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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great little car - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By Roger - April 15 - 2:56 amI have found this to be a great ride for the money. Fuel milage is great and the ride is fine even for long trips. I spend a lot of time in the car and am a large person and find it has plenty of room and is comfortable on a long ride. Even after 60000 miles I have had not problems. It performs and accelerates as well as the day I purchased it. I would recomend following the maintenance requirements for long term reliability.
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Best Car Ever - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By europe redins - April 5 - 10:00 ammy fathers lease on his suv was up and my parents had desided to buy a toyota rav4 and went to the dealership. when they got there they were dissapointed that the seats were uncomfterable and were about to leave when my mom saw a black xr matrix that had just been unloaded. soon they test drove it, fell in love and got it. when i saw it i freaked out! I had seen few of these on the read yet i never thought I would own one. Soon my father went over seas and the old car that I owned didnt work for me and my mother gave me the matrix as a birthday present.
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04 Matrix XRS - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By g-dubya - March 30 - 2:00 amFor the price the XRS is a great car. Im 56" and it fits me great. Love the tall seats. Everything is set at a perfect distance from the shifter and controls to the dead pedal. Plenty of rear leg room and the back doors have a larger opening than most SUVs! The wheels are set back far enough that there is no hump to climb over. I wouldnt recommend it for anyone over 6 ft despite the head room. The shifter is a little finicky, but the engine runs smooth even in the lower RPM range. Torque picks up at the 4K RPM range, but the car is at its best in 6th gear. Handles better than my old GTI with the wheel and tire package.
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2004 XRS 6speed 166k miles - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By eddiem325 - March 23 - 6:24 pmWe bought or XRS new, fully loaded except for navigation. We have driven our car all over the east coast. It has never left us stranded. My wife usually drives it and babys it. When I drive it, I drive it like I stole it. Besides replacing the a/c compressor and switch, the only thing weve had trouble with was cheap plastics and the clutch. Our 1st clutch went at 80k miles and is ready to go up again at 166k miles. Will invest in the heavy duty clutch this time. A small oil leak developed at 150k miles on the valve covers. We love our 04 matrix so much we are looking for another "03 to 05 before theyre all gone and high mileage.
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Best Car Ever! - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By darko - February 4 - 10:00 amThis has got to be the best car I have ever driven, in my opinion. Ive driven other cars, Honda, Subaru, BMW, Mercedes and others. But I have to say that my 2004 XRS Matrix overall is the better value for whats offered. I use the AC/DC inverter all the time for all my gadgets, laptop, iPod, blender, and just about anything else with a plug. With the seats folded down, the cargo space is almost frightening; I sit there and just think, Wow. I recently transported a new LP Barbeque Grill from the store with all the ease of having a truck. My dog likes hanging out the back hatch window; I swear I can see him smiling in the rear view mirror...
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2004 Matrix is my Best Buy choice - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By Will - January 31 - 4:06 pmAfter one year of owning this car, I can only say that my love for it has grown stronger. From the comfort, to the styling, performance and utility, this car excels in every aspect. Every time someone rides with me, they always say, "thats so cool!" or, "wow, I did not know a car so cheap would have so many features!". This is the best car I have ever owned.
