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Used 2005 Toyota Matrix Wagon Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Matrix

oh ok, 12/18/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a fun car to drive. Easy to see all the way around. The passenger visor is a little awkward when moved to the side window because it hits the passenger's door handle. This car would be perfect if it was a bit longer and wider for the passengers in the back seat.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Multi use car

STAN THE MAN, 07/25/2009
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best small car wagon for the money

norbert, 02/27/2006
2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Drives like the small car that it is. Very reliable. Great gas milage when you drive the speed limit and proper fuel saving driving techniques. 44 mpg on recent trip driving at 60 mpg in cruise control.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

I love my matrix

nyckay, 10/09/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Go Matrix

James Ray, 03/14/2006
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a great car for most everything. Commuting, hauling stuff and packing the family for a road trip. It gets great mileage and it's a great choice for conserving gas.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I LOVE THIS CAR

Terri, 04/01/2005
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love this car. I had a Rav 4 for 6 days and hated it. This was just what I wanted. A good cross between a SUV and a car. It's easier to handle than an SUV and it's great on gas. I always get around 28 in City driving.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great

Holaimtim, 11/02/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my Matrix!

Ryan, 04/21/2006
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The car is great. It's everything I need- enough cargo space to haul around my music and A/V gear. Enough passenger space to carry 5 rather large guys to a ballgame. Better than average fuel economy (I live in NYC and get about 28 city and 38+ highway). I've had no problems with it, and I still love starting it up and driving it. It's really a perfect marriage of form, function, and is extremely well designed.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Excellent for the Price

PP, 05/06/2004
2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

The Matrix fits my needs perfectly. I wanted a car smaller than an SUV and good on gas. An addition, a spacious car that allows me to put the seats down in the back. I have a C230 Benz and I drive the Matrix more than the Benz.

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