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Used 2006 Toyota Matrix Wagon Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

cool Matrix

vjns, 05/19/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Excellent design and quality. Although the ride is higher compared to my civics, it still feels very sporty and responsive. Since it is designed as a ULEV crossover, it is really versatile, affortable and comfortable. Auto transmission is really smooth and gas mileage is great. Very happy with the car since I got it new and fully loaded in Mar 2006. Great price and great looks, all my friends love it at my work place. Only other car that generate so much attention at work is a 2006 Mustang GT but he is suffering with his gas bills and insurance.

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5 out of 5 stars

All around great car

Pasta, 02/19/2007
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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As the title states... Bought the car for its mileage, dependability, and versatility. I'm a handy-man so hauling wood and other building materials is a fairly common occurrence for me. I also MTB ride often and being able to throw the bike and gear in the back or several on a rack for long trips with friends is also common. This car handles ALL of that with grace. The manual transmission is good. Shifting is positive, short throws. Acceleration is more than adequate. It's not a sports car (for 15 years, my previous car). You're in the wrong price range and class if you are expecting that type of handling and performance. Even still, the Matrix performs very well.

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5 out of 5 stars

I love My Matrix XRS

tiffyJ, 03/21/2007
2006 Toyota Matrix XRS 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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I fell in love with this car when it first came out. I saw it when I went to see a movie on the pre-movie commercials and fell in love and several years later I was still in love with it. I traded in my 99 4 door civic and I am so glad that I did!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love My Red RX

kelly, 09/10/2005
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Fun and RELIABLE..it's a Toyota! I purchased the red model and have many comments on it's sporty appeal. The gas mileage is wonderful with today's gas prices. Love the interior... very modern/sleek and FUN!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Long 4200 Mile Trip

Dan, 05/19/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Drove from AZ thru CO, KS to MO and then back thru AR, OK, and NM. Camped out in it a total of 6 nights. A blowup mattress will fit in back with the seats down and forward. Performed well in the CO mountains for the size of the engine. Able to maintain 65-70 mph on the 6-7% grades. Averaged 32- 33 mpg depending on the speed. Great for an AWD! Used the AC outlet to blowup the mattress, use my laptop, and charge our camera batteries. A definite plus! The seats were fairly comfortable for the long-hauls. An adjustable lumbar support would be nice. Has been reliable so far. The sunroof cover squeaked for awhile but the dealership fixed it. No really major complaints.

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