Used 2009 Pontiac Vibe Consumer Reviews
09
2.4 engine really makes a difference, a little roar under hard acceleration but overall quiet with a decent ride. Good value for a mini crossover. Better seats than before and improved driving position w/added tilt/tele. Brakes stopped ok. Should receive more attention this year from people of all ages because of value and utility. Definitely upgrade to the 2.4.
2009 Vibe GT Auto
I have had my Vibe for a month and I love it. Quiet ride, great fuel economy and fun to drive, surprisingly quick, handles well and great design.
- Base 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $6,99924 mi away
- Base 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $6,50058 mi away
- Base 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $6,99572 mi away
Follow up comment
Just a follow up to previous posting. One strange item missing from base models is variable intermittent wipers. After driving in the rain today and thinking that the option must be a separate add-on, I went back and checked the Pontiac website to find that they are not available on the base model. For those living in rainy climates, it's an annoying omission by the manufacturer.
2009 Vibe
as much fun as my 2006 civic but more practical. I have a 2.4 with 5 spd auto which wasn't a choice on the drop down menu on this website. Just got back from a 5000 km road trip and got about 39 mpg (Canadian) I rated the reliability high but really don't have the mileage to prove that, although the warranty is by Canadian standards very generous.
Not Impressed
Traded in my '08 Pontiac G5 (had tons of probs) for '09 Vibe bc of the wonderful ratings I had read on the '08's...wish I would not have. Has been a dependable car but I haven't enjoyed having it since I bought it. Seems to be a step down from my car that I had previously. Road noise is terrible inside of car! Maybe I am just used to my super quite G5 (couldn't even hear it on while inside) but I have to continuously turn up radio as I increase speed so I can hear it. Odometer does not give me read out of how many mpg I am currently getting, how many miles I have until I am out of gas, or what % of oil life I have left. These 2 have been big adjustment for me!