Overview & Reviews

New options this year include programmable power locks, OnStar, a tire-pressure monitor, leather seating, stability control and side curtain airbags. The Moon and Tunes Value package now includes an integrated subwoofer.

• Comfortable ride, unique features, roomy backseat, versatile cargo area, good gas mileage, available stability control.

User Reviews:

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  Love My Vibe! - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By jackiepow - September 14 - 10:56 am

  This was the first Pontiac that I ever owned, so I was a little apprehensive to look at them in the beginning. However, once I got inside at the dealership, I knew this was the car for me. I am 52" and this car fits me like a glove (it also fits my 61" husband). The manual height adjustment for the seats is really what sold me. It gets fantastic gas mileage, handles wonderfully, and its really quite roomy. I can see out of all of the windows and always feel safe.

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  The perfect car! - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By Mark - August 27 - 10:23 am

  I bought my first Vibe when they first came out in 2002 and after 36000 miles it has been flawless. Last year when my wife needed a car, we carefully considered Camry, Accord, Mazda 6 and Jetta but endded up getting another Vibe. Im perplexed by Edmunds luke warm review, while Jetta gets a glowing review?? The Jettas interrior and trunk is cramped compared to the Vibe, and the Vibe has better steering response and a far better base engine (I didnt want turbocharged). Edmunds says the Vibe is not "sporty", but I find it nimble and crisp, on par with import sport coups. The larger Camry and even Accord is not as nimble, but the Vibe has just as much interrior room.

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  Great Car! - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By Melissa - July 27 - 5:30 am

  Fun to drive and very practical. I wasnt wanting to pay $30,000+ for a full size SUV - this fuel efficient car makes for plenty of space. Feels very safe and solid.

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  Fun multipurpose compact - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By Lewis G. - July 20 - 9:36 pm

  This car has performed better than expected. A peppy 4-cylinder with excellent handling. Well-build interior and comfortable seating. Good gas mileage (about 31 hwy. / 27 city), but less than advertised (35 hwy. / 31 city). Roof racks and hitch (added on) makes it a good transportation choice for most recreational activities such as camping, kayaking and cycling. With the exception of a rubber window liner that was replaced under warranty, the car has had no problems at all.

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  Good car - Good value - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By RCH - July 14 - 2:06 pm

  Our 05 Vibe is a nice little car. Gas mileage, so far, has been good (about 30 mpg in town). No mechancial or body problems after 3500 miles. The interior is nice and seats are comfortable, but many of the interior surfaces are hard and cheap feeling. The hard arm rests are not too comfortable. Ride and handling is good in the city and on the highway/expressway. Overall, it is a good car for the money spent.

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  2005 evaluation - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By Wildcat - June 17 - 4:40 am

  light at above 70mph. Vibration at initial startup from standing.Mileage excellent, Should be delivered with a floormat in rear. choppy ride.

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  acceleration - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By leonard shoemaker - May 25 - 3:53 pm

  must be careful when starting from a dead stop. with front end being so light, car has tendency to lose traction. must watch when on stones, dirt or wet road.

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  Buy This Car - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By Plat2005Vibe - May 4 - 12:40 pm

  I bought my Vibe a few months ago and I love it. It is an Automatic, with "Moon & Tunes", Power group, aluminum wheels, and black leather interior. Average gas mileage is 28 city, 35 highway. Current miles: 2560. I compared this with serveral other cars and this was the most that I could get for my money. A similarly equipped Matrix would have cost me over $3000 more. Fit and finish are pretty good. The car feels solid and is surprisingly quiet inside. It maneuvers well in traffic and brakes well. For those who had problems with the car "falling apart", maybe they are a bit too rough on it. I find it to be well made. Very versatile and economical!

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  Love both of them - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By Tony O - March 23 - 4:20 pm

  Wife bought first one in 05 new. Liked it enough bought a second one, used, in 09. The used one cost as much as the new one. Hers now has 50K, mine is 73K. Only repairs to either was a warranty replacement of power brake booster at 2K, and a set of tires at 30K, debris from road construction. Have topped 36.5 mpg on I-77, and normally get 29-30 mpg in town. Only complaints are the location of the radio antenna and that it is hard to read the instruments during the day. I use the cruise a lot, because it likes to run fast. Had it up to 94 once to keep up with traffic, and still had plenty of pedal left. I think it could easily top 110. Very stable at all speeds.

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  My opinions after 9 months of ownership - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By Trudy Case - March 16 - 5:30 am

  Style-AWD wagon Overall a very nice car that fits our needs perfectly. The cargo area is very useful for hauling 50# bags of horse feed, camping and fishing gear,groceries,etc.AWD really comes in handy in the winter. we live in the mountains of PA.and the roads are not very level or straight around here. During our 1st snow storm this past winter, I just had to take it out to see how well it run in the snow. No problem! Roads were snow covered, but never spun a wheel going uphill or from a stop. Handled very well on curves and going downhill. It just wouldnt slide with the anti-lock brakes. Very good gas mileage. Many useful interior features. Dont like buzzy engine noise.