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Used 2006 Toyota Matrix Wagon Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Seems to have been an excellent decision

TEEJAY, 12/26/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Well with almost 16k on it now we haven't had one single problem! At first I thought my wife was crazy for wanting a 5 speed, but then I drove the Matrix. I love the intial acceleration that the manual offers. I leave all of those big gas hog SUVs sitting at the stop light and pass them again sitting at the gas pumps! We are averaging high 30s overall. On a long trip you can get over 40 mpg if you set the cruise at 70 mph. I plan on driving this thing well over 200k so I use synthetic motor oil and change every 5k when the maint. light comes on. I also installed a k&n filter which gives me a little more HP! Go Toyota!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Solid and versatile

Northeast driver, 06/23/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have owned the Matrix for a little over 8 months and living in the Northeast have driven it in all types of weather with complete confidence. I have found the ride comfortable and the handling enjoyable. The interior room is superior to many larger cars. And I feel the versatility in unmatched. Other reviewers have stated that the vehicle could use more power. Yes, more power would be nice, however, only if the MPG’s would increase or stay the same. I have yet to experience a situation where the engine power was not sufficient and most of my driving includes highway miles.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Very Good

MJ, 03/02/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I like my Matrix, however, I would like it even more if it came with a cruise control. It was the only 2006 on the lot, and at the time did not think it would matter. After owning one, I find that it does matter. Because it drives so smooth on the highway that before realizing it, I catch myself speeding. It would also be nice if it had an interrior dome light. All the other things it comes with are awesome! But without the cruise control and the interrior lights, I'm thinking about trading it in for one that has it. But looking around, it's amazing how having those two features jacks-up the price of the car way too much.

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5 out of 5 stars

Toyota Matrix Do or Don't

Trish, 06/24/2019
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A Toyota Matrix is an amazing car as we owned one before. We bought this one a couple years newer.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great little car for the Money.

Paul, 11/12/2005
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great Car. It rides smooth with crisp handling. It will stop on a dime and accelerate quickly through traffic. It's quiet running and its styling has an aggressive look. The fit and finish is amazing. It gets great gas mileage and its reliable, a great alternative to a gas guzzling Jeep!

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