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Vibe 2006 5 speed manual - 286 000 km
vibe_06_5speed, 11/10/2012
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought this car when it had 170 000 km on it, since then (over 2 years ago) I've put on many miles on it (now have 286 000 km). I am very satisfied with the car. I have not put ANY repairs since I've had it other then repainting the top (little bit of rust started). I consistently get between 40 - 44 MPG (Canadian) doing mostly highway (that is about 33 - 36 US MPG). I drive conservative though, I keep it around 100 km/h on highway. I like the exterior of the vibe better then the matrix. The car has good cargo space and when you flip down the seats you get ridiculous amount of room back there, you don't know what your missing until you've had it trust me! Highly recommend!
Loving my Vibe
Carol, 06/29/2018
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is an awesome car!!!!! It is my 3rd one. The first one (2006) I had for 3 years, the person who has it now is still driving it with going on 168,000 miles. The second one (2009 GT) was rear ended by a Ford F-150 and I was not hurt, the car was totaled but she held up. Now I have a 2006 and it's awesome. I have never had to put any money into the cars except normal maintenance. They are economical, sporty, safe and low maintenance. The only thing I hate is they stopped making them and they are getting harder and harder to find.
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The Vibe , a Great Little Car
Warren Curt, 08/03/2006
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car has all I am looking for with the current fuel situation. I replaced a V8 truck and have cut my fuel consumoption in 1/2. It cruises very well at 75 MPH. There are numerous storage areas. It has very adequate space for 4 adults. I like the styling better than it's cousin the Toyota Matrix. I would recomend this car to anyone.
Great First Car
bobsmith1127, 05/13/2010
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My mom bought this to replace her mini van and I got it about a year ago. Its a great, versatile car with some sportiness on the side. The inside is modern and is still in style after 4 years. It has great headroom and leg room for 4 adults. The folding seats are great, I can fit my drum set no problem. The sound system is pretty good for 4 speakers, lots of bass and clean sound. The engine is a little small (130 HP) but it accelerates fine and does good on hills.
Best car ever!
babyteach58, 05/23/2010
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love this car! I read reviews before I bought it and was very impressed. I bought my 06 Vibe to replace my 03 Dodge Neon. I was shocked at how much better the gas milage is! It has everything I want in a car. It is bigger inside than it looks. I love the room in the back seat and the seats are very comfortable. Cargo room is better than expected. The only problem I had mechanically is the torque converter needed replacing last year but it was still under warranty. I drive it daily 45 minutes each way to work and back and am excited to take it on my first long trip in 2 weeks (680 miles one way) Too bad it has been discontinued. I will buy them until they cant be found anymore!
2006 Vibe
Gregg, 12/28/2005
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We drive 50 miles a day over Bozeman pass to go to work. The Pontiac Vibe handles the hills and curves with ease in all types of weather from wet roads to 3 foot snow drifts.
My Beautiful Lava Red Vibe
OmahaBob, 12/06/2006
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Current miles = 3471. Highest MPG so far using ethanol blend = 32.6. Avg MPG so far = 28.0. I Like: Price with rebates was good. Good forward visibility. Easy to enter & exit. Body is solid, not tinny. The auto trans is geared well to accommodate small engine; Smooth shifting. Great utility. MPG is good, but not great. I love the handling and easy, quick steering. Comfortable to drive. I like the anchored front floormats Dislike: With sunglasses on, cant see what's on clock/radio screen. With the car in park its difficult to adjust A/C controls. These are minor. With the A/C on at 75-80 MPH, it automatically downshifts on some hills and hits 4400 RPM.
GOES and goes 211,000 miles at 34-40 mpg
bass player, 09/05/2015
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
No major repairs, only maintenance like fluid changes and brake checks. Enough room for a string bass and 2 children. Great car! We live where there are dirt roads and rough roads, no repairs needed. It has a timing belt. I drive 500 miles per week and average 35 mpg. When I freeway drive it's 40 mpg. I have been rear ended twice. Once by a large pick-up truck (I opted to not repair) and recently by a semi trailer truck and I am still driving my Vibe. This time repairs are needed due to my crunched lift gate. I need to transport the string bass.
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Hate to Sell - LOVED THIS CAR
vibe06, 06/04/2010
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Best car ever owned. Unable to drive anymore - health issues. This VIBE is without a doubt everything anyone wants in a car: good mileage, sporty, hauls a great deal, safe, comfortable and simply put you can't kill it. Particularly great for college kids.
Beware San Francisco drivers
SanFranciscoBadVibe, 12/08/2006
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I will try to differentiate between my major criticism of the car and my other opinions. I drive almost exclusively in SF and was looking for much more economical city car. Although advertised as 29 MPG/city I am lucky to get 18. I would like to get feedback from other SF residents what they are getting. Otherwise this is a pretty great car. The hatchback versatility plus remote keyless entry, sunroof, comfortable seating position are great. This is a fun, attractive vehicle that suprisingly has been easy for me parking on the street. There is enough horsepower to handle the hills too. BTW, I have an automatic but you can only pick manual on this site. I also recommend using Costco to buy.