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4.88 out of 5 stars

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EmilyRugburn, 01/07/2004
2004 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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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!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

One Year with the AWD Matrix

mick, 05/25/2005
2004 Toyota Matrix XR AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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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.

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5 out of 5 stars

BEST THING EVER

Snowman0415, 10/21/2003
2004 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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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!

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun, sharp-looking, economical, reliable

Dave B., 07/09/2008
2004 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

JDB's Review

jbrough, 10/19/2003
2004 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Vehicle handles well, with the 16" tires it has a good ride.

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