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It seems that you almost have to factory order the Vibe if you want the side airbags. I wonder why more of the cars don't show up with this option already installed? It's a nasty trend in the auto industry. I wish the Feds would step in and make it MANDATORY for all manufacturers to include ANY KNOWN safety feature as standard equipment.

none on mine, just the standard steeringwheel and dash bag

i have side airbags and abs. up here most are equipped w/ abs and side airbags... maybe it's just the area. when i ordered my cougar back in 00 out of seattle, i also had a difficult time getting traction control and side airbags then. maybe it's a washington thing... dunno

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe »i have side airbags and abs. me too

ya, i also have love handles on the sides and "soft" abs. LOL

I have 'em, but mine was ordered.

They were standard equipment on the GT Model

They were extra on my 03 GT.

mine too.

Nope on my 03 GT they were included, as was the security sytem

maybe it was a canadian thing. i paid extra for the side airbags, abs, and security, power pckg, fugly 17's, and whatever else they could nail me for.

Quote, originally posted by Cubanpete »Nope on my 03 GT they were included, as was the security sytemDid your order yours or was it on the lot and you just bought it? Cause it could have been options on a lot model you purchased...

The side air bags are an option that you pay extra for, you can get a GT without the side airbags. I think SAB and security system made up the "Protection Package". SAB is not usually the kind of thing that the dealer would install, either came from the factory or was ordered with them installed, although I guess you could install them after the fact if you wanted to.side air bags are not standard equipment on any Vibe model.

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe »ya, i also have love handles on the sides and "soft" abs. LOLehhhh?? Well I did see a report on TV about a most or all of car companys will start making them standard on all models (from base to GT) in the next couple years.

i have them

Quote, originally posted by joatmon »The side air bags are an option that you pay extra for, you can get a GT without the side airbags. I think SAB and security system made up the "Protection Package". SAB is not usually the kind of thing that the dealer would install, either came from the factory or was ordered with them installed, although I guess you could install them after the fact if you wanted to.side air bags are not standard equipment on any Vibe model.ya, i was pretty sure they weren't too. thanks, joat for clearing that up.

I factory ordered my AWD with side airbags. It comes with the ABS.

Bobbyg123 saidQuote, originally posted by Bobbyg123 »It seems that you almost have to factory order the Vibe if you want the side airbags. That was exactly how I felt when I bought my Vibe. I had to search whole southern California to find one with side airbags and transfer it to a dealer near me. It is idiotic that just about any other option (including many that are useless) is easier to find than the side airbags. Keep searching and don't compromise!!

I have them on my GT.

Quote, originally posted by Bobbyg123 »It seems that you almost have to factory order the Vibe if you want the side airbags. I wonder why more of the cars don't show up with this option already installed? It's a nasty trend in the auto industry. I wish the Feds would step in and make it MANDATORY for all manufacturers to include ANY KNOWN safety feature as standard equipment. While I agree, I think if you surveyed most people, they'd say the first thing they would cut out of the car to save money is safety features. Usually, ABS and SIR systems are eliminated when it come to one of them or a cooler feature like premium sound.However, I suspect they will become standard soon enough...as the technology gets more advanced and cheaper...

i think it a good safty feature , but i don't think the goverment should step in, there is to much of that stuff now.

Bought my '03 GT off the lot, and it had side airbags (along with Nav system, 17" rims, etc. etc.). Was pretty much loaded

I don't have them, they came as an option...

According to the brochure I got when I bought my '03, the side air bags are standard equipment on the AWD & GT. Same with the ABS. A block heater is standard on all 3. This is a Canadian brochure BTW.

ABS and SIR on mine.

Quote, originally posted by Bobbyg123 »I wish the Feds would step in and make it MANDATORY for all manufacturers to include ANY KNOWN safety feature as standard equipment. Maybe the Feds will make it mandatory soon. http://story.news.yahoo.com/ne...gs_dc

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »While I agree, I think if you surveyed most people, they'd say the first thing they would cut out of the car to save money is safety features. Usually, ABS and SIR systems are eliminated when it come to one of them or a cooler feature like premium sound.However, I suspect they will become standard soon enough...as the technology gets more advanced and cheaper...Yup thats what I did, turned down ABS and SIR for 6disc sound system. IMO I never liked abs, it always acted up on my previous cars when it did not need to be coming on... a real annoyance. I have gone one winter with the Vibe without it and no problems, You just got to drive safely.

Quote, originally posted by Bobbyg123 »It's a nasty trend in the auto industry. I wish the Feds would step in and make it MANDATORY for all manufacturers to include ANY KNOWN safety feature as standard equipment. Jeez... too many things are mandatory as it is! Would you have OnStar required? How about Cadillac's Night Vision? Some might say that movable pedals and a telescoping steering column are safety features. Should those be required, too? I see where some minivans have side curtain airbags. Require 'em? In Europe, many cars have headlights whose beam angle can be adjusted electrically by the driver. Should THAT safety feature be required?Some accidents are caused by low tire pressure. Should we require tire pressure monitors? How about requiring run-flat tires?Roll-bars? Electronic collision-avoidance systems? Do you REALLY want everything required? How much are you willing to PAY for a new car? As a driver, should you then be REQUIRED to keep all of that required equipment in good operating order?I can't stand people or their governments who take it on themselves to decide for me what is good for me.

I was pretty happy that my '03 AWD came standard with a lot of features. I don't like how the '05 is now priced. The base price is much cheaper, but now they are making you pay for all those items. I guess it makes it more comparable to the Matrix.

mine did not come eith them or the security suystem which pissed me off, because i wanted both I got the first 03 gt they had at the dealer hear they had it at sema for some reason, but it did come with tint on all windows and 18"s and red fade to black flames I had them remove the 18"s and the flames. the 18"s they wanted 2 gs for and they were way to chrome for me and the flames well they were just gay.

I have side air bags, 4w abs and an alarm, but I had to order from the factory to get this combo in Fusion Orange.

Actually they are making low tire pressure monitors mandatory in the next couple of years. I think it was because of the whole ExplorerFirestone thing.I have side air bags in my Vibe and my wife has then in here Windstar. Our last couple of cars have had them.Greg