aktoaster
Ann Arbor, MI
I love my car.
4 star rating

In love with my family, interested in good gas mileage, dependent on daily vehicle, concerned about safety, cares for the environment, fuel-conscious, daily driver, Safety conscious
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Pros

    Fun to drive.

Cons
    Doesn't handle well in deep snow.

AUG
20
2007

Toyota Matrix - 2004 — 

I am really happy with my Toyota Matrix.  It is comfortable, reliable and fun to drive.  The fold-down seats allow me to fit in all the cargo I need and I am pleased with the gas mileage and safety ratings. 

I also love the "regular plug"-style outlet in the dash so I don't need to use a converter to charge my cell phone or use any other electronic device.  It's really handy for camping or running my dirt devil in the car.

I do find that it doesn't handle quite as well in the deep snow as my last car (a 1993 Ford Probe), which in Michigan has gotten me nearly stuck a couple of times. 

One other comments is that when my toddler's car seat is strapped in the middle of the back seat, I end up with very little cargo room because I can't fold down either seat.  I could move her seat over to the side, but then I woudn't be able to see her as well in the rear-view.

I would definitely buy this car again if I had to start all over.



I_thumb_up Toyota Matrix - 2004 is recommended by aktoaster

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