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spp · 02-04-2008, 10:16 AM

Should there be a 2nd generation Matrix section here now that the 2009's are hitting the dealers?

***PhatRoyale*** · 02-04-2008, 12:48 PM

try posting it in the site suggestions section, maybe a mod will see your request there

***Dana_15*** · 02-05-2008, 04:57 AM

Done

Spooky130 · 02-05-2008, 06:27 AM

Can't wait for the intresting discussions sure to take place.

spp · 02-05-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dana_15

Done

Thank you. Now all I have to do is convince my wife that her 2003 Corolla LE needs to bee replaced by a 2009 Matrix XRS.

catman100 · 02-05-2008, 12:24 PM

Hi there,

After looking last fall we decided to wait for the '09's. We're thinking the XRS for sure. I'm having problems trying to figure if the car comes both 5 speed and automatic, also some of the option packages. The Toyota site even has conflicting info? Whatever, we'll do some dealer looking this week end.

Wolfman · 02-07-2008, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by catman100

Hi there,

After looking last fall we decided to wait for the '09's. We're thinking the XRS for sure. I'm having problems trying to figure if the car comes both 5 speed and automatic, also some of the option packages. The Toyota site even has conflicting info? Whatever, we'll do some dealer looking this week end.

We've got an XRS auto here just in case you're in the sacramento area I sold the manual today.

catman100 · 02-19-2008, 10:27 AM

Thanks for the info.....we changed our minds and went with an 08 RAV4.

Wolfman · 02-20-2008, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by catman100

Thanks for the info.....we changed our minds and went with an 08 RAV4.

great choice still pretty much just rides higher but similar styling to the matrix.

deadbilly13 · 02-28-2008, 12:02 AM

does anyone know why the AWD matrix only comes in 4 speed auto??? its not even the xrs trim which is kinda weird isnt it?

Wolfman · 02-28-2008, 04:21 AM

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does anyone know why the AWD matrix only comes in 4 speed auto??? its not even the xrs trim which is kinda weird isnt it?

the reason is actually simple. Its the same powertrain that is in the rav4 2.4 4wd. Cost saving instead of coming up with something new.

deadbilly13 · 02-28-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfman

the reason is actually simple. Its the same powertrain that is in the rav4 2.4 4wd. Cost saving instead of coming up with something new.

that does make a lot of sense, keeps things cheaper for us too, its still a shame it doesnt come in manual though

im still debating between the corolla and the matrix anyway so we'll see

imEric! · 02-28-2008, 11:32 PM

Went to the dealer today to see the new Corolla and the Matrix.

I say that the Matrix body is still a little high. The gap between the frame and the wheel is ugly especially with low profile tires...Definitely needa put lowering springs if I were to buy the new Matrix.

I'm looking into the Corolla XRS as well...

deadbilly13 · 02-29-2008, 12:32 AM

how much would it affect economy if u put bigger wheels??

MrJones · 02-29-2008, 01:10 AM

mpg mainly depends on the rotational mass or the weight of the tires