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Used 2010 Pontiac Vibe Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Vibe

Donna, 04/07/2016
updated 04/08/2017
2009 Pontiac Vibe GT 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful

Looked for a 2009 Pontiac Vibe based on a Consumer Reports recommendation when I was looking for a good used car at the end of 2013. I continue to be very pleased with my sporty little car. My mechanic said it was "kind of peppy." He likes it too, and he said they are easy to work on.

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5 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
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Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Its A OK. First Car

Jo Hughes, 10/09/2020
2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I Purchased My 2010 Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix 3 Months Ago, Its Equipped With The 1.8L And 4speed Auto. Il Get into the Pros First. The Steering Is Beautifully Weighted And Never Leaves Me Guessing, It Really Is A Fun Car To Drive. There is lots of Space In This Car For What I Need It For Like Driving Around With Friends. The Interior Is Simple But Clean And Pleasant. The Car Has Aged Quite Well And Has Had No Serious Mechanical Issues (My Example has 743,987km). This Car Is Honestly Not Bad For A Start. Getting Into Some Cons, There Is Alot Of Minor Things. The Shocks Are God Awful, I Commute just shy of 500km Per Day And At least 100km is On Surface City Streets. At Normal Speeds It Feels Like The Shocks Aren't Even There, Concrete Blocks Would Be More Effective. Its Ok On Gas, Not The Best Out There But Not The Worst. The Small Gas Tank Really Leaves A lot To Be Desired. This Is More Of A Personal Issue But The Car Is Extremely Sluggish. I Understand That This Is Not Meant To Be Fast But I Shouldn't Have To Put My Foot To The Floor To Get To Freeway Speeds In A Reasonable Amount Of Time. This Car Has Been Checked Time After Time And It Is Not A Suspension Issue, The Car Becomes Unpredictable And Floaty At 80km/h (50mph), Not Sure What Causes This But Its Really Annoying And Sometimes Dangerous. My Final Few Complaints Are For People That Like To Do They're Own Work. Changing Your Headlights Is Harder Than It Needs To Be, The Placement Of The Tubing, Wiring And Other Engine Components Is Inconvenient At Best. The Car Is Also Difficult To Jack Up Due To The Poor Placement Of The Plastic Side Skirts. Finally This Car Like Many Cars, Has A Heatshield Issue Where The Heatshield Comes Loose And Makes A Loud And Distracting Rattle And Taping Sound When Driving Or Even Idling. In Summary, If Your Looking For An A To B Machine This Car Is A Good And Reliable Car, However, Expect To Be Visiting The Pumps 3 to 4 Times Per Week, Trying To Guess Which Way The Car Is Going To Wander Next, And To Be Tossed Around When Driving On Surface Streets.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Great Purchase

jeronomo, 01/24/2010
2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is actually the 1.8 L auto which is not listed as an option on Edmunds. This is a great under the radar car. It is compact enough to get good gas mileage and fit in small spaces but still feels spacious inside, with a lot of possible cargo room. I like the exterior styling better than the matrix (it's twin) or the fit. No problems so far!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Worth every penny

Rich, 08/05/2008
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Needed AWD due to living in Northern New England. Vibe was cheaper than Matrix with better warranty. Paid less than invoice. Needed versatility which Vibe had. People love the way it looks. Good value with Sun and Sound Package, AWD and Convenience package.

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5 out of 5 stars

interior durability

janice, 03/04/2009
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Very happy with my Vibe so far except that I notice the interior scratches easily. I don't have kids or dogs and I am not hard on my cars . I haven't even gone camping yet and my interior is all scratched up. Anyone else have this problem?

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5 out of 5 stars

Second Time Around

Jake, 03/23/2009
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

1-12-09 replaced '03 Vibe with '09 AT Pwr Pkg msrp 19,480 due to adv deal I couldn't refuse, 11,913+tax/title; 2000 under invoice, 1500 rebates, 3000 GM Card (upped from $1850 by GM offer), 250 dlr coupon. Free Garmin GPS. Sold '03 33m miles for 9,500. Only issue so far is a few rattles. Less engine/road noise than the '03 and many extra safety features - 4 whl disc ABS, Stab Ctrl, 6 airbags. Just enough bigger than the FIT to be practical with nearly same mpg. Getting used to electric power steering but that is the current trend. Drive by wire seems no different. Just as comfortable, no harder to see out of than the '03 - got to use your mirrors. Hope to keep this Matrix twin 10+ yrs

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Value

Karen K, 09/12/2009
2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

With carpools days now behind me, I was looking to replace my minivan with something that still offered significant cargo space but got better MPG than the non-hybrid SUVs on the market. Chose the 1.8L Vibe and am very happy with it's versatility, handling and economy. At age 52, I got my first speeding ticket while "grooving" to the XM radio tunes when driving it on it's first turnpike ride. I like to think of this ticket as a testament to my enjoyment of the smoothness of the ride and audio system on my new vehicle. With it's excellent safety features, reliable Toyota engine, MPG and interior space, I think the Vibe is an exceptional value.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Practicle

Sam H, 10/10/2009
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car does a little bit of every thing. I can haul a trailer, put the seats down, seat 4 adults 6 ft or taller and get good mileage. This car does it all. Pluses include room, ceiling height, get up and go, mileage and style. The biggest negative is road noise, just turn up the XM radio. 17,000 miles after a year and 2 months of ownership, just change the oil and rotate tires. MPG is 28-30 with mixed driving with quiet engine. The seats are comfortable and fit taller people well I'am 6.1 and can wear a hat.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

E Olexa, 07/11/2008
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car in late June and it has been fantastic! Great gas mileage (50% HWY) @ 28 MPG. I am 6 ft 3 in and I am very comfortable in the Vibe. The 2.4 L engine has plenty of passing power and climbs hills with no problems. I would recommend this car to anyone.

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5 out of 5 stars

Looks like a $30,000 Car!!!

Jason, 06/27/2008
2009 Pontiac Vibe GT 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought the 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT for my wife last week and so far its been the best car either one of us have owned. For $21,000 you get so much for your money plus the advantage of great gas mileage. It's really quick with the 2.4 L GT engine and the 18" wheels ride smooth. The interior is so sexy with all the leather accents and styling. The exterior is eye popping and catchy. Its a very stylish ride and we love it so much. Also the XM Radio and OnStar is a plus!!!

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