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I got a Radiant Red XR with:
- All Weather Guard package
- ABS
- Cruise
- 6 disc CD changer
- Sport Plus package
- Floor Mats
- Cargo Mat
- Rear bumper protector
- 17 inch wheels
Price:
MSRP - $19,345
Paid - $18,848
Because this is a first-year model, I also bought the 7 year/75,000 mile Toyota Platinum extended warranty for $899
My experience with Laurel Toyota was outstanding! This is a Carmax dealership, which means fixed prices with no haggling. I worked with Joel Vittori, and I would recommend him without reservation. He is professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with.
I financed with Carmax and have 3 days to rescind the financing with no interest or penalty if I find a better rate than the 6.95% they gave me.
After driving home, I am very happy with the car. It is comfortable, reasonably quiet and behaves like a well-mannered sedan. Acceleration is not great, but good enough for me. The brakes are great, and the transmission shifts imperceptibly.
When we showed it to our son-in-law, he said "Pretty sporty for an old man!"
I gotta tell you folks, this color is RED!!! I would call it fire engine or candy apple. People see you coming from a long way off!
If I were king of the car universe, I would have wanted the car with steel wheels and side airbags, but they had this one and it was what I wanted otherwise, so...
Now I have to figure out how to work all the toys and gizmos. Will keep you posted.
I have linked this discussion into that folder, but it will always reside in Hatchbacks and Wagons.
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
KarenS
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Is it a true extension of the 3/36 warranty, or are there only certain things that they do cover? When I had my Supra, Toyota had an extended warranty, but it didn't cover even the radio.
since Toyota offers a 5/60000 powertrain warranty, do you feel the extra 2 years and 15000 miles were worth the $899? Since the only major non-powertrain items would be the AC and radio I guess.....
Does the warranty offer roadside assistance, or loaner cars? I'm coming off a Cadillac lease, and I'm very used to being treated like a king when I come in for service, I was distressed to see that Toyota is one of the few manufacturers that doesn't offer roadside assistance as part of its standard warranty.
I normally lease my cars, and thus do not keep them longer than the new car warranty, but as finances and family status will be changing, I plan on buying my Matrix via a home equity loan (god the housing rates in the DC metro area are wonderful! :-) ) and keeping it a while. The idea of an extended warranty is very nice, but just wondering if it's worth the $899.00....that's a lot of $$$$.
Thanks
I'm considering getting an extended plan for my Matrix as well, depends on what the dealer charges.
I just noticed something tonight as I washed the Matrix. The alloy wheels have the balancing weights on the inside of the wheel...which is nice not to have those pesky...leave marks...little eye sores sticking out on the wheels. Makes it easier to clean the alloy wheels as well.
It seems as though the only way to get side air bags right now is to get a loaded XRS. Has anyone heard of an XR with side air bags?
He informed me that he was able to buy Honda's 7/75 extended warranty at a considerable saving from a party other than the dealer where he bought his car (yesterday on an Accord, and a year or so ago on an Odyssey.)
Anyone aware of similarly available warranties for Toyotas?
You can buy a Honda Care extended service agreement (aka extended warranty) from any Honda dealer. It is, as the name suggests, the genuine factory warranty. I am in Illinois and bought mine from a dealership in Kentucky. I would not buy a third party warranty either.
So, the questions it seems edpfs has for Toyotaphiles are:
(1) whether you can buy Toyota "extended service coverage" (aka extended warranty) from any Toyota dealership? and
(2) if so, does anyone have a line on a dealership willing to sell at a good price?
BTW, here's a link to the relevant portion of the Toyota website:
http://www.toyotafinancial.com/pyv/extended_service_coverage/n_index.html
twist
Neoprene? That sounds pretty wild. Where did you see them?
http://www.wetokole.com/index.htm
These are way cool - it's like wet suit material. I have a set in my Echo. No, they're not hot and sticky.
They are custom made for each car, don't know if they have Matrix available yet. Check out the optional Toyota graphics you can have put on. I'll get another set when I get my Matrix.
Aloha,
Jim B.
Honolulu, HI
Matrix XR 2wd auto, Super White, stone interior.
Options:
AB Anti-lock brakes
BE Side Airbags
EJ AM/FM/6-disc CD
UP Sport Package
SP Sport Package
Car and options, plus $477 destination charge: $19,677
Actual price paid:
$18,750
Add Floor mats - no charge
Doc fee, $175
Hawaii gross excise tax, $788.42
License & registration, 104.11
Total out-the-door, $19,817.53
I'll pick it up Monday. I really didn't intend to get the alloys, or the moonroof, etc., but it sure looks nice.
