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Exceeded my expectations; Love it
Debra, 08/28/2005
2005 Toyota Matrix XR AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I've had my 2005 XR AWD for 3 months now. It has really exceeded my expectations. Not one problem, and it's so solid, practical and well designed that I don't know why it doesn't get more attention (maybe a name change would help). It's perfect for my needs, great for shopping and transporting stuff, and the mpg are in line with the expected rating. I don't miss my jeep v8 grand cherokee at all (especially the gas guzzling). So comfortable and easy, great value for the $$$, a real joy to own and drive. What a nice surprise!
My little car.
Marge McCulloch, 09/30/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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My car is just the car for northern Michigan. I live off the main road about 589 feet and to get to the hwy I have to drive up a pretty good grade. The 4 wheel drive is just great amd gives me a sense of confort. I also like the way the seats fold down for storage and the cover piece that keeps things out of view. The controls are placed very conviently and are easy to use. All in all I really think it's a great car.
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old blue
hamilton , 10/08/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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this car is fun to drive,great MPG. it's kinda slugish on the pick up but i wanted a car thats gonna last for at least 10 yrs. i just bought it the other day but i owned a toyota celica 91 and i put well over 100K on that car & never a problem and i have faith in this one too.
Great car but needs bigger engine
Artski, 01/31/2005
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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It's best on the highway. Handles great. Super gas mileage. it made LA to Vegas with less than 9 gals doing 85 to 95. It carries tons of stuff with the back seats down. I chose the xr instead of the XRS because the extra 50 hp comes on after 6000 rpm and most of my driving is under that. The XRS engine is is great if you want to race or been drinking. I do nether. I've had an Integra GSR and that car had a very similar power band. If they put the lexus Is300 engine and transmission, it would be really hot.
Downsize
Lamar Winters, 09/23/2005
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Having driven this car for only the best part of a week I must say that I am impressed, despite the "expert" evaluations. Just coming off a Lexus RX330 I had no big expectations but needed to down size and I am a big Toyota fan. I really enjoy the driving experience and my height(5'10") and arm length adapt to the driving position nicely. I don't have a problem with the engine performance because for me it's a change in driving style and a willingness to adapt. Road noise is not all that bad and all this fuss about engine noise I don't get at all. I drove the AWD car initially but did not like the color or performance and was please when I drove away in the FWD, Shadow Mica ... cool!!