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mbelanger, 04/18/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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This is the perfect car for me. It is a fun ride, a safe vehicle, very reliable, high quality construction and very economical. For those who want something smaller then the RAV4 this vehicle is perfect. I urge you to get the anti lock brakes, and the AWD. I had owned a Corolla SR5 in the 80s and loved it. This is the evolution of that car which captures the spirit of the SR5 and also gives you the versatility of a wagon. I have owned some nice cars, the Matrix is at the top of the list.
Love this CUV
ttboy, 01/05/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a cross between a car & suv, and gives great mileage. This is my 3rd Toyota and I'm LOVIN' IT!
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A roomy car with a good ride
Charlie, 04/17/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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The car is very roomy, has a good ride, good pickup, but the engine groans when shifting into higher gears.
Nice little car
1st Toyotabuyer, 01/08/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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With just a little over 1,000 miles on the odometer am getting about 27 mpg average. This is a nice quiet little car and seats five easily. Runs smooth and handles well. I like the cruise and all the power options. It does ride quite low to the ground, which is nice on clear dry roadways, but not for winter driving conditions. The AWD is fantastic. We can rely upon it to keep everything moving in slick conditions. I am hoping that the mpg will increase a little over time. But very satisfied so far.
Great car, leaks oil
Randy, 04/19/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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My 2006 Matrix has had an oil leak at the timing chain tensioner repaired 4 times. I just finished my arbitration hearing today, and I'm not hopeful of much help there. Toyota won't admit that there is a real problem, and therefore isn't willing to do anything to help me. This is my first 'foreign' car, and certainly will be my first, last and only Toyota.
Happy Matrix Owner
Happy Matrix Driver, 07/31/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Bought to replace my wife's 1995 4-Runner 4X4 with many miles on it. Although we knew we were giving up power (from 6 cyl to 4 cyl), the Matrix has performed well for us. During wet roads or windy conditions, the AWD keeps the vehicle on the road. The windshield and windows provide excellent visibility. We have averaged about 24 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway (2500 miles on the car in the 1st month), which is at least 50% better than the 4-Runner gave us. Overall we like the Matrix because it provides us flexibility: we can haul 4 or 5 people with decent leg room, or haul loads where the front passenger seat folds down. For the price, we enjoy driving this car.
my wife loves it!!
terry jenkins, 01/23/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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well with about 1k miles on it now and 6 weeks of ownership, we are real happy with our choice! the matrix handle well, gets excellent gas mileage and seems to be a well engineered vehicle! in fact i found out that toyota uses the same oil filter on the 1.8 lt that they used on tha 2.2 lt in our camry we owned for 12 years and 200k.
Good Workhorse
Jordan, 05/19/2009
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Have had this car for one month. Love it. I'm a mobile computer service tech, it's great for my job. I've put 4k miles. Previous owner drove it 28k mi/yr (now has 84k mi on it). Drives/ looks new. Stores and accesses tools/equip. easily. I like the independent window and door hatches in back. Very roomy. Slept in back area seats folded down. 110volt power is handy for laptop. I just happen to have front ABS brakes with upgraded Toyota TRD pads and rotors (slotted and drilled). EXCELLENT STOPPING POWER!!! I live in CA and it's saved me multiple times. My '97 accord did not stop like this. Also, if you want, this car can tow a 1,500lb. trailer, but haven't tried it. Might be kinda slow.
My First Toyota
Michael, 02/24/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Picked the Matrix because of its versatility and AWD. Decent room inside and Toyota quality all around, it just feels solid. So far so good with the AWD system on the snow. It handles pretty well and the sporty looks are a definite plus. I chose the silver streak color and after I blacked out the rear windows people are always coming up to me asking what kinda car is it.
Happy with Matrix
pammleigh, 05/16/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased the 5 speed matrix. I am very happy with it. The handling is very responsive. The sound system is enjoyable. My only complaint - the shifter makes kind of a cheap clicking sound when you shift. Also - all of the beeping for everything makes me crazy - but I guess this is true with all new cars. I am convinced I got the best car available in it's class for the least amount of money - a bonus - my teenage son thinks the car "is cool."