Stop Buying Toyotas, Buy This GM Car Made By Toyota Instead for Only $1,000
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Thank you @scottykilmer for all your information and education. I will try and buy a Toyota next time I need a car.
Scotty if I bring my 08 ford fusion to you. Will you help me to replace my vvt solenoid? I have never had to take my valve cover off so I'm a little intimidated but I already have purchased all the parts needed including gaskets. I need a pro's help. I will pay you and I think it would make a great video that you could post. Honestly I have had the run a round from EVERY mechanic in Evansville Indiana. There is not one that I would trust to bring my vehicle to. I have always been way over charged, had them try to sell things I truly don't need, or taken my wife's car to looked at because of a weird noise that literally just started and when they told me I would have to leave the car there for 3 weeks before they could get to it and it was going to cost me an arm and a leg I refused and said I would take the car somewhere else. The guy brings my car out to me half an hour later with a huge smirk on his face laughing and said here you go , good luck ,3 days later the transmission pooped itself. Sin c e then I have done every repair on my own car and refuse to trust mechanics. But I trust you.
@@86-Trueno😊
Scotty, did you ever get pulled over by the Police testing a car(on the "drag strip" road) and using, video recording with your cell phone ???
Bought one new in '05 when I was 61. Still driving at 80 as second car. Has been a great little runaround to pick up stuff like home improvement materials, groceries, etc. No problems whatsoever in 30K miles (not a misprint!). If want mine, you'll have to wait another 20 years or so, unless DMV takes my license away.
We owned a 2006 Pontiac Vibe 5 speed manual. It was a good car for us and the people we sold it to say it's still going strong years later.
Just bought a 2005 Vibe with 164,000 kms(just over 100,000miles) as we are in Canada. Older female driven, just retired, and no longer needed a second vehicle in the family. Mint condition.
automatic tranny?
I live in Canada too and got my Vibe newer (2009) but pretty much with the same mileage as yours. I have used it for almost 2 years and it's simply amazing. Yes, it's an old car so it comes thirsty for some maintenance; yet, a super convenient car. If she didn't have so much exposition to salt during the winter, certainly would be as mint as this one in the video.
2006 owner here. Got the vehicle from someone in the Kawarthas. 180,000 km on it. Put a little work, and parts into it, and here we are at 250,00 km. Canadian winters can be hard, so just keep a regular under spray schedule. Parts are available, and relatively cheap. Great car, enjoy it.
You can usually get the Pontiac for a lot less than the Toyota because a lot of people just don't know that they are basically the same car.
It doesn't matter it still says Pontiac on it. Not sure what point
Dont forget the Geo (Chevrolet) Prizm. Its just a Toyota Corolla
I thought it was. It wasn’t. Still good for over 200,000
miles though. It’s some Toyota brand not sold in the US. I don’t remember which one.
@@stuartmcalpine9468 The Prizm and Nova were pretty close to Corollas. The Toyota Sprinter shared more styling cues and body panels with the Nova so they wouldn't look like clones in the same market but mechanically, they were the same. Biggest differences being the Nova used GM interior trim, same as what you'd find in a Cavalier! And the Nova had a GM radio. A friend of mine who had a Nova had to buy the radio bezel from a Corolla in a junkyard so he could install a double din stereo as the GM radios had an odd shape. The rest of the dashboard and the instrument cluster looked very close to what I had in my '84 Corolla. Even the side marker lights said Toyota on Novas. If I remember well, it did have a GM Harrison Radiator but so did some Toyota models assembled at the Southgate plant. Later versions of the Prizm were barely distinguished from Corollas. I'm less familiar with them as they were not sold in Canada but the Nova was. In the nineties, some Toyota models also came with Delco batteries and radios from the factory. GM also bought parts from Toyota or subsidiaries. I recently helped a friend replace the clutch on his 05 Silverado with a Duramax engine and the compressor is a Denso just like the ones used in my Toyota. He currently has about 10 of these GM trucks with very high mileage and he's surprised that all but that one still have working air conditioners. I guess that's a reason why!
The Prizm was priced higher than the Cavalier, even though it was smaller and less powerful, so most buyers would not choose it. At the end of the model year, they had a bunch of unsold ones and GM threw in a $2,000 rebate on top of whatever dealer discount. I took advantage of one such car, a dealer had one sitting there, no options, manual, and i was able to buy it for less than a used one. Once in a life time opportunity. You don't ever see that any longer.
Chevy Nova is a Toyota.
