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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  So far, so good! - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By CougarVibe - September 18 - 4:40 am

  With the rediculous rise in gas prices and the incentives available from GM (Employee Discount/$1K Cash/$1K "Conquest"), I was more than happy to buy my Vibe and get rid of my Explorer. Besides very good gas mileage, I bought this vehicle because of its AWD ability and Toyota drive-train. The exterior is much better looking than the Matrix, the car is very functional thanks to the storage room and 5-doors, and it definitely has a stylish character. The interior layout is good, with only a few complaints (center armrest is too short, CC is located in awkward place, no power drivers seat). Overall, Im very happy considering I got an AWD for the FWD MSRP!

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  Pontiac Vibe FWD - Auto - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By SteveinNY - February 1 - 10:00 am

  A perfect suburban commuter. Excellent seating for 4 adults in an upright (back friendly) position. The build quality on my vehicle is supurb...no defects after 8K miles other than a storage compartment latch. Drive train is smooth and the shifting precise. Gas mileage is 32mgp in suburban driving more on the highway. The car is solid all the way around and handles well in all driving conditions.

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  I like my Vibe - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By Jon Dixon - March 26 - 7:16 am

  I think your review is spot on. Its a good overall package of style economy vesatility and performance. I had to make a couple of quick maneavers to avoid trouble and handled confidently and stuck to the road. We didnt need a big SUV, but wanted to have some utiliy. A good balance.

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  Oil Leaker - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By Glenn Koll - January 19 - 6:20 pm

  Could be a nice economical vehicle. Reliability & depentability awful. Purchased in 12/2004 in shop four times for the same OIL LEAK. We only have 1350 miles on vehicle. Dealrship can not guarantee vehicle is repaired. GM will not honor Lemon Law. Being given the run around as dealer will write up the same repair different ways. Forced to contact product liability attorneys. As a loyal GM customer to sum this up in one word Disappointing. Will no longer purchase GM vehicles.

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  Pontiac Vibe, a good fuel-economy car - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By Kristin - December 28 - 8:26 pm

  This car really surprised me. I loved the design but was weary of how the performance was going to be. When I got in the car to my surprise the little 4 cylinder engine really has some spark to it and allows for good acceleration. The car is light and this makes the body and the engine fit perfectly and the fuel-economy is way above what I was used to. The interior is of course not as roomy as I would have liked it to be, but the hatch back has a lot of room and the seats will fold down to make a great deal of room which was excellent when I was moving stuff to another city. The interior is also very sporty and the seats comfortable. On the negative, the silver exterior paint chips easily.

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  Vibe has pluses and a couple of needs - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By Vibe Owner N - October 1 - 11:36 pm

  The only difficult thing about the car is that it is hard to see out when looking towards the rear or the sides.The window configuration could be better to fix this problem.The fold down seats are excellent.It would be nice if it had a bit quieter ride.

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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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  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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  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.