Matrix/Vibe, Whats the difference?

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00 Golf 1.8T

Discussion Starter · Feb 10, 2002

Hey'all, how you all doing?
As what the topic said, beside the visual differences between the 2 cars, (grill, bumpers, logos, etc...) are there any other kind of differences? Are they built in the same plant? Would there be differences in reliability? This is because the price difference between the 2 is about 2000$.....
Thanx in advance!

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Bob Roberts

· #2 · Feb 10, 2002

Re: Matrix/Vibe, Whats the difference? (00 Golf 1.8T)

There is not much difference. They both feel cheeply made inside. Don't like them. If you are used to VW's you will be disapointed with these.

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l5gcw0b

· #3 · Feb 10, 2002

Re: Matrix/Vibe, Whats the difference? (Bob Roberts)

Matrix is made in Canada (Ughhh

Vibe is built in Fremont, CA.
btw: Toyota's are cheaply made, but do not equate this with being poorly made. They do not drive, llok, or feel like German cars, but they are very well put together.

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A4Jetta

· #4 · Feb 10, 2002

Re: Matrix/Vibe, Whats the difference? (l5gcw0b)

Toyota beancounters are squeezing every $$$$ on every plastic moldings and hingles, surprisingly, they put together pretty well.

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00 Golf 1.8T

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 10, 2002

Man, replies are fast!
Anyways, in vortex, nothing stacks up to quality of a VW.

and thats not what i'm worrying about. I would want to know the differences between the 2 cars.
Today i went to visit the Toyota dealer, and saw the martix. It looks alrite, and beside the feelings of the doors and the HU, overall the car aint bad in terms of interior.
Also, after a few years, would there be more problems in the vibe/ vice versa? Because of the different place that they are built? Would the martrix be a usual toyota that lasts forever or would it get affected by GM/pontiac?
Sorry, but i don't know how to express my question in a better way, please forgive my english
Thanks again!!

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Turq

· #6 · Feb 10, 2002

Re: Matrix/Vibe, Whats the difference? (00 Golf 1.8T)

Well, the plant the Vibe is built in is none other than the NUMMI plant, which
has been building the US's corollas/prisms, as well as many of our toyota trucks for quite some time now. There shouldn't be any quality problems there, the NUMMI guys are first rate..
Now that plant in -canada-? I dunno. I'd be wary of that.

- Turq.

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Dinosaurius

· #7 · Feb 10, 2002

Re: Matrix/Vibe, Whats the difference? (Turq)

AFAIK, the Matrix is available with an automatic tranny with the 180hp motor. This drivetrain configuration is not available with the Vibe.
It's too bad the both Vibe and Matrix AWD versions are only availabe with the weakest engine and automatic. Hmm, perhaps with a turbo and a stick, the better looking Vibe AWD would be a good alternative to the Scoobie WRX.

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Aw614

· #8 · Feb 10, 2002

Re: Matrix/Vibe, Whats the difference? (Dinosaurius)

They also lose 7hp from having AWD. How does one service a Vibe at a Pontiac dealer if it is basicly a Toyota(Same goes from Prizm)?

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A4Jetta

· #9 · Feb 10, 2002

Re: Matrix/Vibe, Whats the difference? (00 Golf 1.8T)

Matrix should be very reliable considered its based on Corolla platform. Since Vibe is basically a Matrix which is a Corolla with higher body and Celica engine, it should be reliable.

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[email protected]

· #10 · Feb 10, 2002

Re: Matrix/Vibe, Whats the difference? (A4Jetta)

Here are a couple of pics from the LA Auto Show 2002.

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Jettavr666

· #11 · Feb 10, 2002

Re: Matrix/Vibe, Whats the difference? (Verruckt)

Once agin the toyota gets the ummm can I say, "better" looks, lol

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GermaniuM

· #12 · Feb 10, 2002

Re: Matrix/Vibe, Whats the difference? (Verruckt)

I think they're starting to grow on me.

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xdre

· #13 · Feb 10, 2002

Re: Matrix/Vibe, Whats the difference? (Jettavr666)

I think the Pontiac looks far better, but then, I almost always preferred the looks of the Nova/Prizm over the Corolla too.

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A4Jetta

· #14 · Feb 10, 2002

Re: Matrix/Vibe, Whats the difference? (Jettavr666)

Pontiac looks better than Toyota, IMO. But I would choose a Matrix over a Vibe because of its engine choices and its a Toy-oda.

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