No more Celica GT-S Auto :(

[Core]

hard to believe, but i now drive a matrix XR 5speed with everything in it ..

[2000 XYR]

Cool. How do you like it?

[kaioshin]

you didn't go for the XRS???

Yeah, but how is it anyway? Do you miss lift??? I know I would... :(

[ringthree]

What about the Supra? How is that going?

[bme107]

Why the change? Did you get the AWD? I don't know the models.

[Core]

this is the fully loaded XR model, the AWD model is in automatic so i went with the FWD only, it's a very nice ride, very comfortable, and truthfully? here's the facts, 2600 lbs, 130hp VVTi, 5speed compared to the automatic version of the gt-s, i believe i'd be able to easily beat it, there's too much lag in the automatic version of the GT-S ..

this was more of a position where i would be able to get a 'sporty' car that's manual and still have a lot of dough to put into my real car, the supra .. so if i do ever get any trash about the matrix, i'll just drive home and pull out the real car

stick is just really fun tho, no idea how much fun it is until you can actually get one!

[XYRCNCP]

Originally posted by bme107
Why the change? Did you get the AWD? I don't know the models.

Trims:
Matrix, Matrix XR, Matrix XRS

Trannys:
Matrix/XR : 5 speed or 4 speed auto
Matrix XRS: 6 speed or 4 speed auto

Drivetrains:
Matrix/XR : FWD w/stick or auto, AWD w/auto only
Matrix XRS: FWD w/stick or auto.

Engines:
Matrix/XR : 130hp VVTi (123hp w/AWD)
Matrix XRS: 180hp VVTL-i

Cargo Space:
3 times more than the celica.....

Nice car overall, but its just the celica with a different body.....If I had the money I would get one but keep my celica, but then again, I wanna get the 350Z and keep my celica...but that aint gonna happen.....:D

[Core]

http://www.toyota.com/html/shop/vehicles/matrix/specs/matrix_specs.html

other options are having a nav system etc etc. i received a pretty nice deal and it is very comfortable

is there any matrix forums ?? if you guys like i can take pictures for you to glance at what bacon wagon i'm driving *cough* :)

[XYRCNCP]

yep: http://www.matrixvibe.net/

[Core]

much appreciated kind sir :)
it's been soooooooo long till i could find one forums for this peice!

[XYRCNCP]

that forum is ran by someone here....one of the OG members :D, i forgot who.......

[kaioshin]

Originally posted by Core
this is the fully loaded XR model, the AWD model is in automatic so i went with the FWD only, it's a very nice ride, very comfortable, and truthfully? here's the facts, 2600 lbs, 130hp VVTi, 5speed compared to the automatic version of the gt-s, i believe i'd be able to easily beat it, there's too much lag in the automatic version of the GT-S ..

this was more of a position where i would be able to get a 'sporty' car that's manual and still have a lot of dough to put into my real car, the supra .. so if i do ever get any trash about the matrix, i'll just drive home and pull out the real car

stick is just really fun tho, no idea how much fun it is until you can actually get one!

That's cool... just wondering why you got the 140 hp model. But I can understand you reason. :D

[Maelfyn]

Because he likes the payments. Is it that hard to figure out?

[Core]

that and i noticed the blitz kit for the celica GT, not the GT-S .. and super street had a guy with a celica GT turbo in it recently .. i still haven't seen the 2zz engine with a turbo kit properly installed ..

but yeah, payments and insurance is real low