Here's Why I Hate My Toyota Matrix

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Here's Why I Hate My Toyota Matrix

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Here's Why I Hate My Toyota Matrix, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Toyota Matrix review. Why the Toyota Matrix is a good and bad car. Everything you need to know about the Toyota Matrix. The truth about the Toyota Matrix. Why the Toyota Matrix is one of the best and worst cars ever made. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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@scottykilmer 5 жыл бұрын

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@rad636 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty quick questionim hoping you can answer real quick. In looking into a 2004 Lexus rx330, 1 owner, Carfax says it's clean l. Dealer selling it for $5k, $1500-2k below market value. Haven't checked it out in person yet, but what do you think about those?

@Mattman524 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 2020 Corolla what kind of car wash soap would preserve the paint on a car for decades to come

@common_c3nts 5 жыл бұрын

The matrix/vibe has always just been a corolla wagon. Traveling cross country is just fine. Matrix is an excellent car.

@John-209 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer you’re high on that Tesla info, TOTAL BS

@thetwinkletoedkoala8092 5 жыл бұрын

Are decommissioned police interceptors like a Chevy Tahoe or a Dodge Charger good buys?

@thedoctor9138 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty hating Toyota? Have I stumbled upon a glitch in the Matrix?

@MrRocco_ 5 жыл бұрын

Glitch in the (Toyota) matrix

@buddcarcook4655 5 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s good👍🏻 Congratulations, beat me to it 🤣

@BikeHelmetMk2 5 жыл бұрын

It sounded more like praise to me. He loves how it handles. Just not for long roadtrips. :P

@CenturionKZ 5 жыл бұрын

@@dillonh321 hahhahahhaha😂

@jailbird1133 5 жыл бұрын

I have the Pontiac version. I love it.

@haydenphalen153 5 жыл бұрын

When I see the title: WHHHAAATTT???!!! When I watch the video: oooooohhhhhh ok

@grimacemcccheese 5 жыл бұрын

He loves his matrix

@jrh11254 5 жыл бұрын

He’s baiting us devoted followers with increasingly sensational titles.

@lq1044 5 жыл бұрын

I love my 2006 Matrix. I gave my wife my Lexus GS300 after I married her and bought the Matrix. Since 2006, I had never have to drive more than 8 miles a day forth and back from work. For the last 1 year, I have to drive 71 miles a day forth and back from work. I gave up and bought a 2019 Hyunday Kona EV. I can't go back to the lawn mower of the Matrix for work anymore. I can feel every bump on the road in that car. Because of the loud engine/tires/wind noise, I have to really crank up the radio to listen to the news. It's not like that because it is old, it has always been like that since day 1. However, I am still keeping my Matrix for out of state driving for my photography hobby. I can sleep in the back of my Matrix by myself comfortably. Never need motel for my 1 to 2 weeks photography trips. I have been traveling through many states with my Matrix. Travel alone like a hobo is very relaxing.

@Evildandalo 4 жыл бұрын

I have an 06' 5 speed XR and it really is a sleeper in terms of cargo space and utility. With the back and the passenger seats folded down you could easily fit 2 people and a dog for sleeping, and the inverter makes it invaluable for bringing a consistent source of AC power to remote places.

@Mega_Mikey 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer: “Here’s why I hate my Matrix” Also Scotty Kilmer: “I love my Matrix”

@Lucianato2 5 жыл бұрын

You know Scotty's a true mechanic when he can constructively critiques the vehicles he stands by video after video! Thanks for the somewhat unbiased Toyota critique at the beginning! :D 👌

@klutch... 5 жыл бұрын

I still have my 2005 Matrix AWD. It's very reliable and practical. Yes the ride is firm but you get used to it. The only problem with the Matrix is they have a lot of wind noise on the highway.

@JohnDoe-cd6ro 5 жыл бұрын

*ANSWER TO TITLE OF VIDEO:* Because it's not a 94 Celica.

@TheRealFrostysaur 5 жыл бұрын

Those laughing owl pictures get me every time.

@kingstonsean 5 жыл бұрын

Carfax doesn't say a car hasn't been wrecked. All they can say about a car is that no wrecks have been reported.

