jill112 
2003 Toyota Matrix Wagon XRS Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
Jill's 5-speed Matrix XRS
 As a first-time Toyota owner, I was looking for a surrogate Honda Civic wagon. I'm extemely disappointed in the quality--the transmission has already failed, requiring a $1300 repair.  I had required maintenance performed ever since purchasing the car new, primarily by the dealership. While the car has a lot of potential, I will never buy another Toyota; anyone looking for a Matrix may want to avoid a 2003 manual transmission model.  