I need a roof rack for a 2009 Vibe

[jdmdetroit]

The former Pontiac dealer is useless. They won't order one. Would the Matrix rack fit onto the Vibe?

[lovemyraffe]

It should, but no promises.

[jake75]

Quote, originally posted by jdmdetroit »The former Pontiac dealer is useless. They won't order one. Would the Matrix rack fit onto the Vibe? Visit a Toyota dealer and take a look - I think the 2010 is identical to the 2009.

[jake75]

Come to think of it, somebody has totaled a 2009 Vibe with a roof rack by now; check out the junk yards.

[vibenvy]

Quote, originally posted by jdmdetroit »The former Pontiac dealer is useless. They won't order one. Would the Matrix rack fit onto the Vibe?Quote, originally posted by jake75 »Come to think of it, somebody has totaled a 2009 Vibe with a roof rack by now; check out the junk yards.Check out car-part.com .

[ou.grizzly]

Quote, originally posted by jdmdetroit »The former Pontiac dealer is useless. They won't order one. Would the Matrix rack fit onto the Vibe? Check out these threads here, it is confirmed the 2009+ Toyota Matrix Roof Rack will fit the 2009+ Vibehttp://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=38935http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=40902If you end up wanted to go with a new Toyota Rack, let me know before you do anything. I will send you a PM with some information that would save you a decent amount of money.

[star_deceiver]

Welcome to GenVibe!!!

[areles]

Welcome!! Tell a little bit about your '09. Some pictures, maybe?

[ou.grizzly]

Quote, originally posted by jake75 »Come to think of it, somebody has totaled a 2009 Vibe with a roof rack by now; check out the junk yards.Jake75, thanks for reminding me. Pam's Auto has an 2009 AWD or did. http://www.pamsauto.com/

[Veep]

I just removed the roof rack from my 2009 Vibe AWD. Never used to carry any loads. If you are interested let me know.

[jdmdetroit]

Sure, I am interested. How much and how do we get this done? I am in MIchigan.

[midnighthunder89]

welcome. before you decide to get a rack consider what you will be using it for. The biggest issue I have with the stock 09-10 racks for the vibe are they are at a fixed location. Yes a matrix one will fit there is a member on here with it. but to be honest If i were to do it again I would buy a yakima or thule rack they have feet that bolt into the stock location. search rack in the forums you will find alot about them.

[phobzilla]

I went with a Yakima system on my '09 GT, and I love it. There is a weight limit of 125lbs, but that hasn't been a problem. You can get a few bikes up there, or if you are like me 2 kayaks, 1 bike in the middle and the other bike set in the back. This is it with 2 kayaks..[IMG][/IMG]

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[vibedrivermatt]

Quote, originally posted by phobzilla »I went with a Yakima system on my '09 GT, and I love it. There is a weight limit of 125lbs, but that hasn't been a problem. You can get a few bikes up there, or if you are like me 2 kayaks, 1 bike in the middle and the other bike set in the back. This is it with 2 kayaks..[IMG][/IMG]whoa very nice! I've considered the roof racks for quite some time becuase of wanting to be able to get my kayaks and bikes around as well but, I settled on a different option. A trailer hitch and a sport utility trailer. It's basically a pair of roof racks on wheels. I alraedy have a curt trailer hitch but gotta save up for the utility trailer (or micro trailer). The one I'm favoring is made by a company called Malone. Its gonna be sweet but it'll end up costing me some $$$ by the time everything is paid for and I register the trailer. Thanks for sharing the pics, I've been really curious how the kayak on roofracks would look like on the 09 vibe! Thats a nice setup.

[lovemyraffe]

Nice setup! I've carried similar loads on my roof rack, but now have consolidated it to just a cargo box most of the time. Occasionally I will put on bikes or kayaks.