Matrix/Vibe convertible?

GlenW · Post by **GlenW** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 10:59 am

I found this on matrixowners.com today and thought it was pretty cool so I figured I would post it and see what everyone thinks. Maybe Pontiac should do something like this!

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scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:03 am

that looks so cool! I want one

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:15 am

yeah, i could see someone really putting a car like that out.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:16 am

wonder how much that cost him to do that?

RoundUp · Post by **RoundUp** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:29 am

I don't like it at all. It's just because I've never liked the El Camino/SSR style back ends. If they gave it a proper convertible style trunk, then it could be a really nice looking vehicle.

millster · Post by **millster** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:35 am

quote:wonder how much that cost him to do that? There's text to go along with the photo at MO. It's a Photo-chop. Still pretty interesting. Here's the original post

GlenW · Post by **GlenW** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:40 am

That's better than what I can do in PS but the white truck gives it away...it doesn't have the space between the cab and the bed.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:54 am

I'm not a 'vert guy but I do like 2-doors:Maybe the next El Camino:

MrRich · Post by **MrRich** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:55 am

Uuuuuugly!(I mean that special Matrix)But that's just me!

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 1:27 pm

watch out! it's getting too similar to the subie baja! especially with the cladding.

Vibe · Post by **Vibe** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 7:09 pm

Wow! Scott ---That truck Vibe is ultra cool. I hope some designers see that. James (Vibe)

Hot Vibe · Post by **Hot Vibe** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 8:23 pm

The designers have concepts like that. With the price of insurance these days you have to make it in the class of small pickup. No front wheel drive. When I first saw the picture of the photoshop I said (removed). Someone spent all of that money to have a 2 seater. The owner could have bought an SSR for that price and still had a warranty. Once you chop a poor car's frame the warranty should be thrown out the window. Wonderful idea to personalize your vehicle but not my taste. Buy a Vette if you want that look.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 10:10 pm

How about that 2-door Vibe. I'd love to see one. I really dislike 4-doors.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 10:12 pm

IMHO, the 4 doors balance out the look for me. Like the Saturn Ion...I think it looks vastly better in 4-door than the 3-door coupe. I heart my Vibe just the way it is. But the car I wanted to see come in a convertible...the Dodge Avenger.

Reynoma · Post by **Reynoma** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 10:13 pm

It reminds me of that Gawd awful little convertible Metro chevy used to sell. Proportions all wrong. I'll keep my 4-door hatch, thank you.

Hot Vibe · Post by **Hot Vibe** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 10:25 pm

The 2 door versions you did look sweet. I like that look. One big door on each side. It could easily be done. Look at the 2door blazer. It is unfortunate that 2door vehicles are starting to become the thing of the past. The only 4 door vehicle that has a good design is the original Aurora/Riveria(not original but new body). I guess we should hold on to out classics. Might be even more rare as 4doors evolve and take over our freeways.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 10:36 pm

quote:IMHO, the 4 doors balance out the look for me.For me it's the door size. I like the larger opening and I also like the B-pillar farther back. Every time I drive a 4-door and I look over my left shoulder I'm looking at the B-pillar instead of out the window.quote:Like the Saturn Ion...I think it looks vastly better in 4-door than the 3-door coupe.Actually, the Ion coupe is a 4-door not a 3-door and I think the coupe is much better looking than the sedan.quote:But the car I wanted to see come in a convertible...the Dodge Avenger.There hasn't been an Avenger since it was killed off after the 2000 model year. It was redesigned and renamed in 2001 as the Stratus coupe/hatchback. It's twin, the Chrysler Sebring has been a convertible since 1996.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 10:39 pm

quote:The 2 door versions you did look sweet. I like that look. One big door on each side. It could easily be done. Look at the 2door blazer. It is unfortunate that 2door vehicles are starting to become the thing of the past. The only 4 door vehicle that has a good design is the original Aurora/Riveria(not original but new body). I guess we should hold on to out classics. Might be even more rare as 4doors evolve and take over our freeways.I half agree. The Focus has the ZX3 (2-door hatch) and well as ZX5 (4-door hatch) and the 4-door sedan (trunk) models. Maybe a 2-door Vibe with rear-hinged half doors like the Ion and extended cap pickups.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:23 pm

quote:wonder how much that cost him to do that? DUH PHOTOSHOP!!!!!! i think he meant the convertible, im pretty sure that is realif i had an assload of money, i would totally chop that bad boy.*edit* ok, i was wrong, upon closer inspection, it is photoshopped, i am an idiot

millster · Post by **millster** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 12:00 am

Also, look back at my post earlier in the thread. I posted the link to the original post at MO where he says it's Photoshopped.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 12:10 am

i don't think it's that bad of a photoshop job, from far away, it looks real

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 12:21 am

I really do not like it.And the side stripping is so ugly....The 2 doors Vibe looks much better for my teaste.

