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4.13 out of 5 stars

review after 2 years

patsy, 06/18/2008
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Purchased 2 years ago, now 19,000 Miles. Mostly city driving. 25-28 mpg.with an automatic. Car now carry scars of my driving ability. But I still enjoy driving it. Good quality for the dollar. Gets good mileage. Like the dash layout and large cargo area. Generally pleased with Vibe. Have had problems with the "idle". The engine wants to race after warm up. Had to remove back seat head rest because of blind stop. But all bell and whistle still work. Needs telescoping wheel for more comfort. Cup holders are only for one person at a time. But if I had a choose I would by my 3nd Vibe.

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5 out of 5 stars

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mac, 10/13/2005
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a fun to drive vehicle. It has a lot of power for only 4 cylinders and has excellent fuel economy

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great runabout

Remi , 01/05/2006
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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We switched from a 5th wheel to a motorhome, and needed a small car to tow behind. The Vibe combines the japanese reliability with american style. It is fun to drive and great on gaz compared to my GMC 2500. The interior is roomy and flexible - I can put my bikes inside, which I could not in the Toyota Yaris I considered. The seats are comfy and the controls are well placed. I bought a set of 15 Inch Corolla rims along 195/65-15 snow tires - they fit perfectly - and I am having fun in the snow. With the various rebates, the Vibe came in at a lower price than the Toyota Matrix. This 57 years old owner is fully satisfied with his new toy!

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5 out of 5 stars

Good car for a Republican.

6thmeridian, 11/03/2005
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I'd rather have a dozen root canals than buy a new car, but after returning from serving in the Peace Corps we needed dependable transportation. I researched new vehicles a lot, with economy, price, and dependability as goals. The Vibe seemed to have a lot of room and promised good mileage. We got a 2004 demo with 4,500 miles and have put 16,000 more on it in a year. Drives easy, solidly built, plenty of room, no problems at all. It's really my wife's car, but I drive on trips. We got the auto trans, I would have liked the six speed manual but of course GM won't let you have it without the turbo engine. It's been a good choice, I recommend the Vibe without reservation. I'm 57 years old.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

GOOD BUT COULD BE BETTER

CARMAX GIRL, 05/15/2009
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is fun to drive and gets great gas milege. The interior and exterior are both comfortable and stylish, but the exterior paint is of poor quality. The car is also very reliable, but not fast.

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