How many miles on your Vibes?

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:19 pm

My Vibe on 04.03.18

And my mom's Vibe on 04.04.18

newtoaVIBE · Post by **newtoaVIBE** » Fri Apr 06, 2018 4:34 am

Just bought mine with 299 k miles. Its over 300 k now the odometer stopped working

Blue06B · Post by **Blue06B** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:50 pm

Just bought a beautiful 06 Vibe Base with 185,500 miles for $3200, this thread has definitely helped reinforce my decision to buy it! I was hoping to get at least 4 years/50k miles out of it, and from what I've read here I think that's a reasonable expectation! It's in excellent condition, I took it in for a pre purchase inspection before buying it and the shop even let me look under it... absolutely beautiful and I'm so excited to finally have one!

andrewclaus · Post by **andrewclaus** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 4:12 am

I was hoping to get at least 4 years/50k miles out of it, and from what I've read here I think that's a reasonable expectation!

Hah. Last year I bought almost the same car with about the same expectation. I paid $3300 for mine, and my goal is for the capital cost to be less than $1000/year. So far I've put about $300 into repairs, maintenance and appearance and am real happy with the car. The body style is exactly what I need. And I used this forum for justification, too.

Five years ago I bought a '98 Outback with similar expectations for less than $3000 including new tires and repairs over the years. I hope the Vibe gives similar duty.

ihaveavibe · Post by **ihaveavibe** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:16 am

83.4k miles. 03 Base Vibe, Automatic.
Nothing special, no mods, bought new, now daily driver for babysitter and kids around town; used only about 10 (important) miles per day. Lots of cold starts though. Hope it lasts until kids take school bus... and then until they learn to drive

carguyjohn350 · Post by **carguyjohn350** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:41 pm

I'm at a shade over 211k miles on an 04 GT. Bought it in 2006 with about 25k miles on it. Been a GREAT car. No sign of slowing down.

thatmemphisvibe · Post by **thatmemphisvibe** » Fri Apr 27, 2018 3:47 pm

My 2008 turned over 200K today.
17K are mine, over the past two years. Got new Continentals on it. I'm hoping to wear them out.

tpollauf · Post by **tpollauf** » Sat May 05, 2018 6:03 pm

Ok. A legitimate post pertaining to the topic this time. Our son's Blue 2009 Vibe Gt just turned over 100k miles last week. This is the first car in several decades where we've had one turn over. He beats the crap out of it and it takes it and says "give me more"

Rarely gets a bath, loaded down with electronics & tools all the time, and drives at very high speeds for long distances (I-75 in Michigan). Usually we replaced a vehicle, got one totaled, or simply never drove it enough to get mileage that high. Wife's 2009 G8Gt is sitting at 42k miles, my 2009 Vibe GT at 26k miles, the older 1992 F-150 just turned over 60k miles, And 2014 Silverado is at 16k miles.

Sargeyork · Post by **Sargeyork** » Fri May 11, 2018 3:41 pm

138K and change purchased 2 weeks ago a 2005 FWD Base 1.8L still trying to decide if I made a good choice but this site and the forums are helping me in my auto therapy.

Lancer521 · Post by **Lancer521** » Sat May 12, 2018 6:45 pm

I just hit 150k on my 2003 Vibe GT. I bought it 4.5 years ago with 82.5k on it.

Repairs have been super minimal. The starter died last spring ($99 and 15 minutes to swap) and the AC compressor went out 2 summers back (did it myself for around 600 including a new condensor for good measure). Those are the only necessary repairs in 70k miles of use. But I like having a project to work on so I replaced the front struts (leaky but not dire) the front wheel well covers, restored the headlights, cleaned and detailed the engine.

It's the silliest thing, the car is so reliable that I'm looking for things to do for fun on my own time rather than having to repair stuff that breaks. I'm getting ready to do the rear suspension (again, I've got to scratch the itch), brake system flush, coolant flush, spark plugs, belts, and all new rotors.

Also, I put a whole new sound system in it 2 years back - component speakers in the front (75W RMS), 3-ways in the back (75W RMS), and a 10" sealed sub (600W RMS

) in the hatch. The sound is absolutely incredible, all for about $600 and a full day of installing it.

A small part of me is bitter because this old car is so freaking reliable and has so much life left in it that I can't justify buying a new car (the Subaru Crosstrek has been enticing me... basically a newer version of the Vibe in so many ways).

My only compaint is that my clear coat is totally gone on the top, and it's getting pretty bad the hood, tailgate, and around the windows on the doors. I'm so tempted to get her repainted but I fear it will look weird with the faded trim, and I have a hard time justifying the cost on a 15 year old car - even if it is unbelievably reliable.

hogdoctor · Post by **hogdoctor** » Sun May 13, 2018 1:14 am

251,000 miles, 2004 awd. Just got it, but nothing on the carfax indicates any engine or transmission work done to it.

andrewclaus · Post by **andrewclaus** » Mon May 14, 2018 5:32 am

155k miles now.

