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DeClerq - 04 Base/09 Base 2.4L
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 4:49 am
by DeClerq
Can never have too much of a good thing.
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:00 am
by WaveAction
both are looking good..as i mentioned i think the red 09 vibes seem to be the most popular around here
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:37 am
by ramenboy...
suweetway to keep it in the family!
Re: (ramenboy...)
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 1:56 pm
by hskater26
looks good! p.s go patriots
Re: (hskater26)
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:19 am
by 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!
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:10 am
by DeClerq
I know what you mean - I'm already looking at new wheels; and tint is No. 1 on the to-do list.
Re: (DeClerq)
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:20 am
by WaveAction
i think the tint was the first or one of the first things i did on mine aswell
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:27 am
by 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.
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:36 am
by GenuineVibe
its nice to see a side by side comparison, can really see whats been changed or whats the same. Very Nice.
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:56 pm
by lovemyraffe
Looks great! I love the body of the '09.
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:27 am
by 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.
Re: (DeClerq)
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:24 am
by 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!