Hello everyone… I am about to buy a Matrix (thought about a Vibe but it seemed a bit rude) and I think Im looking at an XR with the "B package" from 2004...
Hi MIchael, I don't have a whole lot to offer but I do have an '04 XR mode and one of my few complaints is that it IS low to the ground so I have to be careful...
I have the 05 XR. It also has the AC two prong outlet. It was a little award driving it at first because my previous cars were corolla and civic. I didn't...
I saw an XRS today! It was the same color as mine. I can't remember the last time I saw one at all and it is the first one I've seen since moving to NH. Nancy...
... Worst case, just remove the lower skirts. I purposely ordered my Basic model WITHOUT any skirting, for just that reason. ... AFAIK, they are all the same...
I have a 2007 Matrix XR. Absolutely love it. Best car Ive ever owned. Will prob trade it in for another Matrix in a couple years or so. By the way, my...
I have the 2006 XR (fwd) and it has the AC plug. I'm not sure if this plug is in the new 2009 models. As for tires, make sure the car you buy don't have the...
... none, they are all the same height essentially I think it was 2004 but I am not sure also the AC ... outlet is available as package at least until 08 ... ...
There are a few things to look for. First is Rust!! The rotors and drums if equipped rust like crazy. Body rust around door handles, around rear hatch and...
I have encountered none of the below. Granted, i live in N. California: temps as low as 35, at worst, as high as, on occaion, 100. So we don't get the ...
Maybe you got better rotors than mine. After the car sits at work for 8 hours at work on a damp summer day the rotor the rotors are so rusted up that the...
... Gee, my wife has never had any of those problems. Our 2004 is rock solid and has only required oil and gas and, just now, new tires, despite living in...
There are definite advantages to living places where it doesn't snow and where they don't put salt on the streets. I hear that can wreak havoc with car's ...
"Damp summer days." Another thing we don't get here in N. California, where it's warm and sunny from May to October -- t least not this far inland (the coast ...
something I said ? 8) Michael ____________________________________________________________________________________ You rock. That's why Blockbuster's...
Brake rotors rust on any car that doesn't have carbon fiber rotors (which you don't have unless you installed them yourself). You just don't see them on most...
... I agree. I change at 50-60k mile periods. I should add that a friend of mine is DEADSET against any of these power-cleaning transmission systems at the...
I agree that rotors rust. This is the first car that I have owned that the rotors disintegrated to the point there only was 1 inch of the rotor surface surface...
Me too, I have not experience any of this, living in NYC area. 56Kmi base trix 03. I have heard about the catalytic issue, will report to the group, so far ...
yep, I don't even do any of the service requirements either, just oil changes every 7k. It drives my dealership mad, but I only do under 10k a year....
The trix is a common car where its made, Ontario canada. That place is a virtual salt haven. No complaints among canuck drivers there. I go there often, and...
Speaking of brakes, My 2005 Vibe has 91,000 miles on it and am looking to replace the brakes next weekend. Does anybody have any recommendations on an online...
You can check out: http://www.usautoparts.net/ Free shipping on orders more than $50.00 Jose <joseyahoo1@...> wrote: Speaking of brakes, My 2005 Vibe...
... It's not a hard job. Be aware of the brake fluid level in the reservoir - because you will be pushing the brake pistons back in - and the fluid has to go...
Go to tirerack.com - they have rotors and pads for the Matrix. Not original equipment, but I'd take Brembo, ATE, or Akebono brake pads and rotors over the...
Art said not sure what the issue is but welcome to the group! Well thankyou for the welcome Art… There isnt really any issue …BUT I thought I was polite in...
Thank you everyone! This is such a helpful forum Now I feel that I've somewhat caused a deviation to this particular thread so inorder to realign let's go back...
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