@@stuartmcalpine9468 it absolutely is a corolla
GM is not in the automaker business. They are in the get a free bailout business.
The cars they make is a side hustle
@@generalsquirrel9548 👍Excellent correct!
When car makers become political, woke, and serve their government masters, not their customers, well no one buys their cars.
Don't you mean, gm just shook the entire car industry? WAIT no they done that 5 times now. I think this one is where the CEO of Toyota just quit actually again
Don't hate the player, hate the game.
Have a 2008 Vibe with 260,000 miles. Paid $12,000 for it new. Sold it last month for $3000. It was time to sell, but what a great car!
16 yrs old and almost 300k ?? You did real good....
I have a 2007 Vibe with 204,000 miles, still averages 30 mpg, doesn't seem to use any oil per 5000 miles oil change intervals. The car is amazing!!
I don’t seem to be getting older either😊
Yup!
Do you have the 2.4l engine?
@@Glenn_123 they didn't offer that engine in 07
@@jimmyjack7141 AHHHH Thank you very much appreciate the quick reply!
I bought a 2008 Pontiac Vibe off my stepdad 6 years ago for $2,500 bucks. It had 179k miles and ran perfect the entire time he had it. It's now got 232k and the only thing I've had to replace was the fan at 220k. Now I'm getting ready to give it to my daughter who has her temps, she loves it. Still runs great. I hauled a stove in the back of it once and could still close the hatch. Great car.
I almost forgot about these GM Toyo s. I have always loved my Toyotas. But there are some Toyota “ problematic engines” you can’t just go out and say :“ I am just going buy any used Toyota and will be OK ,good to go ,no issues ,hunky dory! Do ones home work on engines trannys years etc.
GM just had to find a way to make it worse, so they cut some of the backside window off to make the blind spot that much harder.
Most reliable Pontiac ever!
Definitely
SUPER DUTY.(Tempest)
Nah 3800 can easily outlast . Since no belt to break . A simple chain lasts.
@@DankcatvacsI have a friend with a 2003 Grand Prix. 250,000 miles, but it's rusted to the point where it's no longer roadworthy. Original 3800 engine, but ate up two transmissions lol
@@Dankcatvacsnah, the Vibe will outlast it, the engine of the 3800 may be good but the car itself can’t compete with this one
I've got 190,000+ right now... looking to move to a Mazda3 Hatch *2022* . Just replaces the starter, the O2 sensor, recently replaced the brake rotors. It needs new rocker panels, but other than that runs great. I've taken it on multiple 9+ hour drives while it was in the 160,000 mile range. It's lived in the snow its whole life as well.
"This is the only 'GM' I'd buy!"
I only bought my 2009 Pontiac Vibe because I knew it was a Toyota; other Pontiacs or GMs were out of scope during my search.
I had one of those. Was great. Lost it when I lost my job and home. Mine was a stick. I miss that car.
I just got a vibe with 60k miles. Bless old ladies that barely drive lol.
What year is the vibe ? I am a widow and need a car ! I will be looking for one !
@marshabowlin1757 the last year Toyota worked with Pontiac was 2010, so if you can find a 2010 Pontiac Vibe that has a 1.8L 4 cylinder engine, you should be good. Toyota worked with them from 2002-2010.
@@donniev8181 thank you so much 😊
@@marshabowlin1757I have a 2004 Vibe with 211,000 miles, still going great. But I have also heard the 2009-2010 models have issues burning some oil. Still good cars, but with miles on them they’re known to have a couple issues. Just something to keep in mind! And there’s still lots of 2003-2008 models out there without those issues. Good luck!
Good find my guy. Only way that gets better if it’s the GT
I sold my 2004 Vibe to a GMC salesperson in 2019 for his daughter - $800. We both knew he was getting a great deal even with 229,000 miles (mostly highway).
Just traded my paid off 2019 GMC Canyon for a 2024 Corolla Hatchback even steven.
I traded my Pontiac Aztec for the new Vibe. I miss all those previous vehicles in their own way:)
Was the daughter worth it?
Bought my 2007 Vibe Base with auto trans from an older lady in 2017 with 40K on it. $5500 bucks. Today it has 136K on it with ZERO issues. My goal is to get 500K as my daily commuter. Best car I ever had.
Neighbor 2 houses down has a Pontiac Vibe for years.
