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Always good to go!
frog, 02/24/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Just back from our first road trip to taos, all kinds of weather, rain, snow, ice everything. car performed beautifully as expected....fuel mileage ave. 34 mpg..interior was comfortable
Roomy car with good looks & good mileage
Don, 05/29/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I was looking at a hatchbacks: Toyota Matrix, Honda Fit, Kia Spectra5 and the Mazda 3 hatch. The Matrix had more pick-up on the test drive, more room and less cabin noise.
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Fun to drive
What a car, 05/26/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XRS 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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I love this car its small fun to drive.The fuel economy is great.The interior is simple and nice the seats are soft.On are matrix xrs we did the TRD racing shocks the ride is firm we also did cross bars on the car because there was a lot of body roll. When geting on the gas pedal the car has a very hard time finding traction you think when toyota was building it they would of put a limited slip in it. But once you get passed that the car takes off once out of first gear and into second when you get over 61000RPM the second cam opens the car takes of. Its fun to drive easy to take care of and its fun to drive
Love My Matrix XRS
J. Palmer, 02/24/2008
2006 Toyota Matrix XRS 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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I bought this car with 19,000 miles on it. At the time, I was unaware of the particulars of the XRS trim level. I liked the idea of a manual... bonus was that it is a 6-speed. It is the best of both worlds because I can haul the kids around, then my band equipment, then on the weekends unload it and cruise around town with a little power under me. Even with the extra power my, mostly highway, fuel economy is around 30 mpg. Have almost 50,000 miles and not even a hint of trouble. One of the best, most fun to drive cars that I have ever owned.
Terrific Car
CWT, 03/11/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I staked out this specific vehicle with the options and found it at the local dealership, it had only been on the lot 3 days. Red, black interior; we added leather; all the feathers. My wife is short and is a teacher and she needed something that would accomodate her business needs along with a cool stylish and economical vehicle, this one made the grade.
Great Vehicle
Bob, 06/11/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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The Matrix is a best kept secret. I had forgotten Toyota made it. The vehicle handles great. Has allot of room inside and I enjoy the leather seats mine came with. The transmission is smooth and the gas mileage is great. I get 32 mpg on the highway and 29 in town. The ride is quiet as well. I set the radio volume when I start up and never need to adjust it. I am very pleased.
The cool BIG little car!
Arlene Hudson, 03/12/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Toyota Matrix. This is my first small car. I have always owned trucks. This was not a difficult adjustment. I am so happy with my Matrix! Lots of headroom inside. I do not feel the squished feeling some small cars have. I am tall and I am very comfortable behind the wheel. The pick up is great. The ride is smooth. It handles easy. It's great looking! I am getting compliments on the styling all the time! I got caught in a blizzard and my front wheel drive plowed right through. Great little car! See you out there!
Toy
David Clawson, 01/11/2008
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Have driven car approx. 10,000 miles since purchase and really enjoy driving it. My wife is main driver using it mostly going to and from work. She really appreciates the gas mileage and pep getting through traffic.We also use this car for trips for the above reasons.
Not really excited
Threadbunny, 08/14/2005
2006 Toyota Matrix XRS 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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Traded in my 2003 Honda CRV for this car which does have much better gas mileage, but The hatch back is extremely small especially when hauling groceries and book bags. Outside scratches too easily despite having the protective clear coating applied. Standard is a little slow on the pick up. Inside is nice though. Seats are comfortable and does have nice leg room. Just not big enough for a family of 5.
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.