Used 2003 Toyota Matrix Consumer Reviews
Hatchback, SUV or Wagon, a GREAT CAR!
When I first saw the car, even though I thought it was the right car for me, I was hesitant to buy it because of the looks. But now it looks better now that I am used to it. It is a great car, quiet and roomy, with good handling and braking. And because it is a Toyota, build quality and reliability will be sound. I love my car!
Great car
Its a great car! I just got mine and i love it. I took it up to the mountains and it handled great. it's a smooth ride and has lots of room! I love it!!
- Base WagonMSRP: $6,999262 mi away
- Base WagonMSRP: $4,995377 mi away
- XR WagonMSRP: $4,991378 mi away
Best Car I've Ever Owned
Wow! That about sums up my experience with my 2003 Matrix. The _ONLY_ issue I've had with the car in 14 months and 51,000 miles is a rattle in the dash at about 20k miles. Although it took two trips to the dealer to get it fixed (I got a written appology for not fixing it the first time from the service manager), it hasn't reappeared in over 30k miles. If I were to improve one feature of the car, it would be the winter fuel economy. I get between 36 and 40mpg in the summer and only between 32 and 34mpg in the winter. My next vehicle will be another Toyota.
leaks & rattles
Very versatile car but has lots of rattles in dash and drivers door. The cooling system adeveloped a leak early on. Not typical Toyota quality. Also, is not a "full-Time" 4 wheel drive as advertised by Toyota. Works like the CRV. Front drive until slippage is detected and then up to 50% of the power is transferred to the rear wheels.
Only 500 miles on it so far
I couldn't be happier - Have an XR with both sport packages, moonroof, in white. Very nice car - not as squishy comfortable as a full-size American sedan, but not bad. Lots of room, I'm 6', 250# and there's plenty of headroom and legroom. I like the way the cargo area configures with the back seats folded down.