Had a few previously owned cars over the years and my vibe that I purchased last year is the only one of the bunch that I can get into, drive all day and never feel like there may be something that just might break or need replacement any time soon. Reliable as they come. My Toyota t100 also used to be like that but considering I bought it with 400K on the clock and put another 170K on it myself in the last 10 years, it is starting to show it's age and needs more tlc more often.. Either way, those toyotas! Damn they're good!
My family had a 2008 Pontiac Wave and it was horribly unreliable. Every 3 months something that would need to be fixed at the price of like $600-$1000 every time. One time there was a coolant leak in the engine that costed $900 to fix. Another one a pulley was pulled from the engine after a snowstorm. They keyhole fell inside the door too in the end.
'in the end'😂😂😂😂
What is a Pontiac Wave?
@@rwefree9469pontiac wave is the canadian version of the chevy aveo. A pretty crappy car from GM-daewoo-suzuki
@@rwefree9469 Similar to Chevy Aveo
Scotty, if you despise plastic engine covers so much, why is your Matrix still have it on?
I took my daughter's off and the one off the Ridgeline, too, after Scotty said they were just heat traps.
@@Tommerd Mice like to get under the engine covers. No cover no mouse house!
I thought the same when I looked at it! :-)
Don't forget the Corolla/Nova also from the mid 80's. I had the hatchback version. Was cool looking. Ran great when I sold it. Was a solid car considering I live in Michigan. Didn't the Venza make a return also? Love your videos . Very informative.
Toyota RAv4 2008 burned oil. It was an oil change every month. Toyota had a bulletin but never a recall over it. Got me a subaru 2023 forester. So far I am enjoying the boxer engine and cvt transmission. Very smooth.
I think Subaru is a good brand 👍, some people abuse Subarus by not doing maintenance & thrashing them .....then they bad-mouth the brand when they get problems
2004 4wd Vibe here 🤘🇺🇸
Thank you Scotty, excellent video, super helpful
3:13 now that Fremont factory is a Tesla factory.
I got a 2011 gmc extended Canyon with 1.9 L4 engine. had to fix a few sensors. tpms to be fixed. so far runs well and suits my needs. after fees was $10000. Looks like it was from Louisiana but was sold in Fl 131k miles. seats undamaged, had seat covers.
Thanks, interestingly, probably , keep my 2007 CANYON SL / 4 CYL/ loaded Options, @146,000 forever .. hopefully.
I don't have a vibe, but I have a 2008 Toyota Corolla. Doesn't burn any oil, and still gets nearly 40mpg at 181000
Years ago I always wanted a Pontiac like this! I should have bought one!
It’s never too late!
I love the fact that Scotty gets truly excited about steals like this Vibe. I really appreciate that. I've learned a lot from him. I now have two cars that are paid off; a 2011 Toyota Venza XLE V6, and a 2013 Lexus RX 350. Both have just north of 110,000 miles, run beautifully, and I have made sure to do the big maintenance things. Just took the Venza on a trip to Florida and back to Ohio. Not one problem, not one worry.
Re: stereo. Just an FYI, I own an '03 Matrix - has the exact same stereo as the Vibe, at least for the moment. 😉
Per previous owner, that was the stereo that the car came with. It's having issues so I've got a double DIN Pioneer ready to install when my schedule permits. 😎
Looks like this video was done a while ago. I had a 05 Vibe and it was a great car, gave to my son in law which he's still driving and bought a new at the time 2017 Corolla IM for $16,500 cash. Both are great cars but I like slightly extra space in the Vibe. My wife has a Corolla S which she loves and very trouble free.
My 1999 Camry still has the original radio with the tape deck and I’m content with it, don’t need all that crap for my iPhone.
It's extremely hard to find one of these especially in this condition , great video Scotty
I have a 2005 vibe and it's been great ride
I got it at 96000, and it has 155000 miles.
My Aunt has a Vibe and it has 200,000 miles and the only problem since new was one alternator...she drives the crap out of it and doesn't change the oil like she should and it just keeps going and going....
Just bought a 2004 XR 4WD matrix with 67 000 miles and the 1.8L engine 😊
I love my 06 Vibe! I do have quite a few more miles. But it's a very reliable little skate
The Vibe and the Matrix cars were assembled on the same production line, in Fremont, CA. Yes, the Matrix was also made in Cambridge. Now Cambridge makes the RAV4 and the Lexus 350.
You can put magnetic struts on it to smooth out the bumps on the road.
