Pontiac Vibe Makes Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Best Used Compact Cars Under $5,000 List
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The Pontiac Vibe was a compact five-door hatchback produced between 2002 and 2009 for the 2003 through 2010 model years, with production discontinued following the end of the Pontiac brand. Now, vehicle valuation and automotive research company Kelley Blue Book has recognized the Pontiac Vibe in its list of the top 10 Best Used Compact Cars Under $5,000.
Although the Pontiac Vibe was offered for eight model years, Kelley Blue Book has included the 2005 model year from the first generation as part of its list. The second-generation Vibe was introduced for the 2008 model year.
The Pontiac Vibe was jointly developed by General Motors and Toyota, with the latter producing the Toyota Matrix as part of the joint venture. Interestingly, Kelley Blue Book also lists the 2004 Toyota Matrix in its list of the top 10 Best Used Compact Cars Under $5,000.
The Pontiac Vibe was produced at the New United Motor Manufacturing (NUMMI) facility in Fremont, California, a production plant jointly owned by General Motors and Toyota. The NUMMI facility also produced the Chevy Nova between 1984 and 1988, the Geo Prizm between 1989 and 1997, and the Chevy Prizm between 1998 and 2002.
Production of the Pontiac Vibe ended in August of 2009 following GM’s Chapter 11 restructuring, the end of the Pontiac brand, and the closure of the NUMMI facility.
The first-generation Pontiac Vibe was offered with a 1.8L I4 gasoline engine, while the second generation added a 2.4L I4 to the lineup. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive were offered.
Other models listed on the 10 Best Used Compact Cars Under $5,000 list include the 2005 Toyota Corolla, the 2006 Honda Civic, the 2008 Ford Focus, the 2004 Toyota Prius, and the 2007 Mazda3.
As GM Authority reported previously, low used car inventory resulting from rising demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic has led to higher average transaction prices, with an average increase of 13 percent year-over-year.
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Source: Kelley Blue Book
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Yeah, Toyota really makes a reliable engine, don’t they?
I remember driving these, the 1.8L engine was severely underpowered, particularly on the AWD model.
Had a new 2003 Vibe with manual. No power at all. Too much Pontiac cladding on mine. Traded for HHR in 2008. Nicer car.
Is this a Joke?
NO JAP CRAP!!
Seriously Melania, do you ever have a positive comment or opinion based on fact? We’re waiting…
Don’t ask anything of the trolls.
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Racist much? Hopefully you and your family experience unbridled hatred based on your ethnicity that you had no control over. What a despicable witch you are.
I had a 2003 Pontiac Vibe and it was like the energizer bunny it wouldn’t die and the only recalls I had were due to the Toyota parts that were used such as the odometer cluster that stopped working at 299,999 kilometres. It was my car then my wife drove it and then my two boys drove it until it had over 400,000 kilometres on it and was written off when an idiot ran a red light.
My 2008 Vibe continues to be a reliable, comfortable and affordable mover. As older cars begin to disappear from the road, the percentage of Vibes and Toyota Matrixes is increasing. These cars are delivering incredible value and longevity and I suspect my Vibe will still be moving my family in the 2030s.
I had a black 2004 GT. It was a great car and the resale value 4 years later was amazing. Didnt like the body change in the next model year
We had alot of these on our lot in ’08 & ’09. My biggest memory of these was to go find one furthest from the building get in the front passenger seat recline all the way back and take a nap during my lunch hour.
My two female work colleagues each purchased and drove a Vibe. They loved them and handed them down to their teenage or college children and the kids enjoyed the size , economy and handling. We should have bought one. We waited and happily operate two Cruze sedans. Perfect!
GM’s BEST used car is made by Toyota.
Paid $8.5k for a used ‘05 with 87k in 2013, now has 248k with no mechanical repair of any kind.