Thinking of getting a Matrix?

If those are out-the-door prices, they're not bad. My 03 XRS 6spd w/ no additional options came out to $29xxx. Obviously, if you want extra stuff like extended warranty you'll tack on to the price. Minor options like the wheel locks and door protectors you should be able to get 'thrown in'. Don't tell em you wanna pay for it. Use it as a bargaining tool. If they can't give you the price you want, tell em that they'll have to throw in a few things.

I hope you realize the difference between the 04 and 05 XRS'. The front bumper on the 05's have been redesigned to a more conservative, less aggressive look. The 03 and 04 have the same front bumper.

The 05 XRS is now rated at 170hp. The 04's are 173hp while the 03's were 180hp. It probably won't make much of a difference as some 04 XRS have been dynoed and in some cases shown no difference between the 03's.

There are a few other minor differences in the 05:
- equipped w/ a Toyota radio. Delco radios were previously used
- tire pressure monitoring
- Altezza style taillights
- Silver Streak Mica (previously Titanium Metallic was available)
- Meteorite Metallic (never available previously)

Corolla S? Nah.
Corolla XRS? If I didn't need the cargo room, I'd get this over the Matrix XRS.

Check out the next meet, I'll be glad to offer you a ride.