Thanks for making this video Scotty! I asked you about Pontiac Vibes a while back during one of your live streams, and you answered my question but it's really cool to find you made a whole video on the topic. Your content is awesome, keep it coming! Thanks for doing what you do!
how can you fail to mention that it has an electrical wall outlet in the dashboard 😁 I believe the switch right next to it functions as a breaker
I have a 2004 Vibe with 211,000 miles, still going strong! This car is not the best at anything, but it can do almost everything. I used it for Door Dash for years since it got great mileage, I could fold the seats and haul lumber or junk the size of a full size washer or dryer (with room to spare!) I’m 6’1” but still have lots of head room, it does great in the snow, it’s not a sports car but honestly if you drive it with a fairly heavy foot and time your corners correctly it’s actually a decently fun car to drive. I drive it all over the mountains of the Oregon coast and it handles the hills and curves wonderfully. I never have an issue with cars piling up behind me, I’m usually the one passing people. In 7 years, I put 85k miles on it and only replaced a battery, one set of tires, an air filter and a set of headlights. I change the oil regularly and serviced the transmission fluid and filter once. That’s it. AC still blows cold. Trans still shifts great. It’s an amazing little car.
Thank you for the info. This is awesome.
I had a 2009 Vibe with the 2.4 liter, bought it used in 2011 with 30,000 miles. I knew it was essentially a Toyota Matrix with a little lower price tag. Only had it about a year, but I liked it. There was an issue with very hard downshift when coming to a stop. It happened most of the time when stopping. I did a few hours of research online and found the answer to this issue on a Matrix discussion board. There was an update for the software controlling transmission shift. I arranged to have this update completed at the local GM dealership. They didn't know anything about this software update and at first told me it's just made this way. I pushed and shared some links in an email to the service manager. He took the info and dug a little on his end but ultimately found the bulletin and did the update. That fixed it perfectly! At the low mileage, I didn't notice the oil consumption while I owned it. Gas mileage was lower than the 1.8L for sure, but still got 32 on highways at 60 mph. It had the basic stereo. I can't remember if there was an upgraded sound option for the 2009. It was just OK. It had 4 speakers in the doors only. Lacked lows and highs. Ride was a little choppy, buy hey, it wasn't a Cadillac, so it met expectations.
I have a 2006 I bought used so my daughters could learn the lost art of driving stick shift. I still have it and his name is Bulldog because he is tough and never quits And I drive it nearly every day. It still had the original Japanese battery until 3 years ago I keep the oil changed and have it oil undercoated every year to keep the rust away. I think Bulldog will still be going after I’m gone
Well Scotty, my brother in law has gone through several of those Vibes, but the power trains were junk, then he discovered some of the higher class ones came with the GM V6 power train, but up here they still have that Toyota problem of the chassis rusting out from under them, dangerous.
Helpful comment: The HVAC and stereo are GM-designed. The HVAC recirc flap motor is a delicate POS in the first gen Vibe; turn off your fans before you switch between recirculate and fresh air to help preserve it (this may not be very effective). The fix for this is to flip the nylon gear inside the recirc motor about 180 degrees, and the motor is easily accessed via removing the passenger's side airbag and/or having small hands, or forcing someone with small hands to remove and reinstall the motor for you.
"1.8L." Roger that!
Generally I would agree with you about getting the 1.8 engine instead of the oil consuming, Cat Converter clogging 2.4l but I own the 2009 Vibe GT 2.4 with Sport tuned suspension and I can tell you right now if I had the 1.8l I would be very frustrated trying to overtake slower traffic. The 2.4 has big time torque at the lower levels all the way to 90mph I would not trade it for the 1.8. Yes I do have to stay on top of the oil level weekly but I have that down to a routine. As far as mileage goes, I saw one not long ago in salvage sale with 332k miles on it.
Are you still on the same catalytic convertor? How much oil are you adding? I have an 07 Scion with the 2.4 and LOVE IT. Do not mind dumping oil in as again it is a routine now but worry about convertor issues later on. I only have 140k on it and burning a qt every 2k or so.
Yes I ignore the Check Engine light for it Cat Cleaner did not turn the light off. I use Rislone High Mileage Engine Treatment/Cleaner to loosen any gunk for the oil consumption.@@Glenn_123
I have a 05 Matrix with 252,000 still going strong
omg lmaooo i legit just bought this same vibe 06 , bought it for 3800 love it so much even in red too lmaoo and bought it two weeeks ago .. in vegas for 170,000 miles just fyi to anyone caring
I love my 07 Vibe, but you aren't finding one for $800 ANYWHERE and I don't get 37mpg either!! Combined I get 26 but I'm doing 80-85. My Vibe has 251k and doesn't burn a drop of oil
Do you have the 2.4l in it or the 1.8?
