Used 2004 Toyota Matrix Consumer Reviews
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I love my car! We got a great deal on it, too. It's so much fun to drive, and I love the fact that it's got a Corolla engine (dependable!). Yay I've been averaging gas mileage, and even though we've had it since Thanksgiving, the car has only been filled up 4 times! It averages about 32 MPG, and I do lots of city driving. I imagine the gas mileage would improve even more if I babied it on the road. I've been seeing more of them on the road. Gotta be that sporty style paired with the incredible sticker price!
One Year with the AWD Matrix
I have 15500 miles after one year with the 2004 AWD Matrix. No mechanical problems. I am located in the upper midwest so AWD in the winter is a big deal. Winter came and I had no problems. Summer time I have a boat so we are on the water and at the beach a lot. It is a great beach car. I average about 31 mpg on the highway and 21-24 mpg in town. For a 4-wheel drive, that is as good as it gets. Zippy and nimble in town. Comfortable on long trips. Needs more low-end tourque. Big hills can be an issue.
- BaseMSRP: $6,400192 mi away
- Base WagonMSRP: $7,990230 mi away
- XR WagonMSRP: $4,995370 mi away
BEST THING EVER
I LOVE this car! This is the best thing I have ever bought! It is so much fun to drive and gets awesome fuel economy. I deliever pizzas and travel alot and it is still running strong it has never let me down! I recommend this car!
Fun, sharp-looking, economical, reliable
My 2004 Matrix is only the second car I've owned in 20 years (my 1994 Audi finally died). I was reluctant to "trade down" to a Toyota, but I now have no regrets. This roomy, versatile vehicle is the same size as my little Audi (I measured!), and has a smaller turning radius, too. I have a 5-speed manual transmission that is smooth and fun to use. Driver visibility is fine all around, CD/radio sound system is quite good unless you're traveling at more than 50 MPH, when road noise competes. Cargo/passenger/folding seat options are terrific. Driver seat is very comfortable, even on 4-hour highway trips (can't say the same for the Audi!)I'm averaging 30 mpg on regular fuel.
JDB's Review
Vehicle handles well, with the 16" tires it has a good ride.