Used 2005 Toyota Matrix Wagon Consumer Reviews
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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.
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.
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.
What happened to Toyota?
Jeri F., 10/20/2009
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I ordered my Toyota Matrix with a 5speed manual trans. I have always driven manual and wanted to continue. My car is 4 years old and I'm installing a new clutch! My last Toyota Corolla was 15 years old and no clutch. I also had to replace the tires at about 15K miles. I had a little Chevy S10 p/u with manual trans and it was great except I wanted more interior. It was 5 years and I didn't have to replace anything. What has happened to Toyotas? I'm so disappointed.
Toyota Quality?
Keith, 09/15/2006
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Issues: 1)Noisey front end. Dealer says it's the tires (Continentals) and won't do anything about it. 2)Needed a serpentine belt at 12,500 miles. Why? 3)You have to sit on the passenger seat to move it. 4)Auto locks will automatically relock 30 seconds after you hit the button. 5)Driver side window broke at 11,000. Took the dealer 2 trys to fix it. 6)Auto Transmission is "iffy" coming down hills. 7)Rear windshield wiper is noisey even if it's new. (And a new one costs 20 bucks) 8)Spoilers are too low to the ground. Every matrix XR I have seen in parking lots have theirs broked right in front of rear wheels (they bottom out over speed bumps.)
The Best of Toyota
Z-MAN, 10/27/2005
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is worth every penny... and that isn't much to pay. The quality of Toyota is everywhere within this car. The gas mileage is great, it looks great, and performs the same way with the Toyota dependability. It is roomy enough for family travel, great leg room! Load it up and go. Whether you're going around town or on a long trip, you cannot go wrong with this vehicle. I now know what my next vehicle is going to be!
Not Your Momma's Station Wagon
thirtysomething, 08/17/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We were shopping for a car that could hual 2 adults and 2 babies with all their gear and still be fun for under 25k. This is it. Forget reviews that suggested sticking to the XR - its fun to rev a car up to nearly 8 grand on the tach. Open the moonroof, turn up the great sounding JBL soundsystem with 6 speakers + subwoofer and let it scream. We needed practicality, we wanted fun, the XRS delivers both. Still a safe car - front and side airbags, ABS and the best brakes I've ever stomped on. Comfy seats, roomy all over for a vehicle in its price range. Drive it and smile.
I love it! So much room to haul!
JFKinDC, 01/05/2005
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fold down the seats of this baby and you can haul almost anything! My dog loves this car, too. I pop the back hatch window and he's got a great perch. I also love the fact that the front passenger seat folds down into a flat desk. Great for long trips when I want to be flipping through CDs.