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Old 01-28-08, 10:59 AM
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Default Center Console Frustration

I dont know if it's just me or if anyone has had any problems with the design of opening and closing the center console. I find myself not being able to put much of anything inside because it tends to get stuck from the inside. I dont know why the console doen't just open from front to back.
Old 01-28-08, 11:09 AM
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LOL how much are you trying to stuff in there? there is a glove box and trunk too
Old 01-28-08, 11:15 AM
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This complaint is almost as bad as the trunk lid opening only a few inches with button pushed.
Old 01-28-08, 11:16 AM
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While the center armrest is a little small, the only time i have trouble closing it is when I try and stuff too much crap in there.
Old 01-28-08, 11:21 AM
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I don't get why you should have to slide it back to open it
Old 01-28-08, 11:28 AM
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my wallet gets stuck in there all the time.... Lets just say i have a big wallet.
Old 01-28-08, 11:32 AM
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The reason it slides is because you can leave it open, to access the cup holder/ipod and still use the arm rest.

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Old 01-28-08, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by ReLexin
my wallet gets stuck in there all the time.... Lets just say i have a big wallet.
is your name George Costanza?
Old 01-28-08, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by car_lost
is your name George Costanza?
Hah!!! I love the George Costanza wallet and when it broke with the guitar lesson add!!! The center console is a pain, it holds nothing really. It is very easy to jam. Also, they should have put the I-Pod dock stero jack port somewhere else. You can't really close that thing with it plugged in.
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All I have in the armrest console is the ipod connected with the vaistech a pack of gum, a pager, and my work id thats it. I keep everything in the glove box
Old 01-28-08, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Joeb427
This complaint is almost as bad as the trunk lid opening only a few inches with button pushed.
my trunk doesnt even go a few inches. when its open it looks closed, even i cant tell..... but im not complaining if i wanted a trunk door that opens myself i would of gotten a rx
Old 01-28-08, 04:48 PM
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hehe, funny there is a thread on this because it is one of those little things that always seems to happen if you have stuff stored in there. If it gets wedged on something, good luck.

I almost broke mine trying to open it several times a while ago. CD's were always a problem.

Solution: I keep about 50% capacity or less of stuff in there.
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Originally Posted by car_lost
is your name George Costanza?
May I suggest the European Carryall?
Old 01-28-08, 05:09 PM
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only complaint i have is when putting a drink there, my right arm feels out of place.. i usually like to leave my hand on the ****
Old 01-28-08, 05:54 PM
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lol try driving a stick and having a cup in the holder. fun times.


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