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Funnily enough, I have both a 95 corolla and a Matrix right now. The Corolla is my commuter car, and the Matrix is a rental we have while the Passat is in the body shop after someone hit it (long story). The Matrix is new, so maybe its not the same, but I imagine it is pretty similar, so here is my input: The Matrix is completely gutless( of course, so is the corolla), I couldn't believe how weak the engine/tranny combo felt. The build and finish was pretty poor, everything seemed like cheap plastic that rattled and didn't fit tight, the seats were pretty uncomfortable and hard to adjust, plus you sit way up high, like you're driving a bus. The visibility in this car sucks! you can't see very well in any direction except straight ahead. Finally, even though the Matrix looks like a biggish car, there is no room. Even my old Corolla has more leg room and is easier to get in and out of. I'm not sure what your disability is, but with the matrix you have the ease of a hatchback, although I found even that to be lacking as it had a hard plastic floor and the door was hard to open and close without sticking, but there seems to be a lot less comfofrt and ease of use to the driver than my corolla. Bottom line:I prefer the Corolla, both for comfort and reliability, but also for ease of repair and fuel economy, but the Matrix has a hatch, and you might find that useful.
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