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 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2009 3    61  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Ringwood, NJ (8/2010)    68   Read more 
 
  Hopkinton, MA (11/2008)    96   Read more 
  Know that in the current market, they can't let you leave wi...
  John -- Harrison, OH (3/2008)    20   Read more 
  Buy a Ford or Chevy.
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2007 1    100  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Maysville, KY (7/2007)    100   Read more 
  If you are looking for an economical and practical ride but ...
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2006 9    67  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Solvang, CA (1/2011)    44   Read more 
 
  Sherborn, MA (6/2008)    56   Read more 
  buy a different kind of car
  David -- Stanley, NC (7/2006)    84   Read more 
  test drive one and your hooked
  San Angelo, TX (4/2006)    32   Read more 
  Don't buy one.
  Blue Hill, ME (4/2006)    52   Read more 
  We have owned Toyotas for 30 years. Surely this is a fluke..
  Kansas City, MO (4/2006)    92   Read more 
  Vibe just can not compare to this car, even they are the sam...
  Amherst, NY (12/2005)    48   Read more 
  Do NOT purchase a 2003 model year, Hopefully they have resol...
  Chesapeake, VA (11/2005)    96   Read more 
  Defintely Drive this car!!! You will like!
  Bob -- Milwaukee, WI (11/2005)    96   Read more 
  Buy the Matrix rather than the Pontiac Vibe. The styling is ...
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2005 11    89  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Kris -- Anchorage, AK (8/2007)    100   Read more 
  Enjoy!
  Haslett, MI (3/2006)    76   Read more 
  Consider buying either the base or Matrix XR instead of the ...
  J&e -- Idaho Falls, ID (9/2005)    84   Read more 
  None
  Daniel -- Hayward, CA (6/2005)    48   Read more 
  If you have to keep your cost under 15k this is a great buy.
  R -- Waymart, PA (5/2005)    100   Read more 
  Take it for a test drive. It has more room than it appears,...
  Gettysburg, PA (4/2005)    96   Read more 
  It's a buy!
  Hollywood, FL (4/2005)    100   Read more 
  Take it for aride and see how great it is!
  M -- Miami, FL (4/2005)    96   Read more 
  It is a definite yes!
  Karl -- Cadiz, KY (3/2005)    84   Read more 
  Buy for the price and gas milage.
  Forest Hills, NY (3/2005)    100   Read more 
  buy!!!! you will love it!!!
  LAGUNA WOODS, CA (12/2004)    96   Read more 
  Package 2 and drive it everywhere.
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2004 15    83  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Austin, TX (7/2010)    92   Read more 
 
  Hilliard, OH (5/2010)    56   Read more 
 
  Tom -- Philadelphia, PA (12/2005)    80   Read more 
  the XR seems to be the best value; while we got the AWD
  Milton -- Orlando, FL (9/2005)    96   Read more 
  If you like it buy it, you wont regret it and if you buy thi...
  Ally -- Burlington, VT (5/2005)    96   Read more 
  The base model is great
  Seattle, WA (9/2004)    84   Read more 
  Make sure the seating is ok for you and the view out the r...
  FT LAUDERDALE, FL (9/2004)    80   Read more 
  Like the car but not my buying experience at Maroone
  Boise, ID (7/2004)    76   Read more 
  Spring for the XRS, you'll appreciate the extra refinement.
  Putko -- Houston, TX (3/2004)    96   Read more 
  Great Car, get V6 model if you want better performance
  Alameda, CA (1/2004)    84   Read more 
  Make sure you are okay with the rear visibility because of t...
  Fort Lauderdale, FL (11/2003)    80   Read more 
  Do not shop at Maroone in Weston, Florida!
  Randall -- Lewisville, TX (9/2003)    96   Read more 
  Drive & compare the base model, XR and XRS
  Newington, CT (7/2003)    84   Read more 
  Its a great small station wagon for anyone who dosen't want ...
  Tampa, FL (7/2003)    56   Read more 
  make sure that you can find a good seat position, i could no...
  Batavia, OH (7/2003)    92   Read more 
  buy it- it's fun, different, and well-equipped
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2003 30    84  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Grand Prairie, TX (9/2010)    80   Read more 
 
  Patricia -- Palm Coast, FL (2/2006)    64   Read more 
  Do not buy this car. It is nothing but problems.
  Harrisburg, PA (1/2004)    84   Read more 
  Test drive in snow, if you are in the snow belt, and also no...
  Vincent -- Gainesville, FL (8/2003)    100   Read more 
  I would advise going to sites like Autobytel and doing resea...
  Saint Bernard, LA (6/2003)    76   Read more 
  None
  Columbus, OH (4/2003)    84   Read more 
  Don't waste you're money on the XRS (5 lb ft torque more at ...
  Washington, NJ (3/2003)    88   Read more 
  Great smooth ride. Great cargo room. Not as 'sporty' as th...
  Kit -- Tujunga, CA (10/2002)    100   Read more 
  Buy & Enjoy
  El Paso, TX (10/2002)    96   Read more 
  Test deive it... Take it home!
  Phoenix, AZ (10/2002)    100   Read more 
  It is a great/fun little car. Plenty of room.
  Melissa -- Washington, DC (9/2002)    88   Read more 
  Test it out....... Take it home...
  Scott -- New City, NY (8/2002)    44   Read more 
  Stay away from XRS until this stalling issue is sorted out.
  Arlene -- Pittsburg, CA (8/2002)    96   Read more 
  Get it - and do it NOW! Get the XR and get it FULLY LOADED ...
  Willmar, MN (7/2002)    96   Read more 
  If you don't mind a sport suspension and a little road noise...
  Robert -- Streetsboro, OH (7/2002)    88   Read more 
  Make sure to get power windows and door locks
  Ket -- Merced, CA (7/2002)    92   Read more 
  Test drive it.
  Owings Mills, MD (7/2002)    92   Read more 
  GET IT!!!
  Downers Grove, IL (7/2002)    100   Read more 
  Test drive it...
  Columbus, OH (6/2002)    96   Read more 
  expesially compared with other autos in this price range, th...
  Mount Airy, MD (6/2002)    60   Read more 
  if you want 4WD select from anything else where the manufact...
  Carlos -- Reston, VA (5/2002)    100   Read more 
  If you purchase this car
  Bowie, MD (4/2002)    100   Read more 
  Contact Andrew Moore at Beltway Toyota in DC. If a dealer w...
  Jay -- New York, NY (4/2002)    52   Read more 
  make sure your comfortable and safe.
  Sandra -- Chicago, IL (4/2002)    80   Read more 
  Buy it now. The price will increase quickly.
  Parkman, WY (3/2002)    88   Read more 
  Pick up a better tire-iron, the one it comes with is wimpy.
  Jackie -- East Watertown, MA (3/2002)    40   Read more 
  Wait a year till they work the bugs out.
  Duluth, GA (3/2002)    88   Read more 
  Definantly go with the XRS. It is well worth it.
  Kendra -- Huntington Beach, CA (3/2002)    88   Read more 
  Get it now before it goes into high demand!
  Buffalo, NY (3/2002)    92   Read more 
  get the cold weather package. It heats up SOOO fast.
  Thomas -- Kailua, HI (2/2002)    80   Read more 
  BUY before price goes up.
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