2005 Toyota Matrix review from North America
"Good car, would buy another"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Only one problem after a year - the drivers-side window molding somehow got compressed the wrong way by the window, which created a slight air leak. Warranty issue, replaced by dealership.
General comments?
This is a great economy car for tall folks. At 6' 5" there's still a couple of inches headroom. Plenty of legroom, also. My back doesn't start feeling uncomfortable after a few hours like it does in some other small cars. The fuel economy is decent, not great. Well designed and built.
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| Best car $16,000 can buy |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
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| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
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| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2006 |