My Toyota Matrix is an excellent car that has worked well for my college usage. It has never shown any trouble, however I do take it to the mechanic for regular service. It has a good build that allows me to fit everything I need into it including luggage, instruments, and multiple friends. It steers well, and the brakes have been consistently strong and quick to respond. The car does not have a lot of power, though, and sometimes takes its time going up hills. Also, the lack of four wheel drive can make it difficult to drive in the winter. I bought this car used and it had over 100,000 miles on it but it has never given me trouble. The basic model of the Matrix has mostly manual controls for things like the mirrors and steering wheel. This is fine with me and I like the way it is shaped. It can fit into almost any space and is very maneuverable around corners and bends. Though small, the lights are bright and I can easily see when driving at night. The way the interior lights are placed sometimes makes it hard to turn on when I am looking at a map, however, they are adequate for my purposes. Overall, I love my Toyota Matrix and hope it lasts me for years to come.

This car is honestly the best vehicle I've ever owned, and I've had quite a range of them. It had a long, illustrious life with its previous owner as he used to go on camping and fishing trips frequently, and I not only moved states in the car, but also drove all the way up the east coast. The cloth interior can hold onto grime, but a good detail cleaning will have it looking like new.