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A Car for all Seasons
New Englander, 07/17/2005
2005 Toyota Matrix AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Having recently moved from Manhattan, where I spent my entire adult life, I was completely overwhelmed about the car choices before me. I researched virtually every model of every make of every 2005 car. What did I end up choosing? The Toyota Matrix. First off, I loved the styling. It's got a very Eurosmart kind of feel to it. Secondly, although the 4WD does not get the kind of mileage that the FWD manual does, it is still efficient. Thirdly, I can pack virtually anything into Trixie. Not only that but the multiple folding seat options, various cargo nets and tie-downs rock. The 4WD worked beautifully on those snowy days, yet she's petite enough to park on tiny NYC streets.
Good little car
Mike St-Pierre, 12/16/2007
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Good little car, only a couple small complaints. The fan belt squeaks in damp weather (replaced it twice). And the rear tires seem to wear down very fast. Very easy to get in or out,large cargo area. Fuel mileage not too bad. Getting about 33 mpg on highway.
Enter The Matrix
ANGWX, 04/15/2005
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
A MATRIX is a compromise, especially for me. I'm an SUV guy in a $2/gal world. With that in mind, I commend Toyota for building sich a fine, cool, LARGE interior non-wagon wagon that allows a guy's guy to drive it.
This is our LAST Toyota
Nita, 04/28/2008
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
We've always owned Toyotas, but the flimsy interior and easily scratchable exterior have convinced me to look elsewhere. I hate the plastic in the cargo area because it cracks and breaks. Our '89 Corolla looked much better inside and out after 16 years than this hunk of cheap junk does after 3 years. Toyota should be ashamed of itself for making this crummy product. I also dislike the engine hesitation, the whistling wind from the closed front passenger window, and the way the electronic window controls broke for no discernible reason.
2005 toyota matrix ( caa)
clay adams, 04/26/2008
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Interior road noise, brakes squeak, brake pads wear out. Outside mirrors are a little too small. Seats are a little too low sitting