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Love it
Katy, 11/17/2009
2003 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
We've owned the matrix for 5 years now and it has over 100,000 miles. Only routine maintenance. Bought for the interior flexibility since we have 2 dogs. We bought ours used but would have preferred the V6 for a little more pep. We have had a very good experience and plan to drive this car for another 100,000 miles.
The Matrix Almost Had Me
Nearly Neo, 05/07/2002
2003 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The cargo bed is all hard plastic, if you toss anything back there, it's gonna scrape and slide all over the place! Driving the Matrix was not a bad experience. The automatic transmission is smooth, yet a bit slow from a stand still (perhaps a manual would be snappier off the line). The car had a slight delivery van feel to me, particularly in cornering. And the instrument gauges- more than half the drive- I could not see them!- Frustrating! All around visibilty was excellent, however.- No problems in seeing the surrounding traffic. I walked away in appreciation of this new Toyota, but not in love.
Just the best!
Jeff, 05/28/2008
2003 Toyota Matrix XR AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is by far the the best vehicle I have ever owned. It was my first Toyota and that is all I will ever buy from now on. 180,000 miles on it and not a single problem. Nothing but brakes and spark plugs. The all wheel drive is amazing I live in Canada and it goes through the snow better than my 4x4 truck. Fuel is about 36 mpg highway. Great car!
Fantastic Car
CharlieB, 03/09/2007
2003 Toyota Matrix XR AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Ok, where do I start? This is one of the best cars I have ever owned and I have owned many in my time, all new. True, this vehicle is not a performance car. The addition of a cold air short ram intake system help immensely. As for ride, the stock tires have to be replaced. Mine were replaced with Goodyears comfort assurance, again, big difference. Ive used it for every project around the house, versatility is excellent for a small package. The vehicle has never let me down in bad weather never stuck in snow or on ice. I have driven around vehicles stuck on snowy hills! As for mileage, a consistent 40 MPG was recorded from Jersey to Florida down Rt.95. Average is around 26 city.
6 Month Review
TomS-age42, 09/26/2002
2003 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.