http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/ Toyota Matrix Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:37:13 GMT _alx_ http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11939 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11939 Re: Grinding sound on brakes at 50,000 miles My cars (front brakes) of the past on average lasted 45,000 miles. My rear brakes lasted 95,000 mi on the Vibe. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:31:55 GMT _alx_ http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11938 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11938 The company below is touting full electric conversion. It means pulling out the guts of the FWD combustion engine/drivetrain. Making an existing full Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:01:50 GMT Diane Perry http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11936 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11936 I wonder if anyone else has experienced a grinding sound on their brakes at 50,000 miles?  It's just slight at this point, and at the end of the braking and Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:43:13 GMT cachesoul http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11935 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11935 You can add me to the list of interested. are we talking a hybrid coversion or full electric? I dont like the new matrix as well as my 03 and being able to Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:59:10 GMT _alx_ http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11934 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11934 It would be interesting if a kit was produced. I think I would try it once the useful life of the current combustion engine was over. Here is one for the Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:35:38 GMT _alx_ http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11933 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11933 Hello Diane, I've got 122,000 mi on my Vibe (same as Matrix drivetrain). 1. I've replaced the front brake pads/rotors once @ 72,000 miles 2. Replaced the rear Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:27:05 GMT Pete http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11932 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11932 I traded my 06 Matrix on a 2009 Corolla S in January.  Great car but every few days something comes up and I really miss the Matrix.  Hauling something is Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:50:23 GMT Diane Perry http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11931 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11931 How are they still running at this point?   My 2007 Matrix has just over 50,000 miles on it.  I've never given it a tune-up, just oil changes regularly.  Is Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:47:03 GMT Adam Reif http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11930 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11930 ... Ours just turned 140,000 Adam. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:07:16 GMT Leanne http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11929 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11929 I took delivery on Tuesday of my shiny black 2010 Matrix. Went with the "base" model, but only had to add cruise and I'm very happy. Still learning about how Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:47:57 GMT danuitti http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11928 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11928 For me, my 2003 Toyota Matrix is a work-horse. It is a perfect size for my needs. We load about 200 pounds of equipment in it, and go. The large boxes slide Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:48:07 GMT Brace, Karl http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11927 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11927 Yes, location matters. 20 years ago I had occasion to compare some engine work (timing belt replacement) in a rural area 50 miles north of Pittsburgh, PA Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:21:47 GMT Diane Perry http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11926 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11926 Thx for this tip.  I'm going to try to shop around in areas that are less upper-middle-class than the one I live in. --Diane ... From: cachesoul Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:53:22 GMT cachesoul http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11925 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11925 Ive replaced the windshield in my 2003 a few times... always about $175. Someone is trying to overcharge you. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:41:13 GMT #77 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11924 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toyota_Matrix/message/11924 I would not recommend a used windshield one bit. The windshield is a safety part ... well beyond keeping rocks out of your face. It helps support the roof in