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Wade

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So, knowing that the new 2009 Jeep Patriot will be equipped with soft cushy arm rests installed on the door panels and the center console, will you be considering purchasing these new items to replace your current arm rests (or lack there of)?

It will be cheaper to spend the cost of new door panels and a center console, then install them in your current Patriot than trade it in for a new 2009.

These were such a consumer complaint that Jeep engineers redesigned these items to be more comfortable and softer that those installed in the 07 & 08 models.

My wife definitely wants the center console redone in her Jeep Compass...
 
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Although the lack of these items aren't a major issue with me, I would consider an appropriate aftermarket addition. I like the idea of storage beneath the seats--many vans have had that before..

I still want seat back pockets! Maybe this ol' engineer has to come out of retirement and design them for manufacture in China!
 
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jack.allwardt said:
Although the lack of these items aren't a major issue with me, I would consider an appropriate aftermarket addition. I like the idea of storage beneath the seats--many vans have had that before..

I still want seat back pockets! Maybe this ol' engineer has to come out of retirement and design them for manufacture in China!
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i feel about the same.
the door arm rests could be softer.
the center console i find ok.

as far as pockets on the rear of the front seats, i installed covercraft "seatsavers" seatcovers.
they have the pockets built in.:)
 
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I think I'll save the cash and use some industrial Velcro to attach a few bean bags to the arm rests, screw the ungodly cost of replacing the door panel which are sure to cost an arm and a leg. Personally, I would not be surprised if they do replace those panels, it will be a complete redesign, with all different switch locations, door handle assemblies and anything else they could do to make replacing the panels in an older model a royal snow job. I would dont expect the center console to be any easier know how engineers think.
 
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I already have a redesign for the center console in mind. As well as an idea for the arm rests. I need to get some factory vinyl to match my interior. I don't like the 09 interior. I think it lacks a squared off Jeep like look. Over time, I'll be adding air valves to the vent openings, both on the dash and under the seats. Arm rest pads. better Center console armrest, door for the cubby in front of the passenger seat. And some kind of storage area in the dash top, above the air vents in the center.

Ahhhhhh the possilities. :)
 
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Is the new armrest still a "slider" like the '07s and '08s? That's probably one of the single most stupid design choices I've ever encountered in a vehicle... It's so useless and mine slides quite easily back and forth that its become quite an annoyance.

I can live with the hard door panels and less-hard center armrest, but if the new armrest doesn't slide and is compatible with previous Patriots... I might get it (although the cost is probably through the roof).
 
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Wheezy said:
...... but if the new armrest doesn't slide and is compatible with previous Patriots... I might get it (although the cost is probably through the roof).
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DING, DING, DING......i think we have a WINNER!!! i know the current ones are HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. i hate to think what a nicer, padded version would be........$6-800 each??? probably......:wow:
 
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My armest seems to be a bit shaky. I open it often to get and store the iPod cable. Maybe it'll break and be replaced under warranty at some point in 2009? Otherwise, I doubt I would spend hundreds of dollars on this. Might as well put some padding for a few bucks. Truth be told, it doesn't annoy me much.
 
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I would consider buying the armrests. The center console though made of the same hard plastic as the armrest doesn't feel as bad to me.

Wheezy, I've heard this complaint before and I agree it must be annoying, but mine doesn't do this. It seems to take just the right amount of force to slide it. I wonder if the manufacturing tolerances are to blame here. I would go in and tell them to fix it, that other Pats don't have that problem.
 
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I never usually use the arm rest, I end up resting my arm on my leg right next to the arm rest.... but I am looking at the new ones (if they fit) because of those scuff marks that come so easily from the seatbelts.

I do like the black instead of the silver though, which prompted me to get some black vinyl, to see how it looks. ;)
 
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Wheezy said:
Is the new armrest still a "slider" like the '07s and '08s? That's probably one of the single most stupid design choices I've ever encountered in a vehicle... It's so useless and mine slides quite easily back and forth that its become quite an annoyance.

I can live with the hard door panels and less-hard center armrest, but if the new armrest doesn't slide and is compatible with previous Patriots... I might get it (although the cost is probably through the roof).
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OK. So I am considering purchasing a year end Patriot or Compass and have test driven both. I agree that the sliding armrest is annoying - I even mentioned it to the salesman and basically he had no response when I asked what the purpose was.

So my question is - would it be possible to secure the armrest in one position without disabling the ability to open the console, utilize the ipod feature, etc?

Thanks
 
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Texas Jeep, yes, it is possible, I put a little stopper (the self adhesive rubber/plastic kind they use as feet to keep electronics and stuff off the table slightly so they don't overheat) on the back, so it is most comfortable for you. You can also get some self adhesive foam (1-2" thick) and make your arm rest padded.
 
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wheezy, you can take some velcro, only use the soft fuzzy side, and stick that to the armrest sliding track for a bit of friction which will end the annoying easy sliding armrest.
 
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Dmentd_Dan said:
wheezy, you can take some velcro, only use the soft fuzzy side, and stick that to the armrest sliding track for a bit of friction which will end the annoying easy sliding armrest.
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That's what I've been saying on here for 2 months.
 
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Okay, I gotta say I didn't understand the fuss about the hard center consule until today. Went geocaching and I am usually the one driving (its my vehicle, except for car pool days), but today hubby stole the keys. I had my arm resting on the center consule and we went through alot of dirt/unmaintained roads - by the end my elbow was actually sore! Okay, there is an easy solution for me (Don't let hubby drive!), but now I know what you guys have been talking about.
 
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