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2003 Pontiac Vibe (toyota Matrix) 31mpg, A/c, Cruise, Mp3 Port, L@@k No Reserve! on 2040-cars

Year:2003 Mileage:195000
Location:

Colby, Kansas, United States

Colby, Kansas, United States

You are looking at a 2003 Pontiac Vibe that has served a growing family very well.  It has the Toyota 1.8 liter inline 4 cylinder, which is the same engine as in the Toyota Corolla and Toyota Matrix.  It shares all mechanical and interior components with the Toyota Matrix and has proven very reliable for us.

It has minor dings and scuffs (as can be expected with a 2003), and during the whole time we've had it (since August of 2011) it has a OBD code P0420 (which deals with the exhaust system efficiency). I replaced the catalytic converter and O2 sensors in 2011 with aftermarket parts, but the check engine code remains.  I keep a $20 OBD reader in the car and check to see if it's a P0420 code.  If it is, I erase it.  The car continues to run reliably.

This car has averaged 22 mpg in town and 31 mpg on the highway.  If we're driving in calm winds, we've gotten up to 36 mpg on the highway!  The air conditioner blows cold and the cruise control, sunroof, power windows, locks and mirrors all work as they should.  The sound system sounds great and it will play CDs as well as hook up to your iPod or mp3 player through the auxiliary audio jack.  The Pioneer sound system face is also removable for added security, if you live in an area where that's a concern.

We hope it will serve it's new family well, and it would work great as a safe school car or for a small family.  This is NO RESERVE auction, so here is a great opportunity to get a good car for a low price!  Kelley Blue Book lists this car's value at $3789 in its current condition, but these cars have been selling on eBay for considerably lower prices.  Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions about the car's condition. Good luck and happy bidding!

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