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4 out of 5 stars

Not bad but not what I expected.

93pontiacga, 05/14/2013
2003 Pontiac Vibe GT Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 18 people found this review helpful

Being a Toyota, I thought I could get at least 250k miles out of it before any major repairs. They say about cars nickle and diming you after they got older. This car never did that, it just slammed me with a book. I replaced the cat once, which was under warranty. At 188k, I replaced the clutch. Great so far. It has 219k on it now and it just cost me almost as much to fix as the car is worth. Needless to say, I most likely wont get another car with a Toyota engine in it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Sport Wagon, Hatchback or SUV?

Ralph 42, 09/16/2002
2003 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased the Vibe base model with the power package about a week ago and I am enjoying the driving and the looks of envy people give me when they see my Vibe. The Base VIBE is quicker (auto trans.) than similar vehicles with comparable hoursepower.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Pontiac Vibe-Great Car

Barry Godlstein, 06/14/2002
2003 Pontiac Vibe GT Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car was everything I thought it would be & more. The gas mileage is excellent. The car averages 26.5 in the ciy & 32 on the highway. The car rides very smooth & the handling is great. I just wish they made an automatic in the GT version. I would have liked the bigger engine.

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5 out of 5 stars

My Vibe

kirbylit, 09/19/2002
2003 Pontiac Vibe GT Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We looked at the Vibe on a lark - after seeing the really good commercials - when we were needing a small family get around town car. We test drove and liked it instantly. The car has much more interior room, and the 6'2 passengers we put on board have no problem with either leg or head room. Gas mileage around 30 on the highway and 24 in the city makes this a very affordable option to an SUV or mini- van. With a 6 speed manual transmission, the GT option we got made for a car with some pep as well as a lot of style.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

GM is finally back on the right track!

Gogginsmit, 09/22/2002
2003 Pontiac Vibe GT Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I had no intention of buying a car when my room mate went car shopping. I had a Taurus wagon that, although boring, was great for Home Depot trips, hauling my bike, and my 140lb. Lab (Moose) around town. We saw the Vibe and Matrix at three dealers before actually even sitting in one. One drive and we were both sold. The more you drive it, the more fun it is. Plus, I can actually fit more lumber and stuff in the Vibe than my Taurus and save $15 a week in gas!! Pontiac dealers consistently offered more rebates, price concessions, and cash for my trade than Toyota which will more than make up for any difference in resale value.

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