2010 Pontiac Vibe

family

I like that I could use the car to drive the kids around in, or drive solo and feel young and free.

She can drop the back seats and still transport cargo for the grandchildren and it has the "connectors" for secure car seat attachment.

The safety features in that car saved my family.

small-size

It's a great choice for a small family oor a couple.

I also love that it appears small and compact,

It has just enough power to get me in and out of traffic, its small enough to fit through the most "skin-of-your teeth" situations.

Good power , easy cruise , Blind spot in rear corners like most small suv , seats comfort good to fair .

power

Well built, great balance of fuel efficiency and power.

I upgraded to the GT because I like the power and sportiness of this model.

room

Spacious for passengers with a surprising amount of cargo space.

Just recently, we fit 3 guitars, two sets of golf clubs, and an amp and still had plenty of room for more.

I think it's a fine sports hatch wagon.Got it for it's hatch space (up to 9ft with fron seat fold flat).Mine is the base 1.8 which get's good gas in low mid 30's

reliable

It is very reliable and gets around in all weather.

This car is highly reliable and has been able to surpass any of the tests I have put it through over the years.

2010 Pontiac G3

2009 Pontiac Vibe

noise

Also does this thing with the ignition where you turn it completely on and it makes a spasm noise real quickly and starts up.

This car is heavier than most small cars, and therefore has less road noise than other cars its size.

but somewhat noisy accelleration, but it has helped me steer out of a couple of tight spots on interstates, getting around semis with ease.

After 5 trips to 2 dealers with 2 repairs made, the steering column no longer makes noise.

As with any smaller vehicle, it does have a little road noise.

the the electronic steering box rattled like marbles in a hard cup.

Good reliable car with easy step in height.

It has been perhaps the best most reliable car I have ever owned.

It is completely reliable -- I just returned from a road trip from Detroit to Williamsburg, VA, via the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Bought this car out necessity (my manual 07 v6 Mazda 6 hatchback broke down and needed a reliable car that could endure long commutes comfortably and without issues) I needed the cheapest car without sacrificing quality with cargo room / hatchback.

great,reliable, right-sized station wagon.

Cute, reliable lots of room for transferring large items.

While not the best looking design it is totally reliable.

Gets decent gas mileage and there is lots of room.

Well they have a Toyota engine and fold down rear seats with plastic backing make for phenomenal cargo space.

Seriously, the cargo space is amazing for a car of this size.

Plenty room for 5 passengers and very handy hatchback for transporting household items from dryer - washer, TVs, you name it.

The storage space is incredible, it came in handy right away when my best friend's movers bailed and we needed to help.

My siberian husky has plenty of room when I fold the back seats down.

but thus far it runs great and the cargo space is very versatile, also it has great pickup.

The ceiling is higher than some other compact cars, giving taller drivers extra space.

mileage

Love the Matrix and my dog does too roomy enough  for crate etc

Reviews have helped me decide this is a good decision, mileage and price can't be beat! Thanks

I came across this Pontiac Vibe with very low mileage, one owner.

It gets great gas mileage for a 2009, and has not had any major issues in the years I have owned it.

It has great acceleration and gas mileage.

My 2003 Vibe never had any issues even at high mileage.

The manual transmission ensures more power reaches the wheels; you can spin the tires easily should you be inclined to, and you'll get a nice chirp from the tires with high rpm shifts.

but overall I was completely satisfied with her and the convenience that she provided while I nannied and was in College
This past weekend I was in a car accident and hit by a Chevy Truck who was going 65 MPH and never applied the breaks.

The gas mileage is definitely not the 31/38 I've read on the internet.

So aiming to drive it to the ground or give it to my son if I come across similar value for money with a lil more pep..

Great for families with children or for just commuting.

The easy rear car seat anchors are a feature I just cannot imagine living without and the side curtain airbags give me a sense of security knowing my family is safe.

