Wow, interesting discussion. As a quality analyst I need to point out that these type tests compare vehicles to a common standard. The testing should remove...
One poster mentioned he has seen many Matrixes in car accidents or wrecks. Since 2003, I have yet to see one Matrix, regardless of model year, is a collision...
... That was me, but you have a slight misunderstanding. I have seen many wrecked Matrixes and Vibes. But I've seen a lot of wrecked everythings, because one...
thanks AC. I've never thought of going to a 'wreck' yard to see if some make of car was more represented there than others. My experience has been seeing...
How are the Yokahamas wearing? On my deal the dealer paid for 2 and I had to pay for 2 but it came to $245 for my two. Considering they had worn about 40% that...
Thanks Chris. Do you knoiw the tread depth at 35k? Art, Same thing, when you say they need replaced what is the tread depth and expected life of tires if you...
I agree that an alignment is only needed when the tires say so, or after an accident. I had an alignment done on my 1980 Chevette when my tires were overly...
I just returned for a 2,000 mile PLUS vacation with my Matrix. It's just an awesome car. I got a 2003 Matrix Die Cast model, blue, with sun roof. It's really ...
Wow. Such optimism! Nancy A. Cavanaugh (who still loves her '03 XRS) http://virtualbookfair.blogspot.com -- Find out more about the 2nd Annual Children's Book...
I'm hoping it will be a very long time and mine will make the 500,000k club ... We had to sell my wife's 1989 corolla after 14 years and 250,00, it was rusting...
I think if you do a wax job on the car twice a year, one before summer and one before winter and continue with the maintenance, the car might last a good 25+...
... I keep a Geo Prizm (mechanically identical to a Corolla) maintained for a friend. It's a '90, twin-cam engine, 230K miles and doesn't even use oil. Cold ...
... AC, actually. I usually change filter and oil at 6 months, or 5000-6000 miles - usually October and late March. I know I could go further, if needed, but I...
I hope my Matrix lasts as long as my other cars, 10y or more. But if not, the future always is brighter for cars at lower cost. Corolla station wagon was the...
I bought a Toyota Matrix XR in late June. I love it except (1) it doesn't get as good gas mileage as my 1998 Honda Civic --my former car-- and (2) there is ...
I am one who does pay attention to the safety ratings of cars, and I think it is important that such tests are done. It provides more information to the...
From: #77 Date: 8/12/2007 12:10:25 AM To: Toyota_Matrix@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Toyota_Matrix] Re: TOP 20 Most Dangerous Vehicles Sure, the testing is done...
... I agree too. You have to give a consistant standard that automakers must meet, in order to sell cars, for there to be fair competition in the marketplace. ...
I have glanced at the posts on this thread but not followed it explicitly but saw this about the testing that may or may not have been posted already. Talking...
See below: ... Yes, sounds like but they did mention the Matrix by name, and the 2003 was introduced in the summer of 2002. Also on this subject; I have a...
Hi, While searching for info on the OEM tires on my 2007 XR I stumbled across this site (below). Seems a lot of people had/have problems with the Continentals...
Wow, thanks for that link MJC. The problem must go deeper than just bad tires so I hope they find a permanent fix before my new tires start cupping. The new...
its easy to diagnose tire problems due to uneven wear. I'm near 46K on mile with even wear on all, and rotated once, at 30K. The wear they speak of is almost...
Hi All, Just got back from a ~700 mile round trip from Boston (area) to the NY Finger Lakes region. Drove at around 80 MPH on the Mass Pike then, on the NY...
"its easy to diagnose tire problems due to uneven wear. I'm near 46K on mile with even wear on all, and rotated once, at 30K. The wear they speak of is almost...
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