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Can the storage unit between the front seats be fitted with the Matrix top? That is, it appeared to me the Matrix model has a different top lid to this storage compartment that is a two part system. The top most lid covers a small horizontally oriented space, then this whole lid+space hinges back for the main storage space. Also, this top looked to be taller than the Vibe top, thereby offering better rest for my arm/elbow when not shifting.Does my description make sense?

Welcome...the Trix top is the same as the old Vibe's. So it will bolt right up. It is taller, b/c of the added stoarge. Pontiac stopped in I believe 04 putting these on the Vibes. They are sooooo much nicer (The Trix ones)

my 04 vibe has the better top.

my o4 has it as well. i think pontiac stopped using that center console in the o5 model. but you can find them easy enough, and like brent said, it installs easy enoughif you haven't been welcomed to the forum yet, welcome to the forums!

I was also looking for one of these for my 07. After unsuccessfully searching ebay, scrapyards, etc, I found that Parts.com has the Matrix lid assembly for $40 and the Pontiac one for like $160. Yes, $160. I have no idea why the price difference, but because everyone on here has said they're interchangable, I ordered the Matrix lid and should be receiving it tomorrow. I'll be happy to report back on success/failure. I wanted one because my wife has an 03 Vibe, and the taller center console makes a very nice armrest. I find the only thing I'm annoyed about with my 07 is the 1 or 2 inches between my elbow and the center console lid.

I too have the extra storage lid on my 04 Base model. Unfortunately, I am short so have my seat almost all the way forward which puts it too far back to use as an armrest.

Hey! You guys are great. And Thanks for the welcome!I have an 06 and would love to have the larger lid. JimmyO, I'm counting on you dude. Maybe I can get one and install it before the big Christmas drive to FL.

Quote, originally posted by VivaVibe »I too have the extra storage lid on my 04 Base model. Unfortunately, I am short so have my seat almost all the way forward which puts it too far back to use as an armrest. So turn it around

yep i just installed my taller (old style vibe) armrest....yayyyy..and to answere your question yes the matrix ones will fit the vibe...just unscrew the hinge....

Anybody have a pic of one of these? I'm interested in seeing it.

I was at the yota dealership the other day. The mounting is exactly the same, and it's only available in the 1 color... you just have to make sure if you order it that you are ordering the split compartment one, b/c on the trix you can now get it either way.

HOLD THE DAMN PHONE. Parts.com sent me the stupid lid instead of the cool secret compartment lid! The illustration for the part CLEARLY shows that it's the double-compartment lid, not the cheap one they sent. Now I've got to mess around with a return and getting the right part... This is the only time I hate ordering stuff online...

I was on ebay and saw a 2004 Vibe interior pics. I definitely need a new armrest now. How much talller is it? Looks like about 1.5-2 inches, correct?

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yeah its about 1.5 inches higher...........i just did a junkyard find out of an 04 matrix and found the ever elusive console lid..........wow! thats so much better to have now than to be driving around with an UNWANTED ghetto lean.

Quote, originally posted by kunkstyle »Anybody have a pic of one of these? I'm interested in seeing it. Pictures in the following thread, along with the Toyota part # & GM part #:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=12602