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What did you order, and when did you order it? When are you anticipating delivery? Where did you get your pricing information from anyways? I can see I kinda ripped myself on the bumper cover, but as far as the mirror according to NADA and Kelley Blue Book it runs $285?
happytheman
Brantly
"In order to meet the individual tastes of buyers of the Toyota Matrix, Delphi also provides the choice of an AM/FM stereo radio with CD, AM/FM stereo dual playback with CD/cassette system or an AM/FM stereo radio with in-dash six-disk CD changer."
http://www.delphi.com/electronics/news/pressReleases/pr6710-01032002
Am I reading this right or what? Does the DVD-based navigation system come in three forms?
Brantly
Happy, the Nav system is the radio. There are several options for the radio in the Matrix, but the Nav system is a system by itself. If you get the Nav system, it comes with a 6-disc CD changer that goes under the the passenger front seat. If you don't get the Nav system and order the radio with the CD changer, it's a 6-disc in dash CD changer. You do not have the option of getting a cassette with the Nav system.
As for what I ordered I think it's in a previous post, but just in case not, here it is:
Matrix XRS 6 speed
Indigo Ink Blue
Charcoal Interior
Nav System
17" Wheels
Side Airbags
All Weather Package
Floormats
Rear bumper protector
Rear Cargo Mat
Auto Dimming Mirror
VIP Security System
Alloy Wheel Locks
Price $20,639.00 before taxes. I have placed the order, but have to wait until the dealer is allocated an XRS 6-speed. He was allocated one with an automatic, but that is the one feature they cannot change, and I don't want an automatic. I may be waiting a bit, but I'm very picky with my cars, and once I have made up my mind, I usually don't change it. Another dealer has the exact one I want except that it has the stone interior, and I'd rather wait for the exact specs that I've chosen. You'll probably get yours before mine, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
I don't agree that the CRV is a little more masculine or wealthier than the Matrix, but since styling is subjective I'll respect your point of VUE (sorry for the pun). The Matrix is not an SUV, that is an undisputed fact.
We both agree that the buying public will determine what vehicle will best suit their individual needs. That is exactly what I was trying to illustrate with the reference to the 1964 Mustang. Targets, although well intended, may not mean anything (too many intangibles).
Although a little off topic, I was pleased that Canada won the gold medal in Hockey (I would not have lost any sleep had USA won). It was nothing like the 1972 Canada-Russia series or even the USA triumph over the Russians in 1980. I admired the way the women handled themselves during their gold medal game(the refereeing was terrible). It was classier than Gretzky's whining display.
Peter.
Brantly
1)AM/FM w/tape & CD
2)AM/FM w/6 disc in dash
3)AM/FM w/DVD and 6 disc changer located under the seat.
The review says that the Matrix engine is extremely noisy on the highway, and could get very tiring. That would mean the new Corolla is likely to be very noisy as well.
Funny they said that the engine felt really "zippy and responsive" (they reviewed the XR 4WD) where every other reviewer has said its barely adequate in terms of performance.
Not having driven one, I'll wait and see if these comments are accurate.
Matrix XRS 6 speed (Dealer Code 1921)
Cosmic Blue (2% in this color and features Lunar Mist 2nd Choice)
Stone Interior
Popular Combination B
NV - Nav System
AL - 17" Wheels
BE - Side Airbags
CK - All Weather Package
FE - Fifty State Emissions
Accessories
Carpet Floormats
Rear Bumper Protector
Rear Cargo Mat
VIP RS3200 Plus Security System
All weather Mats
Seat Back Storage & First Aid Kit
Hey I want alloy locks too but I'll get mines on ebay or Pepboys for way less than $55 i paid about fiftenn from discount tire direct no way I'll spend $55 on those bad boys. Might even take the ones of her rodeo if they will fit.
Brings to mind Isuzu Rodeo has to be crappiest suv ever made I hate SUV's.
They can add the accessories for you.
I don't really care for the dealer, but if you want it now, they have it. Let me know. Might be able to talk them down a bit since it's been sitting there.
As I said, I really dislike them, but if they have what you want, their isn't much choice.
Oh, I reread your original post. The interior on the one they have is charcoal, not stone. Hope that's ok.
They have an Indigo Ink Pearl one with Nav (and the stone interior) on the way, and should be there any day now.
