I bought a new a 2008 Matrix XR in September 2007. I still have it. It is nearly 18 years old and runs great. I do regular synthetic oil changes every 4500 miles. And have Toyota do routine maintenance as per owners manual. It is a 4 speed Automatic with all safety features that are important. I plan on keeping another 18 years if it keeps going.

I bought my Matrix new in January of 2008, and it currently has 390,000 miles and has been a great car. I’ve had to replace a good part of the exhaust system over the years, one brake job, and replaced the tie rod ends, but that’s all - other than lots of tires and a few batteries. It’s starting to show signs of crankshaft rod bearing wear finally - I’m trying to decide if they’re worth replacing.

2008 Pontiac Vibe(Matrix) Have owned this car since 2011. It had 60,000 miles then. It has 170,000 miles now. Paint is near perfect. There’s no rest. Interior is perfect still. Uses no oil. Engine runs fine. Changed brakes three times. Tires twice. No other repairs! It is a joy to drive. If second gear were a rower ratio it would speed up better. Handles quite well with precision. Driver dimensions are for smaller people. Many times I drive with my arms crossed to keep from putting pressure on my joints, but I like to sit up straighter than most people, too. If you are impatient and push the accellerator to the floor from low speed you might think there’s a turbo on the engine, because you can hit 60 in a moment. My gps says it will do 113 mph. If you are looking for an inexpensive older car(always if in doubt, ask a mechanic to check a car out), I think the Matrix or Vibe will go close to 300,000 miles. There is road noise, but doors and widows are still tight: no rattles, eveything works. It’s good car!