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Is it true, that the astray option simply consist of an astray that just slip into one of the cup holder, with a cigarette lighter into the lighter socket (in lieu of the plastic cap covering the socket).Now I assume, that the lighter socket is functional (even then you did not order the astray option) because you might need it for other appliance (portable cd player, cellphone (I know there is a dedicated plug for that), etc.).Now, I about to buy a Vibe, but it has the astray option ($25 cdn), since I'm a non-smoker, they could reduce the price by the same amount, but leave it on the car anyway.

Yeah. All it is an ashtray shaped as a cup. I gave it to my friend cuz i don't smoke. So, no point for me to have it. but yeah, all it is, is a cup shaped ash tray.inder singh

When I first saw the ashtray, I thought it was some kind of travel coffee cup, but now I use mine for loose change.

Quote, originally posted by PopeyeFAFL » a cigarette lighter into the lighter socket (in lieu of the plastic cap covering the socket).well almost, the outlet for the lighter is different than the accessory outlet. the inside is different. you can use the lighter outlet for accessories I'm sure, but you can't use a push-in lighter in an accessory outlet. (I'm sure I said that right)if you don't miss the little plastic cover, i would ask the dealer to reduce the price $25.00 it can't hurt.

Quote, originally posted by joatmon »When I first saw the ashtray, I thought it was some kind of travel coffee cup, but now I use mine for loose change.That's what I do with my "ashtray". It is very good at holding little things like change, paper clips, small kids toys that I take away from them because they are acting up in the back seat, etc....I have not found the other two "coin holders" to be very effective.

The smoking package came free with mine and I didn't even ask for it...I use the cup for spare change. But no one will ever smoke in my car, as long as it belongs to me.

Yep, change holder. I do smoke, and I smoke in the Vibe, but I would never use a car ashtray for ashes.

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants »Yep, change holder. I do smoke, and I smoke in the Vibe, but I would never use a car ashtray for ashes.that's funny, it sounds like a smartass comment, but it's the truth. i hate when i get in someones car and the ashtray is full of butts and there is ashes all over the inside because they blow around like hell. not to mention, the ashtray makes the whole care smell like doo doo.

Exactly!! I just flick the ashes out the window, yeah, occasionally an ash will come in, but I can just vacuum it up, it is so nasty when ashes are all over the place.

my mom has a cavi she bought a year after i bought mine and it smells like an unwashed (removed) already because she just has the butts/ashes all over the place. i smoke in mine every great once in a while, but only if i can roll the windows down and open the moonroof

Unwashed (removed), nicely put.

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants »Exactly!! I just flick the ashes out the window, yeah, occasionally an ash will come in, but I can just vacuum it up, it is so nasty when ashes are all over the place.Yes it is so nasty when cigarette ashes and bitts are all over the place, whether in your car or on the highway.In Ohio, flicking that ash out the window could get you a ticket for littering, as would the common inconsiderate habit of smokers tossing cigarette bitts out of a car window (which has been known on rare occasions to cause a fire). If a state bans drivers' use of cell phones in cars, they should also ban drivers' smoking.

Aaah, there's the comment I was waiting for. I love being the target of anti smokers.

check out my thread called "smoking"it was supposed to be "do you smoke in your vibe"it turned into "you are a filthy dirty smoker and should be persecuted like the jews were. you are a drug addict. you smell like crap. you are stupid. you're ruining my air"i could go on, but search it!

yes, plese take smoking pleasure/evil discussion to http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=5190Now, back on topicPopeye, let us know if the dealer will cut you the $25 credit for "de-installing" the "smoker's package"Someday I may make a modified 12V plug and put a Voltmeter in it, snce the VIbe's gauges don't include one, and just leave that plugged into the lighter outlet in the dash

Quote, originally posted by joatmon »yes, plese take smoking pleasure/evil discussion to http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=5190Now, back on topicPopeye, let us know if the dealer will cut you the $25 credit for "de-installing" the "smoker's package"Someday I may make a modified 12V plug and put a Voltmeter in it, snce the VIbe's gauges don't include one, and just leave that plugged into the lighter outlet in the dashThe discussion wasn't about smoking pleasures/evils it was about the littering laws and how the smoking option for the interior of the Vibe facilitates compliance with those laws. [I assume that the reason for ash trasy in cars is to allow smoking motorists to comply with those laws at least until they can find a secluded parking lot to dump out their ashtray. ]I am not so much about anti-smoking as I am about anti-littering. Columbus City Council recently passed a law that would prohibit smoking in all public places including bars, bowling alleys, bingo games etc. I signed the pro-smokers petition to put it on the ballot -let the citizens decide, not a City Council that is not so much elected as they are appointed since the "sheep" virtually always vote for the party endorsed candidates.

