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2003 Pontiac Vibe |
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by shoplmart  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
May 05 '02 - Updated Jun 16 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: 6-speed transmission, Optional navigation system, Versatility.
Cons: Engine could use more low end power, Hard to find, V6 fuel economy.
The Bottom Line: The 2003 Pontiac Vibe represents a good value, although I suggest shopping around first.
When I first saw the Pontiac Vibe GT, I honestly thought it was the new SVT Focus Wagon. In-fact, I said to my friend who was with me car shopping, "I didn't know the Focus SVT came in wagon form" (which it doesn't). This was said from a...
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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports, - Top 10
Apr 24 '02 - Updated Jul 21 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Looks better than similar Aztek, room for four adults, cargo space
Cons: Soggy seat and suspension, awful driving position, higher price than Matrix
The Bottom Line: The Vibe GT thoroughly fails to deliver on the sports car driving dynamics promised by its engine and advertising.
About five years ago auto manufacturers began to realize that consumers’ sets of needs did not always match up with existing product categories. What if someone wanted to image and handling of a sports car, but the carrying capacity of an SUV? Or the ...
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by Bryan_Carey - Top 10
Aug 14 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Low price; stylish; high gas mileage
Cons: Not much power; little cargo space
The Bottom Line: Pontiac Vibe is a good vehicle, but the folks at Pontiac need to make certain improvements to make it a great car. Maybe in 2004, they will.
If you're the type who likes to attend car shows and check out the latest potential vehicle models, then you probably enjoy the anticipation that a new line of car or truck can bring. It's always fun to sit back and wait for the new vehicle models to...
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by BrianCam - Top 200
May 19 '02 - Updated May 22 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good Looking, Versatile, Nice Highway Manners
Cons: AWD Version has least power, Funky Cargo Cover
The Bottom Line: A worthy alternative to compact wagons, but falls short of true sport wagons such as the WRX. Reasonably priced even with options.
“That guy is giving me a creepy Vibe” a friend once said. Even without a dictionary definition we all know what she meant. Like the word “vibe,” the vehicle Vibe is one of those things you can’t quite put your finger on when looking for a written...
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by joga56
May 17 '04 - Updated Apr 09 '08
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fuel-Efficient, Toyota engineered engine, safety ratings,and fun to drive
Cons: Instrument Panel hard to read sometimes with sunshine glare
The Bottom Line: Are you looking for a great ride, fuel-efficiency, comfort, an overall quality Toyota made car, and many extras? Look no further because the Vibe has all that and more.
Update: 4/2008 We still love this car, and the gas mileage is a great feature with oil spiking to over $100 a barrel. We haven't had any problems, and the car is still like brand new. We keep it maintained regularly. We would buy another in a ...
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by charles - Top 100
Aug 03 '02 - Updated Aug 10 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Versatility; a great combination of Toyota and GM Strength; varied and superb engine performance
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: If you want roomminess, comfort and lifestyle, go with the new mania-creating 2003 Pontiac Vibe for the greatest vibrations out there.
This is definitely a vehicle for people on the move, active folks who want their car to step to the plate wherever they take it. The 2003 Pontiac Vibe offers three in one
I went in for the Grand Cherokee Overland, I ended being...
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by tmhallam
Mar 26 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Tons of Cargo room, AWD is great in snow, great gas mileage, high seating position
Cons: None!!!! Well, just noisy breaks.
The Bottom Line: The vibe is an awesome combination of functionality and value, with lots of space, plenty of pep, great handling, good gas mileage, and oh yeah fun! I love it!
I absolutely love my Vibe! When I went to buy my Vibe, it was difficult to find reviews from actual owners of Vibes, so I decided I would write a review after a few months to help others when trying to decide on a new car. I’ve owned my Vibe since...
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by rotselaer
Nov 23 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: New, fast, spacious, well designed.
