In bright and/or patriotic Victory Red, this 2004 Pontiac Aztek is an AWD model, and it has some interesting features. While not a full camping model with a factory tent included, it’s tent-ready. This one can be found listed here on craigslist in Sherwood, Oregon, and the seller is asking an unusual $5,981. Here is the original listing, and thanks to Curvette for the tip!
It goes without saying that I like the Pontiac Aztek. They really were and still are a versatile hauler for families, camping gear, and just about anything else. Are they a bit on the unusual side? Yes, but have you seen most of the new SUVs out there today? They aren’t much better in the looks department, if you ask me. This example has the added benefit of having AWD, known as Versatrak, for added traction. I wonder what a two-door version may have looked like, hmmm…
I can see how public stonings were popular at one time. Sadly, I think they may come back again someday, but I hope not too soon. It seems to be fun to jump on the Aztek, as with the Yugo, Chevette, Pinto, Mustang II, and other cars with reputations for unreliability or just ungainly design. The unreliable part is well-deserved by some makes, but unless you’re going to put your face and/or your vehicle designs out there for us to judge, let’s go easy on the Aztek. Next up: I’ll ask the weather to cooperate and have as much luck with that…
Made for model years 2001 through 2005, we’ve only seen two Azteks here on Barn Finds, here and here. This one appears to be in really nice shape overall. The seller says everything works as it should, and the only real flaw I see is some cracked vinyl (the seats should be leather for the most part, I think, but maybe not on the sides?) on the side of the driver’s seat. Maybe that’s why we don’t get to see a photo from the driver’s viewpoint. The back seat looks great, as does the unusual and huge rear cargo area.
An engine photo in a craigslist ad- things are looking up in 2026! This should be GM’s 3.4-liter V6 with 185 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque when new. Backed by a four-speed automatic transmission sending power to all four wheels via the Versatrak AWD system, the seller says it has a new power steering pump, newer tires, and a new battery; otherwise it’s all original. It would be hard to gather as many people at a Cars & Coffee event for $5,000 as showing up in this bright red Aztek. Have any of you owned one? You can admit it, we’re all friends here.
When I saw this on Fast Finds I was really hoping it would get written up. And it did!!! And by Scotty!!! First off, that 2 door looks great and kind of reminds of a 2 door Isuzu Amigo..And thats a compliment, I like them. When the kids were young I really wanted an Aztec, even my wife liked them Unfortunately out finance situation just wasn’t there though. I cant get over the condition and the price. You could daily drive this. But I’d rather use it sparingly. Thank you for writing this up Scotty. I know this is a far cry from a ’65 2+2 with a 421 in it. But these, I always thought were really neat.
We all saw what you did there, Dave😆👍🏻
And Great Scott! You’re right-it looks a little better as a 2 door, Scotty. With that though GM doesn’t always have the best of responses to their “Family Camping!”ideas, the Blazer Chalet being another example. A good idea poorly executed? I dunno. Might’ve been a bigger hit in parts of the British Isles and some places in Europe where camping vehicles were limited in size for obvious reasons.
In younger years Kinda liked both of the above GM ideas personally but then again some of us thought camping with a motorcycle was fun too.
Great Touring Coupe model SG. 🤌
A Cybertruck makes this thing look good.
Near where I work there’s a “welfare motel”
& there’s TWO of these (2WD) parked there.
First, an Aztek will never be mistaken for a dumpster. But back in the day it was easy to jump on the “Aztek is the ugliest, the worst, etc” bandwagon. But for a while now, it has become obvious to me; As Scotty alluded to, Azteks now look no worse than most of the contemporary SUVs out there today. Pontiac was ahead of its time with this one. I still wouldn’t want one. (I never did “get” SUVs, actually). But in this case, save your hate for some other personal choice, like the Chevette or the Alliance. (Those are mine, although I try not to harp on it here)
Scotty, have we ever seen a convertible version here on BarnFinds?
It might not be the prettiest girl in the stable, but I bet it will get you through the winter.
People were always saying how unsightly – ugly they were but as already mentioned they weren’t any more weird looking that was previously or had been on the market since then. It did what it was made for and obviously not
a sweet 16 Teen Dream Lolita contest 🙄 some people and their expectations