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A very slow AWD wagon !
Emerson_ng, 11/13/2002
2003 Toyota Matrix XR AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
I test-drove the Matrix in March 02 with my sister. She did eventually bought the AWD in July 02 after coming back from a trip. I dislike the fact that it is a VERY SLOW wagon. I drive the AWD Subaru Outback, it is also 4 cylinder and with 165 horse and 155 lb-t, some areas get 158 lb-t. Man, I feel that the Matrix is just a shameful product by Toyota. It does get you to the snow mountains, but only without much passengers and other additional lugguages and weights.
Looks kind of cool, performance so-so!
Arshak, 11/15/2002
2003 Toyota Matrix XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
If it wasn't my old Rav4 was totally by a Suburban, I wouldn't be in the market for a new car this rather short period of time. Well, another Rav4, I rather not. I looked at the Matrix and the CRV. I almost bought the CRV, except that I need something more fun and interesting to look at. I looked at the Protege5 too, but the smaller engine wasn't up to the task to have fun. Well, the Matrix wins, but it is not the king. It wins only by its slightly better acceration and interior roominess. It is not a real sport car to me, but then, it looks kind of cool.
FIRST ONE ON THE ISLAND
MolokaiMatrix, 08/28/2002
2003 Toyota Matrix XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
WAITED 2 MONTHS TO GET A COSMIC BLUE XRS IN HAWAII. HAVE HAD IT 1 WEEK AND JUST LOVE IT. LOOKED AT CAMRY, MAXIMA AND FELL IN LOVE WITH MATRIX AS SOON AS WE SAW IT. WE ARE NOT WHO THIS CAR IS "AIMED" AT (YOUNG ADULTS)BUT IT IS PERFECT FOR US! SPORTY STYLE, LOTS OF ROOM FOR OUR OVER 6FT. TALL FAMILY MEMBERS AND LOTS OF PEP. THIS CAR IS WORTH EVERY PENNY AND WORTH THE WAIT. WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT WE COULD HAVE FOUND THE RIDE,PERFORMANCE AND ROOM IN SUCH A NICE LOOKING CAR.
Just Love It!!
Happy Buyer, 05/20/2002
2003 Toyota Matrix XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We looked for this car for a while, it was hard to find the car with the color and features that we wanted but at the end our dealer found it the day we were about to buy another car!! Thanks god he found it!!! We LOVE IT!!! Highly recommended!!
So far so good
djc, 09/04/2002
2003 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am very impressed with the power of the 4 cyl in the XR model w/auto transmission. Interior is designed well. The only complaint I have with the car is the fuel economy 21 mpg city. I'm hoping it get's better after it breaks in.