Well, the price of gas and the 135 mile daily commute finally got to me and I had to dump my '05 Tacoma TRD. Really loved that truck but 18-19 mph just doesn't cut it.
Soooo, I am now a new member of the Matrix club. I got the manual shift cause I just can't deal with an auto tranny on small 4 bangers. I'm impressed with the ride and handling for a small entry level car.
Are there any issues popping up on these that seem to be a regular problem?
i agree...turbo/supercharge, shocks, springs, rims, tires, chip, tint just to name a few little mods that are nearly essential
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2003 Matrix XRS-6MT-Black Sand Pearl-Castrol Syntec 0W30 European Formula
Mods - 18" Incubus Paranormal wrapped in Toyo Proxes4 - T-Max Style front body kit - Escort Passport 9500i...what a friend to have in the car - Part Time Mod Thule Roof Rack
Congrats! Me too, since yesterday! I was driving a 4 runner and with the gas prices nowadays and the way I drive, I was asking for my wallet to shrink! Anyways, I am loving the way the matrix drives, it is very peppy all the while smooth and responsive! I am more of an auto tran fan, but hey to each his own... but I am looking to do some upgrades to the exterior and more if to maybe help mpg... lemme know if there are any suggestions for an auto 4 banger xr 1.8. thanks!
Last edited by ToyoMatrix08; 11-12-2007 at 07:16 PM.
Well, after a couple of weeks driving the trix, I'm really impressed. It handles well and rides quiet. I am glad that I got the man tranny instead of the auto though.
The best mileage I've gotten so far is 36 mpg which was 75% highway, 25% city. The worst was 30 mpg about 80% city, 20% highway. Sure beats the mileage I was getting with the tacoma.
Well, after a couple of weeks driving the trix, I'm really impressed. It handles well and rides quiet. I am glad that I got the man tranny instead of the auto though.
The best mileage I've gotten so far is 36 mpg which was 75% highway, 25% city. The worst was 30 mpg about 80% city, 20% highway. Sure beats the mileage I was getting with the tacoma.
My wife and I had a 06' Matrix base model stick shift w/ pwr package. It was a great car, we averaged in the ball park of 34 mpg... 80% highway(best was 41 though 50 mph for 6 hours.) No issues whatsoever. Be aware though, that engine takes 5W20 motor oil. We put 5W30 in there once and the mileage dipped to about 31. I hope you enjoy your Matrix, it is a great car!
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08' Scion Xb 5 Speed -39K miles-
(2az-fe)
88' Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo 5 Speed -97K miles-
(on blocks, car cover on, STABIL in the fuel tank, in storage)
07' Honda Fit 5 spd auto. 237k miles. (yeah believe it)
my manual says 5W30, never heard of anyone using 5W20 in a Matrix.
do you have the 1zz or the 2zz motor? the 2zz specifically says on the motor itself to use 5w30.
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2003 Matrix XRS-6MT-Black Sand Pearl-Castrol Syntec 0W30 European Formula
Mods - 18" Incubus Paranormal wrapped in Toyo Proxes4 - T-Max Style front body kit - Escort Passport 9500i...what a friend to have in the car - Part Time Mod Thule Roof Rack
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08' Scion Xb 5 Speed -39K miles-
(2az-fe)
88' Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo 5 Speed -97K miles-
(on blocks, car cover on, STABIL in the fuel tank, in storage)
07' Honda Fit 5 spd auto. 237k miles. (yeah believe it)
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