Aloha,
Jim
The only things I'm not excited about are (1) lack of folding side mirrors and (2) Cosmic Blue Metallic + side air bags = XRS, apparently. I've got to decide if I can deal with the extra price for the color and features I want (going back to reread the Cosmic Blue-related comments earlier in this thread).
To all the new owners here- If you have a spare moment, please drop by our new Corolla & Matrix Owner's Club and say hello in our in our Meet the Members discussion . Use your copy/paste so you don't have to re-write our message. Happy Motoring!
Revka
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I priced out a similarly equipped XR and XRS, and the difference was exactly $1200 MSRP. For that $$$ I figured I was getting discs in the rear, an extra gear, and the extra 50hp.
Well, I wound up the engine past 6000rpm to get the extra umph, and it was ok, but nothing to write home about. The extra gear (6spd vs. 5) worked in the opposite direction. Get this...on the 5spd, at 60mph, the engine was at 2500rpm. on the 6spd, at 60mph, the engine was at 3400rpm.....huh????? Perhaps that accounts for the 5mpg loss on the XRS vs the XR (manual trans).
So, I cancelled my order for an XRS and ordered an XR. I only hope I didn't set my wait time back....the dealer will know on Tues.
I saved myself $1300 between the two. I'll post my new order with pricing ASAP.
I accelerated from a stop, and wondered just how far I would have to push down the pedal to get some power from the engine (I have a 2002 Jetta turbo with 180hp and automatic). I thought it was very dead, but of course I am used to 50hp more and a turbo to boot. The handling was pretty good though, and the interior was very roomy. It's pretty nice to look at, but it looks just like the Celica sports couple on the dash I think. Not overly cheap, but missing some convenience items I have grown used to (center sunvisor, telescoping steering wheel, etc.) of my Jetta. Still nice though, and the interior was very roomy as well.
I did not like, however, that the side mirrors seemed pretty small. Also, the top of the mirror casing sticks out further than the bottom part does, making it hard to see in (guess you get used to it after driving for awhile, but I only drove it for like 10 mins.). Also, the back window is kinda narrow as well, and there was a noticeable blind spot I noticed at both rear corners when checking for lane changes. The front end is nice and low though, and easy to judge.
Overall, I am sure I would have been impressed more by the Matrix XRS, but there was none available to test drive (I asked the dealer). A little more power, different mirrors, some more luxury features (only to me, because I know it's meant to be a low-cost car), and better visibility, and the Matrix would be perfect.
http://www.womanmotorist.com/review/toyota/bs-toyota-matrix-2003-01.shtml
Woman motorist website but the review was by a man....go figure.
If you're talking about keeping your Golden behind the rear seat, you're probably right, it's a little tight. I've driven on many long trips with dogs, (showing means travelling), and I would never let a dog ride loose in a car. In an accident, they are thrown forward and could kill or injure you to say nothing of the damage done to the dog. Get a good strong crate and fasten it down to the tie downs. This way, both the dog and you are protected.
Sometimes the injuries are QUITE serious. Unrestrained large items NEVER go in a wagon or hatchback. That is even more important when the item has a mind of its own and can attack you!
Normally, I wouldn't get an extended warranty for a Toyota, but remember that any first year problems are going to occur on our cars, and I just feel it's good insurance for the price. Doesn't take too much to go wrong to eat $899.
If I decide that I don't want it later, I can notify them and give it up for a pro rata refund.
When I get the Matrix though, good point I will then have the room for a crate for him.
Does anyone know whether this means that the 130hp engine is ULEV anywhere, or just in California? Does the "50 State Emissions" option basically replace the ULEV compliance?
Finally, has anyone ever heard of special-ordering California emissions on a car being purchased elsewhere?
apparently, this system is already in place in 3 provinces in canada and one more province to follow around june (B.C.).
i just want to know if you folks in US of A have this type of system at your toyota dealers. if so, which state and are prices more expensive than dealers without this system?
thanks.
To my knowledge, even when there is a one price system, good customers can and do get discounts. and other customers suspect that they do.
Strange question, anyone know if the front seats on the Matrix are the same as the Corolla or are they unique? I'm looking into seat covers.