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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/prices/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix Recent reviews written about auto Make-2003 Toyota Matrix en-us 100 100 http://www.epinions.com/prices/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix http://img.shopping.com/cctool/PrdImg/images/pr/100X100/00/01/4a/68/83/21653635.JPG http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_472681254532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author yellowdog51 - I purchased a used 2003 Toyota Matrix back in April of 2003 from a local Toyota dealer's used car lot.  At the time, it had roughly 11,000 miles on it.  The previous owner had (accidentally, I assume) left his insurance information in the glove... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~472681254532 Wed, 3 Jun 2009 15:14:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_472681254532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_328440712836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author HawgWyld - After several years of valued service, my 1998 Ford ZX2 bit the dust. Yes, it was a sad day indeed -- that car lasted for over 120,000 miles of hard driving and it had been paid off for over five years. Yes, the Escort was too small and had all the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~328440712836 Mon, 5 Mar 2007 02:00:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_328440712836?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_210652663428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ahohl1 - I knew I wanted a "compact wagon" when I went to look at the Matrix. I just hoped it was going to live up to the hype. I knew it was not a performance vehicle (as advertised) unless I upgraded to XRS, but I wanted an automatic this time. The gas mileage... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~210652663428 Tue, 8 Nov 2005 19:20:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_210652663428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_208192769668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mouki - Sold my Toyota pickup and got the Matrix because I needed something with better mileage, passenger-carrying capacity, easier to see out of on the highway, and easier to park in the city. The adjustment was tough, but I love this car. I get 33 mpg in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~208192769668 Thu, 13 Oct 2005 00:47:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_208192769668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_195891662468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carmen111 - I am a 20-something year old female, and an owner of 2004 phantom grey Matrix. It is my first car, so when I was buying it, I did not know exactly what to look for in a car. Now I use my Matrix to commute to work 90km one way and then back home. I am a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~195891662468 Sun, 11 Sep 2005 18:56:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_195891662468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_189559770756?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jsquires - When I was new car shopping I wanted something that I didn't believe existed. I needed a car that would comfortably fit my wife and two kids, needed to be sporty, and could haul stuff. I found all of my requirements in the 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~189559770756 Tue, 12 Jul 2005 20:04:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_189559770756?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_182067629700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ms_opinionated - I love my Matrix. Yes, it does not have the power of other cars and yes, occasionally it gives off this terrible sulfur smell (blame that on the catalytic converter). But still, I LOVE MY MATRIX. First of all, it fits me perfectly. I'm petite so in most... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~182067629700 Tue, 3 May 2005 21:07:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_182067629700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_175038434948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tearose873 - There are no blind spots in this vehicle and backing up is pain-free. We all love the look of the dash, especially when it's lit up at night. At first sight, I didn't like the exterior look at all, but as I continued to walk by the car, it grew on me... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~175038434948 Mon, 28 Feb 2005 17:29:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_175038434948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_156001734276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jnfryer - The Matrix is a small and versatile station wagon that handles well, holds lots of cargo, has great reliability, and has a low ownership cost (MPG, maintenance, insurance). I have 33,000 miles on my base model Matrix, this is what I have learned... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~156001734276 Thu, 23 Sep 2004 12:01:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_156001734276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_142265454212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author holli4lb - Toyota first introduced the Matrix in 2003 and I have had no problems with the model whatsoever. It's great on gas mileage, which is something we could all use right now. It handles great on the road and has lots of storage. The household plug comes... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~142265454212 Wed, 2 Jun 2004 00:30:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_142265454212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_133418094212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cchalkley - Great looking XR! I have read reviews about shotty dash design, noise, and seats. I thought the seats were twice as comfortable as the ones in my 2002 Rav4 and 2003 Highlander. I couldn't even hear this car start it's so quiet. Even at 5000 RPM, no... