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I purchased the vibe a few months ago. I totally loved the toyota matrix and then I realized the vibe is very similar and much more affordable.
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By BRI on 07/01/09 13:57 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I have had the car for six months and so far so good. Needs more power and fuel milage is poor
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By M. Mikesh on 06/17/09 10:29 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
My Vibe is a great little car, my first ever new car. I wanted a car with great gas mileage that would fit a 6' ladder, and was made in America. I like the fact that the Vibe drive-train and engine are made in a joint-venture with Toyota, which gave me more confidence in the car's performance over the long term. I want to drive this car for 200,000 miles, like I did with my 1990 Honda Civic. The Vibe consistently gets good mileage, has been nearly maintenance free for the first 50,000 miles, and still looks great. It seems slow when it's loaded with 4 large passengers and going up a hill at 55 mph, but I can punch the accelerator and it will suck more gas and move right up the hill.
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By TW on 06/01/09 20:00 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Bought 9 months ago with 100,000 mi. LOVE this little car. It runs like new and never have a problem. Good mileage 28/33. Great design, part minivan, part SUV, part sports car. Very comfortable seating for 4 six footers. ONLY problems are: clicking behind clove box, could fix but is harmless, cold idle is too high can't fix, red dashboard light is hard to see in bright daytime. Other than that its perfect! I expect it to go another 100,000 miles.
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By brian on 05/09/09 09:31 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
Review
This vehicle is poor in the snow.Fuel economy is 20-25 mpg max,dont try to pass a car at hwy speed on two lane rd or you might be dead!!! If you are looking for fuel economy and a good car in snowy areas this is not your your car.
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