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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!!
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05 Matrix My Ride
The Finstar, 10/09/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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My 2005 Matrix is outstanding. The interior and seats are comfortable. The gauges are well positioned and well put together, good storage. The 05 Matrix has a great ride.
my Matrix
oak462, 10/09/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix XR AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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This vehicle has been flawless since the day I bought it. I have not had a single problem with it. I have had 4 8foot in it and was able to close the rear hatch window so there is plenty of room. The driving position could be a little more comfortable and a little more horsepower wouldn't hurt but otherwise no complaints.
Super Cool
JW, 09/27/2005
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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The Matrix feels like an SUV, but it is very low to the ground so there's a low risk of rolling over. It looks very sporty and feels very nice to drive. It is, afterall, a Toyota-- what more could one ask for?