Old school to Power?

[Billiam]

Originally Posted by RedHatch08

Not sure how much it would cost you...

...or how reliable they would be in the long run. I'm basing that on the many aftermarket non functioning electrical accessories and add-ons I saw come through the shop in my 3.5 years working at a GM service center. People would come in with A/M moonroofs, cruise control, pwr locks and/or windows, etc, etc that were not working. A lot of the time (especially if they weren't the original onwers) people did even know they had A/M items on their cars. Finding replacement parts proved to be impossible, as most of this was cheap, one-time stuff with no parts and/or technical support.

That was a few years ago, so things may have improved since then.

[yarrr]

Originally Posted by bkndacn

I have a 2009 3dr Yaris but I didn't get the power package b/c I was trying to save $$...

Soo the last time that I was in the dealership I asked the guy about how much it would be to convert the manual windows and locks to power doors and windows ... He basically told me that I really wasn't doable .... It really isn't that big of a deal but i was just curious if he was talking outa his @$$? and was being lazy and not wanting to it

Well, power locks are easy, sorta. If you want a switch too its a little more work. Power windows require a bit more retrofitting. You could also do just the fronts if money is an issue.

Originally Posted by Billiam

...or how reliable they would be in the long run. I'm basing that on the many aftermarket non functioning electrical accessories and add-ons I saw come through the shop in my 3.5 years working at a GM service center. People would come in with A/M moonroofs, cruise control, pwr locks and/or windows, etc, etc that were not working. A lot of the time (especially if they weren't the original onwers) people did even know they had A/M items on their cars. Finding replacement parts proved to be impossible, as most of this was cheap, one-time stuff with no parts and/or technical support.

That was a few years ago, so things may have improved since then.

Well my personal experience is even OEM fails, which is why I went with no power anything originally. The DIY cruise control on here doesn't seem to have any problems posted, and I know a ton of people have done that. I'll agree with the power locks though, I had to go back in to get them "adjusted" and finally add a 2nd actuator, because my door locks would just stop working. They have been fine for over a year now though.