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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love the Matrix XR automatic

Kay N Jay, 07/15/2003
2004 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I love my new Matrix. After waiting several weeks for delivery, I like the car even better than I expected. The engine seems quieter than the test car was. The ride is very smooth, and my Matrix (with 17-inch wheels) handles turns nicely. Overall I am extremely pleased with the car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fun and practical

Matrix Reloaded, 11/19/2003
2004 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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This car handles well and with the 5 speed manual has plenty of pep - it's a pleasure to drive. I really love the exterior styling. We have the XR in white and it looks really sharp. The car is very practical for light hauling jobs. With the hatchback access and rear seats folded flat it can carry a surprisingly large amount of cargo. I am getting about 30 mpg overall, not bad but I'm hoping for a bit better once it's fully broken in. I expect Toyota reliability (this is our 4th Toyota). Getting one configured the way we wanted it was frustrating, but worth the wait (see improvements).

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4.13 out of 5 stars

So far so good

magrat, 12/02/2003
2004 Toyota Matrix XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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Love everything so far. Had it for 2 months and put about 3500 miles on it. I absolutely HATE the sunvisors and the reverse beeping.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Family Wagon

brianmc, 09/23/2003
2004 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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After exhaustive research and numerous test drives of the competetion I finally bought a Matrix Xr. It is the best in it's class beating the PT and Mazda P5 Hands down on comfort and ride. P5 was VERY loud and I felt EVERY bump in the road. I drove over a railroad crosing and I felt like I was in a soapbox derby car. PT felt cheap and was hard to see out of. Matrix is the right mix of a sporty car and family wagon. I think all car editors that do reviews tend to forget that not everyone NEEDS a car that can do 0-60 in 5.0 sec and take a corner at 65mph.. Who cares?!! Just give me an inexpensive, reliable and fun car to drive. Matrix fits that bill.

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5 out of 5 stars

Matrix

Cary Lescure, 12/03/2003
2004 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Bought a Matrix two weeks ago and absolutely love it...wow what a car. The gas millage is well worth it and the performance is outstanding. Wanted a sedan and when I came across the Matrix I could'nt refuse after that. The car offers more space than two sedans put together, the seats fold down and it's like having a flat bed. Also it reminds of it being a minature S.U.V. which provides the interior space inside of one too.

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