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Love My Matix
R P Foster, 03/06/2009
2008 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I truly love my Matrix. A friend of mine bought a 2007 XR and she loves it. I am 6ft7in tall and weigh 276lbs. I have great head and leg room. Also the body style seems to sit higher than a standard car and this makes it easier to get in and out of. We have made 2 trips to Gulf Shores AL and found it to be a pleasure to drive.
Very happy with my 2008 Matrix.
Lonnie, 09/24/2021
2008 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased used 18 months ago with 120k. Currently has 151k. On highway 34-35 mpg. I do limited city driving (est. 20-25%) and lowest mpg has been 29. Vehicle serviced when purchased, current with oil changes, filters, etc., and I have had no issues since purchasing. I am comfortable in the seat (5'9"/250). However, previous vehicle was a 2006 Chrysler van and, until I adjusted, in the Matrix it felt like the engine was in my lap, personal thing that was overcome with the much improved mpg and trouble-free reliability. Not the quietest, due to road noise, not rattles & squeaks. I feel it handles freeway speeds, with wind gusts and passing trucks, without issue. I live in FL, so no experience with snow, but the A/C works well! Cargo space seems very good. Overall, I like the vehicle very much.
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BEST OVER ALL CAR!!!
Robert, 03/16/2009
2008 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Toyota, never really liked them until I got mine and Toyota has me sold for life. Great car all around, comfort is ok, like others, back seat can be a little more confy and I have to issues with the driver side. Great acceleration for a small 1.8l vvt-I four banger. I put in a cold air intake and got better mpg and performance. I also love the looks better than the 09, don't like the new design. Have not had any issues with it at all. I got mine in the speedway blue metallic color and everyone compliments me for it, great color. Car handles very well on curves and ride quality isn't bad for a small compact. I only wish I had gotten the awd when they offered it, I hate my self 4 that.
Purchased in Sept. 07
Tashadog, 11/23/2007
2008 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I decided on purchasing a Toyota Matrix in Sept., after my new 07 Chevy Malibu was totalled in a car accident in August. It took me a little while to get attached to the Matrix, as I really liked the Malibu. I'm getting almost 30 MPG (all city driving) with the Matrix. It's just a basic car - no bells and whistles, but it's comfortable and, being a Toyota, I'm expecting it to be around for a long time. Though it looks a bit small, I'm actually able to fit my family of five in comfortably.
Love my 08 Matrix XR!
George O'Conner, 06/26/2008
2008 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great fuel economy, good leg room, lots of storage slots, and great stereo speakers. It has awesome fuel economy for a mid size car, roomy, and handles well. Also it is fun to drive and handles curves and turns well. I gave a 9 for comfort because the ride is a little rough, but not horrible. Still pretty good. I gave an 8 for interior and exterior design because Toyota didn't do much to re-design the 06 and 07 models of the Matrix. Overall I am happy with this car!