Fold Flat Passenger Seat

Pontiac, GM SPO (Service Parts Organization) & TRD (Toyota Racing Development) discussions
Post Reply
spiffy1001
Posts: 41
Joined: Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:51 pm

Fold Flat Passenger Seat

Post by spiffy1001 »

I have a 2009 Base model. I am really regretting not getting the fold flat passenger seat. Is that even an after market option?
'09 Base with slight damage in the back.
jake75
Posts: 4792
Joined: Sun Feb 09, 2003 1:33 pm
Location: Columbus, OH

Re: Fold Flat Passenger Seat (spiffy1001)

Post by jake75 »

To get that on the '09 I think you would have had to buy a 2.4L. I suppose you could buy a fold flat seat - probably expensive. I looked at buying the captains chairs to replace the bench seat in my '07 T&C SWB and I think they were going to be $900 each. Maybe a junkyard? But junkyard prices are not cheap either.
2009 Vibe 1.8L Carbon Gray AT Power Pkg 1/12/092003 Vibe 1.8L Neptune AT Mono Power Pkg 1/27/03 [sold 2/2/09]2007 T&C SWB 7/31/07 "Broke people stay broke by living like they're rich. Rich people stay rich by living like they're broke."
fartlekman
Posts: 6
Joined: Sun Jul 26, 2009 10:01 am

Re: Fold Flat Passenger Seat (spiffy1001)

Post by fartlekman »

I also have the 1.8 base model...why should I be missing the fold flat passenger seat?
L5K
Posts: 307
Joined: Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:34 pm

Re: Fold Flat Passenger Seat (fartlekman)

Post by L5K »

This seems strange that they ever left it out. Wouldn't it be cheaper to only produce one passenger seat for the Vibe instead of two?
03 GT, Abyss with tupperwareTo Do List: (will take a long time)Front/Rear swaybarsStrut tower barTint windowsReplace rear bumper cover (previous owner rear-ended)Replace upper front bumper cover (cracked)Replace VVTL-i engine cover (previous owner was Hercules)
jake75
Posts: 4792
Joined: Sun Feb 09, 2003 1:33 pm
Location: Columbus, OH

Re: Fold Flat Passenger Seat (L5K)

Post by jake75 »

Quote, originally posted by L5K »This seems strange that they ever left it out. Wouldn't it be cheaper to only produce one passenger seat for the Vibe instead of two?Ah my friend, you will never make it in marketing at an auto company!
2009 Vibe 1.8L Carbon Gray AT Power Pkg 1/12/092003 Vibe 1.8L Neptune AT Mono Power Pkg 1/27/03 [sold 2/2/09]2007 T&C SWB 7/31/07 "Broke people stay broke by living like they're rich. Rich people stay rich by living like they're broke."
L5K
Posts: 307
Joined: Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:34 pm

Post by L5K »

Exactly my point. Automakers are in trouble. Things like this, while not the cause, are also not part of the solution.
03 GT, Abyss with tupperwareTo Do List: (will take a long time)Front/Rear swaybarsStrut tower barTint windowsReplace rear bumper cover (previous owner rear-ended)Replace upper front bumper cover (cracked)Replace VVTL-i engine cover (previous owner was Hercules)
star_deceiver
Posts: 5800
Joined: Fri Jun 05, 2009 1:49 pm
Location: Airdrie, AB

Re: (L5K)

Post by star_deceiver »

That's why they put all the hardware for fog lights except the lights themselves... The joys of marketing and convincing others of what you should have!
2019 Ram 3500 4x4 CCSB srw 8HP75
2016 Ram 3500 4x4 RCLB Dually w/stick (traded in - 05/10/19)
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cheyenne 4x4 (Traded in - 03/30/16)
2009 Vibe. (Traded in - 12/12/12)
leemur
Posts: 163
Joined: Tue Oct 18, 2005 6:04 am
Location: NorthWest WI

Post by leemur »

remember the side airbags are in the front seats. You'll need an 09/10 flipdown seat. I thought about how I'd have to have 09/10 leather seats if I ever went leather.
2004 Fusion Orange, bought new R.I.P. 2009 Carbon Grey 2.4, bought new. 2004 Neptune bought used-2013
j42.snyder
Posts: 226
Joined: Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:14 am
Location: St. Catharines, ON

Post by j42.snyder »

For 2010 it was possible to get the fold down seat with the 1.8 - but it was part of a separate package that included the cargo organizer and cover in the back.For me, on the '09 it was one of several deciding factors to go with the 2.4. I've used it to haul some 8ft lumber a couple of times now.Interestingly though - I don't think most dealers were aware of the separate option when they ordered their 2010's for stock. I looked at about 15 cars, and none of them were ordered with the cargo package.Of course, this is for Canadian cars only - U.S. may be entirely different. Almost pointless information now anyway.John
AmieCombs
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:33 am

Re: Fold Flat Passenger Seat

Post by AmieCombs »

So, I "upgraded" this month to the 2009 vibe from a 2003, and just realized that the front seat doesn't fold flat....agggh. I still have my 2003. Anyone know if the front seat from he 2003 will fit in here?
Post Reply