Parts Question

kmccarthy27 · Post by **kmccarthy27** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:02 am

I have a stupid question. Since the Vibe is for all intents and purposes a Toyota Matrix, when I go to the GM Dealership and get things repaired do they get GM parts to fix the car or do they get Toyota Parts. Just curious, I would think that you would get Toyota Parts in a GM box but you never know.ThanksKevin

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:15 am

Yep,everything except the sheetmetal is Toyota.So parts are Toyota in a GM box.So when you need parts,go to Toyota and buy it for a Matrix.Kevin-Cheers

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:15 am

Quote, originally posted by kmccarthy27 Â»I would think that you would get Toyota Parts in a GM box but you ever know.for the majority of things I think that's how it works... most of the time for mechanical parts you can go to a Toyota dealer and get those type of things cheaper but for Vibe specific things (mostly exterior body parts) you would need to go to a Pontiac dealer. [EDIT] kev beat me to it

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:16 am

ahahaha

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:19 am

I think after 04 the radios changed and aren't the same... don't hold me to that though. Other than that everything is the same except for the sheet metal like kevera said

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:21 am

Radios are all GM on all Vibes.The 05+ matrix has a delphi(Toyota radio) and the radio cover is different too.

BLAQJAQ · Post by **BLAQJAQ** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:24 am

what Kev..said....if it works for a Matrix it probably works for a Vibe parts wise that is..just be sure to watch that it is a base/xr part or gt/xrs part...

kmccarthy27 · Post by **kmccarthy27** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:25 am

Are the radios that swapable? I have Sirius and Toyota has Sirius Standard Radios. But GM uses XM and I would love to swap out the radios to have Sirius in my Vibe.Will this void the Warranty?

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:35 am

I think the connector is different on the newer Toyota.Then you would also have to change the silver radio cover to fit the toyota radio.You can hardwire an aux output to plug the Sirius into.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:05 am

yay! another Merry Lander!Welcome to genvibeToyota sells the same catalytic converter for a lot more than GM charges.Also, supposedly the heater stuff is different between Matrix and Vibe.

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:20 am

I guess while were at it.The drive belt is also different.The Vibe and Matrix have different air cond compressors.

moongdss · Post by **moongdss** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:07 am

Holy Moley! I'm in Laurel too! Welcome and you you MUST post pics of your car incase I see you on the road, so I can wave!

kmccarthy27 · Post by **kmccarthy27** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:11 am

Yes I am, I have been in Laurel since Jan 06. Scary thing is I grew up in Southern Maryland where according to the avatar joatmon is from. BTW for info sake I own a '07 Wave

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:40 am

Yes, my 05+ Matrix Radio is different

kmccarthy27 · Post by **kmccarthy27** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:53 am

Yea that is the Toyota Radio. What is that button to the right of the gear shifter for anyway. I think that may have been for the 4 wheel drive but I am curious now that I see its like that on an 05 Model.

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:11 am

You can get a GM AC Delco oil filter for the Vibe. That is what I run and will always. I get them at the local auto stores. I do this because if I ever had an engine warranty issue the GM dealer would see I am using an approved AC filter and could not blame the filter if in question. Plus I support our suppliers that support our American car business.

Celtic_Curse · Post by **Celtic_Curse** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:12 am

I always call my delaership first to get a price...then I call the Toyota dealership to get their price. So far the Toyo dealer has been cheaper on everything. Too bad the TRD parts aren't cheap up here like the US.

MRCN RCE · Post by **MRCN RCE** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:33 pm

welcome to the genvibe addiction. congrats on the new ride

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