@kingstonsean 5 жыл бұрын

@dey Carfax can definitevely say that a car has not been wrecked, damaged, flooded, etc?

@rays7437 5 жыл бұрын

REPORTED being the key word

@kingstonsean 5 жыл бұрын

@@spenserchalkley7013 Exactly my point. Scotty said "...Carfax says they've never been wrecked". Carfax doesn't say that. They just say nothing has been reported. Scotty knows this because he mentioned something similar when he talked about buying a used rental fleet car. Rental companies self insure, so they don't have to report damage to an insurance company.

@kingstonsean 5 жыл бұрын

@thelastcashew According to "Carfox". Lol

@DevDreCW 5 жыл бұрын

if the insurance was notified it'll show up on carfax.

@cptnsolo77 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed ! These cars are very noisy on the road... HOWEVER....that can be fixed with sound deadening in all doors, lifting up the carpet ( without removing ) and adding it there, cargo mat helps with road noise, doubling up on floor mats front and rear....and most importantly.... QUIET tires. Trust me, I own the Pontiac vibe, which is the sister vehicle 😎....it will be a totally different car if you follow those steps. I have owned this car for 12 years and it rides quieter than when I first purchased it.....even with front ebay struts LOL 😎

@franky6181 5 жыл бұрын

How's the Ebay struts working for you? Been debating on picking up a set for my matrix. Not that much aftermarket support for the matrix

@joenetoneable 5 жыл бұрын

JeepDriver KYB makes them for almost every car. The best are OEM but too expensive. Make sure to compare the model number to your car VIN.

@maximusareilius2262 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. My 2010 Matrix has a very firm ride. Yet i still drove it from Fl to Ny. And from FL to AZ. Without a single issue. 👏👏👏

@BmwMe-uh9sy 5 жыл бұрын

No issues but is a crappy suv

@maximusareilius2262 5 жыл бұрын

@@BmwMe-uh9sy well we all know what scotty thinks of your precious BMW 🙄🙄🙄

@maximusareilius2262 5 жыл бұрын

@@Bada_Boom78 yes just a corolla hatch thats sits a bit higher thats all. But 4wd is avail with the 2.4 l. Engine.

@BmwMe-uh9sy 5 жыл бұрын

@@maximusareilius2262 Couldnt care less, would rather have a bmw then a pos toyota

@maximusareilius2262 5 жыл бұрын

@@BmwMe-uh9sy the POS is your BMW with your half plastic engine. 😂🤣😂🤣 thanks for supporting tow truck drivers. 👏👏👏

@chris5153 5 жыл бұрын

Must be a cold day in hell if Scotty’s ragging on Toyota 😂 just joking, I know all cars have their pros and cons

@max41050 5 жыл бұрын

. Exactly I love the Camry from 97 to 2001 but they're not perfect even with a good suspension you're still going to get some squeaky sounds going over bumps when driving slow but is better than driving a Honda civic 2000 that drives perfectly smooth over bumps but has all kinds of performance issues I had one I got rid it nothing beats a Camry 4th generation when it comes to being the most reliable and easiest car to work on as long as you do the preventive maintenance this cars can go 450 thousand miles with the original engine and transmission and even if you abuse them you'll get a minimum of 230 thousand miles which is better than most American cars that quit at 130 thousand miles I know this because I owned both American cars and hondas and toyotas. Toyota can be boring but it will save you money and headaches except for the newer ones 2002 Camry was probably the worst ever and they will never be as good as the 4th generation models heck Camry is even better than the Corolla or the celica that scotty has.

@Nestle245 5 жыл бұрын

I keep forgetting this dude talks about the title for literally 20 seconds.

@devintolliver92 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao right

@KevAlberta 5 жыл бұрын

At least he answers the question right away

@hardtofindagood 5 жыл бұрын

Title: Here’s why I hate Toyota Matrix Scotty: :09 in I love them 😂

@poldariser8686 5 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣😂😂

@whs068 5 жыл бұрын

Flintstone’s car makes an appearance lol

@basithph8958 5 жыл бұрын

Before watching the video: *Toyota left the chat* After watching the video: *Toyota entered the chat*

@miguel90744 5 жыл бұрын

When the Toyota check doesn’t come. Scotty: why I hate Toyota

@johnnyjames7139 5 жыл бұрын

A honest mechanic, dishonesty is why I have done most of my own work for 55 years. I love Scotty, I have watched many of his videos, can't disagree with anything he says.

