I purchased the extended warranty when I bought my certified preowned 2003 XRS. The Warranty hasn't helped at all. The small problems I've had are excluded...
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to thank you for helping me to decide about the warrranty/repair insurance. I did cancel my contract, as it was within their...
Got a "check engine" light today on the Matrix, and took it into a shop to read the code, and they said it's a P0420 - Catalytic converter - low efficiency....
I had the same engine light code on my matrix. I went to AutoZone to borrow their OBD-II analyzer (which they let you use for free btw) to read the code and...
Federal law says that some major emissions components are covered for as much as 8 years, 80,000 miles, and other components have a shorter coverage, but I...
I need new front tires on my 2004 all wheel drive Matrix. One place told me I need to replace all four or else I'll damage my transmission. Have tried to...
Karl? Regards, Jose (Sent via Sprint Treo700p, so please do not reply with attachments larger than 250k) ...... Original Message ....... On Tue, 15 May 2007...
... Those guys must've seen you coming a mile away. The answer is no - unless you are making a significant change of tire style/type. At the least, you want...
Ok, I'll bite. A quick search of the 2003 features or repair manual doesn't mention any such risk, and Google didn't help. So it's time to apply a little ...
Thanks to all of you who took the time to address my concerns. Based on the fact that I don't do a lot of highway driving, I've decided to go ahead and replace...
On my previous car I wanted to get a few more miles out of my rear tires even though the tire people wouldn't sell me off sized tires. I got around it and...
... As I said, as long as you aren't buying terribly weird tires, as Bill did, you should be fine. The issues that Karl mentioned only exist for about 50 to...
The warm weather finally came to New England these past couple weeks! We had a long cool spring and fuel economy stayed low on my 12 mile 30-45 MPH, 6 stop, no...
I use www.detroitgasprices.com They have a map feature you can enter in your city and state. It's all volunteer based, and is driven by a point system. Free...
I used to check the MSN site but a local grocery chain (giant eagle) offers a discount on gas at their gas stations. I think it's 10 cents on every $50...
Rather than paying for, or trying to find the "cheapest gas", I've simply decided not to drive as much. In spite of record prices, Americans are not curtailing...
Here's a good article on how to save on gas. (gas saving truths & myths) http://www.edmunds.com/advice/fueleconomy/articles/106842/article.html Test # 4 on...
I can confirm that the A/C on the Matrix is very efficient. The key to good fuel economy, as #77 notes, is keeping the speed down on the highway. A couple...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Vios In America this is the Yaris, respectively.. But in Thailand, they also have a Vios Turbo. How cool is that.. Adam...
Hi, Am looking for the OEM hood deflector but it seems it can only be had in Canada from what I've discovered so far. Your email says "...found that the dealer...
Just to update everyone, I did more research and found that the OEM hood deflector I was after is actually made by Focus Auto Design (Canadian company). I...
My last 3 cars before I got a 2003 matrix had leather upholstery and it is something I grew to like. Stays clean, wears better, friendly to skin etc. Just...
Hello to you all. I'm currently in the market for a new car and have narrowed my choice down to the Toyota Matrix or the Mazda3. I'm having a really tough...
... How are the cars you're considering, equipped? Which engine in the Mazda, for instance? (2.0 or 2.3?) Manual or automatic? 5 or 6 speed? How your Matrix...
Thanks for your very thorough reply! I will be buying an automatic, so the clutch problem you mention will be no problem. And I do like the extra cargo room...
Consumer Reports likes both cars. The Mazda3 is slightly faster and handles slightly better. Both are very reliable (the Matrix/Vibe predicted to be...
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