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Poole, MD, 09/18/2016
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Other than tires, regular engine & transmission oil changes, brakes, shocks/struts, a couple of batteries, & replacing the catalytic converter (which I did myself for $ 350 for a stainless steel system), I've never had any mechanical issues...no water pump, alternator, A/C, transmission, etc. The LEDs on the stereo started fading around 140,000 miles, but I got used to it and haven't replaced the dash unit 'cause it still plays great. One dang dependable, economical, multi-use versatile vehicle.
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It Doesn't Get Better with Age
Ed, 11/13/2010
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car new and put about 8500 miles a year on it. It isn't a bad car with lots a major mechanical problems but it just isn't a great car. The radio face shows up in red and can't be seen very well during the daylight hours. Also had LED light go out on radio. GM wanted $350 to replace so went to Best Buys and got by cheaper. I also use a pillow on the console armrest as it is too low for arm to fit comfortably without leaning to the right.
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Great Car
bb, 02/17/2010
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had mine almost 4 years, bought with 40K, now 90k.. Amazing, only thing replaced was brakes. I live in Colorado, drive up mtn passes all the time.. plenty of power and great in the snow (not sure what the other person was saying down below).. typically get 30 mpg in mixed driving, close to 40 on the hwy only. Its so much bigger than it looks, can put my mtn bike inside without taking off the front wheel. I like the clearance as well, helps in the snow and offroad
Great Family Car
Joeytdietz, 04/03/2010
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We have had this car for 3 1/2 years. We have kept pretty good care of it with oil changes every 3000 miles. Transmission fluid tends to run dark, not sure if this is a common problem with Vibes. No major repairs. We did have a computer replaced recently (at 82,000) after the check engine light came on. That cost us $600. Glad it wasn't a transmission problem because they can run about $3000 in this car. The car has lots of room for our family of four and being that it is a 4 cylinder it gets great gas mileage (32 mpg freeway) for a car its size.
Good car - Good value
RCH, 01/20/2005
2005 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Our '05 Vibe is a nice little car. Gas mileage, so far, has been good (about 30 mpg in town). No mechancial or body problems after 3500 miles. The interior is nice and seats are comfortable, but many of the interior surfaces are hard and cheap feeling. The hard arm rests are not too comfortable. Ride and handling is good in the city and on the highway/expressway. Overall, it is a good car for the money spent.