Matrix XRS or Protege5
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but yeah, I'm going with everyoen on the protege 5.
if I waited, I would have got that car instead of my civic. my reasons have been mention, so I wont repeat them.
the AWD matrix/vibes are weaksauce cars though.. they have poor power output for a car of such weight... even the XRS is funky due to toyota's gearing.... you really gotta rev it up to get going.
but yeah, I'm going with everyoen on the protege 5.
if I waited, I would have got that car instead of my civic. my reasons have been mention, so I wont repeat them.
the AWD matrix/vibes are weaksauce cars though.. they have poor power output for a car of such weight... even the XRS is funky due to toyota's gearing.... you really gotta rev it up to get going.
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Rep Power: 0 Okay first things first. You stated you are going to trade your car in to get a car for your gf. Correct? What will you drive then? Are you going to by yourself another car? Sounds like a bad deal. Getting rid of your car for your girl. What is wrong with you giving her the civic and your getting a Nissan Maxima instead. That way she has a car that is practically new and you get a nicer car. You both win then. Not just her. Just my opinion.
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Rep Power: 314 i thought the matrix xrs had a 6spd tranny.... cause it uses a celica gts engine... or am i wrong?... anyways... the protoge 5s are pretty nice... i dont consider them wagons really.... more like big hatchbacks.... but the way mazda is doing things now.... perhaps u can get the mazdaspeed engine in that P5........ just a thought...
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Rep Power: 0 Matrix Engine is from the Corolla Platform. If she likes an SUV kinda ride the matrix will give her just that. If she likes to have the roomyness and a car kinda ride the Pro5 does that.
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Rep Power: 0 Noodleboy - The P5 wasn't roomy enough for her but the laser blue mica with black headlight housings, wow! She's settled on a car right now and it's not the XRS or the P5. Now which engine is from the Corolla platform? I can see the base model being but not the XRS. The XRS has 180HP, 130ft-lbs torque, a 6 spd tranny, same max HP rpm, same max torque rpm, etc... I think the XRS does have the celica GT-S motor in it.
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[hr]Originally posted by: Blown
Noodleboy - The P5 wasn't roomy enough for her but the laser blue mica with black headlight housings, wow! She's settled on a car right now and it's not the XRS or the P5. Now which engine is from the Corolla platform? I can see the base model being but not the XRS. The XRS has 180HP, 130ft-lbs torque, a 6 spd tranny, same max HP rpm, same max torque rpm, etc... I think the XRS does have the celica GT-S motor in it.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Blown
Noodleboy - The P5 wasn't roomy enough for her but the laser blue mica with black headlight housings, wow! She's settled on a car right now and it's not the XRS or the P5. Now which engine is from the Corolla platform? I can see the base model being but not the XRS. The XRS has 180HP, 130ft-lbs torque, a 6 spd tranny, same max HP rpm, same max torque rpm, etc... I think the XRS does have the celica GT-S motor in it.[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Blown
Noodleboy - The P5 wasn't roomy enough for her but the laser blue mica with black headlight housings, wow! She's settled on a car right now and it's not the XRS or the P5. Now which engine is from the Corolla platform? I can see the base model being but not the XRS. The XRS has 180HP, 130ft-lbs torque, a 6 spd tranny, same max HP rpm, same max torque rpm, etc... I think the XRS does have the celica GT-S motor in it.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Blown
Noodleboy - The P5 wasn't roomy enough for her but the laser blue mica with black headlight housings, wow! She's settled on a car right now and it's not the XRS or the P5. Now which engine is from the Corolla platform? I can see the base model being but not the XRS. The XRS has 180HP, 130ft-lbs torque, a 6 spd tranny, same max HP rpm, same max torque rpm, etc... I think the XRS does have the celica GT-S motor in it.[hr]
I'd go for the matrix over the p5 anyday. The p5 is cute and all but it's definately not in the same class with the matrix. The matrix has better quality, reliability, better manufacturer, and will most definately hold it's value better.
The p5 is just an econo-wagon. Nice but just not in the same league.
No, the pontiac isn't going to hold its value like the matrix. Simply because of the name.
Anyhow, everything aside, you have to like what you drive so in the end, it comes down to what's most important.
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[hr]Originally posted by: manixc
what car is she thinking about???[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: manixc
what car is she thinking about???[hr]
Here's the breakdown:
Current 48 month interest rate for Matrix = 6.9%, total interest paid(assuming $28K loan) = $3960
Current 48 month interest rate for Vibe = 0%, no interest paid.
Now, using a projected depreciation value after 4 years.
Matrix = $14,450.
Vibe = $12,482.
Now, subtracting the amount interest paid:
Matrix = $10,490
Vibe = $12,482
And you clearly see the Vibe is worth more money... That doesn't even account for the $1500 rebate Pontiac gives. So, assuming a 3% interest rate for investing it. The $1500 would be worth $1688.
Now, add that to the price and the Vibe sits at $14,170. So, which one is the wiser purchase?
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Rep Power: 0 If i were in your shoes, i wouldn't let my gf choose the vibe. I'd say.. "out of the question".. sorry, i've owned 2 pontiacs before and they were horrendous in quality. But up to you..
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[hr]Originally posted by: n00dleboy
If i were in your shoes, i wouldn't let my gf choose the vibe. I'd say.. "out of the question".. sorry, i've owned 2 pontiacs before and they were horrendous in quality. But up to you..[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: n00dleboy
If i were in your shoes, i wouldn't let my gf choose the vibe. I'd say.. "out of the question".. sorry, i've owned 2 pontiacs before and they were horrendous in quality. But up to you..[hr]
Edit: Visit the site and see the awards the NUMMI. plant won. It's a joint venture between Toyota and Pontiac...
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Rep Power: 0 Blown: Yea, that's exactly why i traded my 2001 Civic in cuz i didn't think the Quality was up to par as the previous gen civics. I've had no problems with the Pro5 , no recalls, and everything that i did want tweaked/changed, mazda had no problem with it whereas i had some bad times with the Honda service reps. Anywayz, i've heard nothing but good reviews for the vibe, so if that's the car your gf is getting good luck to ya!
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[hr]Originally posted by: n00dleboy
Blown: Yea, that's exactly why i traded my 2001 Civic in cuz i didn't think the Quality was up to par as the previous gen civics. I've had no problems with the Pro5 , no recalls, and everything that i did want tweaked/changed, mazda had no problem with it whereas i had some bad times with the Honda service reps. Anywayz, i've heard nothing but good reviews for the vibe, so if that's the car your gf is getting good luck to ya![hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: n00dleboy
Blown: Yea, that's exactly why i traded my 2001 Civic in cuz i didn't think the Quality was up to par as the previous gen civics. I've had no problems with the Pro5 , no recalls, and everything that i did want tweaked/changed, mazda had no problem with it whereas i had some bad times with the Honda service reps. Anywayz, i've heard nothing but good reviews for the vibe, so if that's the car your gf is getting good luck to ya![hr]
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