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I haven't been checking around lately as I've locked into my Costco price.
It looks like Toyota's strategy is to offer many different vehicles that fall within a certain category using the few, existing platforms. This will keep manufacturing costs low while offering a variety of vehicles. Better off building too few than too many.
The demand for the Matrix will eventually decline. If it doesn't, Toyota probably has plans to expand or build a new, similar type of vehicle only larger or both.
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But, I need a car soon. (I have to avoid trips to Bakersfield -- good suggestion mtngal -- and save wear and tear on my current vehicle for work until I make my purchase.)
3 WEEKS AGO. THEY ARE MOSTLY WHITE AND BLACK COLOR. OTHER LOCAL DEALERS HAVE THE RED COLOR IN STOCK WITH NO COSMIC BLUE, ONE SAND PEARL AND ONE LUNAR MIST IN STOCK MOSTLY XR SERIES. ANYONE HERE SATISFIED WITH THE XRS SO FAR. GIVE ME SOME FEEDBACK OVERALL TIA, AS FAR SHIFTING GEAR AND PERFORMANCE WITH THE XRS. THINKING OF EXCHANGING MINE FOR AN XRS IN COSMIC BLUE THROUGH COSTCO.
I could not shake the feeling that: The driver's seat isn't very supportive laterally (not much bolstering), the bottom cushion is too short to support thighs very well and the upright "tall" position is rather awkward.
Did anyone else have this reaction and have you gotten over it as you logged more miles? The seats seem strikingly similar to the 1997 RAV4 I owned.
Everyone's comments appreciated.
The good news is that I found a dealer/salesman who A) didn't want to accompany me on the test drive and Actually ENCOURAGED me to take it on the freeway.
Here in Honolulu, advertising is everywhere - full page Matrix ad in yesterday's paper, and big billboard type ads on the walls in two parking garages I was in today.
The 110v socket is a two-prong device. Three wouldn't make any sense, can't *really* ground anything in a car - rubber tires are all that touches ground.
Once you buy the system/option, it's yours. No monthly fee or such. The only thing you really have to worry about is the map disc upgrades, but if they don't really change the roads in your area then you don't need to get it. My parents nav system is 2 yrs old, and they haven't had the need to upgrade it yet.
I would NOT go aftermarket. They are much more expensive, don't have the same 3 year warranty, and where are you going to put the screen?
Stick with the $1890 option (XR) or the $1600 option (XRS)
I have played with the nav system in the Matrix for a while, so if you have any further questions, I'd be happy to try to answer them.
BTW, for people on this board who do own a Matrix, are you guys getting sick of people making references to your car in relation to the movie? Maybe it's just me...
Typical conversation:
"Hey I just bought a new car!"
"REALLY?! Whatcha get?"
"I bought a Toyota Matrix!"
"A Matrix...? Like the movie?"
" *sigh*...Yes...like the damn movie..."
"Lemme guess, you can't describe what 'the matrix' is, you have to show me!"
http://www.alpine1.com/html/inside.html
I have found it does not play any dvds so I have to do more reserch in the area. updates cost $300 annually.
http://www.alpine1.com/html/inside.html
I have found it does not play any dvds so I have to do more reserch in the area. updates cost $300 annually.
Here's my first stupid question: There's a small red light on the audio console that starts flashing when I turn the engine off. I've got the base model matrix which to my knowledge does not come equipped with any kind of alarm system, so what is this light?
Toyota of Watertown - 8 cars total.
4 XR's 2 Cosmic Blue, 1 Indigo, 1 Black. 2 are 4WD Auto, 2 FWD Manual.
4 Base units.
Clair Toyota in Dedham, MA has 5 listed. 3 Lunar Mist, 1 Black, 1 Cosmic Blue. Likely 2 are XRs from pricing, but hard to tell.
