Overview & Reviews
Introduced last year, the Matrix carries over unchanged into 2004.
- Versatile cargo area, good gas mileage, smooth ride, generous standard equipment list, available all-wheel drive.
- Modest torque output from engines, non-sporting driving experience.
User Reviews:
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Oh! What A Feeling! - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By Black Butterfly - May 28 - 10:00 amI just bought this car and I havent regretted buying it for one minute! It has the sleek sporty look of a sports car with the room of an SUV! The ride is so smooth its almost like youre floating. And the gas mileage! I have to use my car for my job, so I do a lot of inner city driving. I only have to fill up once a week and it doesnt put a dent in my pockets. I never got such great mileage with my Corolla!
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mitch - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By mitch waufle - May 28 - 10:00 ambest car i have owned
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Matrix is a great car - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By MLA - May 23 - 9:53 pmI highly recommend the Toyota Matrix. Ive had mine almost 18 months and have enjoyed the experience. The Matrix has typical Toyota reliability, but its roominess and build allow you to use it for hauling many things or just taking lots of luggage on vacation.
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2004 Martix, So Far, A Great Deal - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By Shell56 - May 16 - 2:00 amAfter much research I purchased a 2004 Matrix,base model with the power package,I got it for under $15,000 before the TT&L.I have added mud guards and am going to get the windows tinted.So far I am very pleased with it.It is ideal for hauling stuff, has a sporty look, plenty of room for passengers and is economical to run.This is one vehicle I can say I have fallen in love with, it is a lot for the money.I read it had a noisy engine,which it does,and that the dash dials can be hard to read in the sun light and that was true also but overall it is ideal for my situation.
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Could be much better - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By Barshel - May 16 - 2:00 amThe Matrix does not live up to the thoughtful design and comfort of my previous Toyotas. Unfortunately, Toyota borrowed some of the worst GM features, such as the recessed gauges, trim, and radio. The front underbody spoilers are poorly designed and flimsy. One was ripped off by a tire tread on the freeway and they are constantly scraping small road obstacles or curbs. There is no low-end torque so you have to press heavy on the gas pedal to obtain decent acceleration, resulting in a noisy take off. I bought the car because I needed utility and wanted decent gas mileage (24-26 mpg, mixed driving). Theres potential here, but for now, Toyota missed the mark.
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Initial response - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By NewMatrixOwner - April 10 - 2:00 amOverall an excellent vehicle. I upgraded from a 1987 Accord hatchback and this was the best match in terms of price, mileage, and utility (it is basically a larger, 4 door version of my previous car). In picking up my Matrix XR, however, I noticed the fog lamps didnt work - hence my build quality rating - it was easily fixed (need a fuse put in), but should not have been overlooked by Toyota (especially since they delayed my getting this car for a QC check). Also, try not to buy the "teflon coating" for the paint, just wash and wax it yourself. I will give an update in a couple months.
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Im loving it. - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By Xuser - April 3 - 2:00 amMatrix is the definition of CUV (Compact Utility Vehicle)
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relief at the pump - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By oak462 - March 29 - 10:00 amafter trading a quad cab v-8 4x4 truck for this little wagon, I can actually pass some gas stations now. Not as macho but much easier on the wallet. Hardley ever used the truck as a truck, more as a pleasure vehicle.
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The Night Special - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By Night - March 23 - 2:43 pmVery good car, Very trust worthy. Not that expensive. Drives very smooth. Very roomy too.
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New owner - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By Hotspotter - March 10 - 10:00 amDont bother with the paint protection package grab a bottle of Nu Finish and save yourself the cost. I would not recommend the AWD model unless you are in a northern climate where it can get a workout in the snow.
