04 Toyota Matrix Xrs w/AEM Intake

Just installed a cold air intake and loving the difference. MORE TO COME!!
Does anyone wanna race!?

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Autos & Vehicles

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• xrs
• matrix
• toyota

[bottomlayer]

Do you still have the Matrix? How is it going?

[livnadayatatime]

@bottomlayer Yea I still drive this matrix and still very much enjoy it. I have not had the chance to do to much else to the car yet but I still plan to. So far I have the cold air intake from the video, Borla cat back exhaust, Tien lowering springs, drilled and slotted brake rotters, and a decent box amp and sub of the sound system. Most of it was done recently so ill be sure to post a new video soon.

[kmk420stonerr]

hey man is this car any fun? i mean it looks pretty nice to be honest..u think its a good pick for a first car? vs say a mazdaspeed protege?

[livnadayatatime]

@kmk420stonerr YES I love this car. I think it would be a great pick for a first car. Especially now the 03-04's being a little older and cheaper. I recommend this model though over the rest of the matrix series. Toyota made a lot of changes in a little amount of time with this car so be careful what your buying. Mine is the 04 Toyota Matrix XRS with the VVTL-I 2ZZGE engine in it with a 6-speed manual transmission. Its just a great car that isnt to small and is fun to whip around with good MPGs

[livnadayatatime]

@kmk420stonerr I don't know a ton about the protege series but one of my buddies is a technician at there dealerships and has told me good things. Try checking out the Mazda 3 and Mazda 5 also. I just recommend doing a lot of homework. Read lots of forums with peoples experiences. Advertisements are lies mostly. And test drive as much as possible. Gonna spend tons of time in the tin can on wheels better make sure you like it right? Good luck, let me know what you get.

[007247]

my bad dumb ass question. I'm not turbocharged so that BOV wont work. but what about that cold air intake?

[livnadayatatime]

@007247 well at least you recognized your mistake :-D and i believe the intake could work for you car but I would recommend doing some more research before buying. Trying checking some Toyota matrix forums to see if any ones tried what your asking. I dont know as much about the Xr as the xrs.

[christophur87]

omfg that 2ZZ engine is beautiful <3

[tommylocs]

what the fuck is hanging from your throttle cable

[kitward24]

Im probly gonna buy an 09 base matrix. But what I really like is the awesome carbon grey color it has.

[mikemk92]

I've got an '03 base Matrix. I love that little car. Bought it new in late '02 and have had it ever since. 157,000mi and not even sounding tired yet. I'm gonna keep it a couple more years. I've only added a K&N and aftermarket stereo.

[livnadayatatime]

@tommylocs u shut your trap tom :)

[livnadayatatime]

@christophur87 why thank you :)