DeClerq - 04 Base/09 Base 2.4L

[DeClerq]

Can never have too much of a good thing.

[WaveAction]

both are looking good..as i mentioned i think the red 09 vibes seem to be the most popular around here

[ramenboy...]

suweetway to keep it in the family!

[hskater26]

looks good! p.s go patriots

[Kamikaze]

Nice pics! I like the side by side... makes me like the new style a little more... it looks like it's on steroids...or it ate a few too many big macs...I'm beginning to like the front more and more... still can't get over the back end... I like the bumper, I like where the license plate is.. but I don't care for the tail lights...they aren't that bad... but I still just don't like them...I'm glad I don't have a new one... I'd want to start modding it RIGHT away... I can just see it now... not even 100 miles on it... new wheels, lowered... tint... it just doesn't stop!

[DeClerq]

I know what you mean - I'm already looking at new wheels; and tint is No. 1 on the to-do list.

[WaveAction]

i think the tint was the first or one of the first things i did on mine aswell

[ajflan]

I have to admit, I am starting to like the new ones more and more. I still think that they look a bit pudgy compared to the old style though.

[GenuineVibe]

its nice to see a side by side comparison, can really see whats been changed or whats the same. Very Nice.

[lovemyraffe]

Looks great! I love the body of the '09.

[DeClerq]

Thanks everyone!Sounds like some people think the '09s are bigger, but I actually think they're smaller. The rear roof slopes more and the rear quarter windows are quite a bit smaller on the new ones. I think the cargo area is a hair smaller, but passenger room seems the same.Interior changes worth mentioning (though I'm sure everyone knows already):The cargo bin (that keeps falling open) under the shifter is gone - replaced by the 3-prong outlet and the 12V outlet.Front adjustable cup holders.Hatch window doesn't open separately (BIG oversight IMO).Rear power window switches moved up to the armrest.Front window switches are farther forward on the door - every time I go to roll down the front window (reaching to where I'm used to reaching on the '04) I end up rolling down the rear window.The cargo area no longer is (mostly) flush with the bumper, there's now about a 1 inch lip you have to lift heavy stuff over to load or unload it.

[farles]

Quote, originally posted by DeClerq »Front window switches are farther forward on the door - every time I go to roll down the front window (reaching to where I'm used to reaching on the '04) I end up rolling down the rear window.LOL...funny you say that as I have been having the exact same problem!