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Review 3 of 66
Price Paid:
$13500.00
from Lake Keowee Chrysler Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 Toyota Matrix XR Summary:
We bought this car in May 2003. It has 10,000 miles on it and the dealer was wanting to get rid of it quickly. We thought it was quirky and different, and most importantly, it fit out budget.
We have loved this car. Ours has 120,000 miles on it and we haven't had ANY problems with it. We have gone through two pairs of tires and replaced the breaks twice. Besides basic oil changes, we haven't ever had it in the shop.
This car has held everything from furniture, skis, snowboards, kneeboards, 8' PVC pieces (with the hatch glass up) and have moved a few friends with this car.
We have traveled from Greenville, SC to Key West to Niagara Falls in the car and haven't had any problems. I drive it daily to work, about 30 miles round-trip and average 33 mpg even four years later.
We have started considering replacing our other car a Ford truck and the only car we can think of is another Matrix! We hate to be "those people" with the same cars in the driveway, but there isn't a better option out there!
The only things we do not like is the road noise that most people have mentioned and the lack of leather seats as an option. We also replaced our 17" wheels and rims that came with our car with 16" wheels and rims because the 17" wheels were pricey.
Overall, this car rocks. It is an awesome deal and a Toyota product, so it will last until you are ready for something else!
Strengths:
EVERYTHING!
1. Gas mileage... after 120,000 miles it still gets 34mpg on average!
2. Space
3. Reliability Weaknesses:
VERY FEW!
1. Road noise is annoying, but not too bad.
2. Acceleration is sometimes weak. Similar Products Used:
Pontiac Vibe
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