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~133418094212 Tue, 16 Mar 2004 14:41:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_133418094212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_129978044036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author surfdude - **MARCH 6 2004** Traded this Matrix in for a 04 MATRIX XR with the "B" package and opted for the FWD instead of AWD. Will do another write up in a year or so. Thanks. What's not to like? A crossover SUV that really does it all. Plenty of room for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~129978044036 Mon, 16 Feb 2004 15:28:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_129978044036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_122497175172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carenthusiast - I recently sold my 17 year old Toyota Corolla and it was in mint condition. I still did not have any squeaks or rattles anywhere inside or outside on that vehicle. Needless to say I bought another Toyota product. The XR Matrix in June 2003 (2004... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~122497175172 Sat, 20 Dec 2003 15:18:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_122497175172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_122271403652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author niao - UPDATE Aug 2005: The car is still running completely fine. No recalls, or any breakdowns. Just want to add the common problems I've encountered or heard from other people COMMON PROBLEMS: 1. Rubber trims around window gets deformed with use. It... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~122271403652 Thu, 18 Dec 2003 14:45:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_122271403652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_120567664260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gbgris - I bought this car Toyota Matrix 2003 XR(in may of 2003) because I wanted a reliable car with good gas mileage. However, I have not had anything but trouble with this car. After the first few thousand miles it started rattling so loudly that I would get... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~120567664260 Wed, 3 Dec 2003 00:55:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_120567664260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_103161761412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bagwell - First of all, this is my first brand new car, and was well worth the wait. We got the 2003 Toyota Matrix base model with the extra mile package, power windows/locks, key less entry, and VIN etching. It comes stock with CD player. Features: CD playe... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~103161761412 Fri, 7 Nov 2003 12:59:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_103161761412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_116484968068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paulcb - Wow! I had my first experience with a Matrix a year ago when our friends bought one. They are very "green" and loved the ultra low emission certificate as well as Toyota's rep for reliability. I loved the way it looked and drove. This year we decided t... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~116484968068 Fri, 24 Oct 2003 12:27:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_116484968068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_114598579844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jeric0777 - We bought our matrix about a year ago and my husband and I have been very happy with the purchase. I like the sporty look of it, both inside and out. Even the air vents are a cool round shape. But most of all, I like the versatility of it. The rea... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~114598579844 Sun, 5 Oct 2003 03:17:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_114598579844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_112075378308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carrew - Being 6'-7" tall and my wife a petite 5'-4" finding a car that fits both is a challenge. We don't have kids, but we do have big dogs. Are lifestyle is active and we always have had fun cars. Camaro's, mustangs, and covertibles. She has a VW ragtop tha... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~112075378308 Sun, 7 Sep 2003 21:43:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_112075378308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_110033538692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Lone - Last week when I was the the Toyota dealer, this car caught my sight. It is the 2003 Matrix with fu... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~110033538692 Sat, 23 Aug 2003 14:12:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_110033538692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_109103713924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dj_white_rice - I test drove a Matrix 6sp manual stick shift 2003 with 180 HP engine. This was my second trip to my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~109103713924 Thu, 14 Aug 2003 04:01:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_109103713924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_107118431876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tangiap - I just bought my brand new 2003 Toyota Matrix XR (Black). Well I just bought it last month, an... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~107118431876 Thu, 24 Jul 2003 17:38:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_107118431876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_105335852676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ronako - Introduction: I have owned the Toyota Matrix 2003 XR for about 4-5 months now and I am completely s... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~105335852676 Mon, 7 Jul 2003 14:56:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_105335852676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_102813044356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author promax - First and foremost, this car is Versatile! It is flexible and gives you room when you need i... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~102813044356 Thu, 12 Jun 2003 18:25:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_102813044356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_94917660292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sdhamilton - I first test drove one last summer, after test-driving a Nissan Xterra, and was surprised that the Matrix was roomier, especially in the back seat. I'd also driven a PT Cruiser and was more impressed with the Matrix. Started looking at them again after... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~94917660292 Sat, 5 Apr 2003 01:10:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/auto_Make-2003_Toyota_Matrix/content_94917660292?linkin_id=8003929