Speedster Girl 
2008 Toyota Matrix Hatchback XR 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
Loved my Matrix
 I was a previous Honda Civic owner when I purchased my Matrix for increased versatility.  I found the car to be comfortable, roomy (for me at 5ft10in and my husband at 6ft3in), a blast to drive, and great for hauling anything I wanted to put in it. I also learned recently that the Matrix is also a very safe car. I was in a front-end collision with a Suburban the other day. I estimate the impact was at ~50mph. The car is a total loss, but I walked away with nothing but a scratch and few bruises (mostly from the seat belt). I would buy another '08 Matrix in a second if I could. It's a bummer the '09s are less fuel efficient.   