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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Not Just For Young Drivers - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
By vibeowner - June 26 - 6:33 pmMy wife and I are in our mid 40s which is probably older than the target age for this car. But we love our Vibe for the most part. We looked at the Matrix but went with the Vibe because it looks better, has better stereo (even with the standard system) and roof rails. The 2005 didnt include cross bars so we paid extra for them so we could put stuff on top. There was a problem with intermitent hard/extended starting and GM issued a service bulletin. We took it to three different dealerships to get it fixed but they wouldnt do anything about it until we got lucky and the hard start happened with the service rep. GM is really bad about warranty service. Next time well go with Toyota.
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Zippy econo X-ovr - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
By kent - April 13 - 2:56 amVery zippy smooth-good bang for the buck, handles like a sports car. Utility of this car is very good. Mileage is on par for 1.8 toyota engine. Nice fit and finish. Premium sound system. Sounds sporty, I like driving very much with auto trans-not a dog.
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Love It/Hate It - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
By fyoung5 - December 19 - 8:30 amThis car is so much fun to drive. I love the space inside and the way it sits higher that the average car, and has plenty of space for a car seat. Having said that, the very best gas milage I have ever gotten is 31 mpg, and that was entiely highway at just under 70. I dont drive conservatively in the city, which is why the 20 - 25 mpg city didnt bother me, but it is nowhere near the 30/36 advertised. It also is horrible in the snow. I have lived in upstate NY all my life and snow has never bothed me. I am going to buy snow tires this weekend and hope it helps. All in all I like the car, but have had a lot of disappointments.
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So- So vibe - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
By bridgettg - November 29 - 3:38 pmI have mixed feelings about my Vibe because there are a lot of good that go with owning a vibe...gas mileage, lots of storage, comfortable. But the things I dont like about my Vibe are....air cond./ heater are very weak, doesnt have a lot of power, Rear vision is poor. I would definitely take these things into consideration.
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It Doesnt Get Better with Age - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
By Ed - November 29 - 2:00 amI purchased this car new and put about 8500 miles a year on it. It isnt a bad car with lots a major mechanical problems but it just isnt a great car. The radio face shows up in red and cant be seen very well during the daylight hours. Also had LED light go out on radio. GM wanted $350 to replace so went to Best Buys and got by cheaper. I also use a pillow on the console armrest as it is too low for arm to fit comfortably without leaning to the right.
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Needed instead of Wanting - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
By Steve - August 23 - 1:30 pmGot a very economical car in this era of rising gas prices. I got a great price for everything that came on this Vibe. Anyone needing an inexpensive car that is inexpensive to run then check out the Vibe. I went with the FWD instead of the AWD. I drove both, about the same feel supposedly a little better mileage with the FWD. Lots of head and leg room. Im 62 and there is 6=7inches of headroom to spare.
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My Swiss Army Car - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
By banjoflyer - December 8 - 2:00 amWe call our Vibe a Swiss Army Car. It hauls big things, is fun to drive, parks easily, and is comfortable for four (five if #5 is smallish). I love the tie-downs in the back. I will be buying another one when Im ready but I still love this one. One thing, mine came without antilock brakes. I assume that they are all equipped with what I believe to be as much a necessity as seat belts now.
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I just love my vibe - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
By Greg Halford - November 20 - 7:16 amI am a private "eye" and I travel over a large portion of the Midwest. Since buying this car I have been continually surprised at the pep it has and the fuel economy. It just glides down the road like the other " Big Guys ". I have been impressed with its comfort, roadability, and its handling. Im a big guy and I fit in it like a glove. My only "gripe" would be the fact that there is a lot of plastic in the interior and it makes it more noisy than I would like. Other than that Im a really happy camper when it comes to the VIBE. !!!!
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Hope it gets better with age - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
By Bruce - November 19 - 2:40 pmWe bought a new car so that we would have a trouble-free auto to drive. In retrospect, we might have been wrong. The car has been back to the dealer at least 4 times (you lose count after a while) to repair the check engine light situation. Fortunately it has been under warranty thus far. Needless to say, it takes time and effort every time we take it in, and this is exactly what we wanted to avoid when purchasing a new vehicle. We wanted to buy an American-made car (at least, buy from an American company), but probably not next time.
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Fun, Practical & Economical Car!! - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
By Carol T - November 7 - 1:26 pmThe car is not only economical, it is very practical and roomy. The back seat has more leg room than any other small car we looked at. We can comfortably fit 4 adults in the car with room to spare. It is also great for grocery shopping, taking the dogs to the vet, etc. It has good pep and the ride is nice! I would highly recommend the car, especially for the price!