@johnkelly596 5 жыл бұрын

Put 605.000 miles on my 2006 Matrix - a great work car.

@tazrinahmed5326 3 жыл бұрын

What did you do about the engine and odometer? Did you get them changed?

@johnkelly596 3 жыл бұрын

@@tazrinahmed5326 Engine still as good as new after all that. Transmission rebuilt at 405,000. Odometer stopped at 299,999, so used trip meter for next 300,000 miles. Only got rid of it after I was smashed up while parked.

@tazrinahmed5326 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnkelly596 I’m going for the 2007 matrix now currently at 150,000. Hope to run it till 299,999 or even later

@johnkelly596 3 жыл бұрын

@@tazrinahmed5326 I am now running a 2015 Corolla (about 153,000 miles). Not as useful as the Matrix business-wise, but a nice car. I'm doing much less mileage now, compared to the past (605.000 on 2006 Matrix, 455,000 on 2001 Toyota minivan), so should last me a while.

@JonnyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

2:48 Scotty so serious about Mercedes 🤣👍🏻

@8bitter696 5 жыл бұрын

Set up for going real fast with only about 130 hp

@Millermacs 5 жыл бұрын

He was referring to the suspension specifically

@maximusareilius2262 5 жыл бұрын

@@Millermacs but the car sits up high. Thats not a high speed setup.

@maximusareilius2262 5 жыл бұрын

@@aliceshaw8265 so? All cars can . I have a 2010 matrix. That thing is no speed demon sure it can go over 100 but so what ?

@matthewinaz 5 жыл бұрын

Love my XRS

@ruthlessreid9172 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty doesn't have a car that will crack 7.5 to sixty.

@user-qg1zn3vb3s 5 жыл бұрын

I love my '03 Matrix XR 5spd. Not a lot of power, but its super quick, and corners fast!

@Justine-ut8ho 24 күн бұрын

I love the feeling of how heavy mine is and the small size. I really feel like I’m driving it instead of it driving me. At this point, with the money I’ve put into my ‘03, I’m restoring it and not repairing it. I never want to let it go.

@drivedb7 5 жыл бұрын

One of the worst things about the 1st gen Toyota Matrix was its radio. No joke. The early ones shared a GM head unit with the Pontiac Vibe and all the letters and numbers, in true GM fashion, would wear off. Toyota remedied this in 2005.

@matthewinaz 5 жыл бұрын

Mine came with JBL 6speakers amp. Sounds awesome

@mococaboy17 Жыл бұрын

the catalytic converters

@alexanil3202 5 жыл бұрын

100 percent of people watched this video because they were surprised to see scotty having something negative to say about a toyota.

@TheSeanUhTron 5 жыл бұрын

My recommendation for buying electric cars is stay away from the Leaf. Their battery packs have insufficient cooling and they tend to wear out quite fast. All other manufacturers employ some sort of active cooling to keep the battery pack cooled/heated. If it's a low mileage one in a place like California, it may be OK. But more hot/cold climates may see higher loss of total range on a full charge due to degradation.

@DevDreCW 5 жыл бұрын

I had never seen a leaf here in Texas, when I first did I was honestly confused and had no idea what I was looking at. I guess that's why. Too hot.

@carguynewb7856 5 жыл бұрын

The reliable 1991 Mercedes e190 came with a British crosworth engine in Europe

@PaulMansfield 5 жыл бұрын

Cosworth?

@Cooper_m22 5 жыл бұрын

We all know you love Toyota. But Toyota is not what you try to make it out to be. Back in 2001 I purchased a brand new Toyota MR2 Spyder the car handles like a dream. But used a quart of oil every 1000 miles and Toyota said this was normal. When I sold it the car had 25000 miles on it and used 2 1/2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles and Toyota still said that was normal. I would never buy a Toyota junk.

