Toyota Matrix

[Meister]

Definitely a chick car. Whenever I drive the borrowed Vibe, guys race up to catch glimpse of the driver expecting a petite gal.

Instead they see the Ape Man from Geico?

 

[Questor]

I was looking at the Matrix a few months ago. The new model has optional power windows. I decided not to buy because I got the impression it is not real good on the highway. Lots of noise. Also, the stick shift is attached to the dashboard and is too far forward. Any comments on this from owners who have more experience with the car?

 

[goodtime]

Instead they see the Ape Man from Geico?

So you're the one eyeing my facial hair.

 

[goodtime]

I was looking at the Matrix a few months ago. The new model has optional power windows. I decided not to buy because I got the impression it is not real good on the highway. Lots of noise. Also, the stick shift is attached to the dashboard and is too far forward. Any comments on this from owners who have more experience with the car?

Power windows & other Matrix options are standard on Pontiac Vibe. Same J guts inside. Did MTL & PA, no problem with highway. No issues with stop & go DVP or QEW. It's high rev engine, some dislike the higher engine pitch.

True, doors lack sound proofing. So she can O on the top of her lungs.

Girls own Auto, so no idea with the stick. Fuel consumption was great.

Love the flipflat front seat for long items or makeout table/platform

 

[slowpoke]

Power windows & other Matrix options are standard on Pontiac Vibe. Same J guts inside. Did MTL & PA, no problem with highway. No issues with stop & go DVP or QEW. It's high rev engine, some dislike the higher engine pitch.

True, doors lack sound proofing. So she can O on the top of her lungs.

Girls own Auto, so no idea with the stick. Fuel consumption was great.

Love the flipflat front seat for long items or makeout table/platform

I have an '06 Matrix 4WD XR. It is made in Cambridge ON. Is the Vibe made there too or is it made in the US? That Cambridge plant is one of the only places outside of Japan where some Lexus models are assembled so the quality may be a little better on a Matrix than on a Vibe if the Vibe is made in a GM plant. Just a hunch.

BTW, I also love the flexibility of the interior. If you place the front passenger seat down and flip open the hatch glass, you can carry objects over 12 ft long by hanging them out the back. I've had mine for 1 1/2 years and haven't found a single defect. Very practical and economical package!

 

[Questor]

True, doors lack sound proofing. So she can O on the top of her lungs.

Love the flipflat front seat for long items or makeout table/platform

Perfect. Thanks goodtime. That's just the information I was looking for.

Power windows & other Matrix options are standard on Pontiac Vibe. Same J guts inside. Did MTL & PA, no problem with highway. No issues with stop & go DVP or QEW. It's high rev engine, some dislike the higher engine pitch. Girls own Auto, so no idea with the stick. Fuel consumption was great.

Seriously though. The high engine rev kinda bugs me, plus the poor soundproofing. My current car is on the noisey side, so I'd prefer a quieter car. Too bad because aside from that issue, it sounds like a very good car. But thanks. Your information is helpful.

 

[tboy]

Perfect. Thanks goodtime. That's just the information I was looking for.

Seriously though. The high engine rev kinda bugs me, plus the poor soundproofing. My current car is on the noisey side, so I'd prefer a quieter car. Too bad because aside from that issue, it sounds like a very good car. But thanks. Your information is helpful.

Well, let us know which you buy (vibe or matrix) cuz then we can laugh and say: lookitthatdork who loves Keanu Reeves so much he drives a car named after his movie, or lookatthatdork or drives a female sex toy...wait, that's not necessarily a BAD thing tho lol.

 

[Questor]

Well, let us know which you buy (vibe or matrix) cuz then we can laugh and say: lookitthatdork who loves Keanu Reeves so much he drives a car named after his movie, or lookatthatdork or drives a female sex toy...wait, that's not necessarily a BAD thing tho lol.

