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#73 of 179 Re: just got one [bottgers] by jaxs1 Apr 04, 2008 (8:55 am)
Replying to: bottgers (Apr 04, 2008 4:19 am) Scions seem like a much better value at their prices, but the xB only gets a 4-speed automatic, has uncomfortable flip down armrests in front and many people don't like the styling
#74 of 179 Re: just got one [bottgers] by nippononly Apr 04, 2008 (11:47 am)
Replying to: bottgers (Apr 04, 2008 4:19 am) Remember, the old Matrix AWD had a downrated engine due to the complexity of the exhaust curving around the AWD hardware. So it was rated at 123 hp. Technically, the new model has 35 hp more.   And the new one still has a 4-speed auto even though all the FWD models with the 2.4 get a 5-speed auto, That kinda sucks. Was it cost or 5-speed incompatibility with the AWD that led Toyota to do this? I am thinking incompatibility with the AWD, as the same is true in the RAV4. With the current push for fuel economy in all models, Toyota ought to figure out real quick how to stick the 5-speed auto in these AWD models. Replies to this message: bottgers (Apr 04, 2008 12:20 pm) nippononly (Apr 04, 2008 7:04 pm)
#75 of 179 Re: just got one [nippononly] by bottgers Apr 04, 2008 (12:20 pm)
Replying to: nippononly (Apr 04, 2008 11:47 am) I was wondering the same thing about the trannies.
#76 of 179 Re: just got one [bottgers] by loudog2 Apr 04, 2008 (12:34 pm)
Replying to: bottgers (Apr 04, 2008 4:19 am) sorry buddy! typo. I was thinking the horsepower(158) and got 50 stuck in my head. I meant 30hp or to be exact 28.
#77 of 179 price by loudog2 Apr 04, 2008 (12:42 pm)
I can't believe the rav4 fully loaded is as 4k less than a fully loaded highlander. I think prices in general are going up. My 2004 4runner woould be 2k higher today with the same options. Our 2004 matrix xr awd was stickered at $22,100, this one we got was stickered at $24.334. It's almost the same car. But now side airbags, vcs and traction control is included.
#78 of 179 Re: just got one [nippononly] by nippononly Apr 04, 2008 (7:04 pm)
Replying to: nippononly (Apr 04, 2008 11:47 am) Hey, you know what else? That 123 hp rating I mentioned for the old Matrix AWD was before the SAE revisions. Back then the Camry engine was rated at 165 hp, only dropping to 158 after the change in computation procedure.   So technically the new Matrix AWD has 42 more hp than the old model! I think it's also put on like 200 pounds, so part of the power increase will get lost to weight gain.
#79 of 179 Remote Engine Start by diva2008 Apr 12, 2008 (6:18 am)
I am about to receive my 09 Corolla Matrix and my ? is this. Do you recommend that I have Toyota put in the Remote Engine Start or can I go to an outside vendor and have it done? I had a Toyota Tercel for 16 years, so I am truly new to the game of new car purchases with all the bells and whistles.   I purchased the Sundance Metallic with FE,AA,CL,SR,VS,EJ,SP, Please advise.
#80 of 179 Re: remote start by matrixgirl09 Apr 12, 2008 (6:45 am)
I had the dealership do it before taking delivery. If it is installed at the time of purchase then it is covered under the warranty for 3 years.   If you take it to another vendor, they'll do it but if its installed incorrectly it could damage your engine. I'm sure it doesn't happen often but I had techs refuse to do it on my previous car.   I've made my matrix (base model 09) for a month and I really enjoy it. The remote start is nice in the winter as well as the heated side mirrors.. I live in Michigan.. the car warms up quickly (well to me). Replies to this message: diva2008 (Apr 12, 2008 3:49 pm) jaxs1 (Apr 12, 2008 4:36 pm)
#81 of 179 Re: remote start [matrixgirl09] by diva2008 Apr 12, 2008 (3:49 pm)
Replying to: matrixgirl09 (Apr 12, 2008 6:45 am) Thank you for the immediate response. My intuition was to have the dealership install it for that exact reason - warranty coverage. I live in New York so to have the car somewhat warm in the winter and cooled off in the summer is great.   Did you put in the dealership alarm system as well? Replies to this message: jaxs1 (Apr 12, 2008 4:36 pm)
#82 of 179 Re: remote start [diva2008] by jaxs1 Apr 12, 2008 (4:36 pm)
Replying to: diva2008 (Apr 12, 2008 3:49 pm) It will probably will be better to have a Toyota dealer do it, but there is no reason you can't shop the price around several dealers. You don't have to get it at the dealer you bought from. The dealer you purchased the car from may have the highest prices even compared to other Toyota dealers. I have had wildly different quotes from different dealers for everything from a 30,000 mile service to installing accessories.

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