@thomasdiaz5116 5 жыл бұрын

Good call on the Matrix suspension, Scotty! The wife and I rejected the Matrix in 2006, as it's ride was too brutal on the Alaska roads we use.

@alvinsimba734 4 жыл бұрын

Undercoating is the answer especially from that region..

@alvinsimba734 4 жыл бұрын

Havent changed suspension on my matrix and its almost 15 yrs old and also from eastern Canada where snow dominates the calendar year

@howardhwang2541 5 жыл бұрын

How can i ask scotty a question that he could answer in a video?

@jonnyenough1531 5 жыл бұрын

They sure do... Very rough ride, but the 6 speed is nice. Long trips really aren't too bad if you swap out the seats with more comfy ones. We take ours out from Seattle to Montana at least once a month.. Odometer stopped years ago but 2nd engine is doing fine but bumps suck, can't deny it. Neon was more comfy

@bodarville7860 5 жыл бұрын

I drove a Toyota Matrix from Fresno California to Spokane Washington and back. It made the trip just fine.

@alvinsimba734 4 жыл бұрын

Whats your mileage now?

@BlazeSEGA 5 жыл бұрын

I own an 04 matrix xr since zero miles. The c59 5-speed transmission died at 80,000 miles, even after changing the oil twice on it! I installed a c60 6-speed transmission from an 04 Celica gts, and it hasn't given me any troubles at all anymore, even after 400,000miles, and it's still going! As for the suspension, I have Tokico HP shocks, and TRD springs. It sits 1.25" lower in the front, and 1" lower in the rear. Stiff ride, but it handles the way it should have handled from factory. It's slow as he'll, but it suits my needs.

@GSskiracer 5 жыл бұрын

mo aljo thinking of doing the same trans swap because my 5spd is crap too, but how did you deal with the shifter cables location toward back on 5 spd and toward front on 6 spd?

@NickKritikakos 5 жыл бұрын

The reason why Scotty hates the Toyota Matrix is because it’s not a 1994 Toyota Celica

@RobbsHomemadeLife 5 жыл бұрын

The worst thing about the matrix is they did not look as good as the Vibe.

@matthewinaz 5 жыл бұрын

2003 xrs look awesome

@azb2010 5 жыл бұрын

They are also very loud inside. And have the same turning circle as a Ford F-150 pickup.

@pierlucricher3376 5 жыл бұрын

Having owned both, im not sure about the turning radius been the same, how could that be ?

@2011joser 5 жыл бұрын

Car fax is not 100% reliable because the information is only what is reported by dealers and some repair shops. The mileage at title transfers is reliable. When shopping craigslist for a scion tc for our son 5 years ago we caught two odometer roll backs and one hidden multiple owner history. Ultimately we did find an honest tc that is running great to this day.

@mitch1847 5 жыл бұрын

03 Matrix. Oils leaks but got them fixed. And windshield leaks water when it rains. Lots of black silicone around it and stops the leak. These are common problems with the 03 - 09 Corolla, Vibe, and Matrix. Rough riding but it's paid off and works perfectly.

@NATEZPLAZE 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2009 matrix and had it for a little over 3 years. Great car but yes i agree they do run a bit rough on the road. I got lowering springs for it because the car sat up high and was a nightmare driving on the freeway cause it acts like a piece of paper in the wind the car would feel like its swaying left and right so i lowered it and dont really have that problem anymore. It also looks good too. But the ride quality didnt really improve lol 😝

@alvinsimba734 4 жыл бұрын

Got an 05 matrix that still runs with 5k mile oil change along with original trans and suspension. Amost 200k miles as we speak.

@zakariaali3168 Жыл бұрын

@@alvinsimba734 I got 300 on mine everything original too😂 it doesn’t wanna break only thing had done was a head gasket

@FrankySilverFace 5 жыл бұрын

2007 Matrix recall for the ecm circuit board cracking. 1.8L water pump failure and intake gasket failures are common. Engines knock and rattle loudly on start up also common. Exhaust manifold studs are rusted and exhaust leaking at the head. Ask me how I know. I have the same car even down to the colour as scottys. 259,000 miles.

