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5 out of 5 stars

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?

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2004 Toyota Matrix XRS

trdmatrix, 10/11/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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The Toyota Matrix XRS is a real unique car. Its hard to classify what it is. Is it a car, wagon, or suv? People have called it a cuv, which is crossover utility vehicle. I'm really pleased to have purchase this car. I always get compliments from strangers.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Zoom Zoom !!!!!

Bill, 02/03/2005
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Owned now for one year, drove 15,000 miles, I love my Matrix!! great on gas, fun to drive, zips in and out of traffic, I never bought anything that would not fit into the car!!! Toyota has a real winner here!!! I have had 8 back surgeries and the height and comfort of the seats is great,mine is an automatic, I get between 30- 35 mpg depending on my lead foot, a true driving pleasure!!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

MY RED MATRIX

tenn girl, 10/12/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I LOVED THE MINUTE I SAW IT . I THINK IT LOOKS BEST IN RED OR WHITE. IT HAS SO MUCH ROOM . I LIKE EVERYTHING.. THEY GAVE ME A CAMARY TO DRIVE WHILE THEY DID A FEW THINGS TO MY CAR AND WONTED TO KNOW IF I WONTED TO TRADE....NO WAY!!!!!!!MINE HAS SO MUCH MORE STYLE..IN THE DASH.. LAYING THE SEATS DOWN GIVES YOU TON OF ROOM....THE DASH IS JUST...COOL!! I HAVE HAD THREE FULL SIZE PEOPLE IN THE BACK SEAT..AND NOT ONE COMPLAINT!!!WHICH IS AMAZING IN ITS SELF....YOU JUST WOULD JUST NOT BELIVE THE ROOM...GREAT PRICE...I HAVE SUNROOF.POWER DOORS AND WINDOWS.KEYLESS ENTRY..GROUND EFFECTS,FOG LIGHTS, 17 INCH.WHEELS..SIX SPEAKERS,

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Mazda3 Hatchback vs. Toyota Matrix

ftq, 10/21/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a great looking car that handles great, and is very versitile. The Mazda3 is quite comparable, but it has a bigger engine (2.3L vs. 1.8L)and is also 5 inches longer. The matrix however sits higher the mazda which is great if you hate sitting in trafic and having low visability. It is higher then sedans and slighly lower then a Rav4 in terms of seating. Matrix is slightly wider and taller then the mazda3. Unfortunately I did not get to test drive a mazda3 before I purchased this car, as I fell in love with it the moment I took it for a test drive. It won out when I test drove a Rav4 and a camary before this one. Very comfortable seats, great for long trips. Toyota = Reliable!!

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