Next day, throw the mountain bikes in the back and head for the hills.

I was searching for a car that I felt was safe for my teenage son, that he and I were both willing to drive -- and the Vibe was the car.

My best friend owns an 06 and my mom recently bought an 09.

Car has every safety feature a dad could want for his son.

We needed a versatile car for work and play, including trips & room for the dog;this is it and more!

It handles well and is fun to drive, yet the vibe with its flat-folding rear seats is still very utilitarian.

This vehicle is sporty, quick, and fun to drive.

It makes the car more fun to drive and I feel I have more control in difficult weather conditions.

Since new this car has been dependable and a pleasure to drive.

It remains a solid vehicle and a pleasure for me to drive.

We have owned (we still have one Accord)Hondas for years and also have a Jaguar sedan for fun.

2009 Pontiac G3

Is a small nice vehicle with a with little bit of room

The back seats fold down making a nice size cargo space for this size car.

the interior is amazing with lots of room!!

fuel

Unless you’re traveling across the state you live in you can bet &#36;20 for gas in this car will last you a week.

this car was perfect for me to go to work, great on gas comfortasble and really fun to drive it since it compacted.

I think for as small as it is fuel economy could have been much better.

Gas mileage is good, and I don't expect a boat load of power, it is a 4 cylinder.

It is comfortable, roomy, stylish, has great fuel economy, has electric everything, sunroof and a great sound system.

comfortable

Don't think I will fit 3 in back comfortably (2 adults and 1 child)

2008 Pontiac Vibe

the 1.8 l toyota engine makes it excellent on gas and handles well in snow.

I've had no problems with my Vibe and the gas mileage is great, 30-35 mpg.

Little engine is very willing and great on gas.

I loved my first pontiac vibe soo much traveled over 200,000 miles with it and needed a vehicle that wouls get good gas mileage at price I could afford.

Uses too much gas when air-conditioner is on.

Only bad points are harsh ride (I suspect due to tires that promotes great gas mileage) and electronic gauges that become invisible in sun light.

Great MPG, loud, not spunky, large load capacity, nice simple operation.

And driving very conservatively, I have achieved 40.2 MPG in combination city/suburban driving. And.

This is the 2nd vibe we have owned 1st 2006 loved it so much we my wife got rear ended and no major injuries we bought our 2nd a 2008 just like the 1st and it is great also great mileage and fun to drive

but it is very reliable, roomy inside, attractive, has wonderful gas mileage, is safe and can transport a ton.

Good mpg, drives so good, I love everything about this car.

Very comfortable car on 10 hour drive to visit my kids.

but comfort OK, busy ride due to short wheel base, & more road noise then a mid size, but if you need an exconimical fair priced & dependable car consider the vibe

i am long-legged and still found the drivers seat to be comfy.

I am 6' 5" and the car is amazingly comfortable.

but upgrading to Good Year Comfort Treads helped a ton.

50k miles, solid grocery getter, ecconomical, impressed with the quality, rebranded Matrix, small

my mom has a 2009, very reliable, which was the selling point for me.

The room inside is great, for dogs, kids, tons of other stuff.

It has good pickup in the hills, plus great mileage..The backseat that can seat 3, or go flat to seat dogs, gear, stuff, more dogs..Theres nothing I don't like about this car.Well, the drivers seat could be better.So far, the 2008 vibe is great! !

This car very sporty, roomy, cargo space is amazing.

plenty of room for everything, even the front seat folds!

theres lots of storage space, yet it handles like a compact car.

2007 Pontiac Vibe

The car is a bit noisy at highway speeds due to the steel wheels,

Three problems: a surplus bolt rattling around under the passenger side floor, front passenger door pull cup had retainer screw torqed all the way through the bottom of the cup, total electrical failure while driving (2 times),

Also, my "fog" lights  rattle excessively no matter how often tightening is tried by a qualified mechanic.

tire

In 13 years I've put on 1 set of front brake pads and rotors, 1 set of tires, oil changes every year and windshield wipers that's it.