@matthewinaz 5 жыл бұрын

Dang....i went through 1 water pump...new struts and rotors up front....240k miles 2003 automatic xrs

@EMichaelBall 5 жыл бұрын

@@Bada_Boom78 '09 is in a different generation -- but the first year of that gen you have has issues of its own.

@EMichaelBall 5 жыл бұрын

@@Bada_Boom78 Too lazy to list, but google "car complaints 2009 corolla" and that should get you the info. If yours has been reliable, and you've had it a while, perhaps you got lucky.

@sebha555 5 жыл бұрын

I used to drive a V50 1.8 Diesel for 2 years. Unfortunately it's hardly a Volvo at all. The V50/S40 shares many parts with the Ford Focus and the engine was designed by PSA. They but the same engines in Citroen and Peugeots as well. After I got a trouble code that the DPF cannot regenerate anymore, I got rid of it as soon as possible. The car has6 around 110000 miles at that time.

@kevinhiggs4991 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty, on the brakes going out from time to time. I had a Honda Accord that did that. I am 61 years old and have done my own work my whole life. I found on after much checking that on the right side the lower caliper pin was stuck, needed to be cleaned and greased. This was causing the caliper to reset to the lowest point of extension ever time the brakes were used. After cleaning and re-greasing the pin everything worked as designed. I love you channel, all good advice!

@LeeFreeland 5 жыл бұрын

TITLE: "Here's Why I Hate My Toyota Matrix" First sentence in response: "I love 'em..."

@Buc_Stops_Here 5 жыл бұрын

The Toyota Matrix is built on the Corolla design, so the ride - don't expect much. It is a basic, reliable car - nothing more, nothing less.

@jasonmormando2570 5 жыл бұрын

Whew, I thought you were gonna ruin my day cuz I drive a Vibe and was so happy I shared that with you - you basically have confirmed what this Chevy boy learned after inheriting my Pontiac - Toyota made the engines etc to last. One of the best 4cyls (VVTi) ever in my opinion/experience- much better motor than the 88 Civic I had that I also loved but, damn gremlins!

@linkmaster88 5 жыл бұрын

is it worth rebuilding/replacing a 2010 hemi 5.7 with 148k mi that's experiencing misfires in one of the cylinders?

@legendofthefall7082 5 жыл бұрын

Do you know for sure that you need a rebuild? I had two misfiring cylinders in my 3.0L V6 Honda Accord, changing the sparkplugs fixed the problem.

@donbrloks3959 5 жыл бұрын

So right about Carfax being a joke. A bought a 2 year old Lexus with a clean Carfax. Later found the paperwork in the owners manual where the hood, fender, grill, headlight and bumper had been replaced after an accident. One of the largest Lexus dealers in Florida did the work and did not report it.

@evoevannismo8141 5 жыл бұрын

The fact the your Toyota Matrix has turbo kits available.

@Andrei-eb2du 5 жыл бұрын

EvoEvan Nismo because it’s just a Corolla engine

@the_langss 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Video. You are so right about CarFax..... When I traded in my 2010 Malibu, the sales person told me they checked the CarFax, and could not find anything. I asked to see it.... The deal was already done so I had nothing to lose. I told the guy that the rear bumper cover had been replaced twice and the front bumper cover had been replaced once..... So much for a clean CarFax....HaHaHa. It was all really minor stuff...traffic cone in front and parking lot damage in the rear, but still No Record....It was at the same Body Shop each time.

@jeffmoore9981 5 жыл бұрын

Love my matrix, got 27500 ,on it ,runs like dream , all highway miles

@alanhowitzer 5 жыл бұрын

27,500 miles?

@dentondupuis4764 5 жыл бұрын

128,000 on my Pontiac Vibe and yes it runs rough but plenty fast.

@NayNay97xoxo 3 ай бұрын

I just bought an 05 toyota matrix base with 65k miles. Had 1 owner. The weirdest thing about it is that it doesn't have any lights between the visors. Has automatic windows but no lock buttons near the window controls on the driver side. I guess that's what the basic package was in 2005?