Boch Toyota in Norwood MA ( 4 miles from Clair) has 14 Matrix cars, 3 XRs and 11 base units. XR's are 2 cosmic blue and 1 blk. Base units mostly lunar mists. All are listed with automatic.
Bernardi in Framingham has 5 including 1 XRS in Lunar Mist.
I don't think the Matrix is moving very fast here. Boch inventory has been about the same for the last few weeks. Same at Clair.
We always have a good feeling knowing that the car we like is the most wanted in the market. Consequence though is we are at the mercy of the dealers and have to deal with the salespeople that still uses the phrases “ah, the color you want is hard to find”, “we are getting only one of XRS this month” and so forth and so on.
It is early to call if the demand and supply for the Matrix will reach that of the Honda Odyssey.
While buyers are getting more informed everyday, the dealers still take advantage of our excitement every time we fall in love with a particular car (and rightly so we should be excited!).
More Matrix in the market, better research (like joining this thread) that will result to a lesser reliance on the salesman, little patience, will result to an easy buying for all of us of the Matrix model, color and price we want.
I agreed on XR, sport package, cruise, mat for 18,000. I have to pay $400 for processing fee. It is not as good as someone up here got it, but other dealer gave me far worse quotes (19,500).
I hate to deal with ignorance sales people every where. It is very unfortunate that I know more about car than they do.:-((
As for gas mileage, for the whole trip we averaged 36 MPG(imperial...around 30mpgUS) With most of that being done on divided highway at 125-135KMh. We also spent quite some time in city traffic barely moving so considering we didn't spend any time at the optimal gas mileage range (80-85KMh) and that the car only has 2500Km's on it I guess that's ok. My wife expected better. We'll continue to monitor the mileage.
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You have to go to the dealer for final paper work/money transaction.
You can give them another address so you can deal with some far away dealer, you may get a better deal.
I live in Baltimore, MD. I used to be a member of Costco but now am a member of BJ's. I'm looking to buy a well-equipped XR. Can you tell me more about what you did to get that price from Costco? BJ's does not list the Matrix as a model choice. If you could email me at tekkie@mac.com that would be *great*... Thanks!! - Amy
I am getting my new silver XRS tomorrow! I am geeked!!! I ordered it 10 days ago and the dealer located one last Friday!
My new XRS:
- 6 spd
- Sunroof
- side bags
- all weather
- premium audio
- cargo / floor mats
got the car for 500.00 over invoice ($19,230.00) and they gave me what my my trade was worth if i were to sell it outright. i got this price from King's Toyota in Cincinnati, Ohio via their internet sales manager.
Can't Wait!!!
XR 5 Speed
Lunar Mist Metallic
AL 17" Aluminum Wheels
CK All Weather Guard Package
AB Anti-Lock Braking System
CL Cruise Control
EJ Premium In-Dash 6-CD Changer
SP Sport Plus Package
CF Carpet Floor Mats
EF Rear Bumper Protector
C1 Cargo Mat
MSRP $18,545
Invoice $16.909
Paid $17,366
I'm very excited....i've been reading this town hall board, the p5, the elantra, the saab....
My descision came down to: i liked the looks of the car more than the p5 and elantra....didn't like the repair or reliability of the saab 9-3, thought the comforts and ride of the matrix was slightly more to my liking....and got a great deal.
the sales manager told me and the saleman, that he needed to sell 1 more car to make his month. Toyota's month ended on 4/1. i told him that i didn't want the 17in wheels and that i wanted him to match another dealerships price of $500 under MSRP.....he balked, this was at 8:15. My wife, our sleeping 1 year old, and i left....told him we were going to the mazda dealership. (Found out later that he knew the sales manager there) Drove the p5, came back and told him we were buying that car. thats when he offered the 17366 price. i checked with the wife and presto...new car.
thanks to all for keeping this board so informative.
now, where do i buy the wheel locks to keep my new tires and rims?!!?!
Revka
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I really like the design, but would hate to come out to the parking lot and find dings and dents in my new car.