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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  160,000 and Counting! - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By herbitsky - November 8 - 3:52 am

  I bought my Vibe as a mgr special. It had 3k miles on it. The car is great (I did research on Edmunds.com before finalizing my decision) and so versatile! One time we had to drive over 1200 late at night to go "rescue" my mom and dad, and since I had just worked all day- my husband put a blow up mattress in the back and I slept the whole way! The only problems I have had with it is the interior lighting system inside is not totally working correctly. The drivers seat is not the most comfortable for going long distances (Ive gone some long distances in this car!), but overall...its been a great car for me!

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  I am absolutley happy - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By Aime Nitsch - November 4 - 8:23 pm

  I love my Vibe. Lots of Pros....love the seats. Comfort! The arm rest is way to low though. I get no use out of it and I am only 55". The moons and tunes package is a must. Makes it more sporty. I absolutley HATE the beeping that goes on for 2 minutes when I put the car into drive without having my seatbelt on. I understand the safety of it though. And make sure you get a mat for the back end. The "durable" plastic gets scratched very easy. I love everything else about it. The vents cool design. All the seats fold down. The current temp. I also wish that Audio controls were offered on the steering wheel. But its a GREAT bye!

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  Great Family Car - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By Joeytdietz - October 10 - 1:23 pm

  We have had this car for 3 1/2 years. We have kept pretty good care of it with oil changes every 3000 miles. Transmission fluid tends to run dark, not sure if this is a common problem with Vibes. No major repairs. We did have a computer replaced recently (at 82,000) after the check engine light came on. That cost us $600. Glad it wasnt a transmission problem because they can run about $3000 in this car. The car has lots of room for our family of four and being that it is a 4 cylinder it gets great gas mileage (32 mpg freeway) for a car its size.

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  Wonderful car - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By shamgar - June 16 - 7:03 pm

  Bought this car new based on research into cars that got good mileage. We are extremely happy with it. Current mileage is about 65000 and the car has been dead reliable. It has a five-speed and since teaching my daughter to drive stick I now have to fight her for the car when I need it. Great fun to drive, loads of room for cargo. The only negatives are esthetics. Its not terribly comfortable on long drives and the low profile tires are extremely noisy especially on freeway expansion joints. Now that Pontiac is gone, I would buy a Toyota Matrix without hesitation.

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  Pocket Rocket - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By Uncle John - February 7 - 10:00 am

  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.

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  Nice car but not for me - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By John - June 2 - 2:00 am

  I bought my wife a 2004 Vibe and have to say we are not very impressed. Gas mileage is great but performance is lacking. I realize I did not buy a fast sports car but this car cant get out of its own way. On the highway the car is all over the road the second a 5 mph. breeze blows. The car does not hold the road good at all and my wife and I feel very unsafe in it. The inside of the car is very stylish with nice gauges and switches but that just doesnt cut it.

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  I like his car more and more - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
  By M. Mikesh - September 17 - 9:26 pm

  My Vibe is a great little car, my first ever new car. I wanted a car with great gas mileage that would fit a 6 ladder, and was made in America. I like the fact that the Vibe drive-train and engine are made in a joint-venture with Toyota, which gave me more confidence in the cars performance over the long term. I want to drive this car for 200,000 miles, like I did with my 1990 Honda Civic. The Vibe consistently gets good mileage, has been nearly maintenance free for the first 50,000 miles, and still looks great. It seems slow when its loaded with 4 large passengers and going up a hill at 55 mph, but I can punch the accelerator and it will suck more gas and move right up the hill.