2004 Toyota Matrix 4-door 1.8l Awd W/ Carfax on 2040-cars
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After nearly ten years of owning it, I'm selling my Matrix because I simply have no need for a car anymore. It runs perfectly well and has never had any major mechanical issues in it's entire life.
There are a few cosmetic flaws to the exterior some more severe than others, but the car is being sold AS IS. I am the second owner of this car. The CARFAX says three owners, but I changed registrations from NJ to MA a few years back when I moved. It's been incredibly dependable and has received all it's regular scheduled maintenance, oil changes, etc. I had an aftermarket stereo installed when I got it. This was to replace the aftermarket stereo that was in it when I bought it. The system wasn't really installed in an ideal fashion, but the equipment is very good and with a bit of work and better placement of the components, it can be a beastly system. The CARFAX lists a manufacturer recall on it, but this has just recently been taken care of and likely did not reach CARFAX by the time I requested the report. It had several other recent repairs that also are not on the report, but I have the documentation to verify them if you're interested. |
Toyota Matrix for Sale
2004 toyota matrix xr wagon 4-door 1.8l(US $4,950.00)
59k one 1 owner miles 2010 toyota matrix fwd automatic power windows cloth
2004 toyota matrix xr wagon. clean carfax. fun to drive. functional.
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2005 toyota matrix xr wagon 4-door 1.8l(US $7,200.00)
5dr wgn std 1.8l cd 4 cylinder engine a/c adjustable steering wheel am/fm stereo
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2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
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