Used 2004 Toyota Matrix Consumer Reviews
Love my Matrix
I'm very happy with my Matrix XRS AWD. I've had it about six and a half months now and have 21,700 miles on it (that is NOT a typo). It's very comfortable and a fun car to drive. Performance wise it lacks in sudden power and stabile turning at speed, but then it's not meant to be a performance vehicle. For what it is meant to be, the performance is fine. It's also a very solid vehicle. No rattles, shakes, or vibrations.
my matrix
Love my matrix, had a driving vacation in sept, and went from NJ to Boston, Martha's Vineyard, and New Hampshire, handled well, and held a lot of gear. Pleasure to drive to work, and handled great in the snowstorms that we have had already.
Best Toyota yet
I purchased this car new. No major problems, only had to replace a battery and the headlamps after 5 years! Comfort is excellent on long trips, have driven 1K miles a day in it on trips. Gas mileage is also excellent. At 63 MPH have obtained better than 36 MPG, did 38.1 MPG once, no complaints here. The AWD is an excellent advantage in extreme rain drenched roads and snow. Never have been able to spin the tires. I am using Michelin Hydroedge tires, the car really handles quite well. Just keep the required maintenance up and this car will last a long time.
Trixin it 2004
This little car is an awesome performer. I have put 46,000 to date with out any returns to the dealer for anything. The only complaint I have with this car is that I feel Toyota should look into using a more forgiving paint, As for the car has more paint ship down to the bare metal than for Ford Contour had after 150,000 miles. I would reccomend this car to anyone. Great Car.
2004 Matrix
I traded in a 2000 Solara (with poor access to trunk storage) for my very quick, extremely nimble, front wheel drive 2004 Matrix. I get 30-36MPG with it (5 speed manual), it's a real kick to drive, it maneuvers well, is fabulous in winter weather, and -- fully loaded including side air bags -- was less than $20,000. Great car! I love it!