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#11 of 17 Re: Toyota Matrix.... Pre purchase research [johnkarn] by irismg Mar 24, 2009 (8:41 am)
Replying to: johnkarn (Oct 17, 2007 1:49 pm) I just thought I'd mention that I'm a farly tall woman, and I sat in a new generation Matrix and found it uncomfortable. My right knee seemed jammed against the dash/console.   Interestingly, sitting in a 10th generation Corolla was just fine, plenty of room, like being home. I think the shape of the dash is just different enough to make a difference. So I share this in case you think Matrix and Corolla are identical, I find this is not true! I can't speak to the earlier versions, though, just the '09s, which are old enough now to be reasonable on the used market.   Happy shopping!
#12 of 17 Re: NEED ADVICE [bellatogo02] by irismg Mar 24, 2009 (8:54 am)
Replying to: bellatogo02 (Mar 18, 2009 7:21 pm) You have to keep in mind that Matrixes and Corollas are no longer Japanese cars, like they were when my '98 came out. I think I saw a 40% on the window sticker last Sunday. I don't know how long it's been that way, but I consider it a change for the worse. That said, I believe that if you stick with later models you'll be fine.   Test the 1.8 for yourself to see if it's fast enough for you. Brand loyalty is really not necessary this day and age, buy what you need instead. If you are considering a Corolla rather than a Matrix, for example, then it sounds like you haven't decided if you need a car that can carry things besides people or not. Determine what you need FIRST. Also, if you looking at a car with a CVT, like a Nissan Versa or Rogue, a Prius, a Jeep Compass, or a Dodge Caliber, bear in mind that you will have to change slightly the way your foot talks to the car to make it go, as the traditional way of stomping on the accelerator doesn't yield the same results! Also for the last 10 years or so since fuel-injected cars were the norm, you must never pump the accelerator to start them or you create expensive problems for yourself and for the car's next owner. Simply bump the key, let it idle for 5 minutes, and go.   Anyway, hope my two cents is helpful... Replies to this message: nippononly (Mar 24, 2009 11:43 am) irismg (Mar 25, 2009 1:01 pm) nippononly (Mar 26, 2009 3:28 pm) and 2 more...
#13 of 17 Re: NEED ADVICE [irismg] by nippononly Mar 24, 2009 (11:43 am)
Replying to: irismg (Mar 24, 2009 8:54 am) Simply bump the key, let it idle for 5 minutes, and go.   Umm, except in subzero weather, 15 seconds ought to do it.... Replies to this message: irismg (Mar 25, 2009 1:01 pm) nippononly (Mar 26, 2009 3:28 pm) irismg (Mar 29, 2009 2:44 pm) and 1 more...
#14 of 17 Re: NEED ADVICE [nippononly] by irismg Mar 25, 2009 (1:01 pm)
Replying to: nippononly (Mar 24, 2009 11:43 am) Thanks for the clarification. Here in the southern plains, we rarely get subzero weather. Replies to this message: nippononly (Mar 26, 2009 3:28 pm) irismg (Mar 29, 2009 2:44 pm) nippononly (Mar 31, 2009 8:00 am)
#15 of 17 Re: NEED ADVICE [irismg] by nippononly Mar 26, 2009 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: irismg (Mar 25, 2009 1:01 pm) Where I am in California, we don't even have sub-freezing weather, let alone subzero weather. And I don't even do 15 seconds of warmup in the morning, I just start it and go. Replies to this message: irismg (Mar 29, 2009 2:44 pm) nippononly (Mar 31, 2009 8:00 am)
#16 of 17 Re: NEED ADVICE [nippononly] by irismg Mar 29, 2009 (2:44 pm)
Replying to: nippononly (Mar 26, 2009 3:28 pm) Well OK. I guess I like mine nice and warm before I start off. Point being, you don't have to start the car and go back into the house to let cars warm up for 15 minutes like you used to. To me, 5 minutes is a very short period of time. Replies to this message: nippononly (Mar 31, 2009 8:00 am)
#17 of 17 Re: NEED ADVICE [irismg] by nippononly Mar 31, 2009 (8:00 am)
Replying to: irismg (Mar 29, 2009 2:44 pm) No, you definitely don't need to do 15 minutes. And if you idle it for five minutes in the morning, just be aware that it is significantly reducing your fuel economy. Certainly, I could understand it might be a worthwhile trade-off for you, having a warm car to get into.

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