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2009 Toyota Matrix - Consumer Opinions Page 3

MSRP: $16,290 - $21,950 See Local Classifieds
 
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Cars.com user
the car is not worth it

...My mechanic tells me he knows a lot of people not happy with Matrix. Don't go to dealership they are useless."...

MSN Autos user
a little buggy

...Pros: Gas Mileage Cons: Shaky and is made cheaply Overall: good firt car or college student car, beyond that it is not cost-effective...

MSN Autos user
The Reliable, gets no respect, Swiss Army Knife of Crossovers!

...Overall: The car has lots of safety features for the money. Great on gasoline and peppy for the small 1.8 4 cylinder. It has a smooth ride...

Kelley Blue Book user
Idle & Knocking Problems

...Ten minutes after picking it up and driving home it began to rattle at a stop light. I am sick of the thing already. I will be trading it in as soon as I get...

Cars.com user
I like this car

...Allow your kid to take thier driving test in this vehicle. My daughter wants to take her driving exam in this car. But I don't know I am having too much fun...

MSN Autos user
Goodcar

...Pros: Good price for what you get. Cons: Wind Noise above 45 mph quite loud. Overall: Car is a good buy...

MSN Autos user
Good car

...Overall: I like it and I'm going to keep it for years, I'm sure...

Kelley Blue Book user
it all works

...i can carrier ( two ) kayak's . i live in new england--so , only time will tell--how well the awd works. everything works well--no problems as yet...

Cars.com user
Low Cost, Even Lower Quality

...It is a shame though, because this car has nice seats and and a pretty good size trunk, but those are not enough for me to ever recommend this vehicle."...

MSN Autos user
Great around town or long trip vehicle

...Pros: HP to weight ratio. Cons: Fleather light gas pedal Overall: Great vehicle...


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Though mechanically similar to the Pontiac Vibe, the 2009 Toyota Matrix has different styling inside and out, as well as some minor differences in equipment.

Its exterior styling in particular is smoother and cleaner, without overtly flared wheel wells like the Vibe.

In nearly all other attributes, the two vehicles are virtually identical.

The Spectra5 and Mazda3 are arguably more fun to drive than the Matrix, with peppy engine response and a tighter suspension, and similar in overall space—though the Mazda3 has a very tight backseat.

The Spectra also stands out for its long warranty, especially its ten-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage.

The Subaru Impreza hatchback is also a worthy alternative to the Matrix; though it's somewhat more expensive, the Impreza has standard all-wheel drive, a torquey flat-four engine, and an enviable safety and reliability record.


 
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