How many console variations?

[kpeeks]

Nope, yours is definately an 01/02. Although, it looks the same.

[SkorpioLT]

Originally Posted by kpeeks

Nope, yours is definately an 01/02. Although, it looks the same.

it looks the same? so whats different about em i dont get it....

[Goldie]

I believe the early 01-02 style ones did not have the pop out ebrake boot frame piece, but would be plastic welded on like the cupspiller ones. Otherwise, they are the same style, colors, etc as the 01-02s

[kpeeks]

Mine is a pop out boot. Differences could be slightly different ebrake boot sizes.

I wonder if there is a difference in measurements between the Euro & US consoles.

[Goldie]

there also should be a production date stamp on the underside (the two clock dial style ones) - and unless it's been removed a paper sticker on the top side of the ash tray cubby with typed out production info.

[SkorpioLT]

so the ones that dont pop out are different from the ones that do? cause my 99 one was welded on i had to break its frame to get it off but the holders on the console were still intact... and when i got the new boot which was supppse to be for my new console looked exacty like the one from my 99 console and im sure i couldve put it on there no problem... my point is that whether its welded on or not it still could be the same boot.... pix would help out bigtime guys

[Lunar Limelight]

I have a 01/02 with a pop out e-brake. But mine has a 2 compartment armrest with a pen holder. (is it euro then?)

[the8thst]

Were all of the center consoles made out of the same cheap plastic?

I have an '02 with dual armrest and cupholder and it creaks and bends like crazy if I lean on it at all.

I am definately interested in replacing it if a new one would be built sturdier and not feel like 50 cent toy piece from an early 90's geo metro.

[Goldie]

Originally Posted by the8thst

Were all of the center consoles made out of the same cheap plastic?

I have an '02 with dual armrest and cupholder and it creaks and bends like crazy if I lean on it at all.

I am definately interested in replacing it if a new one would be built sturdier and not feel like 50 cent toy piece from an early 90's geo metro.

it bends/creaks because you've broken the plastic base where it screws into the metal below. If you remove it, you can patch the plastic with fiberglass to make it more stable.

[gamiller]

^^^ Yeah, that happened to mine, so I bought a used console off another member. Reinforcing the base is a good idea.