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Best little car anywhere
Barb Matrix Lover, 05/19/2020
2008 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I’ve been driving Matrixes for 16 years, from 2004 to 2008, the latest model year that was truly a wagon (not a hatchback!); and both manual and automatic transmissions. All are fun to drive, nimble, and very economical. There is a regular electric outlet on the dash, which is unique and allows you to plug in anything. Cargo capacity is Outstanding! With the rear seats folded down, you have a total flatbed with 53 cubic feet capacity. I have made 8 cross-country moves and everyone marvels on how much I can pack. I’ve also gotten 34 mpg highway, fully loaded! The front seat folds flat to form a table top, and the rear window opens. I’ve also carried 8 foot long boards long with the front seat folded down flat. All-in-all, a great little car! My current Matrix is 12 years. Eventually I’ll have to replace it, and that will be a sad day.
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Toyota Matrix - GREAT CAR !
Edie Simone, 06/14/2018
updated 06/17/2019
2008 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2008 used in 2010 because it had better visibility than the new model. I added sun blocking strips, wind covers and tinting because the sun was always in my eyes. It has great cargo space; good pick-up and consistently gets 29-33 mpg. I've had no mechanical costs other than regular maintainence. The ride is a bit hard, but my passengers and I are always comfortable. I wish it had a rear windshield wiper. It has just over 100K miles and I expect to get another 100K to 150K like my last Toyota.
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Fantastic vehicle!
matrixfan, 04/10/2008
2008 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
With gas prices ever rising, my van was just too expensive to run. The Matrix was the perfect vehicle to downsize to; it still holds my gear, but gets 40% better mileage than my old MPV and it's fun to drive to boot! I wish Toyota would come out with a Hybrid Matrix, but until then, this one is great!
Love my new Matrix!
ystapdoognabel, 10/05/2007
2008 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've only driven my new 2008 manual transmission basic Matrix 200 miles but as of this moment, it's my favorite car I've ever had. It just feels like the "perfect fit". I guess it's really too early for me to say much but so far, so good. I like the way it drives. I like the looks of the inside and outside. I like the amount of visibility it has. The seats are firm but very comfortable on the back. I test drove a Honda Fit Sport and was surprised at how much more I like the Matrix.
Matrix 08--so far so good
matrixdriver, 06/20/2009
2008 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I needed the most fuel efficient car I could find that could still carry a bunch of stuff. There were some good hybrid options, but they were too pricey and I'm unsure about the battery technology. So, I checked out the Matrix, Fit, and Mazda 3. They are all good cars that would have worked, but I went with the Matrix because I got a pretty good price, got a long warranty, and it had all the features I needed. Had a little more space than the Fit and was more comfortable in the driving position. I was also hoping to have something very reliable, and Toyota along with the Corolla this is based on, seemed perfect. 23,000 miles in it still seems like the right choice.