tuxristo 
2003 Toyota Matrix Wagon XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Great car except for the transmission :(
 I have found it to have just enough power, just enough size. I can fit anything in it. It's very comfortable on long trips. The manual transmission makes it nice to drive, since the engine is a bit small, but the great gas mileage more than makes up for it.  But I don't trust it. Since the transmission failed at 108,000km with no explanation from Toyota, I am always worried that it will fail again, or that some other bearings will fail and leave me stranded, so for the last six months it's been stressful to take this car on a longer trip.  There's nothing worse than not "trusting" your car!  All in all, I love my Matrix, but I don't trust it.