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2008 Pontiac Vibe consumer reviews

$16,855 starting MSRP
side view of 2008 Vibe Pontiac
(30 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.6
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2008 Vibe gets + driving time than my 21 Wrangler

I bought my 2008 Vibe new in 2008 for $12,500 with a used trade down-payment. Now 154,000 miles later it still runs, looks, and rides like almost new. I bought a 2021 Jeep Wrangler that spends a lot of time sitting in the garage as the Vibe still gets most of my driving into the city workouts. Well worth the $45/mo addl. insurance policy. Not one single engine issue - ever. 32 mpg reliable - just can't be replaced.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this Car!

Great little car. Reliable and fun to drive. Lots of pep and great gas mileage. Bought it new in 2008. Best car I ever owned. Have over 100,000 miles on it. Doubt I'll ever find another car like this one. 14 years old now and people still think it's new.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Still going strong!

Bought new in 2009, 253700 miles later still going strong in 2020 even with the pandemic!!Excellent car, drives great! Would buy again if Pontiac was still in business

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great suv w/out price tag PERFECT

I have owned two Vibes, I said I would drive it until the wheels fell off. Famous last words, I was hit head on by a 1988 Lincoln driven by a teenager. I walked away thanks to my Vibe. I miss her, RIP

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Rated reliable+ new purchase 89K used

Matches reviews I've researched & will gladly re-feed as I discover more. Great MPG, loud, not spunky, large load capacity, nice simple operation. All come w/dark interior much harder to keep clean. Compared to Rav4 last vehicle, if feels light vs tank. So far so Good. Looking for great reliability w/cost effective maintenance.

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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Very reliable!!

This car is a twin of the Toyota Matrix, it has now 153K miles and still runs like a champ. Just fill-up and changing oil, as stated in the manual. We get around 27 mpg in town and with spirited driving. Excellent vehicle for driving around town.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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What you talking about Willis.

Great Car. This is the best car I have ever is very dependable it handles great is a sweet ride very few parts replace I've only for 7 years I bought it when it was 64,000 miles I now have over 156,000 on it and going strong... the dealership always ask me if I'm ready to trade I just smile and say no it's already paid for beaches.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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4 star...would like heated seats

Routine maintenances keep this car going dependably. Purchased new, she's in her 11th year surviving NY weather; still spunky. I've seen heavier vehicles struggle through snow, and we show them 'how it is done'. It is a convenience car for me. MD, grocery, errands, etc. Just under 22,000 miles and headed for 100,000+ and she will on the road & looking good. No body rust noted!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I owned .

This car very sporty, roomy, cargo space is amazing. Looks like a SUV but drives like a car. Very stylish and amazing on gas! The only thing I didn?t like was the blind spot ! Everything else 5*star. I have it over 5 years with no problems at al l I have 190 000 Kms . Recommend to anyone! I prefer the model 2003-2008

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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10 years old and 180,000 miles

Still looking good. Still running good. Bought this as a 2nd car. I am fit 2 speakers, big amp, four keyboards and various gig bags in with no trouble. The ride is a bit rough but the gas mileage is still GREAT. Just put a water pump on.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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