iM, if you plan to keep the car over 300K 1st Gen Matrix ODO will crap out at 299,999

 

what does the odometer have to do with it? lol... though it will die, the car will probably go far beyond that...

I'd say iM for looks, but Matrix for the money... I haven't heard many good things about the motors on the Corollas lately, so I'm hoping the iM is not stuck with the same problems.

 

ODO stopping before 300K could be a deal stopper for some:laugh:

IM seems to be better.

 

iM hands down. Manual though. Not a fan of CVTs, yet. Looks really good and is years ahead of any matrix.

 

But here is the thing: the matrix get more room especially in the back than the iM. Because of this, wouldn't the iM be a bit less practical and potentially a deal breaker?

 

The CVT in the Corolla was great when I test drove one in 2014, much better than the Lancer CVT which just felt slow.

 

Plus, is it true that the iM (MT) get less MPG than the Matrix xR MT? This may be the deciding factor [emoji52]

 

Any one knows yet? Bump...

 

The iM, if you can get the sunroof with the manual transmission.

 

It has a manual, but no roof yet. I'd put the iM on my list when they finally offer trim levels and get away from the monospec of Scion that still afflicts the 2017 model. That, and the LEDs that the Corolla has standard.

 

@hardtopte72, your thought?

 

My $0.02:

If you're a young, single male, consider insurance costs. It's hopefully a "sunk" cost, but it comes back again and again...

 

Thats a tuff choice.
1zz vs the 2zr hopefully in manual trim. Both being painfully slow but fuel efficient. Either one capable of going 300K+.

In the looks department my nod goes to the iM. The concept car was the sh!t! Athough we got a watered down version, the iM is still a good looking hatch.

Practicality I'd say the Matrix, due to it's size. it can carry people with way more comfort than an iM. And the cargo space in the Matrix is probably about double that of the iM.

Insurance on both these models are about as low as it gets. I think insurance is a non issue. I'm willing to bet thata even the hot rod XRS version didnt see an increase in insurance cost vs a base model.

Toyota needs to release a hot hatch version of the iM with a pissed off turbo 2AR, and possibly awd. a WRC contender to put them back on the performance map. The Yaris rally car is cute, but c'mon!

 

If money is no object, then the newer car is pretty much always better. The Matrix looks good but the iM is a significantly nicer inside and outside. The Matrix is going to be more practical as it has slightly more cargo capacity (seats up and down) and the plastic lined floor. The Matrix is also faster and less complex than the iM. The iM will be MUCH safer and better equipped standard. The newest 1st Gen Matrix is 8-9 years old. The iM just came out.

It is a bad comparison overall. For the money, the Matrix is the better buy. I would not get a car payment on an iM over a Matrix.

 

It is a bad comparison overall. For the money, the Matrix is the better buy. I would not get a car payment on an iM over a Matrix.

Agreed! Especially about the car payment.


Depends on if you want the practicality or the "coolness" factor.

 

I also vote for the Matrix.

 

speaking of child seats, my sister in law just had twins... she finds it ok to fit both of them in her 2004 Vibe with no problems and that's WITH her 7yr old in the left rear seat behind her, she loves her Vibe.