2003-08 Pontiac Vibe

Any example of this Pontiac/Toyota crossover is a good alternative to a small wagon or compact SUV. High utility, good road manners, Toyota-reliable engineering, and available AWD are assets. On [...]

2005-10 Pontiac G6

G6 lacks the well-toned feel of a Honda Accord, the isolating comfort of a Toyota Camry, or the raw coltishness of a Nissan Altima. But it undercuts them all on price, especially with a V6 [...]

2008-09 Pontiac G8

Any G8 is on the sporty end of the full-size-car class, with potent engines, balanced handling, and a roomy interior. The V8 is the better value, with appreciably stronger performance offsetting [...]

2009-09 Pontiac G3

Like the Chevrolet Aveo upon which it is based, G3 is not a quiet car. While we've not measured a G3's fuel economy, our experience with the similar Aveo indicates that this Pontiac's mileage [...]

2009-10 Pontiac Vibe

Frankly, this wagon comes across as cost-cutting crude in places and is less fun to drive than it looks. Even so, Vibe is a versatile, practical compact. Available all-wheel drive is a nice find [...]

1990-95 Plymouth Acclaim

If you're a budget-minded shopper in the market for a no-nonsense family compact, be sure to put the Acclaim on your list of must-see models...

1991-95 Plymouth Voyager

With all the revisions, Chrysler reasserted its minivan leadership against a growing number of serious competitors. They remained the best-in-class minivans because they were carlike to drive and [...]

1992-94 Plymouth Colt Vista

An "in between" vehicle, the Colt Vista is an ideal choice for a small family on a budget. Not as versatile as a full-size minivan, the Vista is also not as expensive...

1990-94 Plymouth Laser

Mixing fun with frugality, Lasers and their Mitsubishi/Eagle coupe cousins have ranked among our favorites, especially with the midlevel engine...

1995-99 Plymouth Neon

All told, whether it's wearing a Plymouth or Dodge badge, Neon ranks as good value--and a sensible choice--among subcompact cars. Watch out for engine overheating or blown head gaskets. Both are [...]

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