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#5 of 7 Awkward Driving Position by skyblu88 Apr 27, 2007 (12:19 pm)
I test drove the Matrix and thought that the driving position was very awkward. I felt like i was in a pick-up truck, and that i had poor visibility around the vehicle. I also do not like the positioning of the gear shift. My neighbor just bought the matrix and loves the car, but also has the same complaint. Also, CR mentions this in their current car issue.   Other than this one complaint, i think the matrix is a great vehicle, and would still consider buying one.   I currently have a 94 civic and love to drive this car. I feel that it hugs the rode and is a part of me when i am in it. If Honda made a sporty 4-door wagon to compete with the VW Rabbit, Mazda 3, or Matrix, i would buy one in a heartbeat. The Honda Fit is just too small. I don't care how great the ratings and gas mileage are, i would not want to take a hit from a Suburban in the Fit, or any other subcompact.   I am leaning more toward the mazada 3 for my next purchase, because of the interior styling and driving position/seating.
#6 of 7 Very Disappointed With Test Drive, 2009 Matrix by wexmary Apr 21, 2009 (4:35 pm)
My wife and I are Toyota people, I have owned Toyotas for last 25+ years. Right now we have 2004 Corolla and 2002 Camry. Looking to replace 2002 Camry and looked at Matrix. Love the way it looks and being it is a Corolla 5-door hatch, were expecting a great test-drive.   Boy, was I disappointed. It was so bad I wonder if it was just a lemon of a test car or if it was indicative of the car. First off, the noise, both engine and road was awful past 30 mph. Ride was awful, even minor bumps rocked the car. Brakes were awful as well.   We got back into our 2004 Corolla with 44,000 miles on it and our car rode MUCH better.   I think this car had the smaller engine, but I was very disappointed. Is it worth looking at a Vibe? Hope about a Scion Xb or even another Corolla.
#7 of 7 Rough Ride Solutions by rfin16 Aug 11, 2009 (11:14 am)
Can the type of tire make a significant difference to how bumpy the ride is? The 2004 Matrix we bought is much rougher than the 1998 Tercel it replaced. But it hs wide low riding tires from Bridgestone which are fuel efficient and sporty but possibly soft and contributing to the bumpiness. What do you think? Thank you for comments and advice.

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