@salamander163 5 жыл бұрын

hi scotty, i have a 2004 vibe gt, how can i upgrade the suspension/?, as you said it is rough

@omartinoco9930 5 жыл бұрын

You might want to change alloy wheels and use base model wheels.

@GenXPiper 5 жыл бұрын

Had a 2005 matrix. Best car I’ve ever had till my son wrecked it! Had 235,000 on it and was just a baby. Could have gone 200,000 more easily. But I’ll agree with a little rough ride. But if you can get over that awesome car.

@EdPMur 2 жыл бұрын

We used to have a 2011 Matrix, and the ride was definitely hard. Our 2018 Prius C is more comfortable suspension-wise, even if it’s a much smaller car.

@davinp 5 жыл бұрын

For 2019, Toyota introduced the new Corolla hatchback. Unfortunately, they don't offer a wagon Corolla in the USA that they do sell in some European countries

@mesterhash7274 5 жыл бұрын

Could you help me to find out if it worth to buy 2008 or 2012 Toyota Camry for 9000 dollar with 100000 miles ? The problem is Toyota cars in Saudi Arabia is very expensive and I am considering the fuel mileage

@CalisRemedy 5 жыл бұрын

Isn’t the Toyota Matrix the same as a Pontiac Vibe?

@drivedb7 5 жыл бұрын

CalisRemedy - Yes.

@sammolloy1 5 жыл бұрын

Yep. No real difference.

@matthewinaz 5 жыл бұрын

Yes joint venture...toyota drivetrain

@GSskiracer 5 жыл бұрын

CalisRemedy drivetrain wise pretty much the same, for looks Vibe wins, ac compressor on my Vibe is acdelco not denso, so a clone sort of

@sammolloy1 5 жыл бұрын

Vibe is really good looking. Matrix meh

@treeguyable 5 жыл бұрын

Paid the asking price on a 2001 Dodge ram 1500, 4x4, v8, clean, 168,00 miles last year. Runs flawless,cold ac, cracked dash, had a cover on it, ripped drivers seat where you get in and out, body great, paint, ok.Glad I found it for that price.

@trentryan27 5 жыл бұрын

Another thing to consider about electric cars is the cost to power them, take your monthly electric bill and triple it, that's what you should expect when charging these things

@GoZvbat 5 жыл бұрын

For the dude looking to soup up the 03 civic, I have one myself and it’s not worth it fam. The D17A2 is butt and only puts out 127hp and has economical Vtec. I would just lower it on coils, give it some wheels and make it look nice. Also recommend upgrading the front brakes to drilled and slotted, helped me out a lot

@semerkin 3 ай бұрын

I've owned a 2003 Matrix for 13 years. Only good expierence about it. Its indeed a little rough on standart 205\55\16 tires. I like it more on 215\65\16 tires. And in my opinion the worst thing about the car is the side mirrors. You can't really see anyting in them, they don't fold and don't have heating. Also Matrix has no noise insulation and the headlights are not so good. And although I had the maximum XRS version, I had to install seat heating myself

@LivingInFloridaPanhandle 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty hating Toyota? Someone pulled their sponsorship 😂

@jeffhallel8211 5 жыл бұрын

That is not really Scotty. That is Scottys evil twin who hates Toyota.

@nathanwarren1817 5 жыл бұрын

The problem with the Leaf is the battery isn't heated or cooled, the battery will deteriorate because of this. Lithium Ion batteries don't like it too hot or too cold.

@kidglove100 5 жыл бұрын

I put good years on my vibe iron helps alot much better

@StromBugSlayer Ай бұрын

I have a 2009 Vibe with the 1.8 engine. On truly cold starts (like the car has sat overnight) the car will start right up - no problems. If it has only been sitting an hour or two though, the car will struggle to start. I don't have to keep cranking, but it will stumble and falter until it really catches, and then will smooth out and behave normally. During that stumble and struggle I will hear the VVTI gear rattle just very briefly. On normal starts I do not hear it at all. Possible suspects: 1) dirty throttle body 2) Mass Air Filter sensor 3) fuel pump 4) VVTI gear 5) Spark plugs / coils 6) clogged fuel injectors. Any other ideas? I'd appreciate anyone's opinion and advice on how to diagnose for certain.