She said she couldn't get the guy more than $300 under MSRP - total price $19,060
17,730
50 doc
1200 tax
80 title transf
We're trading in our 98 Corolla - as the kids have gotten older, that back seat kept getting smaller. We are long time wagon fans - regret having sold our Camry wagon for a Sienna (which has the turning radius of a fully laden super tanker with a broken rudder!)
Twist, none of my kids plays soccer, and both I and the missus are a couple of years over 37. Love having space to for the dog.
All the literature I have seen have listed a roof rack as an option. We didn't ask about it, tho.
Options:
All Weather Pkg
Cruise Control
Sport Pkg (16" alloy, moonroof)
Sport Plus Pkg (Fog lights, ground spoilers)
3-in-one AM/FM, Cassette, CD
MSRP: 19,355. Paid: 19,000
Good all around vehicle. NOT an SUV, does NOT perform like one, not a hot-rod. It's more of a stylish sport wagon.
To everyone- With all the new owners here, let me know if any of you are interested in being part of the Toyota Owners Club here? At the very least we could link this discussion to that area. Any thoughts on the subject? Happy motoring!
Revka
Host
Hatchbacks & Station Wagons Boards
Was at the dealer yesterday getting my mud flaps put on....for some reason they didn't arrive with the car. I sat in a base corolla with a really light interior. The interior seemed so blah compared to the Matrix. For just a little more, I don't know why people wouldn't go for the Matrix. I also sat in a S Corolla and it was nicer...but with options it was nearly as much as a Camry.
My dealer had sold another Matrix but he said dealers are screaming for more inventory. He said the guy who ordered his Matrix wouldn't get it for 3 months now.
When my wife went back a couple of days later, the only one left was the silver manual. Tho I wouldn't have minded it, she wanted the auto.
She looked thru the incoming inventory throughout the region, and found our blue XR. (They treat us well, as this is the 4th car we've bought there in about 10 years.) Doesn't look like too many XRSs are coming this way.
Discussing colors, I suggested the light blue. She felt it might get old quickly. (We almost made a mistake and bought a light purple Corolla a few years back!)
Our main concern was to get a color other than red. Our Sienna is red, and when the family heads to the garage, the kids ask "Which car - red or blue?" Seeing as how they are markting the Matrix, we would have been in for all kinds of trouble if both were red and the kids had to ask "Which car, minivan or - um, special hauler, uh - unidentified transport, station wagon, ground rocket, hatchback, sports car thingy?" Probably would have had to sell one of the cars to pay for therapy!
I wish we had your (U.S.) choice of options...in Canada we are pigeoned holed into models only. The base model has once pkg but that is it. When you look at XR you choose color and transmission only...any other option is dealer installed. We can't even get a moonroof!
am i the only one who likes Cosmic Blue? i saw a Matrix commercial on t.v. and they had a cosmic blue its kind of hard to tell at first glance it looks like silver. i think it looks nice especially since every other car out there is silver.
What do people think of that idea? You can post your feedback here, or feel free to send me an email. Thanks.
Revka
Host
Hatchbacks & Station Wagons Boards
Any opinion on which color looks better?
Both are AUTOMATIC XRS models. One is black with a $22,825 MSRP going for $22,325. The other is an Ice Blue XRS AUTOMATIC with a $21,175 MSRP going for $20678. CarMax has no-haggle prices too.
I thought the Matrix was pretty much going at MSRP. I guess not then.
I still have not been able to test drive one yet. I like them alot, as well as the new Altima. I just got a new car though (2002 Jetta 1.8T), so I am only "window shopping".
For the Matrix?.. you got my vote!!
It just does not spark the kind of excitement a cosmic blue should. The super white, on the other hand, looks very sleek and neat. Kinda gives you the feeling when you are in a nice well-pressed white shirt with your favorite tie. (I wear t-shirt and jeans 95% of the time, FYI).
My wife drove the Mazda MP5 and she said it sucked I didn't get to drive it but I drove the XR and the XRS I think the XR was more responsive and took of better than the XRS but the exhaust note on the XRS was music to my ears.
Oh the shifting on the XRS is by far one of the smoothest I've felt in a while. The shift height is also perfect and comfortable I thought I was gonna dislike it but it left me wondering why all manuals didnt have their shfter there in the first place. I bet in five years it gonna be common place the civic is gonna be there on the si i bet honda will guage the response and follow suit with outting them all there.