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Used 2005 Pontiac Vibe Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Very good value for the money

deyeo, 08/02/2004
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

People like the design (including me). The instrumentation is well thought-out: easy to read and reach. The gas mileage is consistent and excellent. The use of space seems efficient. The interior is well planned and I can load a lot into it-- cargo as well as passengers (who are comfortable, they say). Handling is succinct and reliable. I travel a lot and can comfortably take everying I need for camping, cycling and any other activity I want to do.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Pontiac Vibe FWD - Auto

SteveinNY, 07/29/2004
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A perfect suburban commuter. Excellent seating for 4 adults in an upright (back friendly) position. The build quality on my vehicle is supurb...no defects after 8K miles other than a storage compartment latch. Drive train is smooth and the shifting precise. Gas mileage is 32mgp in suburban driving more on the highway. The car is solid all the way around and handles well in all driving conditions.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun Car

DJ Drift, 08/07/2004
2005 Pontiac Vibe GT Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The GT version is fun to drive. The corners, the straight-a-ways, on-ramps, off-ramps(braking), are all fun to do. The only problem I have had, was snow. The engine is an all aluminum engine and doesn't do to hot in the snow. But other than that, the car is quick off the line. Kinda sluggish in the low end torque area, but when you hit 6000rpm all the way to 8k, hold on. Gas mileage is good also. Driving from Virginia to Minnesota, you have to cross through the mountains, which I might add is a blast, I still get great gas mileage. I never want to get stuck someone in the boondocks of West Virginia and in the Vibe I don't have to worry about that.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Z94, 08/27/2004
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have two Pontiac Vibe's. I have a 2004 and a 2005. It all started when we got the 04 for my wife. I liked it so much I bought a 2005. The mileage is fantastic on both, They are both FWD only.

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5 out of 5 stars

well put together

danr, 09/06/2004
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

the vibe has a high quality feel and look to it. the drivetrain is peppy, the auto transmission is very smooth shifting. handling is tight and the ride smooth and controlled. fuel economy is excellent. i expect reliability to be good considering its toyota heritage. lots of positive comments on its styling.

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