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Re: Brand new owner!

Leanne — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:47:31 GMT

It's my first! I took it on a bit of a road trip the last two days, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The handling in the city was great, and it had plenty of pep

Re: Brand new owner!

Inert Gas — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:39:58 GMT

welcome to the group! Is this your first Matrix?

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Pete — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:33:49 GMT

Don't misunderstand, the Corolla is good but I miss the utility abilities of the Matrix. I wanted one bad in 04-06 and then bought one. I can't believe I

Re: Keep your Matrix

Inert Gas — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:36:57 GMT

The matrix isn't the prettiest car, but for GP use its great, and its better than the 2009 model, without the split opening rear window and hatchback. I will

Re: Grinding sound on brakes at 50,000 miles

Inert Gas — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:30:46 GMT

there is usually something on the brake pads to make a horrible noise when its down to needing replacement. In my state, there is annual brake inspection so I

Re: Speedo stops at 299,000

Inert Gas — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:51:26 GMT

300K and no longer reading? you should let toyota know, impressive, but that fact annoying since old style analog odometers will read to 999,999

Re: Who has the highest mileage on their Toyota Matrix

Inert Gas — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:48:16 GMT

if you buy another trix let us know. Its a touch different from the 03 types, and the rear deck is no longer flush, making loading heavy loads a bit more

Re: Who has the highest mileage on their Toyota Matrix

Inert Gas — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:46:15 GMT

same here, but I load 700# on my 03 trix, passengers not included, for 1K long trips and the thing rocks. I have 80K on it. Most of those 80K are long haul

Re: Who has the highest mileage on their Toyota Matrix

cudawantd — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:46:18 GMT

The is one online, save it to a disk or something , don't try to print it all out its pretty big. Here is the link, hope it works....

Re: Speedo stops at 299,000--question

A. G. Casebeer — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:14:52 GMT

I only have 92K miles on my Matrix, but I have put 250K miles on Volvo 240s several times, and have a 247K mile Ford Aerostar (engine changed from original at

Re: Who has the highest mileage on their Toyota Matrix

A. G. Casebeer — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:33:33 GMT

I'd like to follow up: what's the highest mileage on list with the 2ZZGE engine (XRS, in other words?) I am at 93K with my '04 XRS. Also, has anyone seen a

Re: Speedo stops at 299,000--question

Diane Perry — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:22:05 GMT

You folks who have kept your Matrix going for that many miles, I'm wondering what you did for your cars to keep them performing well for so long? Just give

Re: Speedo stops at 299,000

Simon Ma — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:33:45 GMT

Wow... that's amazing! 300 thousand miles... I have a 2006 XR and I', just turning 53K. ... From: jminwv Subject: [Toyota_Matrix] Speedo

Re: highest mileage on their Toyota Matrix -- WOW

Diane Perry — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:07:31 GMT

Wow, 312,000 miles and still running great! That's heartening to hear. Means my 2007 Matrix with 50,000 miles on it is just a baby still. I don't think

Re: Who has the highest mileage (also ADVICE needed please)

Bill H. — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:06:12 GMT

It might be time to have the front brakes done but that will depend on home you drive. I do a lot of stop and go driving and break a little to hard. I just