2008 Pontiac Vibe review from North America
"Not your father's Pontiac"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear hatch takes on water when you hit it with a hose. It gets past the weather stripping that runs along the bottom of the hatch glass, I'll be taking it in for repair shortly.
General comments?
Love it so far!
I do wish it had a telescoping steering wheel (the '09s do). It just seems to far away when I have the seat where I like it. I've gotten used to driving with my legs a little bent.
The center armrest is WAY too low, but that can be easily replaced with a center armrest from an '03 or '04.
I really can't comment on the performance aspect, as I didn't buy it for it's 0-60 times. But it can haul a ton o' crap! My best load so far...2 full sized cornhole boards, golf bag, 3 ball bowling bag, 2 full duffel bags with plenty of room to spare. My biggest single item was a lazy boy recliner. I'm planning on moving a love seat next month... should fit with the rear gate closed.
I routinely get 36 mpgs driving the speed limit. The sticker says 26 city and 31 highway, but I don't see how.
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| Love my Vibe! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4800 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 8th August, 2008 |