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#1 of 21 Matrix vs Impreza by jriss Mar 02, 2006 (5:01 am)
I'm going to buy a new car this month. I want a small wagon that's good in the snow (live in Boston). I've narrowed it down to the subaru Impreza 2.5i and the Toyota Matrix. Any thoughts/suggestions/ recommendations? I'm graduating from med school and have lots of loans and will need a reliable car that will hopefully last a long time. Thanks. Replies to this message: jriss (Mar 02, 2006 7:07 am) luvmbooty (Mar 02, 2006 11:16 pm) damish003 (Apr 12, 2006 8:05 am) jtom (Oct 11, 2006 3:53 am) cyclone411 (Apr 03, 2008 11:00 am)
#2 of 21 Re: Matrix vs Impreza by jriss Mar 02, 2006 (7:07 am)
Replying to: jriss (Mar 02, 2006 5:01 am) An addendum: I'm considering the Matrix AWD and Impreza wagon 2.5i. Thoughts on the 2 are appreciated. Thanks! Replies to this message: luvmbooty (Mar 02, 2006 11:16 pm)
#3 of 21 Matrix roof rails? by jriss Mar 02, 2006 (7:10 am)
I'm thinking about buying a Toyota Matrix AWD. I will probably want to put a gear rack on it at some point (likely ski rack, maybe kayak rack or something else). Should I have roof rails installed when I buy it? Or can I deal with that later? Thanks. Replies to this message: mheberlig (Mar 02, 2008 8:05 pm)
#4 of 21 Re: Matrix vs Impreza [jriss] by luvmbooty Mar 02, 2006 (11:16 pm)
Replying to: jriss (Mar 02, 2006 7:07 am) If you want to save money the cheaper car to buy is the Matrix. The Matrix AWD gas mileage is 26/31 compared to the Impreza 2.5i. If safety is a factor, Matrix has more available airbags and has better crash test ratings. Chances are insurance would be lower. Luggage space Matrix has 21.8 cu. ft. while Impreza has 18. Impreza has 173 horse power while Matrix has 118 both at 6000 rpms. Impreza also has 4 disc brakes while Matrix has front disc and rear drum. -Economy vs. power- Hope this helps!
#5 of 21 my thoughts... by tazereli Mar 07, 2006 (10:16 am)
i've looked at a couple of things and heres what I found.   Impreza... 5 speed or 4sp. auto 55 additional Hp 23/30 with 5 speed or 22/28 with auto MSRP of $18920 IIHS rating of good in offset frontal crash 4-5 stars on NHTSA side and frontal crash and rollover   Matrix... 4 sp auto only (deal breaker for me) lowest HP motor on potentially heaviset chassis MSRP of either 17995 or 19135 based on model 26/31 milage as noted in another post IIHS rating of good in frontal offset and good if equipped with side airbags, poor without NHTSA ratings of 4-5 stars for frontal and side testing and rollover.   Id say either is good depending on what youre looking for. Personally I'd go for an outback sport that has better standard equipment that the 2.5i. For me I'll sacrifice a teensy bit of fuel economy for performance every time. Especially with these two.   Regards, Kyle
#6 of 21 Impreza vs Prius by iracible Mar 12, 2006 (3:17 pm)
Drive 'em. In particular, drive an Impreza Outback Sport.   IMHO: The Impreza Outback Sport drives and handles like a true sports sedan... it is one of the best handling vehicles I've ever driven, including my BMW.   I haven't driven a Prius, but I'd think it plays in a different league.
#7 of 21 Impreza by hounddog69 Mar 16, 2006 (9:19 am)
What about the Subaru 2.5i Wagon vs the Matrix...or is that what is being compared already?
#8 of 21 Subaru is a love or hate by boaz47 Apr 11, 2006 (4:29 pm)
relationship. People that have them love them. Subaru has a proven track record in the snow. That being said the Matrix would get the non from owners surveys as being more dependable. It has already been said you would get better fuel mileage with the Matrix and it has more room. In my own experience you have a better chance of getting a deal on a Matrix as well. But we only have one Subaru dealer in our area and they know we have to come there so they don't deal worth a darn.   From a personal note, look under the hood and see how you would change the plugs on the Subaru. If you don't work on them yourself think about how long it would take for someone to change them for you. Remember they charge by the hour. There may be a trick to it but it looked pretty tight in the engine bay to me and the salesman didn't have a clue or at least wasn't telling me.
#9 of 21 Re: Matrix vs Impreza [jriss] by damish003 Apr 12, 2006 (8:05 am)
Replying to: jriss (Mar 02, 2006 5:01 am) I was debating this same question a few years ago, and went with the Subaru Outback Sport. Main reason? The Matrix was a fine car as a FWD, but the engine just couldn't seem to handle the extra weight of the AWD system in that version. I live in NW Pennsylvania, so a snow-worthy vehicle is important here. I can imagine the same in Boston for you. I liked the Subaru so much that I got another one for my wife last year.   Drive an AWD version of the Matrix after driving the Subaru. Take them up a steep hill. That's my suggestion.   -Dan- Replies to this message: jtom (Oct 11, 2006 3:53 am)
#10 of 21 Re: Matrix vs Impreza - owned both by jtom Oct 11, 2006 (3:53 am)
Replying to: damish003 (Apr 12, 2006 8:05 am) had a '94 impreza (does that count) for many years. I have a 03 matrix XRS. I loved the impreza,but thought i'd upgrade after 8 years of use.I want my impreza back. The handling is very good on the XRS, the stick shifter sux imo and the seats are not comfortable. There is a hair more room in the XRS than the old L wagon, but no ground clearance. It's a wash, test drive both, would never get an automatic in the impreza though. Looking to trade the matrix for a newer model outback sport though.

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