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2003 Pontiac Vibe consumer reviews

$16,485–$19,785 MSRP range
side view of 2003 Vibe Pontiac
(37 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.9
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This is the best car I have owned

I have owned a Vibe GT for 12 years and it has been a great car. I average around 28-32 miles per gallon and it?s nice and peppy has very versatile room for halling items. I?ve had very few problems the clutch lasted till 192,000 and I had a starter replaced that?s about it I?m at the 200,000 mark and hope it lasts some more.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Toyota Matrix with a Pontiac grill

I have had my Pontiac Vibe for over 6 years and have been overall quite happy. I am looking for a new car now, only due to a mechanic's error in not finding and later on, fixing a serious oil leak. Great gas mileage and fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My car is so roomy. The passenger seat folds forwa

I chose tge vibe over the Torota Matrix because the rear head rest did not have to be removed in order to fold rear seat forward. I previously owned a Camry and loved it. Don't understand why it is not currently in production. It scoots along just great and is still pretty. Would have loved leather interior.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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versatile

I've had this car for 13 years and almost 200,000 miles and it's still runs great. The style was ahead of its time- many cars today are clearly inspired by the design.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my Vibe

Just hit 200,000 miles and still going. Handles and drives like a brand new car still... Thank you Pontiac and thank you Toyota for the great drive train. You cant go wrong with this vehicle. 2003 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 6 Cyl 5 speed Fwd.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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At 285,000 still rockin !2003 Vibe

I was looking at Matrix in 2003/4 the Toy dealer said he had a Vibe in the lot with about 10k on it.. I'd never even new about tge Vibe ..same car w/ Pont on it. So.. I now have 285,000 .only fixed the reg stuff over the years. Cat, head gas, struts, bearings, but today looks like tge starter contacts have failed.. first tint the car didn't go in 15 years,

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love the way this car drives. Great gas mileage.

This car has had a lot of problems. Recalls, replaced engine, water pump 3 times, head gasket. Yet I keep it. It's fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2003 Pontiac Vibe same as Toyota Matrix.

This is a sleek little economical car with great eye appeal. It is perfect for a small family wanting comfort and reliability. It is great on gas mileage and has all the options as a larger car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Reliable Car I've Ever Owned

I have owned this car for nearly 10 years and I can honestly say it is the most reliable car I have ever owned. Never seen a shop other than regular maintenance and replacing parts that are expected to go over that many years. I know Pontiac is no more, but this car is manufactured by Toyota and so yeah its made to last.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This car and I have a symbiotic relationship.

Dependable and solid as a rock. Bought this new in 2003 and almost 200k miles later, I'm still driving it. I have thoughts now and then of upgrading to something more modern. Of modern conveniences in my friends' cars that the Vibe does not have. But when I think of how dependable this car has been, I just can't justify sinking money into a new car. For what I paid for this, the fact that it has lasted so long with so little going wrong is amazing to me. I hope I'll be driving it at least another five years.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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