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2009 Pontiac Vibe

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Vehicle Overview:
MSRP: $16,100 - $20,875
Invoice: $15,215 - $19,727
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 20-26/26-32 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
1.8L I4 132HP
2.4L I4 158HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.2
Exterior: 3.8
Interior: 3.3
Overall: 3.7

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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By rick
Submitted 2009-08-15 17:12:00
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
1...Several thousand dollars less then comparable Matrix.
2...On Star (not available on Matrix) phone works great when cell phone out of range in mountains.
3...Insurance cost less because it's a "wagon" not a sedan and On-Star works like Lo-Jack.
4...Performance very good for 2.4L. (goes quicker than daughters new Mazda3 Sportwagon).
5... Lot's of cup holders for all passengers.

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
1...Make roof rack with greater weight capacity than 70 lbs.
2...Have optional towing package available....not necessarily to use for towing but to attach a bike rack or camping gear rack since roof rack is not up to par with other SUV type vehicles.
3...Large screen GPS option would be nice but then again the Vibe is supposed to be "entery level" vehicle.

2009 Pontiac Vibe Review:
Over all my Vibe performs well for a small utility vehicle with modern style. Fuel mileage is 25-26 combined city/hwy which is what is advertised. Most likely would get better mileage but feeling the thrill of quick acceleration at the on ramps is always a temptation.

By kasjun
Submitted 2008-06-04 05:27:54
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
Economy.
Parking ease.
Good ride and road noise.
Also like the overall appearance of this new Vibe.

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
Needs more options like interior colors and heated and leather seats.
Needs 5-speed auto. transmission on awd model and aluminum alloy wheel option on awd.

2009 Pontiac Vibe Review:
We have owned our new 2009 awd Vibe for two months now and have about 2300 miles on it.

Overall we are quite happy with it but there are some things that Pontiac could do to increase customer satisfaction. For one it needs the option of another color interior other than black. The black interior is terrible for showing dirt and dust and we live on a gravel road which makes it worse.

Also in this day and age many people are used to having a few amenities like leather seats and heated seats for winter driving. There are no options for either.

Like I said we live on a gravel road. We did not like the standard wheel option because wet gravel can be hard to clean out between plastic covers so we opted for the chrome plated aluminum. That appears to be a mistake also because at 1500 miles I noticed that the chrome is chipping and peeling. It appears to be a cheap stick on plastic chrome covering. One would think that for 650 dollars you could get more than a plastic covering. I suppose if you didn't live on a gravel road it would not be a problem but we do. It would have been nice to have the alum. wheel option that is offered without awd.

Also why is the 5-speed auto. trans. not offered on the awd model? It makes you feel like you are giving up a lot to be able to get the awd option.

As far as driving this car I think my wife and I both like the way it performs. We were a bit disappointed with the mpg but overall it does ok. We have been getting 26-27 during hwy. Driving and has never gone below 21 even when the roads were soft this spring. To go at interstate speed the motor runs at 3grand hinting the need for another gear.

If pontiac would do a little more work on their option packages, I think this Vibe could be a real winner.

By 2009 Vibe Owner
Submitted 2010-02-01 08:57:54
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
I like the drive and control of the car and it's comfortable to sit in.
Great mileage.

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
Better quality interior (very hard to keep clean and difficult to clean due to the cheap interior).
Better visibility from the front and back (moldings are too thick and causes lots of blind spots).
Front latch to open rear door in all cars.
More options for buying better windshield wipers, as the 2009 only has one option and they cause ice build-up between the arm and the blade.

2009 Pontiac Vibe Review:
The older Vibe's are made of a much better quality, but I would not recommend the 2009's.

By Warrren Bowman
Submitted 2010-01-31 13:38:57
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
It has a great pick up and you can get out faster.
Gas mileage is great.
It rides easy.
So may things to say about this small car its great.
The on star is a big plus.

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
Need better out side mirrors, and something to keep the road noise down more.

2009 Pontiac Vibe Review:
Over all I would say a 5 star auto for the American public.

By GUEST
Submitted 2010-01-28 20:07:32
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
Great gas mileage.
Very good safety protection for the money.
On-star.

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
Very poor exterior paint job, chips easily.
Cheap plastic interior.

By Carol Markowski
Submitted 2010-01-27 23:12:41
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
Fuel economy.
Lots of cargo space.
Lots of power for a smaller car.
Seats are fairly comfortable but easy access for back problem users since it is higher than some standard models, making it easy to get in and out.

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
Terrible visibility due to front window design, side view mirrors too high, and wide side molding for air bags. Poor back end design for blind spots and risky back up due to poor visibility.
Also preferred the body side moldings to lessen dings and dents (this new model doesn't not have any).

2009 Pontiac Vibe Review:
This is my second Vibe that I have leased. (2005 previously)
I think the '05 had better visibility features back and front. I felt more comfortable driving the '05 for those reasons. Other than that, I love the new one for it is a little bigger, roomier, and has a solid, big car feel to me.

By GUEST
Submitted 2008-09-05 14:27:52
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
Drives well, lots of power,quiet interior,comforable seats,lots of cargo space,great sound system (base).

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
Not enough options come with the car, or are even available. Basically it is everything that Toyota offers and lacks the GM extras.

2009 Pontiac Vibe Review:
I recomend this car to everyone, it is a great purchase and I hope to have it for a very long time.

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