outlaw smoking in bingo, bars, etc., and you are hurting that businessbtw i use my ashtray in my house. it's great for when you have clumsy turds over. if the knock it over when the lid is down, everything is a-ok!(it's also great for tapping out a pinch-hitter)

Quote, originally posted by jake75 » The discussion wasn't about smoking pleasures/evils it was about the littering laws and how the smoking option for the interior of the Vibe facilitates compliance with those laws. [I assume that the reason for ash trasy in cars is to allow smoking motorists to comply with those laws at least until they can find a secluded parking lot to dump out their ashtray. ]I am not so much about anti-smoking as I am about anti-littering. Columbus City Council recently passed a law that would prohibit smoking in all public places including bars, bowling alleys, bingo games etc. I signed the pro-smokers petition to put it on the ballot -let the citizens decide, not a City Council that is not so much elected as they are appointed since the "sheep" virtually always vote for the party endorsed candidates. WRONG!!!! the discussion was if he should get a $25.00 break on the price for the smoking option thats all. back on topic please.

OK. IMO anyone who is nitpicking over $25 on a $20,000 car has no business buying a $20,000 car. I wasn't thrilled by having to pay $289 (invoice price) for the monotone appearance package either but that was as close as I could get to "exactly" what I wanted without having to special order so I paid for it without a whimper.

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants »Aaah, there's the comment I was waiting for. I love being the target of anti smokers. ah, as we say "smokem if you got em" it's your car and your paymentsi smoke in mine and anybody riding with me don't like it ,that passenger door swings both ways

I like my ashtray. I use mine for coins, comes in handy at the car wash for a quick spraying off of the bugs and even when we're out and want to stop to buy a soda. Those little coin holders are pathetic! I hate loose change floating all around the car. I smoke but use the window for my ashes and I flick the fire off the (removed) and put it in my litter bag which is emptied every day, if there is something in it. When I'm in the car with someone else, I don't smoke. I also don't allow anyone else to smoke in my car. Have you ever had a cig burn from someone else thats smoking in your car? I normaly wait untill I get out to smoke, I know it's my car and all but I'm just that way. I haven't even used my car lighter yet, but it's there if I need it for anything. I suppose if you don't have a use for the smokers package then why get it? Thats just 25 bucks you can spend on something else!

I didn't have the smoker's package, but do have a "cup" with a flip lid that I also use for coins. Was I not supposed to get that?

Did you get a lighter for the 12v plug or is there simply a cap over it?

Quote, originally posted by jake75 »In Ohio, flicking that ash out the window could get you a ticket for littering, as would the common inconsiderate habit of smokers tossing cigarette bitts out of a car window (which has been known on rare occasions to cause a fire). And also hits motorcyclists in the helmet. I have been hit a number of times by flying butts.......and that is why i carry glass marbles in my pocket.

Quote, originally posted by Reynoma »Did you get a lighter for the 12v plug or is there simply a cap over it?No lighter - just the plug. Someone here said that the recepticle was different - that you could not just plug a cigarette lighter thingamabob in there. Hard to believe they would make it that different. I only use the recepticle in the center console - have the cell phone charger there. [And I think I am misspelling recepticle".]

Quote, originally posted by Reynoma »Did you get a lighter for the 12v plug or is there simply a cap over it?I was wrong - never noticed until today- there is a lighter in my car but there was no "smokers package" on my sticker. Might come in handy to start a camp fire.

Mystery solved - the "smoker's package" only became optional in 2005. Was standard in 2003 and 2004. US $15 Retail, $13 Invoice.

Quote, originally posted by futseal04 »And also hits motorcyclists in the helmet. I have been hit a number of times by flying butts.......and that is why i carry glass marbles in my pocket.OUCH!!!! KNOW ANY OTHER REASON TO QUIT SMOKING?