Well douchebag, I've never really let the name of a car become a deciding factor on a purchase. But I guess for someone with a hard on for the Marlboro Man, name and image are paramount. Oooooooo. cowboy's got a pickup. Oh, I get it now. Keanu Reeves is not manly enough for you. Now go play with your toys, little boy. ROFL

 

[MuffinMuncher]

Well douchebag, I've never really let the name of a car become a deciding factor on a purchase. But I guess for someone with a hard on for the Marlboro Man, name and image are paramount. Oooooooo. cowboy's got a pickup. Now go play with your toys, little boy. ROFL

Maybe so, but its still a chick car.

If you wonder why so many guys seem to be looking at you, it's because they're hoping to see a hot little coed behind the wheel. It could be worse, it could be VW convertible or a Miata.

 

[Justanormalguy]

The Mazda Miata was the ultimate chick-mobile when it first came out.

 

[tboy]

Well douchebag, I've never really let the name of a car become a deciding factor on a purchase. But I guess for someone with a hard on for the Marlboro Man, name and image are paramount. Oooooooo. cowboy's got a pickup. Oh, I get it now. Keanu Reeves is not manly enough for you. Now go play with your toys, little boy. ROFL

Hmmm well, why don't you proove how comfortable you are with your "manhood" and buy a smartcar? They are 10x the vehicle the matrix is!

 

[Questor]

Hmmm well, why don't you proove how comfortable you are with your "manhood" and buy a smartcar? They are 10x the vehicle the matrix is!

Awwwww....li'l tboy has a teeny wienie and compensates by buying big toys. If I had realized, I wouldn't have made that crack about your pickup. Its not nice to make fun of the handicapped. Your signature line makes more sense now. Don't worry. Size doesn't matter. Its what you do with it. Really. And besides, lots of girls like cowboy boots and pickups. But try not to wear a big stetson. Its a dead giveaway for inadequate people with your affliction. LMAO

 

[lamwi]

I just about the engine is not too peppy

 

[tboy]

Awwwww....li'l tboy has a teeny wienie and compensates by buying big toys. If I had realized, I wouldn't have made that crack about your pickup. Its not nice to make fun of the handicapped. Your signature line makes more sense now. Don't worry. Size doesn't matter. Its what you do with it. Really. And besides, lots of girls like cowboy boots and pickups. But try not to wear a big stetson. Its a dead giveaway for inadequate people with your affliction. LMAO

Well, as they say: I'll never hit bottom but I'll sure bang the hell outta the sides on the way down! hehehe

BTW: since you do insist on trying to insult me please realize that the "smart car" and manhood was not a put down. Believe me there are enough "macho" guys out there that have to proove themselves by buying corvettes etc. but unfortunately I need a pickup for work so I didn't have much choice....If I could get a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood/drywall/MDF/maple veneer in a 325 or similar, I'd have one for sure....

 

[Questor]

BTW: since you do insist on trying to insult me...

Well, let us know which you buy (vibe or matrix) cuz then we can laugh and say: lookitthatdork who loves Keanu Reeves so much he drives a car named after his movie, or lookatthatdork or drives a female sex toy...wait, that's not necessarily a BAD thing tho lol.

Just responding in kind. I don't really know why you would care what kind of car I drive anyway. I couldn't care less what you drive.

 

[goodtime]

I have an '06 Matrix 4WD XR. It is made in Cambridge ON. Is the Vibe made there too or is it made in the US? That Cambridge plant is one of the only places outside of Japan where some Lexus models are assembled so the quality may be a little better on a Matrix than on a Vibe if the Vibe is made in a GM plant. Just a hunch.

It was a '03 Vibe. I have to look again. There were Japanese electrical & engine diagrams when she asked me to look under the hood. Both GM & Toyota salepeople told us, GM contract Toyota to make it in their factory.

 

[short]

a slow ass overpriced piece of shit.........its like the cars mentioned in the modifications thread.............a crappy stock car that tries to act like a speedster, i call this one the little engine that could(n't) toyota - celica, ahem ahem, like honda, isn't known for speed machines, good quality and fuel efficient, but making fast cars would kinda defeat the purpose of being fuel efficient

 

[MuffinMuncher]

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