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Love the vibe!
Carl, 07/26/2016
updated 02/01/2021
2004 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought this car 7 years ago with 141000 miles and now has 271000. By far the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned! Nice gas mileage on highway with outstanding handling. Would buy another in a second! Only normal maintenance......brakes, tires, o2 sensor but that's it. Only complaints are: driver seat sits too low and side view mirrors are unreliable. But overall a really terrific automobile. Highly recommend.
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Love/hate relationship
mhc, 01/01/2019
updated 07/07/2022
2004 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Get the car checked by a professional before you purchase. I tend to think that either you get a good one or a bad one! In all fairness I bought this car in 2014 (10 yrs. old) paid too much, $7500 from a roadside used car dealer (what was I thinking?) with 108,000 miles. Have had it for 4 and a half years and it now has 200,000 miles and is going strong! The first year, I put nearly $2000 in repairs: wheel bearings, brakes, hood latch,tires, exhaust work, and more...... Last year I had engine work done, (nothing major -oil leak, $400) My current problem -leaking gas tank! Can't fill more that half or gas runs out. (yes I'm going to fix it) Gas mileage (BEFORE leaking tank ) was pretty bad - avg, 25 city - 28 hwy. Come on it is a small car! But I still love this car! Looks great, nearly new inside and out. Controls are simple (nothing fancy it is a 15 yr. old car) Has usb's, plugs, etc.. Heater and defroster are absolutely the best! Visibility is darn good for a hatchback, best I could find. Acceleration is awesome, I can pass those trucks - no problem!!!! However, feels "tipsy" if you swerve to avoid a deer or other unexpected "thing" which scares me. Seats comfort is ok on short rides , but no so much on a Long trips. Cargo space is amazing - nothing compares, rear seats fold flat giving you even more space. I can put my women's full sized bicycle in the back and not have to remove front wheel! The whole bike slides in and slides out ---so happy! Excellent height for loading and unloading and seating position is also perfect for getting in and out of! Starting to feel perhaps it is time to get a newer car, but cannot find anything that I like as much as this Vibe! If you are looking for an older car, I would still HIGHLY recommend, but may not be a best option for younger, more pedal to the metal driver since I feel car could tip over.
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docta96, 05/03/2006
2004 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We have had a variety of AWD continuously since 1974 and this represents the best combination of all. It is an outstanding blend of economy, comfort, utility and reliability. We often drive long distances in inclement weather and the AWD Vibe handles everything exceptionally well and without drama or failure while allowing us to always arrive on time. This is my wife's favorite vehicle and she cares for it assiduously. I have recommended it to many others, along with the Matrix twin.
Best Car I Ever Owned
JimPaule, 03/28/2010
2004 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This 2004 Vibe is the best car I have ever owned in terms of reliability. Six years, 63,000 miles, and never had any warranty work whatsoever! The brakes are still original, even with considerable stop and go driving. GM really blew it by dropping Pontiac and especially the Vibe. It has been a Consumer Reports Best Buy since its inception in 2003! Of all their bad decisions, this one ranks right at the top. We plan to keep this car forever. It tracks through our bad northern Ohio winters with no problem with the all wheel drive and still delivers 20 mpg in town and 28 on the highway. Why would I ever sell this car?
Glad I have one.
greencleanutah, 04/30/2012
2004 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
My vibe has 155,000 miles. Thanks to TOYOTA for making a great motor the only maintainance i've done is change plugs-which were extremely easy and affordable cause there is no plug wires to replace. tires and the front brake pads were extremely easy to replace. I also like that the back seats have hard plastic on the back of them so when they fold down its like having a small truck. I use this vehicle for my organic carpet cleaning business. Good gas mileage. So far havent found any other vechicle that is as old as this one that looks and operates as good as this one.
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