Used 2003 Pontiac Vibe Consumer Reviews
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13 years and going strong
A. Smith, 08/19/2016
2003 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
We purchased the Vibe in 2003. Since then, we have spent money only on normal maintenance. It has been extremely reliable...probably the best value of any car we have owned.
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Gets the job done!
th3fr4nchi5e, 08/22/2013
2003 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bought my Vibe for $200 as a Winter beater about 2 years ago from a gentleman who definitely did not car for the car. A $50 flywheel, $300 in winter tires and alot of TLC and it was back in action. Car has ran great since and is a blast to drive. Not fast by any means but the little 4 banger screams up top and handles pretty well. Its excellent in the snow on fresh winter tires and so easy to play around in without losing control. Got the car with 91k miles, now is nearing 110k. Just the initial stuff and regular maintenance and not other expenses yet! (knock on wood) Gets around 30 mpg on the highway and low-mid 20s in the city. If you need a fun point A to point B car, buy a Vibe!
110 k and still a great little car
paganpink, 07/19/2008
2003 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have the regular FWD with auto. and moon and tunes pkg. Get around 30 mpg (combined) no matter how hard I drive, which is impressive. Recently passed 110,000 miles and have had to replace nothing but oil and tires, and just bought tires for the first time in 3 years. Super little vehicle with an amazing amount of space inside considering how compact it is on the outside, smaller in size than an older Honda civic! Easy to drive and park, small turning radius, and (w/the optional sound system) very loud and great sounding sound. No squeaks or rattles and handles surprisingly well in the turns. One of the best cars I have ever owned and I have had dozens. A Toyota at heart but w/Pontiac styl
Best Little SUV/Wagon Made!
pattyc, 03/13/2010
2003 Pontiac Vibe GT Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We bought this car when it was just a yr old in 2004. It had 36,340 miles. It now has 172,000 miles and still in GREAT Shape! We drive mostly highway miles and enjoyed 30 MPG but got 33 MPG on a recent trip to Ohio. Due to the 6 speed manual transmission and being extremely well maintained. You would be Amazed at what you can haul when the back seats are laidd down flat since the back cargo capacity is Huge! Sister car to the Toyota Matrix at a fraction of the price. I Love this car and would buy a new one but Pontiac is no longer making them thanks to GM. Replaced the brakes once. Alternator Drive Belt in 2006. The starter recently & tires in 2007. Otherwise just changed the oil religiously.
Fantastic reliable car
A Andrews, 11/25/2006
2003 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Before the Pontiac Vibe was out on the market, I saw a report on Popular Mechanics, and I knew this was the car I was looking for my wife. It had all that she needed. Although being a totally new car, just knowing that it was basically a Toyota Corolla, that was all I needed to know, so, as soon as it was out, I ordered one. Made the right choice!
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