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Victorious Vibe
Victorious Vibe, 01/16/2020
updated 01/17/2025
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Looking for a small efficient wagon to carry two full size collies- Chloe and Elli. It's been a great car, I bought at 44,500 miles two years ago in 2021 and have 65,900 miles. Gets 31 to 36 miles per gallon on a daily 92 mile round trip commute. Use a SUV in winter months, getting 19 miles per gallon as I don't want the PA salt to trash the Vibe. Recent knee replacement - this car was easy to drive due to height and opening of door to get in and out, couldn't do it in the VW ID AWD SUV I have. And I have great heat and cold A/C in Vibe, and watch the EV charge drop with modest heat and cool A/C.
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A Great Little Car
mekcamp, 04/10/2008
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am 6'8" and my job requires a lot of driving. Although I love my Chevy Silverado, I knew that I was going to need an fuel efficient vehicle or go broke trying to keep the truck filled up. I did a lot of research and of all the cars that fit this category, I found the Vibe a very good buy. I've owned my 2006 for over a year now and have no complaints at all. As mentioned above, I am 6'8" and still have as much head room in the Vibe as I do in my pick-up. The only reservation that I do have is the placement of the Automatic Transmission console which restricts my right leg a bit. Overall, this is a very nice car and I will probably purchase another if the need arises.
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I would buy another Vibe
bmontgomery, 11/24/2008
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had my Vibe for over a year now and I am happy with it. I can get 33 mpg on the highway if I keep it below 70 mph. City driving in a Minnesota winter is more like 24 mpg but that story is the same with all my cars. My only complaint is that the cargo area is not wide enough. I bought a station wagon so that I could carry stuff and the Vibe has let me down a few times.
Fun car !!!
Patrick Drake, 02/12/2006
2006 Pontiac Vibe GT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned my VIBE GT for only two weeks but, just let me say that this is without a doubt the most fun, practical, economical, most comfortable car I have ever owned!! It is VERY quick but, when I carefully checked the gas milage it was an impressive 25.7 mpg. This was a combination of highway/city and fun O:) driving. Of course if you are going to constantly get on the motor you are going to be rewarded with less gas milage (power comes from somwhere).I read some articles that said the GT didnt have alot of low end power. However, my 2006 model came equiped with a transaxle gear ratio of 4:53. This low gear ratio allows the motor to get up into its high end powerband rather quickly.
A decent car, no more, no less.
action_nad, 02/19/2013
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Not the fastest car I have ever had, but not the slowest. Does alright on gas, around 27 mpg by my measurements, but coupled with a very small tank means a lot of stops at the gas station. Interior on the base model is cheap looking, and driving can get uncomfortable after a couple of hours for tall people. All in all, not a bad little go kart, but you can do better.
Throw away car!
bkelly, 04/10/2008
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have had nothing but problem after problem with my Vibe. I am so very sorry that I purchased this car. I hadn't had the car a week and had a problem with the brakes. I was told it was because I live on a dirt road. How funny. Dirt roads have been around forever. It was a metal shard they found after much insistence. Many other problems exist as well.
Not a vehicle to buy if you live where it snows
magic10fingers, 02/22/2011
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 19 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2006 Vibe in October of 2010 and have had nothing but trouble with it. This car handles horribly in midwest winters. It has newer tires, just no traction on or in snow and rain. I went in a complete circle turning a corner 1 day and I was barely moving because the snow was fresh and could tell the Vibe wasn't handling well. I was having issues with my key not working in the ignition back in November, and just got a letter on February 19 2011 there is a safety recall with my car. I wouldn't have known about the recall because it wasn't discovered until Aug of 2010 and I bought it in October. Letters didn't start going out until January 14th 2011. Shakes on windy days.
Little but Unique
Dan Stiel, 02/17/2006
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have a Lava red mono tone, preferred package, It is great on gas, but can be a little more sportier and comfortable for the driver.
great car
c baker, 04/08/2010
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I searched the web for a car for my daughter that was low cost and fuel efficient. I got it when I got my vibe. I liked it so much I kept it and will get her one when she graduates from High school.
You Get What You Pay For!
Rock12, 02/22/2006
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The thing that is really fun about the Vibe is that it sits higher than a sedan. This means that you can look into the Hummer next to you and the driver can see you smiling as you fly past the pumps because of the fuel economy. I haven't been in a domestic product for years. The only reason I bought this one was, it is a Matrix/Corolla power train, Matrix and Vibe jointly developed, and well employee pricing got the $21K sticker down to $17k. The drawbacks are the usual complaints that I have with domestic products, poor quality paint and plastics throughout. I had quite a bit of trouble initially with the transmission, although I believe this was an anomaly specific to my vehicle.