@charliedevine6869 5 жыл бұрын

What I hate about the Vibe is the driving position for tall people. The pedals are too close and the steering wheel is too far away.

@matthewbaquero 5 жыл бұрын

My dad has an 07 corolla and it's the harshest vehicle I've ridden in. Still pretty reliable though

@bertoromero8608 4 жыл бұрын

Reving up my 03 Matrix XR engine everyday with original parts it has 280,000 miles still going strong

@gmzx3 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 XR and it now has over 300K miles, maybe 320k. The odometer on the first gen stops counting at 299999. I have only changed the alternator, fluids, serp belt, front brake pads. Amazing car.

@unstablebobgable 5 жыл бұрын

I like to pack up the Hash Pipe with Rocky and get all schmoked up while watching the Scotty Kilmers videos.

@legocafe8920 Жыл бұрын

Long story short: I love my Matrix in the summer but absolutely hate it in the winter. I have FWD with snow tires and I’m lucky to not have the car slide on my way to work (going 10 km under the speed limit and super cautious as well).

@cousinjudeskitchen7146 5 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about buying an 05-06 Toyota 4runner as an everyday driver. Is it a good idea?

@scottykilmer 5 жыл бұрын

yes, if you don't care about gas mileage, they can last a long time

@cousinjudeskitchen7146 5 жыл бұрын

@@scottykilmer thank you so much! I don't mind the gas, because I need the space for my catering business.

@JW...-oj5iw 5 жыл бұрын

Cousin Jude ... See if you can find a 2WD version. Cheaper and less to go wrong. If you opt for 4WD, you should intend to take it off road and engage the 4WD occasionally. I find it absurd to buy equipment and never use it.

@cousinjudeskitchen7146 5 жыл бұрын

@@JW...-oj5iw I didn't even think about that. Thanks. I've always gotten 4wheel drives, because I lived in the northeast, but I'm in GA now and have no need for it.

@JW...-oj5iw 5 жыл бұрын

Cousin Jude ... I live in central AZ and see an absurd plethora of 4WD and AWD vehicles that will operate in minimal rain, no snow and very rare muddy roads. The SUV models used for dry, level commuting are a sin to have equipped with AWD, yet there are thousands out there. More expensive. More things to fail. More commission for the sales person.

@kaiserwilhelmii674 3 жыл бұрын

I've got an 04 Toyota Matrix. It's pretty good but going past 60-65 it does get rough.

@menopassini9348 2 жыл бұрын

Pontiac Vibe is the same car. Made in the Tesla plant in CA. My worker bought one with a. Big Discount because it was a Pontiac and discontinued Brand. Went 220,000 miles.

@wendyphillips9792 6 ай бұрын

Hi I am already at over 208,000 miles with my Toyota Matrix XR automatic transmission. It is a very well designed vehicle that does need maintenance like any vehicle. However, there are so many second source parts available for my car. You don't have to buy OEM parts from Toyota for 3 or 4 times the price of great second source parts. Most or all of these parts come from China, India, or south east asia already. Huge containers arrive at the Toyota assemble plants being placed into the new Toyotas as OEM parts every day.

@kaceeenglish9370 2 жыл бұрын

My matrix is drawing the battery over night I just replaced it and still same thing any ideas?

@ishmaelt1148 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty, what are the springs that you have on the matrix?

@hmoob8726 5 жыл бұрын

He said he put motorcycle shock on it, that's why his matrix is bumping.

@yourmomsux81 5 жыл бұрын

But you can't put the passenger seat down sit in the back seat and put your feet on it during the road trip in the Lexus like you can in the matrix lol ... Love my 06 matrix 270,000+ miles

@yourmomsux81 5 жыл бұрын

@@Bada_Boom78 do you have the hats glass that opens without opening the whole trunk ? I like that too and I know they took it away at some point

@brad-lafamigliacanecorso5620 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, your cat pillow freaks me out! 😁😆😂

@MH-ty7fb 5 жыл бұрын

Brad -LaFamiglia CaneCorso Hypno-Cat controls all. Scotty is just it’s puppet.