We just did our seasonal drive from AZ to CO. We had a hellacious tailwind, 50 mph at times, and got our best fuel economy ever--45 mpg for the 850 mile drive. That was with a full load of cargo and with the A/C on for half the time (it was 105 when we left AZ).

We climbed Wolf Creek Pass in CO for the first time with the VIbe, and it made it up, going the speed limit, without shifting into 2nd (automatic).

We continue to be really happy with the "new" Vibe.

chadasmith10 · Post by **chadasmith10** » Tue Jul 03, 2018 12:13 pm

Just hit 200,000 today! 2005. I bought this car in a pinch dirt cheap with a salvage title two years ago thinking it'd just be a stopgap until I could afford something else, but here we are. Other than a bad oil pressure sending unit, it's been incredibly reliable and practical. Clearly I hit the jackpot. Now I have no intention of giving it up. 299,999 anyone?

In fact, I think I'm driving with the soul of two Vibes. The rear driver's side door came off a red one.

cptnsolo77 · Post by **cptnsolo77** » Sun Jul 08, 2018 7:00 am

238K....and counting. Just replaced my gas cap and gained some lost MPGs. Now im back to 26-27 city

zbyers · Post by **zbyers** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:53 am

03 AWD- 140kish.
03 Base- 250k or so.
03 GT- 267k.
04 AWD- 175kish.
05 AWD- 150k.
07 Base- 175k.
09 AWD- maybe 95k.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 5:21 pm

My Vibe turned over 83,000 miles yesterday!

tjdean01 · Post by **tjdean01** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:23 am

We just bought a 2008 in fairly good shape for $2000 with 285k on it. Guy sold it because he got a dent in the door (I found a guy with the same blue color door for $220 and going to stick it on).

So, this car has gone 25,000 miles per year since it was born. We plan to put about that much on it in the next year. Hopefully no issues!

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 7:54 pm

130,000 as of this evening!

Kheldar · Post by **Kheldar** » Tue Aug 07, 2018 6:53 am

I bought mine in February off my great uncle. He was the first owner, bought it new in 2005. He must have only done milk runs, because I bought it at 112,560 km. It's now at 118,600-something (didn't see it this morning).

Bastranz · Post by **Bastranz** » Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:06 pm

My 2003 made it to 239,000 before it took its somewhat permanent retirement. My newly acquired 2010 is almost at 90K though...and I look forward to many miles with it!

GORGO · Post by **GORGO** » Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:51 pm

Right around 56k,gota do a oil change on it Fri.So far 1 battery,2 rear calipers,1 set of brakes,2 wiper blade changes,1 dead deer.Haven't gotten the Air Bag recall done yet.09 Base,bought new. Forgot,the Radio volume knob is broken so I just got it to the volume I wanted & leave it at that for now.

g0ldrush1958 · Post by **g0ldrush1958** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 6:14 pm

On my 2006 I have 246,000KM my oil consumtion is about 1/8 pint per 15,000KM. I use DuraLube for many years and this stuff is awesome product to keep engine clean and idling perfectly.

Transylvania · Post by **Transylvania** » Sun Sep 23, 2018 7:04 pm

Purchased a 2010 Vibe with 165,245 miles on it last week. Everything works as it should. Plan to take it to 300,000 miles, since it has the same 2.4L engine as my 2003 Camry with 300,200 miles, which I sold now.

treesleavedents · Post by **treesleavedents** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:25 pm

Purchased my 03 GT with 95k on it. It now has 154k 4 years later. My sister's 05 has a permanent 299,999 reading and still going strong lol

Caretaker · Post by **Caretaker** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:36 pm

Just passed 123456

Angelo03gt · Post by **Angelo03gt** » Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:42 am

Just bought an 03 gt yesterday with 171563. Still kicking hard

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sat Oct 06, 2018 7:38 am

Both our Vibes recently turned over 84,000 miles!

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Mon Oct 08, 2018 4:14 pm

Frosty has 183k and the only parts I've replaced are front rotors, belt tensioner and starter. All other engine, body and suspension parts are original. It doesn't use any oil at all.

Stealth has 113k and has been totaled and rebuilt three times now. Can't list all the parts that have been replaced, but all have been due to damage and not wear. It uses maybe a pint between 7,500 mile oil changes.

Silver only has 103k, is all original and doesn't appear to use any oil. I haven't been driving it much since I got Stealth repaired. I plan on putting winter tires on Stealth and driving it when it snows, and driving Silver when the roads are dry.

GT09Vibe · Post by **GT09Vibe** » Tue Oct 09, 2018 4:03 pm

09 Vibe GT 395,000 and counting. I commute 3hrs each way to work about 1000 miles a week. Love my Vibe.

Transylvania · Post by **Transylvania** » Tue Oct 09, 2018 5:49 pm

Please post a picture of the odometer when you have a moment...

tpollauf · Post by **tpollauf** » Thu Oct 11, 2018 5:17 pm

Transylvania wrote:Please post a picture of the odometer when you have a moment...

2x on that request!

