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Is a Pontiac Vibe reliable?

The fact that the Vibe also got above-average fuel economy and had a solid reputation for reliability only added to its appeal among budget-minded consumers. There were two generations of the Pontiac Vibe.

What is the best year for Pontiac Vibe?

2003
The Pontiac Vibe came out for the 2003 model year to generally favorable reviews. It was widely considered the best GM compact yet, which was admittedly a pretty low bar.

How many miles can you put on a Pontiac Vibe?

A Pontiac Vibe can drive a maximum of 270,000 miles. Pontiac Vibes are reliable cars with 39,16\% reaching a mileage of more than 150,000 miles. On average, a Pontiac Vibe will last around 230,000 miles, giving it a life expectancy of 17 years with an average mileage of 13,500 miles per year.

Are Pontiac Vibes made by Toyota?

Manufactured by the Toyota-GM joint venture NUMMI in Fremont, California, the Vibe succeeded the Chevrolet Prizm in production at NUMMI and like the Prizm, it was derived from the Toyota Corolla, making it the last of the GM and Toyota developed S-body cars. …

Does 2003 Pontiac Vibe have Toyota engine?

1.8 L 4-cylinder
2003 Pontiac Vibe/Engine

Why did they stop making Pontiac?

Fans and enthusiasts of GM’s Pontiac brand were collectively disheartened in 2009, when General Motors announced plans to discontinue the brand by the end of 2010. This put Pontiac in a fatal position given that GM was experiencing severe financial problems ahead of its bankruptcy in 2009.

Does a 2009 Pontiac Vibe have a Toyota engine?

As we all know, the Vibe shares a platform with the Toyota Corolla and all of its derivatives. The question of why the Vibe uses the Toyota engines rather than GM’s own Ecotec lineup was raised during the press conference. That’s 15 hp more, and it bests the 21/27 mpg of the Toyota 2.4 in the Vibe GT.

What engine is in the 2009 Pontiac Vibe?

1.8 L 4-cylinder
2.4 L 4-cylinder
2009 Pontiac Vibe/Engine

What replaced the Pontiac Vibe?

Buick Verano
Pontiac Vibe discontinued in 2009 due to General Motors and Toyota’s decision to close down NUMMI. After Pontiac announced it would go out of business, General Motors announced that the Vibe would be replaced with Buick Verano (a badge engineered Opel Astra).

What is the average rating of a Pontiac Vibe?

Read real experiences from Pontiac Vibe owners like you. 22 car owners like you reviewed their Pontiac Vibe. The average rating is a 4.1 out of 5 stars. Is your car worth 5 stars?

What is the best Pontiac to buy?

Of all the compact cars that wore Pontiac badges, the Vibe was by far the best. Smart packaging is what made this small wagon desirable, as the Vibe combined clean styling, a roomy interior and exceptional utility under one affordably priced roof. A peppy powertrain was another welcome feature.

Is the Ford vibe a good SUV?

Offering many of the attributes of a crossover SUV in a smaller, more easily managed package, this version of the Vibe — like its predecessor — was a good idea that was mildly under executed. We appreciate the raised driving position, unfettered interior access and all-wheel drive option.

What is the difference between a Pontiac Vibe and a corolla?

The General Motors version was the Pontiac Vibe, while the Toyota Corolla version was called the Matrix. Both sold reasonably well — well enough to see two generations, one spanning 2003 to 2008, and a second one that came out in 2009.