Toyota Matrix Review - Uber Driver Car
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Toyota Matrix or Toyota Corolla Matrix appeared on the market in 2003. The first generation was manufactured until 2008. You can select between a base version or more powerful and sporty XR or XRS version with more powerful engine from Toyota Celica (180 HP) compared to 130 HP base version. The main competitors of this car are Volkswagen Golf and Subaru Impreza. Toyota less luxurious interior compared to Volkswagen Golf but better customer reliability rank. Toyota Matrix was also built under Pontiac Vibe trademark which has sportier design.
Used Toyota Matrix is a good choice for beginner car drivers or for Uber drivers thanks to AWD system and easy to clean interior.
In this video we will talk about:
Interior and exterior design
Engine power
Wheel bearings
Driveability
Maintenance
Rust
Oil Leak
Exhaust
Cargo space
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Meanwhile 12/2021, I bought an extremely high mileage (over 299,999 miles) 04 XRS for 4500 dollars. I personally think they're going to hold thier values as they are getting harder to find. It's a great car.
Just bought my I think is base model 4WD, for 4k ( 175k miles ) 2006, 1 owner , a big dent in the rear , some little issue here or there ( just 2 sensor ) other than that the car is fine
No need to replace the catalytic converter unless it's getting clogged. Usually the P0420 code for the catalytic converter just means the downstream O2 sensor is bad and the catalytic converter is still fine. If you switch to an oil like the Castrol GTX high mileage oil it'll help make the catalytic converter last longer.
Love how reliable car is i have 06 corolla and its awesome 👌
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Is technically a Corolla hatchback like their new upcoming GR Corolla , but they named different 🙂
Great review of the first generation Matrix!
Thank you! Happy that you like it!
I wish I could use my Matrix xR to Uber with! I used to Uber in my 2010 Nissan Cube (the rare 6-speed manual trans version). Now I have a 2005 Matrix but despite it’s clean condition and low 74,000 miles, it is considered “too old” to be allowed on Uber’s platform :(
Drive with Lyft. They will allow it.
@@grubalcava thanks! don’t need to anymore though. in fact, it must have been like… one week after I commented that I got hired as a mail carrier for the postal service. i’ve been doing that for about 11 months now and love it.
Thats my big question with a lot of these "cheap UBER vehicle options" because like all their recs are older than a decade which is the cutoff when I was looking to signup (actually when I 1st looked at the requirements years ago it was a car less than 7 years old, they mustve changed it during covid)
So it must be different in different countries?
I am going to see a 2006 matrix XR tomorrow for 3,000$ with 139k miles I plan to use it primarily for school 25 min drive is it a good purchase?
they're indestructible, I've had one for over 10 years, regular maintenance will keep it going for a long time. the only major thing I had was the generator failed.
Maxim Ovchin I picked it up today i ended up getting it for 2800 its in good condition i hope to get alot of miles out of it
Carlos Moran I would change all the fluids off the bat, both engine oil and transmission oil, I would also suggest changing the spark plugs and fuel injectors. Check the date on the battery or get it tested. Also buy a tester to test the brake fluid, it’s a pen looking thing you can buy on ebay for cheap, it will tell you if your brake fluid has too much water in it, i.e. if you need to have it replaced. Lastly change the air filter and the cabin filter. You should be all set, good luck and happy driving!
the alternator is nothing after 10 years :)
Congratulations! Hope you will got a good one. Matrix is a very simple and reliable car.
Hi. I just saw someone post on CarGurus a 2013 Matrix 2.4 L cylinder for sale. It has only 60, 000 miles. Do you think it is still a good idea to buy a used one?
That’s very low mileage and a reliable car. If the car was in good hands, you should not have any big problems.
Thank you for watching our review!
We had before a 5 speed pontiac vibe which is the same matrix
Hi. I am in college right now and considering buying an accident free, clean title 2007 Matrix with 160,000 miles that is being offered for $3,300 USD. How much would you personally pay for a Matrix with that many miles? I plan on just using it for the next few years and then selling it once I graduate. Would you say that's not a bad idea? Or should I be careful considering how it has over 100k miles?
I plan on getting it inspected and to check for all the things you mentioned in the video. This video is sooo amazing btw. I really appreciate it!
@@TacticalMoistTowelette I think you could get a little more for 3,300, 160,000 miles isnt alot but still look at other options too
Cris K hi, thank you for your comment! To have an idea about the price, I always check the craigslist.org and www.kbb.com/toyota/matrix/2007/sport-wagon-4d/?vehicleid=84291&intent=trade-in-sell&mileage=160000&pricetype=private-party&condition=good&options=6360898|true also. I think $3,300 is a normal price if this car is without big issues. But I think you can get it for around $3,000. As you can see from the link on Kbb.com, the average price for this car is around $3,400 which is in real world usually a little bit less.
