2004 Toyota Matrix Usados en Venta

The Matrix has provided a comfortable, safe feeling ride since we bought it a couple months ago. It drives smooth, even over the many speed bumps of San Antonio. I don't feel jostled around when driving over bumps. It's also not too low to the ground and doesn't grind when going over speed bumps. This is not a fast accelerating vehicle- making it perfect for new drivers (IE teens!) And those who don't need to get up and go. It does accelerate appropriately for the highway but is far from being a race car. With proper maintenance this has been a reliable car. Less than a day after purchasing it, the transmission light came on, which is normally a major issue. After troubleshooting with at the Toyota dealership, they recommended changing the transmission fluid as a low cost, temporary fix. It turned out the fluid hadn't been changed in what looked like years so this fixed the issue (no light in three months).

The Toyota Matrix has a few quirks. That's a fact, but for overall performance as a 15-year-old vehicle, it runs better, looks better and maintains better than any other used care I've ever owned. I did have to replace the brakes last year, and they were 12 years old. That is not an exaggeration. The engine makes no noise, the mileage based on gas use is over 32 mpg. It heats up fast in the winter, and the A/C has only required basic maintenance twice in the life of the car. I've had many used cars as a single mom over the last 35 years: Honda, Subaru, Ford, Saturn, Toyota, Cadillac. Not one of those could even come close to the performance and reliability of this vehicle. Yes, there are some problems with the airbags, but those are being replaced. Yes, some of the lettering has worn off the CD player, but it still works beautifully. I did need to replace the lining around the sunroof last year, but that was less than ten dollars and took 15 mins. I just can't say enough about this vehicle. It's not deserving of anything but praise, and its place in the annuls of Toyota reliable vehicles. I would recommend it to any family member or friend and if ever needed. I would gladly buy again.