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2 out of 5 stars

Bad quality with Worse service!

puffy, 12/08/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Own 03 Matrix, driven 45000 miles. First when I got the car it had problem with radio and rattles in the back of the car. Toyota Central in LA refused to fix the rattle in the back, and took more than a month to replace the radio! They were supposed to call me when they receive the radio but never did! Now rear wheels locked up and does not move!!!! Had regulary serviced every interval but still got lots of problem!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

I love my Matrix

Brad, 02/28/2005
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I traded my IS300 Lexus for the Matrix XR. The car is great! It has virtually all the options as the Lexus, save a few. It handles well, and for my purposes has excellent excelleration. You will love the cargo space..it is the most versatile car I have owned. Quality-wise it is on a par with past Lexus and Mercedes I have owned. Bravo! You will not be disappointed and the gas mileage is very good. I get 26++.

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5 out of 5 stars

WOW! Says it all!

dlogan, 01/03/2006
2005 Toyota Matrix XR AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Researched, looked, drove mid-sized SUVs for months before accidently coming across this wonderful spot of RED in the dealer parking lot! I have back trouble and needed a TALLER vehicle for comfort, this unexpectedly fit the bill! Went in stopped the paperwork on Jeep and have been extremely happy! Travel about 2000 miles per month and have a great time doing so! Love it with 3 kids and a TALL 6'1'' husband!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Good

Brittany Huneycutt, 12/11/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a wonderful car that turns heads in all the right ways and has great control and handling.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

What a great car!!!

Shai, 02/27/2006
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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All right, I'll get straight to the point: This car in my opinion has by far the best value for the buck! Okay, so it's only a 1.8 engine, but it has well enough power to accelerate on the freeway, and once we all reach "65mph" (yea, I mean 75-80-85mph) it's all the same no matter what vehicle you drive right?. On the other hand, the Matrix XR has features that even a BMW doesn't. It's got a power outlet (115V) that turned out to be so useful, it's versatilty is outstanding. Right front seat can become a table, hard plastic surface on the back of the rear seats can turn the Matrix to a mini SUV, the fuel consumption is great (29mpg combining city and freeway driving), handling is outstanding!

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