How long has Nick had his Pontiac Vibe?
Nick has owned his vibe for over six years and 122,000 miles, and tells me the car is a “secret” in that most people don’t realize just how versatile it is. “And it’s this little secret of a car that seems to do 90% of what anyone needs to do, so I’m always ready for anything,” he says.
Is the Pontiac Vibe a good car to buy?
The Vibe is good. This thought came to my mind after my coworker Jason wrote a story yesterday about how even the most random car (like a Chevrolet Captiva) has at least one “rabid fan.” As I read that, I thought to myself: Man, I remember meeting someone who was obsessed with the Pontiac Vibe, of all cars!
When was the Pontiac Vibe hatchback built?
The way this relates to the Pontiac Vibe is that this little hatchback was built at NUMMI between 2002 and 2009, and shared not just the same basic Corolla-based platform as the Toyota Matrix, but also the powertrains and the interior.
Why do people love the Pontiac Vibe Jalopnik?
Nick’s love for the Vibe stems from the fact that it was his first car, and that it’s just been rock-solid for years.
Is the Pontiac Vibe a good rental car?
Back in 2004, I had a Pontiac Vibe as a rental car for almost 2 months when the tan seats were stolen on my 2003 Honda S2000 (took forever to find replacement seats since they were so rare). Was impressed by the Vibe. Great seating position.
When was the last time I bought a Pontiac Vibe?
1st owner purchased on 05/06/08 and owned in WI until 04/25/17 • 2nd owner purchased on 04/25/17 and owned in WI until 03/29/21. 1st owner drove an estimated 13,233 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year. Last serviced at 152,539 miles in Appleton, WI on 03/29/21 • Vehicle serviced.
Is the Pontiac Vibe really a hot hatch?
Jalopnik believes so. The publication met with an avid Vibe enthusiast who runs a Vibe appreciation group on Facebook, and the owners are utterly ecstatic about their cars. No, they don’t believe they own hot hatches or anything ready to dust a Golf GTI or the Focus ST, but they do have a point.
What kind of car was the Pontiac Vibe?
The collaboration was an odd one, to be sure, but the cars it produced weren’t: the Matrix and the Vibe were practical hatchbacks with reliable Toyota running gear, and they remain excellent vehicles even 16 years after originally going on sale.
Is the Pontiac Vibe a rebadged Toyota Matrix?
Vastly underrated for what it is and most people have no idea it’s just a rebadged Toyota Matrix, so you can usually find them for pretty cheap because anyone who isn’t familiar with it will just think it’s another ho hum GM Malaise 2.0 car from the early/mid 2000’s.
Where does the Pontiac Vibe Voltz come from?
Manufactured by NUMMI alongside the Vibe, the Voltz was exported to Japan in place of the Toyota Matrix. In Japan, the model line was exclusive to Toyota Japanese dealerships called Toyota Netz Store. With the exception of badging, the Voltz shared its exterior with the Vibe, including its Pontiac-designed twin front grilles.