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Why (Not) the Pontiac Vibe?

 Pontiac Vibe Reviews: Pros and Cons:

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Pontiac Vibe Reviews

02/12/13

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  Year five review of Pontiac Vibe
A member from Ontario, Canada

Best Reason to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Cargo capacity & towing
Great cargo capacity for size of vehicle.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Fuel economy
Mediocre fuel economy. Average 8.5L/100KM (27MPG) with range over 5 years from 6.5L (36MPG) to 9.5L (24MPG). Not bad compared to SUV but not as good as hoped.

Other Reasons to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Brand reputation & image, Handling, Reliability & durability

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Warranty, scheduled maintenance cost, Handling, Quietness, Materials & workmanship

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09/13/12

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A member from New Mexico, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Reliability & durability
I drive it like I stole it. 7 years, 135,000 miles and has never been touched by a mechanic. Total repair cost $65, heater box door motor.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Audio & nav systems
Nav system was primitive. Junked it for Sirius Radio head unit. Could use better speakers.

Other Reasons to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Powertrain performance, Ride smoothness, Driving position & visibility, Brand reputation & image



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09/12/12

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A member from Wisconsin, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Safety & braking
The rear brakes were terrible and squealing on the Patriot and it only had 60K on it. I was told by the dealer that they had a 100 something point inspection which apparently didn't include the brakes. The Vibe had good brakes.

Other Reasons to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Fuel economy, Reliability & durability, Driving position & visibility



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10/03/11

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A member from West Virginia, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Discounts & incentives
GM Employee discount

Other Reasons to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Past personal experience, Price or payments, Reliability & durability, Driving position & visibility



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01/14/11

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A member from Ohio, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Reliability & durability
It has the Toyota Corrola platform which has a proven track record. Plenty of available parts if/when repairs are needed.

Other Reasons to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Fuel economy, Discounts & incentives, Exterior styling, Cargo capacity & towing



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05/08/10

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A member from British Columbia, Canada

Best Reason to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Safety & braking
Great braking with all disc brakes - six air-bags and good ratings in Government crash tests

Other Reasons to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Driving position & visibility, Cargo capacity & towing, Fuel economy, Reliability & durability

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Audio & nav systems

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03/04/10

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A member from Wisconsin, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Exterior styling
Sleek & aerodynamic

Best Reason Not to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Color choices
The color choices were very limited

Other Reasons to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Fuel economy, Safety & braking, Brand reputation & image

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Feature availability

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03/02/10

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A member from Georgia, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Exterior styling
Just a really hip look...

Best Reason Not to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Driving position & visibility
C pillar blind spots

Other Reasons to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Safety & braking, Reliability & durability, Fuel economy, Interior styling



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02/03/10

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A member from Ohio, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Price or payments
With the brand now gone, dealers are giving these things away.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Quietness
Engine is noisy on acceleration...quiets down at cruising speed, but dayum.

Other Reasons to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Cargo capacity & towing, Fuel economy, Ride smoothness, Reliability & durability

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Brand reputation & image

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12/16/09

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A member from New York, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Fuel economy
Get mileage at or above 28/29 city consistently, I have gotten up to 36 on highway trips.

Other Reasons to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Exterior styling, Price or payments



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12/02/09

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A member from Ontario, Canada

Best Reason to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Exterior styling
Best Reason Not to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Powertrain performance
Gutless, but a smooth transmission for the manual.

Other Reasons to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Interior styling, Fuel economy, Reliability & durability, Cargo capacity & towing

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Handling

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12/02/09

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A member from Michigan, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Powertrain performance
Quick on the start (off the line). Responsive acceleration, especially when tap down/up feature engaged.

Other Reasons to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Discounts & incentives, Interior styling, Ride smoothness



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11/30/09

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A member from Wisconsin, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Exterior styling
Looks fast standing still.

Other Reasons to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Powertrain performance, Safety & braking, Cargo capacity & towing



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09/04/09

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A member from New Jersey, United States

Best Reason Not to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Dealership practices
The service department has typical GM attitude: you bought the car it is your problem now. Actually GM now if government problem. In addition there is no dealer: Pontiac is gone.

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Pontiac Vibe: Exterior styling

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