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Good Vibes!
W Barnes, 05/22/2006
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
A really great car to own and drive! Get lots of compliments, especially about the color (stealth grey, really a greenish, sometimes bluish) that changes depending upon the light and time of day. Would buy again but next time with stability and traction control (wanted this time but price with all options was just too high). If you are looking for an auto with a high seating position, gas economy, ample cargo space and options, a little more ground clearance than average, an alternative to an SUV and style, this is it! (If GM/Toyota would make the changes below the car would be near perfect.)
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.
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Pontiac with a Toyota Heart
Jethro, 02/16/2006
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was shopping for a gas sipper and came across the Vibe. After researching i found out the vibe is a matrix which both are made on the Toyota assembly line and share the corolla engine and transmission with many toyota carry overs but much better styling than the matrix imo. This auto is terrific, plenty of storage, well thought out design, quiet on the road, zippy around town
Fun Little Car
secman, 08/20/2006
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for one reason - gas mileage - and so far it has been great, but still disappointing. I do mostly highway driving and so far, I have averaged 30.85 MPG over the first 2500 miles. This is great, but not the 34 MPG EPA estimate for an automatic Vibe. My only other complaints are that the seats are not as comfortable as they could be (they could use a lumbar support), and the side mirrors are pretty small. But now for the good: Fun, fun, fun to drive...great pickup in low RPMs. Large windows in the front and on the sides (great sight lines) Great stereo (Monsoon package) Great interior space for a little car Great height for a little car Good handling 0%/72 mos
Nice Car
D Jensen, 07/11/2006
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I just bought my Vibe and love it. Was looking for a small fuel efficient car that has lots of room and does ok on highway. But wife uses it around town mostly. She loves it. Can't wait to take it on a longer trip to see how it does. It's not a big car but it feels close to it.
The VIBE-What a Car, what a Buy
Margaret Hall, 02/10/2006
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Oh how I love my Vibe!!! Good looks (mine is stealth Black) Great MPG (28- 30 in the winter with AWD and lots of warm up idle time) Incredibly comfortable seats, Best Visibility EVER, Handles like a charm in snow, Fun to drive, can haul an amazing amount of stuff, Practical, Fun and Affordable. A BIG little car. If you haven't driven one of these yet-go for it. You'll be pleasantly surprised. Every one tha has seen it, sat in it or driven it loves it!
The Best Car I have ever owned.
Vibe092006, 12/23/2021
updated 01/03/2023
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
16 years ago (2006), I purchased a 2006 Pontiac Vibe with less than 3,000 miles on it. This car has been amazing. Only three repairs over the years, two related to GM recall to replace computer and air bag, and the third one when I was rear-ended at a traffic stop. It is almost 2022, I am still driving this 16 years old jewel. Everything, all system still works on it, and not once have I had any mechanical, or other problems with it. I highly recommend this vehicle. Too bad they discontinue its production. Best car ever.
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First New Car Owned
First New Car ever, 10/25/2006
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought this car after quite a bit of reviewing similar cars. We liked the way the back seats fold flat. We compared it with the Matrix, but we didn't like the looks of the Matrix as well. We needed a practical car to fit our dog, and to haul stuff on occasions. This vehicle is working out very well. We bought the 5 speed, no bells or fancy stuff. Car gets 34+ MPG in the city, and gets 37+ MPG on the highway. With careful driving could get more MPG maybe 35-38 plus. It's fun to drive, so it is not easy to keep the foot of the gas...the wife would have liked the automatic better, but she is liking the stick now. The vibe was a good buy decision for us, handles great, good visibility.
Awesome Car!
Natalie Farone, 07/28/2005
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We picked up our Frosty White 2005 Vibe this week..and LOVE IT! It is such a sporty looking, fun-to-drive vehicle! We traded in our 2005 Equinox due to it's uncomfortable leather seats and horrible gas mileage....wow! Did we hit big with our 2005 Vibe! The seats are so comfortable, the gas mileage is great! It is a pleasure to drive. It has responsive steering. The visibility when driving is great, no blind spots. The back seat is roomy, even for a taller person. We are so glad we bought this car! We could travel cross country in it, the seats are so comfortable, you feel like you are sitting in a cloud! Overall, you can't find a better ride for the value than this Vibe! ;-)
Great toyota motor
Sonny, 07/10/2006
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car for several reasons fuel, all weather driving and just fun to drive