Toyota Matrix

[Kalian]

My inlaws are looking to buy a Matrix XR and want me to help them find one. (They don't speak English very well.) I was wondering if anybody here owns one or has info on them. Were they built in Japan? Do they have the same quality as the other toyota products?<br />Thanx for any input!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Toyota Matrix

When I was in the car business we sold a few used ones and also ones badged as the Pontiac Vibe. Same exact car good toyota quality. Being able to find a Vibe might broaden your search.

 

[Kalian]

Re: Toyota Matrix

Thanx Bob, I'll look for the vibe too.

 

[bh357]

Re: Toyota Matrix

I currently drive a Vibe, and it has performed very well for me. Currently I have just over 100k miles. Ditto what Bob_VT said on the similarities; the only real difference is exterior styling.<br />The Vibe is built in California at the Nummi plant (joint venture between GM and Toyota) which also builts Tacomas. The Matrix is built in Cambridge ON. I believe that the Cambridge plant also builds Corollas and Lexus RX330s.<br />Both the Vibe and Matrix are based off of the Corolla platform.

 

[boatneck]

Re: Toyota Matrix

My wife drives a 2205 Matrix XR and she loves it. Gets good gas mileage -about 29 mpg combined city, highway--and quality is typical Toyota. Very comfortable on a 2000 mile trip to North Carolina last summer. Lots of pep averaging 70-80 mph on the interstates. We recommend it.

 

[Kalian]

Re: Toyota Matrix

Thanks for all the info folks. My brother in law is coming up tonight and will probably purchase one here tomorow. It seems to be a decent car. He's looking for an XR, I talked with a dealer here and after much negotiating he said he'll get him a fully loaded, brand new XR for $20,000 out the door. Hopefully he'll keep his word. My mother in law will be paying, and if she doesn't get exactly what she wants she'll walk away.