Other than filling the gas tank,rotating the tires and getting the oil changed regularly this hasn't cost us a dime.

It’s an easy drive, is not too big or small, and is great on gas.

Great Gas Mileage, Roomy, I put a doggie gate, so its perfect for my dogs too!

I recommend the Pontiac Vibe to anyone who wants great gas mileage, fun style, and a car that you can depend on.

Last trip to Chicago, we got 32 miles to the gas. Great.

They were one of the few American cars that had cars with styling and gas milage.

It handles well, seats four comfortably (can be a little tight in the back seat), is good on gas (28-30 city), and has a lot of cargo room.

I like driving it, I average 23-25 mpg all city driving.

Mileage is ok and I've hauled everything in the spacious cargo area.

I have more room in this car than my JEEP (old car) and much better gas mileage.

We get a good 28+ mpg in the city and I have achieved 35mpg on the highway with it.

Doesn't take up much space in a driveway, and if you have the right color(Wave blue, salsa red), it'll stand out in a crowd.

As a sports medicine professional, there is room to carry anything I might need including several changes of clothes and numerous coats for any eventuality.

If you find one buy it solid car plenty of room and sporty.

Amazing room with the back seats down, good mileiage, not too hard on the eyes, solid build, engine purrs, it only has 138ks and will probably do another 200k no probs.

Fun car to drive, sits easy, very responsive to inputs, good luggge space and tie-downs.

I love the room- just recently moved and when I was furniture shopping no one believed I could fit the huge desk I bought in it, or the bookcases, or coffee table (not all at once though,

Before me it was family owned, and before them brand new.

The vibe does it all, from frugal work commuting to hauling bikes and camping gear for weekend adventures.

It serves my purpose well, which is to have reliable, safe transportation for my son.

Now my daughter is driving it to high school, and I'm shopping for another one for myself!

I liked the Vibe so much, my daughter bought the cousin car, the Toyota Matrix.

Helps when moving my son in and out of his dorm .

I call is the Sexy Soccer Mom car ha ha I would reccommend this car to everyone.

The Vibe is an awesome car, I have a toddler and this vehicles is perfect for my family I wish that a mp 3 player was a standard feature.

It's just an all around nice, comfortable car and it still runs quite well.

The front seats go back enough that you can get in a comfortable sleep.

This car met my standered's I am 6' 3" and I am really comfortable in it you can haul alot in this little SUV pleanty of leg room I will MIS this car I owned a 2004 and I had no problems with it.

Fairly comfortable ride for a small car because the seats sit higher and you don't feel like you are riding along on the ground.

I think the Vibe is comfortable, affordable, gets you up and it goes, Toyota engine, seating is great, and the best cargo room ever.

2006 Pontiac Vibe

transmission

Only issue is the sun roof leaks with heavy rain. The clutch and gear pattern are tight and fun to drive (novice drivers find it more difficult than a normal manual trans.)

Changed transmission fluid every 50,000 miles.

but the shifts are slow and in two stages.

Perhaps high rev/high horsepower engine is lost on me, I would not recommend auto transmission with lower output engine.

Ride is good for short distances, noise is a bit on the high side, would prefer a quieter cabin when we drive.

The only expensive thing I had to get fixed was some issues with my tires

Only repairs have been brakes, battery, serpentine belt, wiper blades and tires.

Note: Drive safe, slow down and you will save on gas, check your tires at least once a month, I see many cars every day that are running on low tires and that is dangerous.

Having a lifetime of experience driving FWD and 4WD vehicles in snow and ice I thought certainly the new tires would solve the problem.

If you are looking for reliable, this is your car.

Very Reliable vehicle, outside of Tires, brakes and batteries have not had any repairs.

but it's safe, dependable, and I can fit a lot of stuff into it.

