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2006 Toyota Matrix Wagon XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2006 Matrix XR Manual-Front Wheel Drive
 Bought new to replace a 1992 Tercel and accommodating a rear facing car seat.  Bought the 5-speed because the automatic seemed sluggish.  Back area is great for a dog.  The performance of the front wheel drive (even with snow tires) is not stellar.  I now live at the top of a hill in upstate NY and wish I bought the AWD.  Great commuter car which gets > 30mpg on the highway.  Comfortable enough for long trips.  I would buy another (albeit in AWD).