@drivedb7 5 жыл бұрын

Brad -LaFamiglia CaneCorso - Don’t look into its eyes or it’ll turn you into a pillar of salt. 😂😂

@manuelroxas1892 5 жыл бұрын

Last Christmas the cat pillow was wearing a red hat

@codyedwards3174 6 ай бұрын

Omg. I just bought one because he spoke so highly about them. It is a loud rough ride. Engine does sound solid.

@richardward9582 5 жыл бұрын

I love how he said(run 4 ever)..

@charlesstull4582 5 жыл бұрын

I got a 2005 Pontiac vibe the same as a Toyota matrix it's got 26800 miles still got the factory clutch it's been a good a to b car. Love driving it. I surprised I lot of people about how bit will run

@arieswaters Жыл бұрын

That's weird the year is 2022 now. And here's Scotty is driving his Matrix back and forth from Tennessee to Massachusetts or wherever it is he lives up there. But in this video he says you wouldn't want to drive it real far

@DozyBeeChief 5 жыл бұрын

We're still lovin' our '07 Pontiac Vibe (basically a Matrix) with 207,000 km (128623 miles) :-D

@molaroismorais1758 5 жыл бұрын

I love me some old Scotty. the guy never disappoints..

@Jukebox95 5 жыл бұрын

What if I told you, the Toyota Matrix ... Is not as good as a Lexus ... 😁

@Big.W. 5 жыл бұрын

Any Lexus is just a rebadged Corolla, really. Nothing more, nothing less.

@thatswiss1385 5 жыл бұрын

@@Big.W. yeah, 3.5 V6 Corolla... sure

@elevatorman427 5 жыл бұрын

@@thatswiss1385 geez that comment from LexZeus YamahAltezza is not right. He sure doesnt know what he is talking about.

@damnedyankee946 5 жыл бұрын

Rough ride ? I'm sold ! Rough ride means a strong suspension ! My Camry has a " rough ride". Well my Dad would have thought so, ( he loved that Prairie Schooner he had, Electra 225 )

@stuartstuart866 5 жыл бұрын

My only real complaint about our Matrix was that it was underpowered merging with Los Angeles freeway traffic

@armourshooter5517 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty's Matrix: Am i a joke to you?

@sprockkets 5 жыл бұрын

If anything it would be the typical annoying Toyota throttle - where just a little push on the pedal makes it jump. Only present on the autos though.

@williamlund5532 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty,thanks for another great video !!! What do you think about the 1990 geo storm gsi ???? Recently was given one that's been in storage for 10 yrs.want to make a rally car out of it..not familiar with the geo storm.your thoughts please.. i always trust your opinion.. thanks in advance. .

@timboslice1979 5 жыл бұрын

Title says he hates it but yet he says he loves it.

@sarahakhtar3726 5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I have an Impreza, and I hate to admit it but the ride is rough. It's very similar to the Matrix in terms of its build and shape. I'd take a Corolla sedan over my Impreza on long trips tbh. The Corolla's ride is much more dampered and boat-like - better on harsh bumps and road imperfections.

@DevDreCW 5 жыл бұрын

Foresters have much better rides, and I was shocked with how well they still handle given how much bigger they are.

@jimimaier8279 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Scotty!

@tyler70878 3 жыл бұрын

I just watched a video about how much he loves these cars lol And how he likes the stiffer suspension

@RS-ft7nv 5 жыл бұрын

It is pretty rough especially on Michigan roads 😂

@calista3769 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there, I’m in the market of possibly buying an 08 Toyota Matrix and I’m trying to fall in love with it to help push my decision more towards spending the $7770 that he wants. It’s automatic and has minor cosmetic issues that can be fixed/painted. The 4 speed worries me bc I am use to a 5 speed. I like to go on long road trips to Utah/California. Not sure if this is a good choice for myself although the car camping space would be phenomenal.

@miiitymous 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty, could you do a video on the compartments in the back? And how you get to the spare tire? Sure would love to know!! I love my Matrix, but even the manual doesn't tell me how to get to the spare tire!!