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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

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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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great little car

Cbrown, 03/01/2010
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I'm very pleased with my Vibe. It's the AWD model. It handles well and is pretty zippy with the 2.4L engine. Upgraded factory sound system with Sirius/XM is great. Mileage has consistently been around 26-27 mpg. The car is great in the snow with or without snow tires. With the back seat down it has an amazing amount of cargo space. The back seat has a lot of leg room for a small car. Too bad they discontinued this car, I'd buy another one!

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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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4.5 out of 5 stars

Post recall thoughts

WTH, 03/20/2010
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Much better than the previous model. Much more comfortable. Much peppier. No problems merging on to hi-ways and fun on back roads. Great in rain and snow. If you have a strong ego it's more car than you'd ever need.

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5 out of 5 stars

It's a winner for GM

nonstopjoe, 04/16/2009
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Car is attractive, roomy, and has lots of pep - all with great mpg (expect 35 mpg highway or more). Sound system is average. For the money, you can't go wrong - and, basically, it's a Toyota in disguise.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Basic Transport with attitude!

Tundra88, 02/02/2010
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My family needed to replace a very unreliable Volvo and decided to go with this Vibe. Toyota build at a GM price. Of course since the purchase we've had to deal with the gas pedal recall but otherwise it's been flawless. During the recent Atlanta ice storm we parked my 4WD pickup and drove the Vibe. It was great in the icy conditions. Stability control is awesome! Good gas mileage, decent handling and (subjective) good looking. Everyone in the family loves driving the Vibe, it's no race car, but then it's not supposed to be...

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4 out of 5 stars

safe reliable commuter car

papi, 01/31/2010
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Son drives to school 25 miles. Mileage is great on highway. Not a lot of bells and whistles but is a safe and reliable car. XM is nice, and on star is great for college kids and parents peace of mind. Car can store a lot. I wish that they did not get rid of the separate opening glass on the rear door this year, but all in all it is a great first car, well above the typical entry level vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

miss my vibe

EC, 01/12/2022
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

2009 vibe was the best vehicle I've had--lost it after 11 yrs when stolen ram driver smashed into it--totalling two othercars in the process. Manual transmission was a dream to drive. Plenty of cargo room without the bulk. Solid, smooth drive. Low maintenance cost.

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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

Nice Car - of Course GM Quit Making Them

kc hillman, 02/12/2010
2009 Pontiac Vibe GT 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This bought used 2009 GT would be our second Vibe, also have a 2004 we bought new. The 2009 has the 2.4 engine which makes a lot of power for a car this size. The 5 speed automatic shifts flawlessly. The northeast U.S. has been getting bombarded with massive snow lately, but the Vibe hasn't let us down once! The 18 inch rims are quite sharp looking, the fit and finish appear to be up to par too. All in all a fine little vehicle!

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