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5 out of 5 stars

'09 Vibe base first impressions

09Vibe, 03/27/2008
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Purchased a base model with automatic. Compared to previous generation model, improvements in interior ergonomics and performance were immediately evident. I especially appreciate that the car comes standard with side air bags/StabiliTrak/ OnStar, even in the least expensive model. Standard sound system is wonderful and includes XM radio. Overall, I'm extremely happy to be a new Vibe owner!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

2009 pontiac vibe

kasjun, 06/28/2008
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We like our new vibe because of it's ease of getting around in traffic and parking. We like the mileage we are getting but feel it could do better with a 5-speed trans. But Pontiac chose not to offer it on awd model. We bought chrome wheels which turned out to be just plastic wrapped chrome that chips and peels. Pontiac does not stand behind these. The awd model gets a roof rack that is worthless. There is no option for leather or heated seats so we had these installed after market. Radio options are limited and no navigation system option. Pontiac needs to get off their rear and go to work with these option pkgs. Or people will just look elsewhere. I called Pontiac with chrome wheel problem an

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5 out of 5 stars

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2009 Base, 06/13/2008
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I traded in my beloved Jeep Wrangler for the Vibe. Aside from the fact that I can no longer take the top down on a nice day I really like this car. I am a big guy and I do not feel the least bit cramped, nor is there an issue of getting in and out of the car. It is fun to drive and really very quite. If you get one, pay for the power package. I did not do this and now wish I would have.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I still miss my 2005 Vibe!

Leslie Davies, 03/19/2008
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is the 4th AWD drive Vibe I have owned. I had to purchase it sight unseen since my '05 lease was ending. I was delighted to hear that Pontiac was bring the AWD back, since it is such a fun, easy, efficient car to do errands around town. I only have 200 miles on it so I suppose I need a little time to adjust. It is attractive outside and I love the bright red. Inside, as a 5 foot tall women, I am still bothered by the lowering of the rear view mirror to accommodate the Onstar system, and the repositioning of the front right roof columns, along with the larger side mirrors. These 3 things seem to change my sight lines-they are different than my others models.

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5 out of 5 stars

More fun than I hoped

joep, 06/28/2008
2009 Pontiac Vibe GT 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is actually the 5 sp Auto. Just turned 3000 miles and I still love to get in this car and drive. With fairly aggressive driving, I consistently get 25 mpg combined urban/freeway driving and over 29 on the freeway. Very comfortable with a great sound system. You can take circular freeway on-ramps at high rate of speed and it stays firmly planted in your lane and with very little body roll. The "torquey" engine is always ready to scoot when you want to. My two previous cars were a Mustang SVO and a Taurus SHO and I really don't miss them.

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