2005 Toyota Matrix consumer reviews

I recently bought my 2005 matrix from a local car dealer. I've had my eye on this particular model from toyota for a long time, and i finally purchased my own. I love the way this car handles and it is relatively comfortable. I have two kids and the interior space is very large, considering that it's a hatchback.I did alot of research before purchasing this vehicle and i intend to keep this car for a very long time. Toyota is very well known for reliability and you get value for your money when purchasing toyota vehicles.

I did quite a bit of test driving before finally deciding to purchase this car and, I can honestly say, I truly loved everything about this car. My XRS was recently totaled and, since this style is no longer available, I am truly at a loss as to what my next vehicle will be. This was the car that we used for everything; from grocery shopping to hauling home bricks for our summer gardening project, to driving home for the holidays, and this car was up to the task.

my '05 XRS is functional, practical and sporty. my wife and her neices love it(she drives it to work sometimes instead of her '08 Camry SE). it handles additonal duties easily(56"x39"x20" bedroom chest of drawers, dishwashers, groceries) It compares and performs favorably with the CooperS and i've even had a run-in with a '90 civic Si with a 98 1.8 v-tech @ 190hp and we were prety even until i backed off @ 60mph in a 45mph zone. I've even got as much as 410 miles from a full tank... disapointing the XRS is not offered in '07 or '08 but what i'd really love to try is an AWD with the enging and tranny from the XRS

This is a small car on the outside, but is genuinely large on the inside. It handles like a small car, but rides like a larger car, It is flexible enough to handle almost anything, and is quality in every respect. It will do almost everything a larger car or van can do, and is economical and easy to drive, and even a little bit fun to drive.

Great little car. Stylish with convenience of station wagon. Exceptionally economical and fun to drive.