@@Glenn_123 1.8 Great little motor
@@Barneyrubble241 thanks for replying back!!!
Mine is 2009 AWD 2.4 with over 330,000 miles❤
Are you burning any oil?
I found one in PA with 65,000 miles for $5,000 in December. I wasn't able to go and get it and now I can't find any with less than 180,000 miles for at least the same price. Usually more 😭
I got my 2004 Vibe GT (1.8L gang!)in OUTSTANDING shape with only 86k miles on it 4 years ago for $5k.
At 142k well maintained miles now and still purrs like the day i bought it. Lookin forward to another 100k+ miles and several years of no car payments haha
I had that exact kind of car it's sat in my neighbors garage for eight years because he ran the oil out and blew the motor up he gave me the car it took me six months to find another 1.8 only had 51,000 miles on it it was a rollover I installed the engine transmission and computer system all matched I drove that car for five years back-and-forth from Philadelphia to Youngstown Ohio almost 500 miles each way at least 10 times never once had an issue car ran like brand new I miss that car so much because now I am retired in the Philippines and I should've brought it with me lol because it's a Toyota I can still get parts and everything
I almost bought a Vibe with a manual transmission. Got a better deal on a Saturn Vue with a manual. It is still problem free 17 years later.
I have toyota prius 2015 with only 52,000 miles very solid car sometimes hybrid indicates full bars charging
There were no cars in 07 coming out w cassette anymore my base 06 had vs no tape
I guess he mixed up with his '94 Celica!
The Saturn Vue with the Honda V6 Engine was also a good find because the Eco Tec gave the Vue a bad reputation.
A few episodes ago your wife wanted a new car,
Trade the dude even,
Fix her little red wagon once and for all and do the trade for a week.
Hahaha 🤣
About um, uh…..35+yrs ago(?), I was around 16 I wanted a faster car. My Dad’s response? “Does it go 55mph (back national wide spd lmt),?” Crap, he had me there!😝
Gday Scotty Toyota has to be the the best car maker in the world for its reliability ? you never see their cars in the workshop for repairs....Keep up the Great work a big hello from Melbourne Australia
Hi Scotty, love love love your videos, so informative. What do you think about a 2018 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 L, how many miles do you think you could get out of that motor?
I just bought one today 1.8L 205232 miles for 700 not bad it’s my new daily
In NC, you could get a rusted out Pontiac Vibe with low miles for around 5500K a couple years ago. Or a rusted out Yaris for 7500. They will drive and handle great, but in no time, i would imagine, trouble starts. They are not going for 1000 bucks, though,.
I believe the only people finding the really great deals on clean cars nowadays are opportunists; for example people who come onto the property of the person who owns the car, having trained eyes looking for something of value: the plumber, electrician, policeman, handyman, yard man, cable guy, yard mechanics and then there are some who just drive around, stop and confront the owner. That's a skillset in itself. One most people don't want.
We drove an '07 Vibe for 175,000 miles. We had one too many cars, it had lived in Western NY for 16 years, the AC wasn't working, and it needed new tires and exhaust system, so it was the one to go. I wish we had kept it, and I would buy another one in a heartbeat, if I could.
News is out. They are around 3-4k now
Scotty, Dec 26 08 my local Pontiac dealer was clearing out a bunch of 08 Vibes because the 09 new body style were out. Cars were stickered about $19k with a$3500 rebate(remember those) 1.8 auto air and mono paint so I bought it for $15488. It now has 127k and I still have it and will never never get rid of it. The ONLY thing I had to fix on it was the blend door last year. It’s maintained to the 9s. The most dependable car I have ever owned. So sorry for the long comment.
Asked my mechanic if he ever had problems with a Pontiac vibe .he said he never had one come in to his shop...wonder why. Cant even find one in the junk yard.
I have a 2009 vibe with the 2.4 engine. I change the oil religiously every 3000 miles and it burns about 1 quart of oil. It has 123000 miles on it. I use 5w30 oil.
Pontiac G6 is very dependable, my mom bought one ten years ago from a dealer that bought it from copart, it's an 09 she bought in '14 and we're still driving it to this day
Not a huge automobile fanatic, but Scotty’s knowledge and great personality is addicting like Crack! ❤
That’s probably why you can get them so cheap. People think “oh it’s just a Pontiac”. Little do they know it’s really a Toyota Matrix.
