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Loving it
Jaycee, 07/10/2003
2003 Toyota Matrix XR AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love this car!!! I have searched long and hard to find an affordable, reliable, and stylish car to fit my needs. The search is over. I'm able to zip (and I mean zip)around inexpesively with three friends and my two German Shepherds and still have room!
Safe in a crash
April, 11/23/2009
2003 Toyota Matrix XR AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've driven my Matrix for a few years now. I love the interior. It's very comfortable and the dash looks attractive. Recently I went on vacation with a friend of mine and she drove us in my car. There were some deer in the road which caused us to swerve and crash head on into a tree. This car saved our lives. It was totaled but we are alive and came out relatively well. A few broken bones and bruises later...But honestly for a smaller car it took the hit well. I would recommend it highly. I wish I still had it.
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Just a great value vehicle
bzzd, 04/17/2013
updated 04/17/2016
2003 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2003 Matrix used in 2005. It had just over 20K km on the clock. It now has 260K. It has really been trouble free motoring - replaced 2 wheel bearings otherwise only routine maintenance. It has maintained a very adequate fuel economy. We love this vehicle so much that we are buying a 2013 model with as close as possible the features of our present one. Everything still works fine.
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Solid and Reliable
Grace, 03/12/2006
2003 Toyota Matrix XR AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The only annoying thing about my Matrix is that the "check engine light" has been on for 4 years straight! The dealership always has a new reason for this and the fix they use only lasts for a day or two. I think it has a wonky computer. Other than that my Matrix is terrific. It's very comfortable for a tall person- plenty of leg and head room. But distance from steering wheel (long arms) could be better. I've had no mechanical difficulties whatsoever. I do find myself wishing for faster pick-up but this not meant to be a sportscar- so for what it is (a beefed up corolla) it's pretty good.
All around impressive
DocG, 02/05/2009
2003 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with 55k miles on it 5 years ago, now with 107k. The only problems I ever had with it was the AC relay malfunctioning. With a quick jump on the internet reading about similar problems it was easily repaired with very little expense, the occasional wheel shaking and pulling corrected by an alignment. It gets great MPG, I average 29 city and 30-35 hwy. Decent power for a 1.8L. My wife of 4'11" has no difficulty driving or seeing out of. Lots of room, sporty look and feel with a classification code of a wagon(cheaper insurance). Very versatile, extremely reliable, good on long drives. A great all around vehicle. Perfect for first time drivers.