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In the Matrix
86Ciara, 07/01/2008
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love this car. For a 4 cylinder this car is smashing!! For some reason this car just likes to go fast. Got a speeding ticket doing 97 mph :0 & no the paint did not peel off while I was re-entering the atmosphere. Steep upgrades not a problem just flip the OverDrive button and you're climbing!! I keep up with regular oil changes & maintenance to keep my baby running smooth.
Here we go Indigo.
Charpaints, 09/28/2005
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
As an artist in a major metropolitan city this little car is the one for me. It is zippy in traffic, holds a fair amount of cargo and is affordable to own. It is easy to load and unload. The higher seats offer a more comfortable enter and exit to and from the car especially for older passengers. Gas mileage is terrific. The instumentation takes a little getting used to but afterwards is very easy to use and see. A few of the plastic handles on the seat adjusters feel temporary and have come off.
GR8 little Matrix
QuickDeuce, 12/26/2008
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
BUY IT ! We have owned ours since new. 38k now, avg 28 to 30mpg depends on city/hwy. Maint costs? Oil and regular sched. maint. is the only $$ we've spent. The Matrix is well built, dependable as a Toyota is supposed to be. Drives like a little sports car. Absolutely loves snow and adverse roads. Ease of getting into and out of the Matrix are among the #1 reasons we chose ours. Handy instrument arrangements and excellent visibility for lane changes. There are a number who say the little Matrix is terribly underpowered, well - we think not. How often do we need to exceed 75 mph ? Do we need to accelerate to fwy speeds quickly? Yup - and the Matrix gets that done with ease.
Excellent Car
Excellent Car, 09/07/2009
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is an exceptional vehicle from the outside styling to the inside floor plan. Easy to carry 4 big adults including height. We take our car on the road and what a wonderful way to travel, easy to carry your luggage with the seats down and a clothes rod in the back. Recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for simple, quality and a good investment.
Best car I ever bought for the money!
greg oloskey, 03/20/2016
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
PLENTY of room, great gas mileage, extremely dependable! Nice looking.
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Must have picked the lemon
chosepoorly, 04/18/2009
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought the car new and am a very careful owner. My last car, a Chevy housed outside in the elements, was 12 years old when I traded it in with very little problems. After 2 years, the fuel pump went. After 2 1/2 years, electrical system and sensors failed. Just after the warranty expired, multiple systems failed, requiring a new battery and $400 worth of repairs. I have to drive long distances for my new job and have to trade it because I don't know when or where it will fail next. Disappointing, considering Toyota's supposed quality.
My Toyota
D. Riddle, 03/15/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had started out looking for a more fuel efficient SUV. I had never even heard of the Toyota Matrix. Went to the dealership to look at a Rav4. I found that the Matrix had more cargo space than the 2005 Rav4 I was looking at ... and was a more comfortable driving experience than the 2006 Rav4 that I was looking at. I am totally enjoying zipping around in this car. It feels solid and tight. More so than my old SUV. It sits higher than a sedan. I found a surprising fuel efficient option. Love it.
I LOVE this car!
ohwise1, 12/25/2005
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Got the stability & traction control [had to wait 3 months for car], handles like a dream. 4" of snow fell not long after picking it up, no problems on hilly back roads. Nimble & stable, seats more supportive than ones in Camry I traded in, noise no worse either. No problem merging onto highways into traffic going over 60mph. Display lights need to be set up/down for night/day but that takes about a second, no big deal. Good gas mileage, good ride, lots of space, good little car. If you know how to drive, it will get up and go when needed. I got the auto but actually like the throaty growl it makes going up through the gears.
Great to Own, drive, and Practical
donger, 04/21/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XRS 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I owned a porsche 911sc and this thing is nearly as fun to drive but unlike the 911 you can drive it with 4 passengers and all their luggage. This car does everthing you want it to do, it can be a mule and a racehorse all at the same time. I looked at a lot of cars (civic Si, Impreza, mazda 3s) and this was the best in nearly every category; passenger space, speed and handling, reliability (can't beat the japanese), looks. If you are in the market for a car like this you HAVE to drive the matrix to make a fully informed decision. I drove my XRS across the country last summer(CA to PA), through 104 heat, rain for 12 hours at a time and my back wasn't sore and the car never missed a step.
Great Car No Matter What Your Size!
1217trees, 02/07/2008
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Matrix for 2 years now. I love it. I am 5'2" and fit very comfortably and my son who is 6'6" has plenty of leg room and head clearance! This vehicle is so reliable and fun to drive. Love this car!
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