The 5speed manuals aren't bulletproof
I found a 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT with less than 65k 6 months ago and bought it right away!! I also own a 2006 Toyota Matrix base model 5 speed with over 200k miles I love them both!!
My acquaintance said his Geo dealership wanted him to get rare GM parts for it instead of common Toyota parts.
Man this Vibe looks super clean
Don't forget Toyota sold those as a Toyota Vibe in Japan! Not the Matrix!
Friends of mine have two 09 Matrix XRS with the 2.4, I drove both and they're great. One of them doesn't burn oil.
Their son still drives their former 2003 Matrix XRS that his father bought new in 2002. This one has a 2ZZGE 1.8L engine. Now that one is probably not as good as a 1ZZFE but it's an interesting engine. I drove it too when it was new. These also had 6 speed transmissions. The newer ones with the 2.4 have 5 speed transmissions (or automatic transmissions).
Actually they're called the Toyota Voltz in Japan.
@@SnarkyRC That's right, I forgot about that. I know they were the same and built at the Nummi plant, not the Canadian plant.
'03-'08 vibes have 2 engine options. The 1.8 or the 1.8. Specifically the 1zz-fe and 2zz-fe. The 1zz had issues until a redesign of the pistons in '05. The 2zz is in the vibe GT or matrix XRS. Early versions or it (pre-05?) Had an oil pump that was prone to failure. '09 and '10 vibe has 2 different engine options. 1.8 or 2.4. The 1.8 is different than the predecessor. It is the 2zr-fe. The 2.4 is the 2az-fe, and in the years it was available in the vibe, it was problematic. Burning oil and head gasket problems.
I always preferred the styling on the Vibe.
My 2005 Vibe has 280k miles and still my everyday driver! Bring back Pontiac!
Own a 06 5-speed, 315k miles! Such a fun car!
Damn..I got 215...I hope mine last that long
Did your odometer go beyond 299,999? My 2008 didn’t go further….
@@jzemaitis Nope! All matrix/Vibes 03-08 that's just when they stopped!
@@ernestoarriaga1579 do you know if the computer is storing the actual mileage? I’ve had my 2008 since 2012 and it was already at 299,999.
I have a 05 Vibe AWD 186K that JUST KEEPS RUNNING!!!
I just bought one of these for $500 last week.
As a 2016 Pontiac Vibe owner, that still drives the vehicle, I really want the car that was in your video! That thing is immaculate.
2006 you mean?
@@jzemaitis yes.
Didn't GM and Toyota have a joint venture on the Geo Prism and Toyota Corolla at NUMMI prior to the Pontiac Vibe being built there?
Yes, they did. I had an 86 Nova and an 88 Prizm (both Corollas under the hood), both built at NUMMI in Fremont.
That 1ZZ-FE is also in the Corolla and MR2. Some people say they burn oil. Apparently it varies from vehicle to vehicle.
Nope. Locally, lowest priced Vibe in my area is a 2004 for three thousand dollars. The best deals show up on Scotty's driveway !!
Had one bought new in 2007. No problems till the manual transmission went out in 2022 at around 270k miles. Was a very reliable, if though it was slow, rough ride lol.
These are hidden gems. A manual 1.8 would be really sweet.
Some of these early ones just issued a "do not drive" recall for the exploding airbags. Problem is, Pontiac is out of business. So, you'll have to fork over the $2000 yourself to replace the airbags. If you buy one of these, make sure they don't have the original air bags.
That's incorrect. GM dealers are mandated by law to correct the recalled airbags.
Scotty tells it like the Boss that he is. Cheers mate.
A good friend of mine was a traveling dentist and had a 2006 Pontiac Vibe that he drove for 200,000 trouble free miles before he retired. It was worth every penny he spent buying it brand new.
i work at a GM dealership and if a Vibe gets traded in, its gone the same day, and not for cheap either...
better looking too👍
it has those wheel arch with matching bottom side mouldings
( gives 2-tone paint effect )
Buying a used car in Ontario Canada is the worst experience ever. I have spend literally over a thousand dollars just in cabs and busses just to find out the used car dealer lied about the garbage they are selling. Test drive yesterday, there was a vibration that was noticeable, the heater blower didn't work and the check engine light came on all in a 5 minute test drive. Then they try to sell me a more expensive car. I quit buying used. I'm only buying new from now on and changing cars every 2 years.