Used Toyota Matrix for Sale

I really like the sturdiness of my 2006 Toyota Matrix. The car is well built. When I drive it, the ride is smooth and the outside noises stay outside. All the major parts on the car seem to be in good working order. Since, buying the car, even though it has 123,000 miles, there have been few problems due to poor manufacturing. Any problems the car has had have largely been as a result of my own fault.

I love this car. I regularly transport 2-4 medium/large sized dogs in it. Even with dogs and crates, I can still pack a full set of camping gear and dog training supplies. I've never gone on a trip and not had enough room to pack everything I wanted. In a pinch I can even sleep in the back, and I'm six feet tall. Mechanically, it's a great car. It gets about 33 mi/gallon on the highway and about 27-30 city driving. I've put 40k miles on it in three years. Other than a new battery and a new set of tires, it hasn't needed anything else than routine maintenance. I'm a very tall person, and it is extremely comfortable to drive. I love where the gear shift is located.

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.