Used 2006 Pontiac Vibe Consumer Reviews
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241,000 plus Miles
123me, 11/20/2022
updated 11/27/2023
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
43 of 43 people found this review helpful
So here I am again, reviewing my little engine that can! My 2006 Pontiac Vibe is still (knock on wood) running fine. I use her daily and she still gets 30mpg sometimes 32mpg after an oil change and perfectly inflated tires. My one repair since my last review a couple of years ago was a new radiator fan was installed. The parts are plastic and the housing that holds the electric motor cracked or broke, something that made a loud racket and prompted me to stop driving and get it repaired pronto. The whole repair was $240, thanks to the mechanic gods. A couple of months ago I read a review of another Vibe with equally high milage and the owner determined to hold on to his beloved hatchback. So it's not just me blessed with a well made vehicle. I still see the Vibe and it's sister car the Toyota Matrix on the road, a testament to it's excellent design, and well manufacturing. I live by The Monterey Bay in California. Sea air does a number on metal and the body definitely is showing it with bits of rust appearing around the windshield. The other sign of age is the plastic cover on the headlights has become very cloudy. I can now drive with my high beams on and no one seems to notice. Other than that it's still a very comfortable ride, without issues and going strong. I will note for anyone reading this and deciding whether a used Vibe is a good purchase, I've done all the regular maintenance on the car, oil change, new belts, etc. in a timely fashion, and that has certainly helped with it's longevity. (And I have 17 years of receipts.) Happy driving and I hope to report back in a couple more years of worry free transportation.
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A Great Car ... Through The Years!
k_texas, 05/16/2012
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
40 of 40 people found this review helpful
I bought my Vibe new back in early '07 ... here it is five years later and I still love it. She (yes, it's a girl -- with her own name) just turned the corner and has safely and efficiently taken me over 100,000 miles. Can't rave enough about fuel economy. Last road trip was just a few weeks ago (about 900 miles r/t) ... she did me proud with 30-35 mpg!! Really?? YES! I noticed a past reviewer commented on very poor handling in Midwest winter snows. I'd like to chime in on that and say mine was quite the Opposite. She handled herself very respectably in a South Dakota winter -- with FOUR blizzards back-to-back.
Keep the Recall in Mind
bike_canoe2, 05/10/2011
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
35 of 35 people found this review helpful
I agree with Edumonds it is sluggish, but 32 mpg city is a definate advantage. The seating is comfortable, road noise is average. It is fun to drive but it's not a sports car. NOW ABOUT THE RECALL - the PCM (performance control module) has issues, it will leave you stranded on the side of the road when it fails. The recall covers specific years, and specific engines so check yours at NHTSA.GOV and have it replaced if yours is recalled! The recall will cover replacing the PCM, labor, and towing to a GM dealer, but it does not cover a loaner vehicle. The dealer is very confident about the reliablity of this vehicle, this is the only issue they have with this vehicle.
Best Car We've ever owned!
Scott, 03/31/2016
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
This is by far the best car we've ever owned. 220k and still great. Only repairs have been brakes, battery, serpentine belt, wiper blades and tires. Regular maintenance important, done with tranny fluid at each 50k, plugs at each 100k, same with coolant. Oil and filter every 5k. Still have original alternator, a/c unit (no recharge needed on freon), muffler system, hoses. Stock radio w/ 5 cd changer blew after 3 years-replaced with after market. Almost 10 years and this car is still going. Hope to get 230k then it's time to retire the Vibe....with tears in my eyes then I am sure.
2006 Pontiac Vibe
Roland Charriez, 10/05/2016
updated 10/06/2023
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
It's been a great car. Great gas mileage for an AWD. Cargo space is amazing. Low maintenance and still fun to drive and wonderful in the snow. It's running perfect at 310k.
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