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Old 09-09-2013, 04:54 PM   #36
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I always really liked the matrix's 17" XRS wheels (were these an option on the corolla as well?); never really liked the 16". Also, 2003 was the best year for the XRS, as after that more emissions stuff was added to the 2ZZ and it was detuned/rerated for less power (and a lower redline?).

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Originally Posted by husker741 View Post
My sister has an 04 Matrix XRS. Fun to drive and better than anything else I've ever driven in the snow. The AWD is phenomenal. Plus, it's not a bad looking car.
The XRS was never AWD, only the 1ZZ XR and only with an Auto.

I really like the 1st gen's Matrix's styling, the 2nd gen never did anything for me.
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