2004 Vibe photos / Fusion Orange Metallic / Lower Rocker Molding

Post by **NSimkins** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 4:34 am

Stopped out at a few dealers today and snapped some pics of the new 2004 Fusion Orange Metallic color as well as the modified lower rocker molding.In my opinion, this new color looks good.. better in person. Enjoy the pics.

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Post by **NSimkins** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 4:35 am

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Post by **NSimkins** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 4:35 am

Here's a lineup of all the Fusion Orange Metallic vehicles.

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Post by **NSimkins** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 4:38 am

Here is a closeup of the new lower rocker molding on a two-tone. I noticed that no '04 Monotones had this modification.

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Post by **NSimkins** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 4:39 am

And a further closeup. It looks like this addition may be able to be purchased and replaced on existing '03 models for added protection. I tried to look behind the extension and it looks like the '03 style rounded molding is underneath. Either way, I'm sure it's possible.This also makes the vehicle look lower to the ground as well, as you can see in the pics. Somewhat resembles the lower molding additions from the Sport Package.

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Post by **NSimkins** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 4:43 am

It looks like both Pontiac dealers I visited today had equal '04 stock on their lots. I would say each had roughly between 9-12 available.This photo comes from Youngstown Buick Pontiac in Boardman, OH. They had their '04 stock locked up so I could only get a far shot, but they had about 1/2 monotone and 1/2 two-tone available.

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Post by **NSimkins** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 4:44 am

This photo is from Jim Pace Pontiac in Niles, OH. They only had two-tone base Vibe's in stock (about 8)... pretty much barebone as well.Also, out of all the '04s I could check out, none of them had the XM radio option installed.

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Post by **NSimkins** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 4:52 am

Also, finally got to see an actual sticker from an '04. Nothing much changed, but here it is. The image is a little large so it can be readable.

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Post by **NSimkins** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 4:57 am

Here's a side-by-side comparison of a two-tone '03 without the new modified rocker molding and an '04 with.I promise this is my last picture.

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Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 5:18 am

Those are awesome photos Nick! The fusion orange looks great. I don't think I've ever seen that many vibes in one spot (in person) before!

millster · Post by **millster** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 5:26 am

Excellent photos! I really like the looks of the new rocker molding. It adds something to the look of the car as well as protection.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 7:23 am

You can always count on Nick. Thanks for the pics.

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 7:39 am

Awesome! Thanks for the pics!

savedbyzero · Post by **savedbyzero** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 8:07 am

The molding appears to be a different color than the cladding. I'd like to see the molding on a Monotone GT! Good find!

cohocarl · Post by **cohocarl** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 8:11 am

Thanks for info and pics!!

esjones · Post by **esjones** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 8:36 am

quote:Also, finally got to see an actual sticker from an '04. Hmmm... 514th one built! Maybe the first week of production!

Big_Red · Post by **Big_Red** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 8:40 am

Not to say that it isn't a unique colour, but I don't think I would go out and buy the Vibe in that colour. I like my Salsa just the way it is.

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 9:22 am

Wow, what an asset to genvibe.. thanks for taking the time to post all of these pics..

ShotInTheDark · Post by **ShotInTheDark** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 11:43 am

wonder why they color matched the grill mesh on the aztek but not the vibe. Or did they and I missed it in the pictures?

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 11:52 am

I don't think they did, I think it's just the angle fo the shot...

Jethro · Post by **Jethro** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 12:24 pm

quote:wonder why they color matched the grill mesh on the aztek but not the vibe. Or did they and I missed it in the pictures?That is part of the Aztek Rally package, and for 2003 models is only available in Fusion Orange Metallic (rumor is 2004 will bring availability of the RALLY package in black and silver).The Aztec Rally Appearance Package includes 17" Aluminum Wheels, body-color front grille, chrome exhaust tip, Rally badges, embroidered floormats, lowered suspension and exterior color (56U) Fusion Orange Metallic

Jethro · Post by **Jethro** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 12:33 pm

quote:Here's a side-by-side comparison of a two-tone '03 without the new modified rocker molding and an '04 with.I promise this is my last picture. That's an excellent comparison picture. Great job Nick!It wasn't obvious from the earlier pictures how much farther out these new rocker moldings are. Too bad they don't seem to be available on the monotone models.Although they'll no doubt help I still think the mud flaps are a wise choice to install.I only saw four 2004 Vibe's at dealerships I visited in Saint Louis this weekend and didn't see a single two-tone 2004.

