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Patti24
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Gas tank 2003 Vibe

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Hi all! So, if I understand correctly, 2003 Toyota Matrix parts are interchangeable with my 2003 Vibe? What about gas tanks? Are there any other years of Vibes or Matrix’s whose gas tanks will fit a 2003 (Base, 5sp manual)?
Anyone know of any USED ones in Ontario??? Also looking for: rear windshield wiper motor, passenger front door, hood, and/or anyone that PAINTS vehicles on the side anywhere near Midwestern or Southern Ontario. (BTW- black is preferred colour of door/hood!). Any good wreckers that seem to get a lot of Vibes?
Thanks folks! Patti
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Although I'm not 100% positive, probably any gas tank from any 2003-2008 Matrix/Vibe should fit.
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Re: Gas tank 2003 Vibe

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Patti24 wrote: Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:43 am Hi all! So, if I understand correctly, 2003 Toyota Matrix parts are interchangeable with my 2003 Vibe? What about gas tanks? Are there any other years of Vibes or Matrix’s whose gas tanks will fit a 2003 (Base, 5sp manual)?
Anyone know of any USED ones in Ontario??? Also looking for: rear windshield wiper motor, passenger front door, hood, and/or anyone that PAINTS vehicles on the side anywhere near Midwestern or Southern Ontario. (BTW- black is preferred colour of door/hood!). Any good wreckers that seem to get a lot of Vibes?
Thanks folks! Patti
Gas tank from same year/trim vehicle will work. 03-04 should be the same. and 05-08 should be the same. They went from metal to plastic in 05, so they are different...might fit, but fuel pump retaining ring is also different.

You'll also have a hard time finding a used tank. Partially because yours is metal, partially because most junkyards stab holes in them to drain the tank before putting vehicle in the yard.

www.car-part.com can be used to search junkyards near you.
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Patti24
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Re: Gas tank 2003 Vibe

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Thanks! At least I can broaden my search a little more for 04’s and the 03-04 Matrix’s.
You did t mention anything about Corollas. Are they compatible too? I’ve seen them mentioned in a few places. If I have to break down and buy a new tank 🤦‍♀️ any suggestions as to the cheapest place to buy it (remembering that I’m in Ontario, Canada… the land where we work to pay taxes.🤦‍♀️ What seems like a great deal all of a sudden becomes ridiculously priced after exchange, shipping, and of course, federal and provincial money grabs at the border. 🤦‍♀️ Not to mention the weeks to months of waiting that is occurring more frequently as they hold it there.🤦‍♀️
Thanks! Patti
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SlammedNiss wrote: Wed Sep 14, 2022 3:25 pm Although I'm not 100% positive, probably any gas tank from any 2003-2008 Matrix/Vibe should fit.
Even though they switched from metal to plastic in 2005? Did the Matrix’s switch to plastic tanks in 2005 as well?
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