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:

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  • Great vehicle! - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    My wife and I are extremely happy with the Vibe. We have the "Toons and Moon" package and it is outstanding. The build quality is great and the car gets great gas mileage.

  • Family Safe Car - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    This the first car I am actually comfortable driving my children around in. My children are my most valuable treasure and we found a reliable and economical family car.

  • Satified - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    I own a 2000 Toyota Camry, which I love. I bought my wife a used 2005 Pontiac Vibe. I knew that part of the Vibe was built by Toyota, much like their Matrix. I was convinced that the Vibe was as good as the Matrix, and cheaper, so I bought it. My wife is very happy with this car, and so am I.

  • Vibe - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    I love it for the versatility!

  • Always there - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    Im sad to say, that my Vibe AWD was totaled a few weeks ago when someone ran into me. The 2005 Vibe AWD was in my family since coming off the production line. We kept up with regular maintenance, and can only remember it being in the shop once for a rear output bearing leaking. The vehicle was great, and very very dependable(toyota powertrain). It lacked some pep when getting on the highway, but other than that handled great. I remember taking it through two foot of snow, and well... it made it without getting stuck. Ill miss the car. I most likely wont look to buy another one, because I felt the interior was put together a little cheaply.

  • Good looking fair performance - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    Like the look. Slow at start but better at high speed. Dont feel safe at high speed. I got automatic which said 29-34 mpg but never been higher than 30 mpg (most on highway). A little difficult to see when backup. Engine is noisy. Tires are expensive for the side. Inside smells like egg. Cheap material for dashboard. Quite comfort seats but not for big guy. People on rear seats can easily kick something under the front seat. Air conditioner control is hard with gear at parking position. Poor rear washer. I bought it because it is Toyota inside but the outside is better than matrix and got a good deal. Sticker price is too high with this car. Dealer was not good but service dept is nice.

  • Vibe Owner - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    Very flexible design. Nice handling, reasonable ride for a small car. The engine is unusually noisy under acceleration. It could use a little more power, but the MPG is quite good. I found the seats a little too low, especially in the front. Some window tinting would be welcome. Side winds will move it around a bit more than I am used to. Overall, a fun car to drive.

  • My Review - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    I love my Vibe. It is the best car I have ever owned. It is very fun to drive and has great get up and go. Has a wonderful passenger airbag sysytem to turn off the airbag automatically if a child or small adult is sitting in the front passenger seat. Plently of cargo space, GREAT gas mileage, and comfortable seats. The only draw back is it doesnt come with electric windows and entry system unless you bump up to a much pricier model.

  • Cool, Fun, Practical & Reliable - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    I simply love this car. -Chose monochrome color. Enjoy the sound system w/6-CD in dash. Performance is zippy with standard engine & mileage is quite good. Back seat is quite comfortable for guests and so many configurations for stuff (I feel we have as much carrying room as our Jeep Grand Cherokee had). The Pontiac styling with Toyota engineering really works for me.Also, nice having side air bags and antilock brakes. I currently have driven almost 70,000 miles on this Vibe and not one rattle. Nice having a rather complete range of electric functions.

  • Enjoy the drive - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
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    The vehicle has a lot of room is fun to drive fuel economy is great and the 4cly engine is pretty good for the size of vhicle. i am able to park easily the rear quarter windows have a slight blind spot but you can adjust. easy entry and getting out allows my elderly mom to get in and out easily a nice firm ride i can fell the road with the 17" wheels handles corners like a sports car with less stops at the gas pump i am very satisfied with my vibe if my kids would need a car for collage i would buy another no hesitation.quality vehiclee worth your hard earned $$$$$$

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