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Toyota Matrix vs. Pontiac Vibe - Compare Notes

285 messages,  Last post on Nov 12, 2010 at 7:29 PM

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#8 of 285 Regarding the Gear box by erisynne

Apr 01, 2002 (10:47 am)

Hi. I think I know what you're talking about. The Matrix does indeed have an under-floor compartment, though I don't think it's big enough for grocery bags. The pictures I've seen of it show a few tools and a big flashlight, and the compartment closes to be flush flat with the rest of the flooring in the cargo area. I think the pictures I saw were on the Toyota web site so you should check it out.
 
And as for Vibe vs Matrix... considering they are basically identical except for looks, I was thinking I might save money getting the Vibe instead. But no. The base price of the Vibe vs XR is $600 more ($16,900) and the power package to bring it up to the feature set of the XR is an additional $1000! And the Toyota warranties are better (3 yr/36k basic, 5 yr/60k drivetrain vs Pontiac's 3yr/36k basic, 3yr/36k drivetrain).
 
Not to mention, in my opinion, the Vibe is butt-ugly and the Matrix quite attractive. But if the Vibe were a better deal, I'd suck it up and bear the vehicle's looks. But it's not

#9 of 285 Toyota XRS engines made by Toyota or by Yamaha ? by edmundbarry

Apr 01, 2002 (4:37 pm)

Are Toyota XRS or Vibe GT Engines actually made by Yamaha or by Toyata?

#10 of 285 Gearbox by edchen

Apr 01, 2002 (5:03 pm)

The gearbox is an accessory that is shown in the brochure with an Edmunds MSRP of $95. If anyone has seen the Vibe accessories brochure it may have more information. The Pontiac dealer told me if I wanted one to go see the Toyota dealer.
 
erisynne: The under-floor compartment is where the spare tire and jack are stowed. Not much room in there for anything else.

#11 of 285 Gearbox and other accessories by tomkist

Apr 01, 2002 (6:42 pm)

I have a Vibe accessories catalog and it claims that everything may not be stocked at your local dealer, but can be ordered by the dealer. And the Matrix and Vibe add-ons are the same, except for the logos.
 
It looks like the gearbox (trunk organizer) is not compatible with the cargo mat. MSRP in the Vibe catalog is $120 US.

#12 of 285 Gear box by dlh3

Apr 04, 2002 (4:35 pm)

The gear box is made of hard plastic. It comes with 2 D-rings that can be screwed into 2 corners of the base. Two Velcro straps are included so that one can lash it to the D-rings on the sides of the cargo area or you could lash it to the tie downs that fit in the floor tracks. Self-adhesive rubber pads are also included. The cargo area mat cannot be used if you want to lash to the floor. It also comes with self-adhesive velco patches that could be used to keep it from sliding around on the cargo area mat.
 
The dimensions of the gear box are:
 Collapsed: 41" x 18" x 2-1/4" high
 Expanded: 41" x 18" x 9" high
 Interior storage area: 35-1/4" x 12-3/4" x 8-1/4" high
 
It also includes 2 removable dividers which can be used to split the interior storage area into thirds.

#13 of 285 Vibe Active Package by dlh3

Apr 04, 2002 (4:47 pm)

The description for the Vibe Active Package in the accessories catalog or on the GM Goodwrench web site does not provide a detailed list of what is included. I have found out that the contents are: rear bumper protector, front and rear all-season vinyl floor mats, driver and front passenger water-resistant seat covers, and the multi-purpose trunk organizer (gear box).
 
The water-resistant seat covers for the rear seats are NOT included. You will have to order them separately if you want them.

#14 of 285 Vibe power package by dlh3

Apr 04, 2002 (5:18 pm)

The Vibe power package has a MSRP of $1000, but then you get a $400 discount so the net cost is $600.
 
There is a $700 discount when you buy both the power package and the Moon and Tunes package.

#15 of 285 matrixorvibe by dindak

Apr 09, 2002 (5:30 am)

Go with whatever you like best. The cars are the same mechanically. Some people dislike the looks of the Matrix and some dislike the Vibe. I think they are both fine though I prefer the rugged looks of the Vibe.

#16 of 285 Hi Folks- This discussion is now linked to both the Hatchbacks and Station Wagons boards. by revka

Apr 12, 2002 (9:06 am)

This means you will be able to access this discussion from either one of these message boards. Hope this is helpful.

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#17 of 285 Are the Premium Stereos the same? by joelis

Apr 12, 2002 (12:01 pm)

Is the 200 watt stereo in the Moon & Tunes package on the Vibe the same stereo that is a $100 option on the Matrix?

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