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 9:31 pm

Great pics Nick! The fusion orange color is really nice looking! I like the pic with all the Pontiacs with the same paint color in a row.

latina_qt · Post by **latina_qt** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 10:57 pm

I have a 2003 two tone vibe. Do you know aprox. how much it would cost to have the new 2004 lower rocker molding put on? By the way, GREAT PICS!

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 11:22 pm

If that color was available whne I pourchased my Vibe, I'd choose this one, but I love my Salsa. Salsa is little less cop magnet. lol

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Wed Jun 11, 2003 6:42 am

I saw a Fusion Orange 2004 Grand Prix on my block this morning. Very sharp colour. Darker than I thought it would be by looking at the photos.

Post by **NSimkins** » Wed Jun 11, 2003 6:44 am

quote:Darker than I thought it would be by looking at the photos.Yeah, definitely looks alot more appealing in person!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Jun 11, 2003 7:06 am

quote:If that color was available whne I pourchased my Vibe, I'd choose this one, but I love my Salsa. Salsa is little less cop magnet. lolActually, studies show more red cars are pulled over than any other color.Red is one of the most visible colors in the spectrum of colors the human eye can see.

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Wed Jun 11, 2003 1:37 pm

Great pictures. Thanks for the effort. Those digital cameras are sweeeet things.

jfcou21 · Post by **jfcou21** » Thu Jun 12, 2003 12:00 am

CAN YOU GIVE ME DETAILS ABOUT THE DEALER?where, phone number, address,....I'll give them a callTHanx

RADIOONE1007 · Post by **RADIOONE1007** » Thu Jun 12, 2003 1:26 am

Any Idea what the part number would be for the 04' extensions? I'd like to find out the cost from my local dealer on getting these for my Vibe!!!!! They look AWESOME.......

red · Post by **red** » Thu Jun 12, 2003 3:25 am

we havent got the 2004's up here yet, my local dealer doesnt expect them until august or something like that...the pics are awesome...i printed off the ones with the extensions to show my service manager to make a case for extensions put on my 03......you vib owners stateside are so lucky to get everything so fast and cheap...i envy you all !!!

Shadow Realm · Post by **Shadow Realm** » Thu Jun 12, 2003 3:51 am

Is it just me or is the rocker panel change only on the two-tone models? I can't see any difference on the monotone version, but I can definately see a difference on the two-tone. Can someone help me see the change.Shadow Realm

Post by **NSimkins** » Thu Jun 12, 2003 4:20 am

quote:Is it just me or is the rocker panel change only on the two-tone models?That seems to be the case... only the two-tone models are receiving this modification. Maybe they will do this in the future... although they would be making it look more like the optional Sport Package... don't know if they would do that.

Shadow Realm · Post by **Shadow Realm** » Thu Jun 12, 2003 5:20 am

Thank you for clarifying that for me. I thought my eyesight was goingShadow Realm

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Thu Jun 12, 2003 7:11 am

I just stopped by the dealership to get an appointment setup for fixing my door dings and by chance they had quite a few (5+) '04 Vibes on the lot! One of them was even the Fusion Orange color - damn that's really sweet.I also took a good close look at the '04 moldings, and I really really really like how they look. I am curious, though: Will Pontiac be redesigning the mud guards for '04 as well to go with the changed shape of the lowers? I think it would be possible to shave the '03 guards to work with the '04 rockers - if it needs to be done.Anyone have any info on it? I am seriously considering saving up for these rockers if they will fit right

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Thu Jun 12, 2003 8:45 am

Ah.*note to self: read thread entirely before posting*

jfcou21 · Post by **jfcou21** » Wed Jun 18, 2003 2:00 am

I'm just back from CARTIER PONTIAC located in Quebec City, they have 2 2004 TWO TONES ORANGE FUSION VIBES in the parking lot ....SO, yes the ORGANGE FUSION is available with grey bumbper....

robdog · Post by **robdog** » Wed Jun 18, 2003 4:59 am

very nasty color imho

CaCathy13 · Post by **CaCathy13** » Wed Jun 18, 2003 11:22 pm

I would have to agree....riding around in a big pumpkin doesn't sound like my cup of tea. However nice it is in person...I still don't like it. I'm in love with my Neptune...what can I say?

