Used 2005 Toyota Matrix AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Great Car
Greg, 07/05/2008
Toyota Matrix AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
This may be the best car I've ever owned. Very well designed from an ergonomic standpoint. I now have 147000 miles on it and haven't spent a nickel on it for maintenance beyond the obvious (oil changes, brakes, tires and the like). I check my gas mileage at every fill-up, that being my "thing," and get 30mpg if I have been throwing caution to the wind, and upwards to 33 mpg if I slow down; most of my driving is on the highway. It isn't the quietest car I have been in but it is comfortable. I do find I have to be quite careful to look backwards for a blind spot. However in this age of craving hybrids, this is a great car with the standard internal combustion engine.
A Car for all Seasons
New Englander, 07/17/2005
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.
Better than an SUV!
Nancy, 05/18/2005
Toyota Matrix AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great compromise car for those of us who need a roomy interior & 4 wheel drive but don't want the size of a gas guzzling SUV.
Not just a wagon...A mini SUV!
jazzyinny, 08/01/2004
Toyota Matrix AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
What a fun car! I don't need a step ladder to get in and I'm sitting eyelevel with some SUV's but with much better gas mileage and the ability to park just about anywhere. The AWD holds the road especially well in rain. I find the sensors really useful to let me know if a passenger is not properly belted in.
My little car.
Marge McCulloch, 09/30/2004
Toyota Matrix AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My car is just the car for northern Michigan. I live off the main road about 589 feet and to get to the hwy I have to drive up a pretty good grade. The 4 wheel drive is just great amd gives me a sense of confort. I also like the way the seats fold down for storage and the cover piece that keeps things out of view. The controls are placed very conviently and are easy to use. All in all I really think it's a great car.
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