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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car Ever!

darko, 06/17/2004
2004 Toyota Matrix XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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This has got to be the best car I have ever driven, in my opinion. I've driven other cars, Honda, Subaru, BMW, Mercedes and others. But I have to say that my 2004 XRS Matrix overall is the better value for what's offered. I use the AC/DC inverter all the time for all my gadgets, laptop, iPod, blender, and just about anything else with a plug. With the seats folded down, the cargo space is almost frightening; I sit there and just think, “Wow”. I recently transported a new LP Barbeque Grill from the store with all the ease of having a truck. My dog likes hanging out the back hatch window; I swear I can see him smiling in the rear view mirror...

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fun car to drive

Gerald Sutton, 06/22/2004
2004 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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The car body is to low to the ground causing you to hit parking stops if you pull in too far.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best Toyota yet

Dennis, 10/06/2009
2004 Toyota Matrix AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Trixin it 2004

Bill Harkins, 10/12/2003
2004 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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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.

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5 out of 5 stars

2004 Matrix

PennySavr, 12/27/2003
2004 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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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!

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