Cris K even Toyota with this mileages is unpredictable, but most of them are very reliable. Check the areas which I showed in the video to avoid big investment at the beginning. But you never know what can happen tomorrow. I saw some of them with 300k and also saw with transmission or engine problem around 150k mileage.
That's a pretty decent deal my dad's XRS almost hitting 300,000k miles.
Great review 👍🏼
Thank you we are very happy that you like it!
Taller & narrow rather than wider tires are always better for snow. Wider tires are better for cornering or sand.
We are definitely on the same page!
The girl is HOT!!!
What about the host? :-) Thanks!
@@AtomicCarReview ok - u not bad :)
@@AtomicCarReview Love to see more pic of HOT Lady :)
f150sbcglobal, Thank you! Give us a couple of hours - we are launching the new video right now :)
Are all the Matrix cars AWD? ty
Hi. No, not all. It was an additional option but in New England most of them are AWD because of snow
So I'm out your accent
Thanks for trying us! We will try to fix it in the future!
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i've heard online that the manual gearboxes were sometimes trouble. How much truth is there to that. I really want one but I hate automatics. Is it worth it to avoid the manual or it a relatively rare problem area. Is that auto that much more reliable?
Cute Toyota Matrix car. .. and you two are a cute couple!
is that really a picture of you?
Thank you! You are also very nice! :) Thank you for the compliment and comment!
Hi. I just saw someone post on CarGurus a 2013 Matrix 2.4 L cylinder for sale. It has only 60, 000 miles. Do you think it is still a good idea to buy a used one?
Thomas Louwee, yes! Why not? If that’s real mileage and car in good condition, that’s could be a good reliable car for many years. Thank you for your comment!
@@AtomicCarReview how about a 2009 model? Is it easy to find parts for the Matrix even though Toyota does not make the Matrix anymore?
Thomas Louwee, you can find everything and from tons of manufacturers. From original Toyota parts to cheap aftermarket.
@@ItsLuwee Keep in mind, since Matrix is basically a Corolla, a lot of Corolla parts are interchangeable. What I learned from a couple of honest professional mechanics.
Avoid the 2.4l engines. They have a design flaw with the piston rings and will burn oil around 80k. Toyota knew of the problem but instead of a recall only issued a mechanical warning. Owners were offered the repair but it wasn't a grand announcement. If you know the previous owner and they have paperwork proving the repair.... buy it . if not... avoid it
I like how complete your inspection video is... I'm making videos of my inspections on my quest to buy a used car and try to learn how to buy well and not get ripped off! I'm mainly looking for wagons or a Toyota Sienna, but I had a look at a Toyota Matrix which brought me here! Thanks for the video, I'll sub and check out your other inspections, there's a lot to learn here!
Смотрю ваше видео, очень понравился краткий и в то же время ёмкий обзор,а также очень понравился тризубец и карта над рабочим столом) ,хотел поинтересоваться в каком городе работаете,хотел бы на будущее пользоваться вашими услугами если это возможно, дайте знать пожалуйста.
I don't think this would be ideal for me because I am 6'3.
Hi buddy. At 2:40 minutes, excuse me but how do you fix the oil leak?
Thank you for your comment and a question! That's the common problem with the 1.8L Toyota engine. Usually, Toyota has the leak in the back of the engine from timing chain tensioner. You can fix it by replacing O-ring or the gasket (depends on design) or if you put some silicon sealer. That's pretty easy to do and you can do it from the top or bottom of the car. I added some links with different designs to give you the idea how it looks and how to fix this problem. ( ua-cam.com/video/EtImRwTrL20/v-deo.html or ua-cam.com/video/biEEvCPvOyU/v-deo.html) Thank you!
I love it
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5-speed manual transmission is very weak (C59). The output shaft bearings go bad really quick, causing complete transmission failure. Mine left me stranded on the 5fwy during a traffic when it was 110,000 miles despite me changing the oil every 35,000 miles. I replaced it with a Celica gts transmission 6speed manual from the same year (04), and it now has 288,000 miles without a problem. No oil leaks! I'm sure the transmission problem was resolved in the 05-08 models.
Thank you very much for so interesting and helpful comment! I appreciate the information which you shared with us. Thank you for watching :-)
So this is a safer car for women..or for other's in traffic?
German brands are definitely better in terms of safety, but they are not so reliable. And not many of the German brands have an AWD system.
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jekarik555 посмотрел кто это, :) думаю что-то есть :)