If your the crafty kind of person. I've seen someone on ebay using those plastic storage boxes and making a padded cover to custom fit. And then she added her own safety straps. It looks really cute!
Here's the link ....
CUSTOM SMALL SIZE DOG CAR SEAT PET CARRIER BED lookout - eBay (item 170223501410 end time May-31-08 16:39:44 PDT)
Maybe you can show her your console and she can make something for you.
It's either that or you can use this as a reason to buy a new car.
