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chuck k, 12/18/2018
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
A great commuter car. Basic, simple, reliable. Only work I've had done is caliper, disk, pad, and rear hub replacement due to salt and rust damage. I wish the brakes were stronger and that the car had more low end torque. I have a manual transmission. There is a slight delay when pressing the accelerator from idle . I think the seats are comfortable, but the clutch and brake pedals are too close together, which is a problem when wearing boots. A good reliable car for the money.
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Caught dead with a matrix
Jeffery Sheppard, 09/11/2018
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
16 of 21 people found this review helpful
Buyers beware, 2009 Toyota Matrix is a lemon that never got recall! This car has problems with oil consumption that do not warn the operator of the vehicle. The engine rattles. and now the check engine light comes on indicating that there ia a problem with the coil. The coil was replaced a few times. All of my cars are Toyota from my wife's Highlander to my 4X4 Tundra. If I had to do it again, no small cars from Toyota will be shopped. Toyota appears to have forgotten its base of customers that proudly supported her. I will never buy a Matrix again. I really hope someone sees this post before they make the same mistake.
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Great car my awd
HWR, 01/19/2010
2009 Toyota Matrix S 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
We purchased our 09 matrix in 2008. At the time living in snowy area we got the awd-s model with the 2.4 litre Camry engine. Traction control on snow/ice fantastic. Not too many other cars can beat it from a light, eccept maybe a sports sedan with a v-8? paint chips easily, seats uncomfortable&blind spots, mileage is o. k. 28-30 mpg on highway. Overall the car is good. 31,000 miles&only oil changes. All 4 tires will need to be replaced soon. Remember, it's awd!
Nice Ride
GrindEm, 03/21/2008
2009 Toyota Matrix S 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2.4L with the 5 speed manual tranny in radiant red. This car needs the 2.4L to move the extra pork at an acceptable pace. I love the engine and the tranny, very positive driving experience! I am 6'1 and find it to be a little tight in the seat and in the foot wells. The layout is very handy and will fit a lot of stuff with the seats folded down. However the design makes for the worst tunnel cover for privacy I have ever seen! I really like the new exterior styling, big improvement over the geriatric 1st generation. I love the way Toyota puts their packages and model lines together, clean and straight foward. All in all a fun car to drive, quick, agile, stable, good price, aux jack.
Finally!
annette, 07/18/2008
2009 Toyota Matrix S 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I didn't know the Matrix existed. I hated the car I was driving, so I went to the Toyota place to look at Scion, but saw the Matrix in the showroom. I was hooked. I love the dropdown seats and the fact that they are flat. The seats are comfy and everything on the dash is easy to get to. The doors don't close on my legs, large and roomy.