2005 Pontiac Vibe Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.69/5 Average
203 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

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.

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

User Reviews:

Showing 161 through 170 of 203.00
  • Great lil wagon - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    Have had my 05 Vibe for 18 months- great mileage-30/36 (5 speed). Used as a daily work vehicle. Very reliable. Need better seat back support. Love this car.

  • Good & bad - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    Great fuel milage 29 to 32 city and 40+ hwy,too many rattles,safety concern, when emergency braking shoe is applied to brake and gas pedal at same time so car cant stop safely. Ive had two very close calls. Shoe size is 10 d. Very uncomfortable to drive on long trips.

  • Great overall car - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    Although this cars acceleration isnt as great as a sports car its other features overtake this small detail. Its very fun to drive, very roomy, and I always get a look from my friends when I drive it. I take it everywhere every chance I get!

  • 3 Years and going - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    We bought our 2005 Vibe brand new and had it for 3 years. It has been a great car. All we have done is change the oil and tires. We now have 40,000 miles without 1 problem to report. I have been driving for 33 years and found this the easiest to drive car ever. Gas Mileage averages about 28 MPG combined and I will get about 32-33 MPG on the highway with our an automatic transmission.automatic.

  • Good VIBErations - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    Versitility in a small package. Power and milage are great, Nice Ride for a short wheelbase car.

  • Great Car - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    Great car for the money. Fun to drive, great on gas, and a sharp looking little car. I was out the door for just over $18K, with the navigation system and 6 disc CD player.

  • 2005 Vibe - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    Bought this a year ago for gas mileage. I am a mom with two small children and a husband that stands 64", and we go everywhere together in this. Very roomy. Husband can get in and out easily. Child seats fit. And I can fit $500 worth of groceries in cargo area. I drove a big SUV and loved it, but hated gas mileage. Now I save the SUV for vacations, and make my car payment with the money I save. I am a stay at home mom who is never at home. I put 30,000 miles on my Vibe last year, and I dont know how I would have been able to afford the gas if I was driving the SUV. We love this car.

  • Pocket Rocket - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    This car is the most fun to drive of any car Ive owned in the past 37 years. I have a five speed and get between 33.5-35.5 mpg. doing mostly highway driving around 65-70 mph. It hugs the road around corners, is very quiet on the highway (Goodyear Eagle GT tires) and runs circles around both my Honda CRVs. This is essentially a Toyota Matrix with a Pontiac Vibe nameplate.

  • A Toyota in a GM skin - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    People contemplating getting a Toyota Matrix should buy the Vibe instead. It is assembled in California by union members (Matrix is non-union). Its a lovely car which sparks a lot of interest, is fun to drive, is very utilitarian, and has great gas mileage. Fit and finish are great. Standard stereo sound system is fine as well. Should retain its value, especially with gas at over $3/gal.

  • Great Car - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    I have had mine almost 4 years, bought with 40K, now 90k.. Amazing, only thing replaced was brakes. I live in Colorado, drive up mtn passes all the time.. plenty of power and great in the snow (not sure what the other person was saying down below).. typically get 30 mpg in mixed driving, close to 40 on the hwy only. Its so much bigger than it looks, can put my mtn bike inside without taking off the front wheel. I like the clearance as well, helps in the snow and offroad

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