Used 2003 Pontiac Vibe Consumer Reviews
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Nifty, fuel efficient, car. What's not to love?
murphy2893, 08/10/2016
2003 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought the car with 130,000 miles on it. It's now at 176,000 miles and it's still going strong. Only routine maintenance and I drive the poor thing down what seems like some of the worst "paved" roads that New England has to offer. Amazingly reliable, no problems whatsoever. My favorite part is that I average 30mpg. It's an awesome little car that's bigger on the inside than it looks. Its exterior is also much more stylish than that of its sister car, the Toyota Matrix. It's fun to drive, has a great turning radius, and easy maneuverability. If I had to complain, I'd say the dashboard isn't my favorite set-up (it's sectioned off), it can be a little noisy at higher speeds, and the acceleration can lag a bit. But honestly, that was a tough list to come up with. The only reason I won't have it soon is because I'm giving it to my sister so that she can I have a car. I wish they still made them, I'd buy another in a heartbeat. I love this car!
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Absolutely love my Vibe!
Kira, 08/05/2010
2003 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I now have 161,000 miles & still drive it everyday. Been to Florida & Wisconsin several times, never any problems. Great gas 34mpg hwy. Replaced battery, brakes, tires only. Hit a deer $4000 damage to front end, it stopped in a straight line, no-one injured except dead deer, was amazed. Only problem I've had is the gas door broke off at hinges recently. I would buy this car again today if I could. So much storage space. I have slept comfortably overnight in this car many times because you can fold the seats down flat & make a bed on top. There was a recall on front side windows for loose bolt replacement, work completed for free, no problems since. No recall on gas door yet,I reported it.
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Pontiac Vibe packs a lot into a small wagon
James Gaffney, 08/23/2018
2003 Pontiac Vibe GT Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We have put more than 200,000 miles on our Vibe ourselves, bringing the total to more than 241,000. While I no longer drive it across the state (or halfway across the country), it is STILL a great car. The combination of fuel efficiency (6-speed manual), cargo carrying capacity, and fun to drive can't be beat. There are few vehicles that allow you to put 8' lumber completely INSIDE the vehicle and still get 35 MPH on the highway at 15 years and 240,000+ miles. Bricks and pavers, stones for building a retaining wall, bales of peat moss or bags of mulch, scrubs and flowers galore, a wheelbarrow and all my garden tools - I've loaded it all into this car without worry. I've only replaced the clutch twice and the exhaust system is still the original. It can't be beat.
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Great Car
JohnR, 09/29/2010
2003 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought my Vibe with 33,000 miles and now has 108,000 after my 5 years of ownership. Oil changes every 5000 miles. First brake job when it was in the 90k range. Changed the belt and did a few other preventative items at the same time but that's it. Car has been great and is zippy enough to be fun to drive. Ugly GM radio but the sound is good. My drivers window rattles a bit but it's the only one so there may have been some damage to it before I got it. All in all, this is a great car if you are looking for a reliable, sporty, and convenient vehicle to own.
14 Years, 196K Miles, Cross Country, Going Strong!
Leo S, 10/30/2016
2003 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My brand new post-college car was bought in Virginia in late 2002 though it is a 2003 model. I drove it cross country twice--once with a U-Haul headed west bound during which I had to go over the Rockies! The only major item I fixed was the catalytic converter at about 150K miles. Got the routine maintenance done almost on time, but mostly late half the time. New tires at around 100K miles. The annoyances: 3 plastic handles broke in the Texas heat/cold cycle in 2015/2016, but I was able to replace them on my own with new handles I ordered online at $15 each. The ride on the Texas highways are noisy -- really depends on the type of road you're on. I upgraded the entertainment system to a bluetooth capable system. It was awesome in California, zippy enough to handle LA traffic. It survived driving through winter storms in Virginia, and doing a little light off-roading in Virginia and California. I have over 30mpg on long trips. The worst was about 13mpg hauling the u-haul trailer up the Rockies to Denver.
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