Cons: Funky reverse gear
The Bottom Line: A modern cross-over vehicle that has all the benefits of an SUV but drives like a sports car, and is good for the environment. I love it.
Well, it's not really a GM product, as it comes from the Toyota/GM Nummy plant.
At my age, I am certainly not in GM's target demographics for this car, and that's just too bad. It's a free country. After driving a little less than 35 years...
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by davoice
Apr 06 '02 - Updated Apr 13 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Toyota reliability with Pontiac styling.
Cons: High demand + Low availability = Wait for delivery & Little price flexibility.
The Bottom Line: Sturdy feel. Import level engineering and quality. Definitely a winner... if GM gets them out en masse to dealerships. The Vibe should be on top of your short list.
I received my Vibe on March 22, 2002. It took the dealer here in Jackson, MS a full week to find one with the features I wanted (more below) and one in the color I wanted (Envy - lime green) has yet to be manufactured with the features I was requesting....
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by sixthmichcav
Jun 24 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great space, excellent gas mileage, rack capability.
Cons: Ride, visibility--but not enough to worry about.
The Bottom Line: Every vehicle is a compromise. This vehicle is my ultimate compromise. I wish I could buy two and store one for when the first wears out. Buy it!
If you're on this page, you're already at a place where the dimensions, color options, specifications, and features of this car are well described. I have set out to give you a summary of this car which is now 1) Three years old; 2) Purchased used; 3) ...
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by february20
Feb 01 '03 - Updated Dec 15 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: good cargo space, sporty look, roomy back seat
Cons: dashboard rattles, heater problems, poor rear vision and winter performance, deteriorating paint and plastic parts
The Bottom Line: Look for alternatives. Better quality in another car will pay in the long run.
So many reviews of the Vibe read as though they were lifted from a GM advertisement--sporty car with all of the utility and ruggedness of the SUV, but without gas guzzling and handling like a truck. Allow me to recount the experience of someone who has ...
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by jimjameslou
Jan 29 '08
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good fuel economy, excellent handling
Cons: noisy, rides a little harshly
The Bottom Line: I'd buy it again, the price is good for what you get
We have a 2003 Vibe and are very pleased with it: Features: 1) all-wheel-drive: This has got to be the most stable vehicle I've ever driven in heavy snow. I've driven much heavier front-wheel drives, rear-wheel drives, and even 4wd vehicles in the ...
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by lilrkt
Aug 30 '03 - Updated Sep 04 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Versatile, peppy, handling, options for the price.
Cons: Extremely poor winter handling, e-brake location, reverse location/beeper, tranny not smooth
The Bottom Line: I would recommend the car to anyone that has a lifestyle appropriate to its qualities and that doesn't live in the snow belt.
Ok, I've now owned my Vibe GT for about 6 months and 15,000 miles. I purchased this car in February ...
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by khameleon73
May 03 '03 - Updated May 15 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Affordable, Comfortable, Efficient & Fun!
Cons: Acceleration Stutter, Daylight Gauge Reading, Un-cold A/C
The Bottom Line: Pontiac Vibe offers a sporty, affordable, functional vehicle that's easy on the eyes and the environment. Turn on engine, turn up the tunes, open the roof...OFF YOU GO!!!
2006 UPDATE: I still love my Vibe. I have had zero problems with it and I continue to be thankful for the 30+ MPG on the highway. The best features continue to be gas mileage, still handles solid like new, and other than oil changes and tire rotations ...
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by blankfromva
Oct 18 '05 - Updated Oct 21 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cost, mileage, interior volume, value for money
Cons: Haven't found any after 2 and a half years.
The Bottom Line: What a great little car. We love it. Ultra reliable and comfortable, great on mileage and has lots of room. If you want to drag race look elsewhere.
If you need a fuel efficient, comfy, relatively spacious mini-SUV, this car is for you. We have the base model with the 5-speed. I added the side airbags and ABS for safety. We currently have about 33000 miles on it and haven't had a single ...
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