Used 2005 Toyota Matrix Wagon Consumer Reviews
Good all around hauler
I traded in my 2003 Tacoma four door in on the Matrix XR. Getting 25 MPG in mostly city driving is a refreshing change. The base engine could use more torque to get it moving. The car handles well and manuvers in parking lots with ease. The interior is very functional and easy to configure. Toyota redid the chin spoiler so it looks better and doesn't scrape like the older models. As with most Toyota's the Matrix will hold its value, be low maintenance and be trouble free over the log haul. It's a good alternative to a SUV. The worst problem I had was blind spots. I bought two small mirrors and the problems solved.
I love my matrix
I researched a lot of other before deciding on the MAtrix. Byut the MAtrix always came out on top in my book, i bought based on the toyoat reputation, and reviews from freinds that have bougght this car in past 2 yrs. I feel so safe in this car it like a mini suv, and its easy to handle w/o complicated gagdets.
- Base WagonMSRP: $6,995347 mi away
- Base WagonMSRP: $5,750723 mi away
- Base WagonMSRP: N/A299 mi away
Small Car, Great Value
This car is fun to drive and is small. For my husband and I it is perfect. It's got a lot of get up and go capacity.
Multi use car
The car is standard shift with six forward and one reverse with low profile tires and a factory modified engine that goes to 180 horse and 8,000 rpm. It gets between 30 to 35 mpg. It is part sport car, part economy car, part SUV and is always reliable. It is a fun car to drive. Toyota did not put many of these cars on the market. There are many SRV's with AWD but this is not one. Instead it has a sports car six forward gear standard transmission.
Great
Great car! I have a XRS its so much fun to drive. Pretty quick for a wagon. Handles amzingly but my one complaint is the seats. Although they r very comfortable i find when i take sharp turns i tend to slide out of it with my seat belt on. Thats my only complaint i love it otherwise