Car very reliable and spacious very good on gas handling is good for a car like that I?

Its really a nice reliable car I drove all over US and Canada and its really good.

I bought this car used and found it to be fun and reliable and GREAT on gas.

this car gets great gas  mileage and has never let me down.

I could go on about the breaking, suspension, low maintenance, great gas mileage,

Excellent gas mileage as well and handles wonderfully in the busy streets of NYC.

The Vibe is one of the top gas efficient gasoline cars as of 2008.

Still gets 32 mpg average and has lots of power.

Aside from the normal front brakes and shocks,it has needed nothing.Drives well,peppy enough with the 5speed,30 to 36 mpg overall,and I love the room when the seats are folded down.I would highly recommend this car to anyone.

The 2006 Vibe is a very comfortable car with excellent gas mileage.

Reliability has been excellent through 17K miles and as the weather cools  and the A/C is not on 100%, our mileage has been consistently in the 30-31 mpg range with an automatic.

Very practical small vehicle, with adequate cargo space for such a small car

I absolutely adore the sporty look of the exterior and the way the back seats fold down flush with the rest of the cargo space; whether moving cross-country or buying a piece of furniture, it makes hauling a breeze.

The storing capacity was great and I loved that the whole back row of seats folded down for extra room.

There is not a lot of console space for stuff.

I like how high I sit in it and it has plenty of space.

I am 6 feet tall, and I was immediately impressed with the head room.

With the luggage space and the fold flat seats, you can't go wrong.

The car is roomy and able to hold our large dog comfortably

While it's bones may be that of a common Corolla, Pontiac put some very nice finishing touches, creature comforts for the most part, that really have made the car a joy to drive.

Pros: Good mpg; comfortable, upright seating position; can get out of it's own way with the 5 speed; carry a lot of stuff when needed; RELIABLE; and aging very well.

but the biggest stuff.The front and back seats have plenty of head and leg room and it is a very comfortable ride.

but still they are more comfortable than the PT Cruiser and other sub-compact cars I tested.

I ditched the car at great expense so that I could be more comfortable.

It's comfortable and easy to get in and out of which is important.

The armrest is too low for comfort,
but is easy to replace.Everything else is great.

2005 Pontiac Vibe

Road noise is a little more than other cars

If it doesn't stop vibrating I will sale it and get a KIA.

The Conti tires that come on the car are junk and wear unevenly and cause major road noise

It is a little noisy, mainly road noise and a couple of minor rattles.

There is a little more road noise than I would like,

brake

Almost 200k miles in Minnesota winters and it's never had needs beyond typical maintenance - tires, brakes, etc.

Vibe has needed no major repairs or had problems other than routine maintenance procedures/items including O2 sensor, spark plugs, mass air flow sensor, brakes and one rotor.

In the two years I owned it, the only "issues" I experienced were needing new tires and brakes (inevitable) and strangely, one time during the winter, my windows (except for my drivers side) stopped working.

Any Vibe owner I've talked to (in parking lots and gas stations) all say the same thing-they are long time owners who don't want to give up the best little car they've ever owned!

Dash board is fun, car is a blast to drive and gets great gas mileage, comfy if you are a shorter person, I got moons and tunes which I like.

I get between 30-38 miles to the gallon and in this day and age, you can?t beat it!!

Great car, good gas mileage, very dependable.

It was compact, tough, great on gas, and it was inexpensive.

Gas mileage is excellent - don't specifically keep track of it

It has great heat and air, 15V wall plug built in, lots of cargo space and great gas mileage. Love!

Bottom line is: this car is very reliable, decent on gas ( 21mpg in town; 28mpg highway), very spacious.

Its been reliable and has great gas mileage (24&#47;30mpg).

Mileage has dropped slightly from the 34 mpg I get in town.

I love this car, it gets great gas mileage, has tons of room in the back.

The gas mileage is in the high twenties in town and on the highway between 75 and 80mph.