Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Wagons Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix
3293 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 1:05 PM
You are in the Toyota Matrix Forum. Your Host is kcram
|
|
|---|---|
|
I had a leaking radiator and a leak at the timing chain tensioner, so both were replaced. It was all under warranty, so free to me, but if it had not been, the parts alone would have been $349. I figure the total cost with labor would have been around $550, maybe $600. So I'm glad it was covered for free. But I'm not glad I needed repairs at such a low mileage. These days, not just because of this but because of other little things as well, I am wondering if I will be buying any more Toyotas in the future.
|
|
|
|
|
Replying to: nippononly (Jul 19, 2008 9:28 am) |
|
| I just bought a 2006 Matrix with no factory rack. My Corolla wagon had a factory rack and I bought a Thule rack to attach to it. I want to carry a cartop aluminum boat and maybe lumber and ladders occasionally. Anyone have any comments on racks that would work? It would not be used frequently, so I prefer something cheaper than Thule or Yakima. Maybe a good quality removable rack? | |
|
I'm wondering about the reliability of the '03 Matrixses. I have an automatic XS, and the computer just went out. So of course I had to have it towed to the dealer and they told me the water pump was going out and there was a leak in the oil pan.... Now, I don't know why the oil pan would leak, and this is the second water pump to go out... So I'm wondering, is this unusual? Has anyone had any problems with their '03 similar to this?
|
|
|
|
|
Replying to: bethel (Nov 01, 2008 10:19 am) And if you always go to the same place for service, you may want to get a second opinion just to be sure you are not getting cheated. 3 water pumps (including the original) in anything less than about 250,000 miles seems excessive. Some dealerships have the attitude that any time they crack the engine cover for anything they might as well replace the water pump "while they are in there". Needless to say, this is an attitude that costs you a lot of money unnecessarily.
|
|
|
Replying to: nippononly (Nov 01, 2008 6:34 pm) Anyhow this machine has 48,500 miles on it. The computer went out many many miles from the home dealership so this in effect is a second opinion on the water pump (kind of). Both have been replaced under warranty. Also when I picked it up the mechanic had noted that there was "a noise" coming from the air intake valve. That also seems quite odd. |
|
|
|
|
Replying to: amiro (Nov 02, 2003 7:27 pm) When I was first looking at getting the Matrix, I compared it against other cars it's size: Golf, Mazda3, Fit, and XB. The Matrix, by far, had the most front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space (with the seats up) AND it felt safer and sturdier to me than any of the other cars. Inside the Matrix is much roomier than you would expect.
|
|
|
|
|
Replying to: texasgirl2 (Nov 06, 2008 7:57 am) |
|
You are here:
Forums
Wagons Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
2010 Toyota Matrix
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
