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#27 of 42 the next generation model by otis12 Jun 17, 2007 (7:32 am)
1. bigger engine (2.4) with a 5-speed auto transmission -- please ditch the 4-speed. 2. return of AWD - maybe with a driver-operated switch to go from front-wheel drive to four-wheel drive or the option to let the car automatically select -- I like to have driver control at times 3. fold-down passenger seat with hard backside for hauling long objects. 4. optional raised suspension package for greater ground clearance Replies to this message: dgornstein (Jun 18, 2007 12:36 pm) suydam (Jun 18, 2007 3:11 pm) doug61 (Jul 13, 2007 6:37 pm)
#28 of 42 hmmm by nippononly Jun 17, 2007 (10:10 pm)
sounds like you want to "Outback" the Matrix...
#29 of 42 Matrix by sales2010 Jun 18, 2007 (10:16 am)
I would like standard VSC, stability control, ABS, side curtain airbags, and fog lights. I think the paint should be of better quality. Better fit and finish since the Matrix suffers some rattles.   I would like the engine to stay the same. Possibly, I would like a 5 speed automatic transmission
#30 of 42 Re: the next generation model [otis12] by dgornstein Jun 18, 2007 (12:36 pm)
Replying to: otis12 (Jun 17, 2007 7:32 am) If i'm understanding your "#3" correctly, that's already a part of the Matrix, at least it's in my '07. The front passenger seat folds forward completely flat, and has a hard back. It even has a cup holder . Replies to this message: suydam (Jun 18, 2007 3:11 pm)
#31 of 42 Re: the next generation model [dgornstein] by suydam Jun 18, 2007 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: dgornstein (Jun 18, 2007 12:36 pm) My '04 Vibe also has a fold forward front seat with a hard back.
#32 of 42 07matrix stearing wheel shake at 65 mph by rondo1 Jun 18, 2007 (7:29 pm)
Dealer balanced & did an alinement,but didnt help.Would Keeping less air presser in the tires help stop the vibration? Slowing down to 50 or 55 stops steering wheel shake! Open to coments.
#33 of 42 Map lights by oubaasjohn Jun 23, 2007 (8:02 pm)
I dislike the map light switches on my two matrixes, its nice to have a light that can be pointed but the switches are too close to where one grips the mirror when adjusting it and they are push button so easily turned on accidentally. If that happens in daylight it often goes unnoticed and the light stays on till the next time you drive at night when it is obvious. I also need larger numbers on the odometer and temperature gauges. Hard to read for the older demographic. Though according to Toyota the car was designed to appeal to the young crowd. But I seem to see mostly older Matrix drivers. I am not in Florida either.... Replies to this message: nippononly (Jun 24, 2007 11:16 am)
#34 of 42 Re: Map lights [oubaasjohn] by nippononly Jun 24, 2007 (11:16 am)
Replying to: oubaasjohn (Jun 23, 2007 8:02 pm) When you get the moonroof, you get one big maplight on the roof instead of the mirror-mounted ones, with spotlights that go both ways. I would like to see all '09 Matrix, with and without moonroof, get the roof-mounted light, and see it become a twin set of lights, one for passenger and one for driver, just like everybody else does (and like Toyota does in most of its models).
#35 of 42 Re: Roof rack [csmatrix] by doug61 Jul 13, 2007 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: csmatrix (Jan 30, 2007 12:06 pm) Where did you get them? What brand or manufacturer? I live in Southern California & bought my 06 new here. The dealer had no interest in supplying a roof rack (kinda weird right there) & then other dealers said there was no rack for a Matrix. The factory VIBE set up is over $400 as you buy it as parts plus assembly. I conducted what I thought was a pretty diligent search for a permanently mounted, clean looking rack. Everything came back to Yakima or Thule $500 plus. I've only seen one Matrix with what looked like a "factory rack".   doug Replies to this message: herzogtum71 (Jul 18, 2007 5:55 am)
#36 of 42 Re: the next generation model [otis12] by doug61 Jul 13, 2007 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: otis12 (Jun 17, 2007 7:32 am) Re: #3 - "fold down passenger seat with hard backside..." One of the reasons I bought my 06 base model as that the passenger seat back folded flat (forward) so I can get my 9'-6" surfboard inside the car. Current design covers that item.   doug

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