Used 2003 Pontiac Vibe Consumer Reviews
Rockin' Red Wagon
I've been looking at the vibe and it's ever-more-numerous competitors (ZX5, Mazda3-5door, protoge5, PT Cruiser) and it's Matrix twin, but all along I knew I wanted the Vibe. I drove a GT a year ago and loved it...but it took that long to find a used one all optioned-up and for a reasonable price. Now, a week later, I love it. Drives great, feels gret on the road, looks great inside and out. Even with 25,000miles on it when I bought it it looks and feels brand new. Did I mention it drives great? Everyone who sees it likes it. I've loaded it up with gear, driven it like a race-car, hauled passengers, cranked the stereo and everything comes up smelling like roses...all good!
Spent More time In shop than on Road
I have driven the car for only 5,000, but it has been in the shop over 5 times trying to get the Sun roof to stop leaking and popping. I am not looking forward to a winter in the snow with this roof. pontiac are considering a recall because of the poor performance / design. I do not like the way the roof flexes when the Sun Roof opens and closes.
- Base WagonMSRP: $4,998218 mi away
- Base WagonMSRP: $4,995325 mi away
- Base WagonMSRP: $3,999365 mi away
AWESOME
I am 6'2" in my sixties and find this car by far the best new car I have ever purchased. Seats are so comfortable and so easy to get in an out of. I averaged over 35 mpg on a 6k trip over the winter. WHY WOULD ANYONE BUY A CUMBERSOME SUV AFTER TEST DRIVING THIS CAR. I have not had this car back to the dealer except for an oil change. I can actually get my Kayak inside for short trips. I love this car and can truthfuly say its the best car I have ever owed and I have owned over 30 cars. Originally bought for looks and price (Toyota engine & transmission) but its so much more than that.
My favorite car!
The price is fair for this vehicle. It handles well and is fun to drive. I'm used to V6 vehicles, so occasionally do miss the power, but the added mileage more than compensates. This vehicle has more oomph than I expected and pulls me right up the hills.
Great 2nd Car
My wife and I bought the Vibe as a second car. We are both 6ft+ and it has great head room and fair leg room. It also good gas milage. The back seat has room for a car seat and two grandparents. We are very happy with it.