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2 out of 5 stars

This is a toyota?

Isaiah Swift, 04/08/2024
2004 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

It drives alright, a bit underpowered, but I have had to replace/ rebuild transmission parts twice. The cost to fix it has brought the total up to more than the car is worth. It has honestly shaken my faith in Toyota. Especially since it’s a manual that gets driven very smoothly. I wouldn’t buy one ever again and if you do, there’s better years of reliability (apparently) such as 2007,2009, 2010. Highly disappointed. Maybe it’s just a bad batch vehicle, but I am so beyond unimpressed.

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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Comfort
2 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Car!!

charley, 06/28/2003
2004 Toyota Matrix AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Went on a 1,000 mile trip and loved it. The car handles great, got 38mpg with the cruise set at 74MPH. The car has plenty of power for my needs. Never lost speed on hills, the cruise maintained its setting. Plenty of interior space and fun to drive. The ride is quite comfortable and the cabin is quiet. After always having SUV's I am glad I made this switch.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my Matrix XR

Cmarchal, 06/30/2003
2004 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have absolutely fallen in love with my Matrix. It is so fun to drive and people are constantly stopping me to ask me questions about it. The gas mileage is wonderful and the insides are very sporty. The Matrix is a very fun and affordable car, where I can still haul things and don't have to compromise on the gas mileage.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Neo, we found the matrix

zume, 03/04/2004
2004 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great car, pick-up is four cylider style, a little weak. But I love the car. Doors are a little hard to close, and sunroof sticks a little. but doesn't matter in the long run.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Nat bad for the money

barlo, 06/21/2003
2004 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is a very good car for the money. Handling is't bad. Good pick up with the 5 speed. Not bad looking inside and out. When the back seats are down, it has almost as much if not more cargo room than some mid sized SUV's. Plenty of passenger room in back seat. Their knees wont hit the back of the front seat. For the money and compared to whats out there. You wont find better. And its a Toyota.

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