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ctmatrix, 04/13/2012
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
Toyota 5 speed matrix owner--- this car is a great care and i will miss her.This toyota is going on her second transmission at 160k, one trans came with the car the second one came from toyata parts dept new. Toyota says no know problems with 5/speed they must not look online,or why do they stock so many in the wharehouse if there is no problem. I can see clutch problems from many driving styles but the trans imploding and the clutch and p plate and throwout bearing are still fine. Toyota you are on your way to being GM---we do not know anything about your problem. The matrix is a great car buy the automatic-- Toyata will not stand behind the 5/speed Car will go 300k or 3 5/speeds why
XRS-2ZZ-GE
Guy Hence, 10/01/2007
2005 Toyota Matrix XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Yamaha built engine in this car is terrific! Same as the expensive Lotus Elise and Exige! The XRS handles well and gets good mileage. Service is simple and low cost. This is a great car that's well built.
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Toyota is resting on its reputation.
Chris, 01/22/2007
2005 Toyota Matrix XR AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Very disappointed in this vehicle. We bought Toyota because of legendary reliability, but have lost 2 hubcaps due to cracking and the interior has fallen apart. Excessive road noise, uncomfortable seating position, and lousy ride and fuel mileage has made this the last Toyota we will ever buy. Also, this car made for idiots will not let you turn off the lights.
Great Little Car
Morgan, 08/18/2009
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I Bought my Matrix as a replacement for my 99 Tacoma which Toyota bought back for 150% of its worth due to warranty. The car was paid for in cash. Was my first non truck it had plenty of space and good power as long as you don't go up any steep hills. My only 2 probs were that the car would sometimes crank for 30-40 seconds before starting to solve the problem the dealership replaced the fuel pump and it worked for about a month and started doing it again. and when it was totaled a year later I got $5000 less than I paid for it the year before.
It's Great
Bill, 04/06/2005
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is nearly perfect from the standpoint of build quality and fit and finish. I have not found a single flaw in it.Power and performance is more than adequate, and ride is certainly good for a car of this size.