Used 2005 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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My opinions after 9 months of ownership
Trudy Case, 06/07/2006
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
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!
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Love my vibe!!
marcieb, Savanna, IL, 07/30/2014
Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
130,000 miles and still going strong!!!! I bought this car with 32,000 miles on it and have never had any big issues except A/C quit getting cold to which I took it in and no one could find a leak but after having a/c charged 3x and a/c only lasting a couple days there must be a leak somewhere but Ive chosen to live without it at this point. I've used this car for sooooo many things, hauling just about anything I could fit in it (cake deliveries, landscaping materials, home improvement materials, furniture ect...). Hoping to see 200,000 miles or more on this baby, still looks in great shape!! Oh i usually get 33mph highway :)
Excellent Car
Sheriff, 02/28/2009
Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I've been driving Corolla's for the last 5 years and 2 months ago I replaced by 2000 Corolla with a 2005 Vibe, I have to say I'm very happy with this car, it's small from the outside yet roomy on the inside, I'm 6'-5" and have no issues setting in this car, traction is very good, fuel economy is very good too. I highly recommend this car to anybody, it's a proof that GM can build good cars if they want to!!!
Daily Driver's - Own 2004 and 2005 AWD's
Commuter, Okemos, MI, 02/21/2017
Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Traded an Audi Allroad for the 2004, had it since 2010, 200000+ miles, other than regular maintenance, routine lubricant/oil changes and minor parts replacement i.e. serpentine belt, intake gasket, pads/rotors, tires, rear bearing, etc.... still running like new in Michigan snow. Bought 2005 used in 2011, I have no Idea how many miles on it, but like the 2004, just do routine maintenance based on months, not on milage, runs great. Both paid for, and insurance is relatively inexpensive, so it's a win-win. Sure interior is a little cheaply made, more road and engine noise than desirable, stock radio is garbage, annoying high revving when engine is cold...overall, never lets us down. And since I take care of these, I know who worked on them and what was done to them so I can sleep at night. If you can find one in good shape, it's worth the value.
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