2005 Toyota Matrix Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by jimlee88
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Exterior styling
nice semi aggressive wagon look, kind of sporty
Reliability & durability
so far no real mechanical issues. There was a hard start issue which Toyota/dealership eventually admitted and corrected after many attempts and denial that this problem existed
Fuel economy
Front WD w/ 4sp auto, great highway mileage, but not near the advertised ratings
Cargo capacity
I have fit the following in the car, 52inch Bravia still in the box, 4 panels of a single car garage door, love seat, 40 bags of topsoil, cases and cases of Coke
Brand reputation & image
The movie was very exciting and full of action
Ride smoothness
Very harsh/stiff ride and sits too high
Quietness
This car has a lot of road noise, wind noise, rattles, buzzes, clunks and rattles even when brand new. Toyota says it is normal.
Fuel economy
Not even close to what is advertised
Powertrain performance
Jerky automatic tranny, very buzzy engine, no passing power, not too peppy.
Dealer practices
Do not tell about TSB even though I ask about it.
Deny there is a known issue, lie to your face. There was a hard start issue which Toyota/dealership eventually admitted and corrected after many attempts and denial that this problem existed. Avoid Dealr
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