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4.13 out of 5 stars

Matrix XR

Kla, 07/17/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Good car for the money. It's not for racing, but for everyday drive is comfortable.

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5 out of 5 stars

A great car

r.berezin, 07/22/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I just got a 2005 model and i think it is the GREATEST. I have the XR model. It rides GREAT. The seats are comfortable with plenty of leg room. The back seats are comfortable with plenty of leg room. There is plenty of storage space with all kinds of extra pockets. The fit and trim is exclent. The turning radis is GREAT. It drive like a car only better.

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5 out of 5 stars

Good Deal.

bicdaddy, 07/24/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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We purchased a Matrix after owning four long lived Toyota's. For '05, the tail light design is sportier and the ground effects incorporate the fog lamps. The Matrix has plenty of room for two kids. The front seating position is very comfortable. Most small cars in this category make me feel like I am sitting in a hole. So far so excellent. Not one complaint. Then again, it is Toyota.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Not just a wagon...A mini SUV!

jazzyinny, 08/01/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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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.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

My 2005 Matrix

Dolphinrv, 08/08/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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A very nice automobile. We have owned other Toyotas and I am equally happy with thi one. We just took it on a 200 mile trip and it was very comfortable. I highly recommend this vehicle. We got good fuel economy, approximately 29-30 MPG.

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5 out of 5 stars

very impressive

bill newlun, 08/16/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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this car was very cool and a delight to test drive i enjoyed it very much handle great ,a lot of comfort for a small car every body must test drive this car the price is right on the money ,this is what i call a trip car for the gas mileage

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5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE MY MATRIX

NIN, 01/12/2005
2005 Toyota Matrix XR AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Car is excellent on gas.... great for moms like me with active kids.... big cargo for groceries. I downsized from the Toyota sienna... also an excellent auto... just too big for me... no more strollers or diaper bags to lug around... matrix doesn't look like the big wagon from the 70s. Nice and sporty for the on the go mom.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Vroooooom

Dreikalina, 08/21/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Bought this in June of 2004. Get about 28 MPG in the city. Has nice grab on the road. Nice tight corners. Back seat is roomy. Love the fold down seats (including passenger front seat.) Sometimes the front passenger seatbelt has to be buckled to prevent the beeping-alarm from going off, if I have a package on the seat. For some reason when I locked myself out of the car, Toyota said they didn't cover the locksmith to unlock me, and after debating it with them for 10 minutes, they discovered they were wrong. Blamed it on the computer system not being accurate. That was fustrating. But it is a reliable car with good gas mileage. I'd buy it again.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome

Elphaba, 08/30/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I love this car. I just replaced my 90 Corolla with the Matrix, and I am so impressed with this ride. It's so high and comfortable and has plenty of pep.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent car to have

tandra reams, 01/29/2005
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my Toyota Matrix XR, its fun to drive I get excellent gas mileage and there is plenty of run for the kids and for other things

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