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Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Protege5 - READ ONLY
292 messages, Last post on May 02, 2003 at 1:57 PM
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What is this discussion about? Toyota Matrix, Mazda Protege5, Hatchback, Wagon
#288 of 292 (moral extended) ... by ashutoshsm
Feb 27, 2003 (1:17 pm)
... but when you're ready to give up on the ability to tow and want something that's a little (lot!) more fun to drive, and still pretty functional and roomy inside, something in flavor Protege is your best bet
#289 of 292 Towing by iwphill
Mar 01, 2003 (6:36 am)
Towing capacity w/Matrix is 1500 lbs, not 1000.#291 of 292 One thing I noticed... by tallstetson
May 02, 2003 (9:32 am)
...but nobody else seemed to mention. I drove a Vibe before I bought the P5 (which I love dearly), and the location of the gearshift was INTENSELY uncomfortable. Not only was it a very long reach, but the throw distance between gears was VERY short, so it felt like I had to fully extend my arm to reach the lever, but then barely flick my wrist to change gears. I suppose I could get used to that over time, but it was incredibly uncomfortable. I'm 5'10" and a moderate build, has anyone else noticed this?#292 of 292 Shifter by stillageek
May 02, 2003 (1:57 pm)
I have grown accustomed to having the shifter close by. I have a Matrix XRS and feel the shifter and the throw are great. Whenever I drive my spouses 5 speed Vue I feel like I am driving an old truck. The throw is long and the shifter feels like it's out of place (even though I know every other vehicle has it there save the Matrix/Vibe and Civic Type R).Advertisement
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