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MiniMan7 · May 25th, 2003, 01:22 AM

And no... its not a Mini, but it still is a beauty!

She got a 2004 Matrix XR. I gotta say, that car is amazing, took it for a spin and its soo smooth (10 times smoother than my Mini). Looks awesome, and the interior is really nice too.

I feel like driving my Mini more and more ever since she got it, but I don't know if thats possible with all the driving I do already!

-MiniMan7

mikeoconnor1 · May 25th, 2003, 07:09 PM

Is the XR the model with the 180 Hp i-vtec motor? Same as the Celica GTS. Toyota builds a fine car. I traded in a RAV4 on my MINI. The only issue I had with the newer Toyota's are the large number of interrior rattles. Our RAV was a 2001 and the rattles and buzzing drove me nuts. Other than that, 50k error free miles.

May 25th, 2003, 07:26 PM

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Originally posted by mikeoconnor1
The only issue I had with the newer Toyota's are the large number of interrior rattles. Our RAV was a 2001 and the rattles and buzzing drove me nuts.

Well, I don't want to disappoint you, but you might be disappointed anyway if you bought a mini go get RID of interior rattles...

-Andrew

tip · May 25th, 2003, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniMan7
And no... its not a Mini, but it still is a beauty!

She got a 2004 Matrix XR. I gotta say, that car is amazing, took it for a spin and its soo smooth (10 times smoother than my Mini). Looks awesome, and the interior is really nice too.

-MiniMan7

The Matrix probably cornors like a bus.

Having a smooth ride has to compromise something. Smooth and supple on the straights usually means not so flat cornoring.

Charles

MiniMan7 · May 25th, 2003, 10:13 PM

I really don't know how it handles, didn't really test it out that much.

I'll get back to everyone on how it corners, but I doubt it corners anything like a Mini!

northandy · May 26th, 2003, 05:10 AM

for all us non Americans whats a 2004 Matrix XR ??.... coupe. convertable etc, engine size, dollars ?...

May 25th, 2003, 01:22 AM	#1
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:15 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	My bro's girlfriend got her new car today... And no... its not a Mini, but it still is a beauty! She got a 2004 Matrix XR. I gotta say, that car is amazing, took it for a spin and its soo smooth (10 times smoother than my Mini). Looks awesome, and the interior is really nice too. I feel like driving my Mini more and more ever since she got it, but I don't know if thats possible with all the driving I do already! -MiniMan7 http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 25th, 2003, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
mikeoconnor1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Connecticut Local Time: 07:15 PM Posts: 116 Offline	Is the XR the model with the 180 Hp i-vtec motor? Same as the Celica GTS. Toyota builds a fine car. I traded in a RAV4 on my MINI. The only issue I had with the newer Toyota's are the large number of interrior rattles. Our RAV was a 2001 and the rattles and buzzing drove me nuts. Other than that, 50k error free miles. Mike 2003 MINI Cooper S Chili Red 2005 Jetta GLI

May 25th, 2003, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 07:15 PM Posts: 830 Offline	Re: My bro's girlfriend got her new car today... Quote: Originally posted by MiniMan7 And no... its not a Mini, but it still is a beauty! She got a 2004 Matrix XR. I gotta say, that car is amazing, took it for a spin and its soo smooth (10 times smoother than my Mini). Looks awesome, and the interior is really nice too. -MiniMan7 The Matrix probably cornors like a bus. Having a smooth ride has to compromise something. Smooth and supple on the straights usually means not so flat cornoring. Charles BRG/W MCS

May 25th, 2003, 10:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:15 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	I really don't know how it handles, didn't really test it out that much. I'll get back to everyone on how it corners, but I doubt it corners anything like a Mini! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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May 25th, 2003, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
L8 Apex Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally posted by mikeoconnor1 The only issue I had with the newer Toyota's are the large number of interrior rattles. Our RAV was a 2001 and the rattles and buzzing drove me nuts. Well, I don't want to disappoint you, but you might be disappointed anyway if you bought a mini go get RID of interior rattles... -Andrew

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