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Fri Oct 12, 2018 3:28 pm

Clicked over 131,000 miles yesterday.

sugarhillctd · Post by **sugarhillctd** » Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:50 am

105,xxx miles. '09 base Vibe, 5 speed. Bought it new in '09

I have adopted it for the past 3 years after daughter then son used it for college. Jen bought her own vehicle and John is overseas so now the Vibe is my daily driver, especially in the winter when my '12 Chevy 2500 crewcab doesn't get driven on the salted roads.

Surprisingly very little rust under the Vibe considering how heavily New Hampshire pours salt on the roads.

Fun little car. zero problems since new

Jhoobs66 · Post by **Jhoobs66** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 4:34 pm

I've got 183K on an 03 Vibe base. I bought it new and has been a great car, no major issues just routine maintenance. My kids learned to drive on it, and my son now has it at college. Once he graduates in May I hope he wants something newer so I can get it back. I love the utility of this car!

andrewclaus · Post by **andrewclaus** » Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:42 am

My '07 just turned over 160,000 on a highway trip to Arizona. Lightly loaded car with light headwinds, mostly on two-lane roads, average speed 60 mph, got nearly 40 mpg on the 800+ mile trip.

AlexkVibe86 · Post by **AlexkVibe86** » Thu Nov 01, 2018 6:48 pm

254,000+ ‘04, it’s been the harsh heat of Arizona for 6 years and the bitter cold of the Midwest for another 6 more and counting. Still amazed every single time I drive this car.

Shrillcaleb153 · Post by **Shrillcaleb153** » Thu Dec 06, 2018 5:14 am

About 279,689 (2003) it's really funny because all of the toyota parts in the car are still going strong and the GM parts are starting to fail..

navyrican · Post by **navyrican** » Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:16 pm

I got my 09 vibe in 2011 with 5k miles. As of today - 159,614 - an average of 26,600 miles a year.

alaskanflyboy · Post by **alaskanflyboy** » Tue Dec 11, 2018 6:54 pm

154,429 in my '03 Lava base. Bought her in 05 in Anchorage, drove her to St. Louis, up to Wisconsin, over to Denver, then east to D.C., Philadelphia, NY, back to ST. Louis. Other than a catalytic convertor, battery and 3 door handles (all broke within a week of each other!) she is all stock with routine maintenance. The only mod is a small CB radio I installed when driving from Alaska for emergencies back when cells were still bricks and unreliable. I'll probably restore her before I ever get rid of her.

ntorch · Post by **ntorch** » Fri Dec 21, 2018 7:56 am

Bought my '09 3 years ago with 58,000 miles. Just replaced tires (I assume 2nd set) at 98,000 miles and then the water pump went--Damn, I wonder why so early? Drove her for a few days with the bad pump until I could diagnose the sound, never stranded me. New brakes all around as well, rears were low, fronts still looked good but replaced them anyhow. Currently sitting at 102,000 miles and counting and driving 450 miles a week these days.

rhutrho · Post by **rhutrho** » Fri Dec 21, 2018 8:31 am

HI GUYS
123000 , had to replace forward oxygen sensor at 118000 . original ignition plugs and 27 mpg mo matter what . check engine comes on and goes out , currently off

IMadeYouReadThis · Post by **IMadeYouReadThis** » Fri Dec 21, 2018 3:28 pm

New owner here with 55,000 km on the clock hope to get a lot more

GT09Vibe · Post by **GT09Vibe** » Mon Dec 31, 2018 5:26 am

400k 09 Vibe GT

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tpollauf · Post by **tpollauf** » Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:05 pm

Well that's proof enough that the 2ng generation Vibes do NOT stop registering mileage at 299,999 like the first gen! Thanks for posting and here's to hitting 500k miles soon

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 3:39 pm

GT09Vibe wrote: ↑Mon Dec 31, 2018 5:26 am 400k 09 Vibe GT

Now, THAT is impressive!

Both our Vibes turned over 86,000 miles at the end of December.

tpollauf · Post by **tpollauf** » Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:12 pm

OK. So I dreaded this day but it finally came. Turned over 30k miles the other week

2019 will likely see the most mileage on my 2009 Vibe GT as I'm taking it down to Florida in February PLUS I'm leaving the service sector of my union and will jump on the construction side for only a couple years I decide to continue working. Retirement is right around the corner! This means NO MORE company vehicle ..... will have to use my own! I'll rotate between the 2004 & 2009 Vibe GT's so they both get driven regularly.

rchaisson103 · Post by **rchaisson103** » Tue Jan 15, 2019 9:33 am

2007 Pontiac Vibe. Bought new in 2007 216k miles. My son owns it now. Pics show that he hit a deer and I had to replace the hood, front light, radiator and pull out the frame. Other than that just basic maintenance.

rchaisson103 · Post by **rchaisson103** » Tue Jan 15, 2019 9:37 am

Does not let me add pic. Am I doing something wrong?

Ray · Post by **Ray** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:49 am

128k here, 07 base silver manual shift. Previous owner babied it and so do I.

zbyers · Post by **zbyers** » Tue Jan 22, 2019 5:34 am

Just rolled over 273k miles in the 2003 GT. Almost at 185k miles on my 2007. I bought the 2007 5 years ago this coming march with 85k miles on it. 100k miles in 5 years and she has been absolutely trouble free.