Toyota Matrix - 2004 Review Summary
The 2004 Toyota Matrix is a nice size vehicle for a small family. Owners state it is easy to get in and out of, even for seniors, and love the gas mileage of 30-36 mpg. Style is another plus factor for the Toyota Matrix 2004 model. As for handling, the Toyota Matrix gets high ratings in this department also, except when driving in deep snow. The 2004 Matrix gets a nod of approval with only a few minor complaints from our reviewers. See what is new on the 2005 Toyota Matrix.
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Toyota Matrix - 2004 Ratings and Reviews
I'm the practicle car owner of the family. My husband owns the sports car and I own the small stationwagon/SUV car. He's always saying to me, "why don't you buy a sports car for your next vehicle, you know it would be more fun to drive?" But then I say back to him, "O.K., whose vehicle do we use to bring the two large dogs to run in the park, to pick up gardening supplies, take for long camping trips etc?" It's my Toyota Matrix! It's the best car value for the money. It's reasonable on gas, 32mph on highway driving. And it has all this space! Every seat folds down, including the...
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Before buying this silver 2004 Matrix used from a local dealer I had never owned a Japanese designed car. I'd had VW's and a Mercedes and plenty of American full sized cars. I went shopping looking ONLY for a car that had a flat-straight in trunk and didn't really care what the car looked like as long as I could load heavy gear boxes into the back without killing my back. When the salesman suggested this little number I looked skeptical.
I've never been able to sit upright in a car with a sunroof and when I sat down for the first time I was amazed that my head didn't it the headliner. ...
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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.
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I love this car! I bought it used after I totalled my Toyota Corolla. It's much roomier and more comfortable. It handles well and is fun to drive - I have the 6-speed manual. The gas mileage isn't quite as good as the Corolla, but then again other features make up for it.
The seats are easy to fold down and make a lot of room to haul things. It has ample cup holders and other compartments - I like compartments!
It's a great car!
