Used 2003 Toyota Matrix Consumer Reviews
Kudos to Crossovers
The Matrix combines the best of looks, function and economy with bullet-proof Toyota reliability. i have downsized from a truck and find the flexibility of the cargo hold perfect for my needs which includes camping, home improvement chores and daily commuting. Interior space is deceiving based on the vehicle's exterior dimensions. I have owned the car for 4 weeks and have gotten 30 mpg, right in the middle of the estimated city/highway mpg. All in all a great buy and a solid drivng experience. The only downside is a lack of power. It didn't make sense however to ante up for the bigger engine with only 5 lb-ft more torque at such ridiculous RPMs.
Just plain fun
I used to rent cars for a living and have driven many different makes and models, so I knew what to get and not to get. I had my heart on the XRS when I went to the dealership but just couldn't swing the payments. Just before I left, I test drove the XR and bought it on the spot. It's fun to drive, has Toyota's reliability to back it, and because there's not a lot of them out where I live, it turns heads and makes people ask what it is. It has that young, sporty look and the interior gauges pretty cool. It has a lot of headroom, decent interior space, and enough standard features to fulfill almost all of my needs. All for well under $20,000.
- Base WagonMSRP: $4,800113 mi away
- Base WagonMSRP: $1,900152 mi away
- XR WagonMSRP: $4,995443 mi away
Great multi-functional car
Great car! 4 cyl engine with plenty of passing power. Back seats and passenger seat fold down enough to haul nearly anything I've needed including a full sheet of plywood and other lumber. The only down side to the sport model is that it requires 93 octane gas, though, I get approx 28 mpg.
Zig Zag it up to a V6
This is a great little car. While it is not as big as a SUV I can still fit everything I need in it and get better than 15MPG
Awesome CAR
This car is simply FUN to drive!!!