Celtic_Curse · Post by **Celtic_Curse** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 2:35 pm

The pictures are outstanding..once again a reason for being a Vibe owner!! New moldings a must have, but don't undestand what ya'll mean by will the fit with flaps? what flaps? is it just on the side these new flares are changed on or does it go all the way around? Cool Pics!!

millster · Post by **millster** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 2:42 pm

The new moldings just fit the sides on the rocker panels. As for the flaps, they're a factory accessory, molded mudflaps. Somewhere on the site there's a part number listed (the search feature should uncover it).

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 2:32 pm

Great post and great pics, Thanx Nick... one of the many reasons why I'm a proud member of genvibe.com and why I have a Vibe as well. I REALLY like the new rocker molding, since I have an '03 two tone Vibe. I think they will help with the "sandblasting" on the front of the rear wheel well on the cladding of the two tones. There is a whole post about this and a lot of two tone owners are not happy campers about it... if you get my drift (me being one of them). Maybe with the addition of these (no idea on prices yet I'm sure?) and mudflaps, that issue will be solved. Hope to hear more on it soon. Thanx again Nick!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 2:35 pm

quote:It does not look like it is available like that in the United States...Canadians seem to get all the cool stuff.I saw a 2004 4-door sunfire with Quebec plates the other day on my way home from Boston -- obviously a Canada exclusive -- and it looked REALLY nice...they did a great job with the rear end of it...they ditched all that black plastic normally found on Sunfire trunks, and did a few accents strips...looks great!

cds22 · Post by **cds22** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 3:54 am

Finally saw one of the new orange vibes on a dealer lot the other day, I LOVE the color! It looks much better in person I think, it's more gold than orange. Too bad they didn't have that color last year when I bought mine. Although I'm very happy with my salsa vibe (when it's clean and shiny, which isn't very often!)

sassi_vibe03 · Post by **sassi_vibe03** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 10:41 am

The dealer where our Vibe came from has a Fusion Orange Metallic on his lot now. I think he has about 3-4 04 models now. I like the color as a monotone. I really like the new molding.

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Sun Jul 13, 2003 11:02 pm

quote:Nice colour this new Fusion orange.... but it will only be available in the monotone from what I have read....It's a shame because in the 2 tone it would look great...and that would have been my choice instead of my Salsa if it had been availableGood news for you Salsa, I saw an Fusoin Orange two tones (yep 2 tones) in a dealer parking lot.I don't know if they are only for Canada, but 2 tones orange exist!!

canadavibegt · Post by **canadavibegt** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 4:30 pm

very nice color... wish i could have waited for it to come out..... tried to get my dealer to trade straight accross for the new color.... not a chanceoh well

Rivlen · Post by **Rivlen** » Thu Aug 28, 2003 11:54 pm

Hi guys, I'm new here although I have been reading many of your posts over the last few months as I made up mind to pursue a Vibe. It was great to get an 'inside' point of view from the current owners so I could ask more questions at the dealership.I'm posting this to say, that I'm picking up my new Vibe tonight and to go along with this disscussion topic, the color is Monotone Fusion. I have yet to actually see the car itself as the dealer only had a two-tone fusion (which it self looks pretty nice). And when I do see it tonight, it will also have tinted windows. I'm expecting it to look SHARP!To give a bit of back ground on this, I've actually been trying to get a Vibe for the last 3.5 months, and already struck out 3 times. I was originaly wanting a Monotone Neptune, but I kept missing out either due to bad timing, or just out of stock. So a 2004 was ordered from the manufacture, only not due until later in October.My daily driver (Toyota Camry, which was going to be traded anyway) decided to blow her brake lines (fixing that just to still get it to the dealership is a whole other story), so I went to the dealership to see what they had that I could get sooner (this was on Tuesday this week), and there I found the 2-tone Fusion, and liked to color, and was told they could get one in Monotone, and by today. Woohoo!!! Obviously, I said YES.So, forgive my rant, but I'm excited and just wanted to share that. If anyone is interested (as I'm sure you all might be), I'll try to get some pics taken for posting. Alright, back to work now.