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Big difference? by laserblue
Jul 30, 2009 (10:05 am)
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Can't decide between the 1.8L and the 2.4L engines.
  Is there a big difference in performance?
  Is the 26 h/p difference between both engines really matters?
  There's a big difference in the price between "base Matrix" and "Matrix XR".
  I was thinking of a "Base Matrix" with the "Touring Package" looks well equipped but only with that 1.8L engine.
  Help!
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Re: Big difference? [laserblue] by techtrooper
Jul 30, 2009 (10:23 am)
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Replying to: laserblue (Jul 30, 2009 10:05 am)

I have a 2006 4wd with 1.8 engine. The biggest trouble is that it doesn't accelerate that well. It's not hp, but the torque that does that.
 
So, you'll be able to accelerate 0-60 a second faster or something. A second is a lot in an emergency situation, but otherwise, you'll just have worse mileage...
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Catalytic Converter by q_ball
Aug 03, 2009 (3:59 pm)
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I changed the converter on my 2003 matrix and I am still getting a code for low threshold. How can I solve this problem?
 
Code is p0420
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Re: Catalytic Converter [q_ball] by circuitsmith
Aug 04, 2009 (7:04 am)
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Replying to: q_ball (Aug 03, 2009 3:59 pm)

P0420 does not say directly that the converter is bad. It only says there's a problem in that part of the system. You need to look at the signals coming from the O2 sensors. It could be an exhaust leak or bad O2 sensor.
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Matrix tire question by laserblue
Aug 15, 2009 (5:25 pm)
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Why don't all the Matrix come with the same size of tires?
  What are the advantages of getting the 17 inches tires option rather than the 16 inches?
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Re: Corolla LE vs Matrix [gregoriusm] by renatrafusca
Aug 16, 2009 (1:23 pm)
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Replying to: gregoriusm (May 19, 2003 1:39 pm)

We bought a Vibe rather than a Corolla because:
Same mileage, more hauling ability.
Awesome looks.
My husband liked the Vibe's looks more than the Matrix. I kind of preferred the Matrix and wanted stability control but he won.
We love our car but after owning BMWs we are kinda spoiled and wish it were a bit quieter (road noise - it IS quieter than all the rest in its class!) and that our year had offered telescoping sterring wheel, now standard.
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No bluetooth option on base model? by texasnightowl
Sep 05, 2009 (10:24 pm)
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I'm shopping for a new car and the Matrix has ended up near the top of my list so far. I test drove last week and liked it pretty well. However, so far as I can tell, you cannot get Bluetooth on a Base Model? Is this right? It looks like you can only get BT thru the upgraded audio option on an S or XRS? If I go for the base model, what would be the simplest 3rd party option to add BT hands free phone support? Is BT any easier to get on the Vibe?
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Toyota options by laserblue
Oct 07, 2009 (4:16 pm)
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I was looking at what options I could take before ordering my 2010 Matrix and noticed that the "remote starter" was very expensive as an option... 820.00$ manufacture installed. It's really ridiculous.
  Can I buy a Matrix without that option and buy a remote starter and install it in a remote starter dealer? or it will cost almost the same? or have problems with it or with the car? or the remote install by someone else will damage something and then Toyota will say that their not responsible for the damage caused by the remote starter and tell me that the warranty does not cover the damage and bla..bla..bla...?
  What would you do?
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1.8 or 2.4 engine ? by laserblue
Oct 08, 2009 (4:53 pm)
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Is there a really difference between the 1.8 and 2.4 engines?
  I do mostly city driving with short distance on the freeway and take 1 road trip (vacation) each year in summer, usually from Upper State N.Y. to Florida but next year we plan to go to Washington State so got to cross the Rockies.
  Will the 1.8 L be powerful enough to cross those mountains or I should go for the 2.4 L?
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Question by laserblue
Oct 11, 2009 (4:34 am)
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If you buy a Matrix, which engine would you go for? and why?
  The 1.8 L or the 2.4 L?

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