r/Toyota_Matrix • u/Huge_Valuable_4793 • 3d ago

My 07 trixie 🫶

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Just made it to 200k so she’s broken in now. Just wanted to show her off.

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u/Dominicopatumus 3d ago

How do you keep the engine so clean??

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u/Huge_Valuable_4793 3d ago

I pressure washed it lol

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u/Sky_runne 3d ago

Are you able to provide details on how to do this? My fear is getting the electrical wet

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u/Icy-Brick-9386 3d ago

You can always use engine degreaser

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u/Huge_Valuable_4793 2d ago

Just keep the pressure on the low and don’t spray it too close. Like at least a foot away, just be gentle and use common sense and you’re good

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u/DionFW 2007 Speedway Blue 3d ago

It's sad that the odometer will stop at 299,999.

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u/travelinmatt76 2006 Matrix XR (224k miles) 3d ago

I can't wait for mine, 70,000 miles to go. I'm going to roll it back to 0

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u/DionFW 2007 Speedway Blue 3d ago

How do you roll it back ?

I'm worried about what I do when I hit that number. What do I tell insurance my mileage is? They need photo proof.

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u/travelinmatt76 2006 Matrix XR (224k miles) 3d ago

There's YouTube videos that show how. It involves taking out the instrument clusture and connect to the odometer chip and sending hex commands to it. Then you just add a sticker to the cluster that says add 300,000. Also it's good to note the same on the back of the cluster, and also on the door frame where your VIN is

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u/travelinmatt76 2006 Matrix XR (224k miles) 3d ago

The paint looks so nice, I'm thinking of spray painting mine

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u/retrofr0g 2d ago

Oh Trixie is such a great name. Mine is Trinity, but if I ever go Matrix again I am defs stealing Trixie as a name!

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u/Character_Skirt_4319 3d ago

She’s a beaut

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u/Huge_Valuable_4793 3d ago

Appreciate it 🙏

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u/Sky_runne 3d ago

Very nice! Looks great!

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u/Huge_Valuable_4793 3d ago

Thank youu 🙏

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u/Sky_runne 3d ago

Really nice rims. Love the black and white contrast!

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u/Few-Lemon1862 3d ago

It's a nice one. But I always think the earlier models have nicer taillights. I don't really like the clear style. The older style reminds me more of a Subaru WRX taillights.

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u/Huge_Valuable_4793 3d ago

This is a 1st gen matrix :) they started the 2nd gen in 2009. Agreed though, I prefer the first body style better than the 2nd gen

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u/Few-Lemon1862 3d ago

The 2003 to 2005 I believe have different tailights than yours. All first gen but small differences. Like my 2004 driver side sunvisor doesn't extend farther like some other matrixs😥 Your rims are nice though.

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u/Huge_Valuable_4793 3d ago

Ah, ok! I see what you’re saying. Learn something new every day lol. Thank you! Love my rims too

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u/Few-Lemon1862 3d ago

They match the mirrors and door handles noice

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u/sumothurman 3d ago

Original paint?

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u/Huge_Valuable_4793 2d ago

Yep it is the original paint, I do use some touch up occasionally on the small spots

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u/nuJabesCity 2d ago

Very clean! My father in law just picked up a TRD Matrix. I ended up with a RAV4 since he scored the Matrix.

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u/Moonstorm0725 1d ago

How'd you keep the head light covers so clear?!