Used 2003 Pontiac Vibe Consumer Reviews
Used Vibe for sale
Hoped for more than I received
Rick Sundeen, 01/28/2005
2003 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Pontiac Vibe with high hopes of a versatile automobile with high gas mileage. While the versatility aspect has been fine, I feel that the gas mileage isn't up to par with what they suggest. Given that it is a four cylinder with less than hoped for response, it's getting around 24 instead of the hoped for closer to 30 mpg. Even being on top of air filter and tire pressure maintenance... Also, the biggest downfall is in winter driving. I live in the Northeast and this car should not be sold here. The OEM tires are rated A for traction and temperature, but they have no grip whatsoever. I have to believe that the weight of the car is not distributed over the tires properly.
Good vibes from my Vibe.
kathisma, 12/03/2004
2003 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've only owned Hondas but this is certainly the BEST car Pontiac ever made. It has youthful looks, a well engineered Toyota engine, handles well, and is made with good quality materials. However, it's not perfect. NUMMI assembly quality doesn't appear to be as good as for the Matrix - Pontiac take note! Our quality related issues include a broken off door handle (from regular use), some fit and finish inconsistencies, passenger door window mechanism problem, barely-there A/C and heating, and low quality, prematurely wearing tires. Dealer servicing is not the greatest and the receipts are confusing. But, overall, the car looks good, is comfortable and mechanically reliable. I'd buy another.
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robin, 07/18/2003
2003 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love the car but the seats and dashboard get dirty quick. It is hard to keep clean. The trunk doesn't come with a rug and your stuff slides all over the back.
My favorite car!
Phaidra, 07/22/2002
2003 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
So Happy!
ginandtonic45, 07/09/2003
2003 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was SO hesistant about buying this car. I was downsizing from a Chevy Blazer and wasn't sure I wanted an American car again. I had to test drive it three times. But I love it now. It's reliable - good in our winter snowstorms - and incredibly fun to drive, even if it's only a 4 cylinder. There is a ton of storage space and it will make a great "baby" car in a few years. I get tons of comments on it - how cool it looks interior and exterior.