Used 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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380k miles and going
Oscar R., Hemet, CA, 09/17/2015
Toyota Matrix XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
85 of 87 people found this review helpful
I bought this matrix xrs brand new. Zero miles on it back in April 2002. Now it's September 2015 with 380,130 miles on it. Yes it's miles not km. this car is a beast. original engine and Six speed transmission Original air conditioning, power steering, alternator,radiator fan. Major parts replaced: Starter Water pump Catalytic converter This car still gets 30 mpg, best car ever owned. My target is to hit 500,000 on it. Odometer will stop at 299.999 miles. To replace odometer it's about $850 to do it. I just use my trip gauges to keep track of mileage. The key is keep up with the oil changes.
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codywindham, Fort Wayne, IN, 01/21/2014
Toyota Matrix XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful
I am 16 years old and bought this as my first car. It has 241000 miles on it but it still runs like its new. It has great pickup and great handling and is really fun to drive. It gets decent gas mileage. The only thing I had to do was change the hoses but that is normal with cars with a lot of miles. I highly recommend this car.
Versatile sporty car 2003 XRS 2wd
matthewinaz, Austin, TX, 08/30/2012
Toyota Matrix XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
30 of 31 people found this review helpful
I purchased used from a friend with 90k miles and now has 160k miles and not one problem with it. There is so much room in this car. When it was 150K miles I did preventative maintance on it myself(saves money). Front struts, radiator hoses, spark plugs, all fluids, serpintine belt and tentioner
6 Month Review
TomS-age42, 09/26/2002
Toyota Matrix XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Meets hauling needs. XRS auto averages 25/26 mpg. Armrests are too short and the window controls are at too severe of an angle. I have developed pains in my left wrist from the location and position of the window controls. I am 5'11" in height and find these window controls awkward to use. To avoid further wrist pain, I am now using my right hand to control the window levers. Glare from the rings around the gauges make it difficult to see the gauges at certain times during the day. I may end up painting the the chrome rings to reduce sun glare. After market window tinting has helped reduce glare and heat, since the a/c is not very efficient.
A tall station wagon with style
RaymondArmstrong, 11/09/2002
Toyota Matrix XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
When I first saw Matrix in 2002 New York Auto Show, it looked very very fresh. No other cars have matched Matrix's fresh styling!! The body kit, aerodynamics, alloy wheels and headlights look very cute and aggressive. However, there is slight disappointment in power. The automatic does not feel lively at all. I lost to my brother's auto 03 CR-V which only has 160 hp, and mine 180 hp. The torgue needs to be improved. Yet, auto gives comfort. Interior is kind of too dark also. Many, not all, like dark interiors. But, the Matrix is surely a big toy for big kids like me!! Handling is okay until I lowered the car by an inch more.
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