Maximum cargo room? Removable rear seats?

Nocturn · Post by **Nocturn** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 3:44 pm

This is my first post so forgive me if I am posting a covered topic.I'm currently driving a base model PT cruiser, and well I hate it. I like the 05 Vibe, but am afriad that it won't be able to haul as much as I can take the rear seats of the cruiser out. As it stands this is a neccesity because I am needing to haul around ALOT of band equipment, we managed to fill the cruiser to the brim and still needed a second car. Will the 05 Vibe be able to fit as much with the seats down as the cruiser with the seats out? Also, can I remove the rear seats without much hassle? I'v done it on my 1979 Firebird, (its just two bolts) and I don't mind having to do a little creative handywork to get some extra room.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:30 pm

Welcome aboard, glad to have ya! Anything you need to know about the Vibe, we'll do our best to help you out. The bottom cushions for the rear seat are super easy to take out, just unbolt and lift out. Haven't tried the seatback though... That may be a different story. Not sure about the Vibe vs. PT comparison, but we do have one member here that owns one of each - maybe he can chime in.

DaddyVibeMI · Post by **DaddyVibeMI** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:23 pm

I agree with ColonelPanic.Here is picture how much room in Vibe.As far as my knowledge that PT have more head room in rear than Vibe. That only differents between PT and Vibe I know. Why not you try go to your near Pontiac dealership and check it out before you purchase.I hope this help you out little....

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 10:28 pm

Also, in the Vibe, you have the ability to fold down the passenger seat as well, thus giving yourself a little more extra room. Welcome to GVC!

Mase · Post by **Mase** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 11:17 pm

The rear seats and cargo area flooring is a little cumbersome to remove. It takes me a bout 45mins to take everything out and maybe an hour to put it all back in. The rear seats are held in with umm...10 bolts, i believe. Some of those are on L brackets. The cargo area floor compartments are held in with 6 bolts.Removing everything frees up about 8-12 inches of vertical space though.

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:57 am

Welcome to the Encyclopedia of Vibe!Quote from chrysler.com --> http://www.chrysler.com/pt_cru....htmlQuote Â»If you appreciate having all kinds of places to put your things, you'll be impressed with PT Cruiser. It boasts a full 21 cubic feet of cargo room with all the seats in place, or 64.2 cubic feet with the rear seat removed. It's perfect for running errands around town, packing for an extended road trip, or even hauling the lumber for your next home-improvement project.Quote from pontiac.com --> http://www.pontiac.com/specs/s...ash=NVIBE Quote Â»CAPACITIESCargo volume, 2nd row seats up, cubic feet 19.3Cargo volume, 2nd row seats down, cubic feet 54.1So from the specs, it appears that the PT has 10 more cubic feet WITH the rear seats REMOVED than the Vibe does WITH the rear seats IN PLACE.Of course, Cubic Feet alone does not indicate whether the space is usable... If the rear doors and/or the rear hatch aren't tall enough or wide enough to accomodate the object(s) you're trying to load, your still out of luck.I purchased a 27" TV and had to remove the top of the cardboard shipping box to get it into the Vibe. The box was about 1" too tall for the rear hatch.If you're going for maximum cargo capacity for the band, look at a (used) minivan or cargo van... Or MAYBE you need to recruit another band member/roadie who owns just such a vehicle LOL

Nocturn · Post by **Nocturn** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 4:59 am

Well the problem won't be heigth, just overall volume as I have alot of equipment to fit in. With the cruiser the seats don't fold completley flat like they appearntly do in the Vibe, they still pop up a bit which makes it neccesary to remove them for bigger items. So that may not be as bad as I'm imagining.

Pick · Post by **Pick** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 5:10 am

and as was mentioned the passenger seat back folds down flat giving you even more room.

BruiserVibe · Post by **BruiserVibe** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:47 am

I bought my Vibe so I could haul my drums around. So far I've taken them out for one audition, and was able to fit most of my kit in easily. Of course, I should add that I don't have cases for my drums, so I wasn't stacking anything. If I had cases I could definitely fit my whole kit in there (which is rather massive btw). I could see you able to fit two or three PA speakers, a mixer board, Mic stands (probably even under the folded down seats on the floor), ect. in the Vibe.

Jaycie685 · Post by **Jaycie685** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 12:12 am

Maybe you should invest in a pickup truck or even a van?Just a thought...

Flip-Side · Post by **Flip-Side** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 1:07 am

I must agree with Jaycie. A good friend of mine in a local band had to buy a van after his nissan truck died. Its just much easier than wrestling stuff into a smaller vehicle, and you can still get decent gas mileage with a mini-van. I understand if you want to stick with a car or wagon though. In that case, you should get the Dodge Magnum...mmmmm.

tangerine · Post by **tangerine** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 1:49 am

Unlike the dinky PT cruisers Vibes have alot of room. all the seats fold sown giving alot of room.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 1:54 am

you can fit A LOT into the vibe! why not take all your stuff to the dealership, and see if it all fits first? i doubt they'd have any issues with it since you're wanting to BUY one IF your equipment fits inside.

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 2:25 am

I say ask MI Vibe Tool Guy--he owns a Vibe and a Cruiser...if anyone would know, it would be him!

djpositivek · Post by **djpositivek** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 3:25 am

Anyone notice this thread is 5 months old ? Chances are the person bought another vehicle already.

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:19 am

Oh. Oops. Well, we can't help it for just trying to be helpful!

Flip-Side · Post by **Flip-Side** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 9:01 pm

Quote, originally posted by djpositivek Â»Anyone notice this thread is 5 months old ? Chances are the person bought another vehicle already.Doh! Didn't even notice that. Stupid brain! No more oxygen for you!

djpositivek · Post by **djpositivek** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 9:58 pm

It's Jaycie's fault for bring the thread back to life ! Oh well it may answer someone else's questions so it's all good.

vibe-anator · Post by **vibe-anator** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 1:42 pm

anyone have a pic of what the floor is shaped like with the rear seat taken out?I curious to see if theres ANY space at all under the rear seat. I have seen in other vehicles where they make the rear seat lift up and they have a little storage space for some tools, jumper cables, flashlight, map books, etc.It may not be possibel in a vibe, but I was just wondering if there is space under the seat cushion and if so if some type of "hinge" set-up might be possible??Any gained space in the vibe would be awsome!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 1:46 pm

there's NOTHING there. trust me. been there.

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