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Best value car ever
Jason, 11/22/2018
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased my vibe used with 100,000 miles due to the Toyota drive train. I now have 361,000 miles and still drive it 100-200 miles a day for work. Good gas mileage, I average 32 mpg no matter how I drive it. It has required very little repair. Mostly routine maintenance, oil, tires, brakes, etc. Did replace front wheel bearings and the alternator, but parts are cheap and it is reasonably easy to work on. It does leak a little oil, a few drops overnight, but who cares it has over 361,000 miles.The car is very versatile, back seats fold flat for a large cargo area. Its extremely practical, and economical. Most reliable car I have ever owned
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I Think I'm in Love
jessica, 07/18/2008
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
It is awesome!! It is so fun and cute! At first I wasn't too crazy about the looks of it. But, we test drove and looked at everything. This was just more practical! I love furniture and this car is just as roomy as a little truck when it comes to hauling stuff home. I am 5'3 and it fits me to a tee, my hubby is 6'1 and he Loves it! Gas mileage is great now that is is $4 a gallon. It is fun to drive and roomy, the back seat can comfortably seat 2 adults. I love this car, I call it my little go-cart, the motor is a little loud and the steering wheel gives it the sporty feel, it is so fun!
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My opinions after 9 months of ownership
Trudy Case, 06/07/2006
2005 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Style-AWD wagon Overall a very nice car that fits our needs perfectly. The cargo area is very useful for hauling 50# bags of horse feed, camping and fishing gear,groceries,etc.AWD really comes in handy in the winter. we live in the mountains of PA.and the roads are not very level or straight around here. During our 1st snow storm this past winter, I just had to take it out to see how well it run in the snow. No problem! Roads were snow covered, but never spun a wheel going uphill or from a stop. Handled very well on curves and going downhill. It just wouldn't slide with the anti-lock brakes. Very good gas mileage. Many useful interior features. Don't like buzzy engine noise.
Thoughts after a year of ownership
Tim Dodge, 04/22/2006
2005 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I admit I was a little uneasy at first downsizing from our large sedan to a compact auto but rising fuel costs and poor reliability of the sedan forced our hand. Well any misgivings have vanished. WE LOVE THIS MACHINE! Great handling (love the AWD in our snowy NY winters), good gas mileage for a AWD (average of 31 with the top mileage @ 36 on the open road, around 26-28 intown) and most of all flawless reliability of this sistership to the Toyota Matrix. Although the ride is a little bumpy compared to the pillowy ride of our sedan it is amazing how we can drive this car 14 hours to the Myrtle beach without tiring. The car is sufficiently peppy in power although don't challenge any Hemi's!
Zippy Vibe
Rob, 07/27/2005
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I found the standard Vibe with automatic transmission to be very zippy around town as well as the freeway. City fuel milage varies from 24 to 29mpg depending on traffic and stop lights. I like the wide wheelbase and the way it hugs the road and the curves reminisant of the 60's, a Pontiac trait. Ilove this Vibe as it passes the gas stations, not like other vehicles that outweigh it and waste's fuel. The Vibe is an all around zippy fun vehicle; its the answer to todays gas prices. I look forward to driving the Vibe to Monterey, and up to Oregon, and Washington, i know it will get looks and stares, it always does.