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 12:41 am

nasty

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 1:51 am

quote:There hasn't been an Avenger since it was killed off after the 2000 model year. It was redesigned and renamed in 2001 as the Stratus coupe/hatchback. It's twin, the Chrysler Sebring has been a convertible since 1996.I am well aware of that. I know when the Avenger was discontinued. I was doing nothing more than to express my wish that it HAD been made in a convertible...not saying that Dodge should do it or that it is feasible. I tried my darndest to get an Avenger before it died but since it's a sports car and I was a teenager at the time, I was SOL as far as insurance goes. They made the Stratus at that time too. I looked at them, and I still like the Avenger better. I know the Sebring is a convertible. I just like the look of the Avenger much better. I'm not big on the Chrysler look unless it's on a PT Cruiser.I do, however, still plan to purchase myself a used Avenger, someday...and make a drag car out of it.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 3:38 am

The Dodge Stratus (and Chrysler Sirrus) of 2000 and earlier was a totally different car than the current Dodge Stratus (and Chrysler Sebring). The 2001-up Stratus/Sebring is the same car as the 2000 and earlier Avenger/Sebring. Chrysler kept the Avenger/Sebring platform but just changed the name from Dodge Avenger to Stratus. The car platform that was the Stratus/Cirrus was killed off.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 3:40 am

My aunt has a new Stratus, though, and I don't think it looks like the two cars are kin at all. It's a lot bigger, more like a sedan than the low-sitting sportscar type of look that the Avenger had.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 4:10 am

It's not the exact same car because the platform was revised for the 2001 model year but it is the same platform.

justin_d89 · Post by **justin_d89** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 10:42 am

thats pretty cool, i would suggest it to Pontiac.. Its a good idea

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 10:51 am

quote:The Dodge Avenger/Seabring I believe are a MITSUBISHI.Yes, the Avenger/Stratus is a stretched Mitsu Eclipse.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 2:09 am

That convertible matrix looks awful. Reminds me of that VW thing.Here's a real convertible, my newest project.

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drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 2:26 am

quote:The Dodge Avenger/Seabring I believe are a MITSUBISHI.Yes, the Avenger/Stratus is a stretched Mitsu Eclipse.isn't the stealth also a 3000gt?

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 3:25 am

Nice '68 Bird. Interested in buying a set of 15x7" Pontiac Rally II wheels for it?

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 3:29 am

Not really, but let me know if you've got a pair of extra floor pans.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 3:53 am

Thanks, but I was kind of kidding. There's a bunch of sources of used and replacement parts for those things, you can pretty much build one from scratch if you've got enough cash. I have to decide if I want to restore it to completely new show condition, or fix it up enought to drive it and have fun. time and money.

willewill · Post by **willewill** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 5:25 am

Check out this convert matrixhttp://matrixowners.com/modules.php?name=coppermine&file=displayimage&album=lastup&cat=&pos=7

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 5:26 am

Have you read the first post in this thread?

willewill · Post by **willewill** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 5:27 am

yea i did the wrong one.. had my head up my 3rdpoint of contact....try this http://matrixowners.com/modules.php?nam ... cat=&pos=4

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 5:29 am

Ah, now I see. Cool one. Thanks.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 5:30 am

Those are some impressive photoshopping skills!For those who don't feel like clicking the link:

willewill · Post by **willewill** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 5:31 am

quote:Those are some impressive photoshopping skills!For those who don't feel like clicking the link: for some reason, i can NEVER get my images to work. HELP ME OUT

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 12:52 pm

I think it looks kinda neat... not that I would drive it or anything. I could see a market for that, maybe the same market as the Beetle.