Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with this car. The only fault I can find, after thinking very hard, would be the stereo speakers are a little weak compared to previously owned cars. The ac is a little weak. I had the system recharged hoping that was it. It was low, but the 4 vents just don't put out as cold as other cars.

General Comments:

I've owned a lot of cars and trucks and traded in my 2001 Dodge Ram for this Vibe to move from Anchorage to St Louis. It handled just fine in the snow in AK and we stopped for fuel 6 times driving from Seattle to St Louis via Yellowstone and Mt. Rushmore. I have since (due to work) driven it from St Louis to DC, Philadelphia, NY, and back to St Louis. Gas mileage is superior, it is peppy and fast, and fun to drive. Very roomy as well. I am 6'1" and am comfortable in the front and back seats. With the high price of gas it is still cheap to fill. I love it!

Faults:

Wiring issue with interior lights, replaced door switch.

Air conditioning not cold enough, works better now, don't know why?

Power steering leak at 20k miles, dealer replaced with a new steering rack.

Dealer misalignes tires after rack replacement, dealer buys new front tires.

Dealer breaks wires in steering column, airbag light on, dealer fixes.

Clutch goes at 27k miles, I know this is too much of a fight with a dealer... got mad and went shopping for a centerforce dual friction clutch. My wife doesn't like to drive the car now, but I like it even more.

The transmission has been rough from the day I got it. I know how to drive and know how to look after a car, I managed a fleet of trucks for a construction company. I think I will drive it until parts fall off.

General Comments:

If the Pontiac GT or Toyota Matrix is going to offer a motorcycle engine with characteristics like very little low end torque, then sell me a gutted out model like a 60' hot rod and tell me to take it to the track.

The car is a blast, but this engine doesn't deserve to be leashed to a family car like this and then have someone tell me that it's my fault when a clutch goes out. With no low end torque what do they expect me to do, start out on a down hill?

On the other hand, the highway has never been so fun. The car isn't that great of a handler, but at 85mph+ with the cruise control set I am making anywhere from 28-30 mpg. The car is made OK, and is easy to fix since it is put together like a toy.

Faults:

Buckle on one of the rear seat belts had to be replaced.

General Comments:

This car is surprisingly comfortable, very practical, good looking, reliable and economical.

Hauls people and/or "stuff" very well.

Gets about 32-34 mpg on a trip and will cruise comfortably at 80 mph all day.