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Wow! That’s awesome! I wouldn’t care about dents as long as unibody is straight who cares?!? That should have so soooo much life ahead of it! And to think you could have spent $26,500 on a newer car… hard pass for me lol but I would have picked that up too if it was near me so great find! 💯😂😊

I was getting ready to buy a new car too! And then I saw that changed my mind real fast 😎

Yeah you can buy lots of gas and maintenance and repairs(IF needed) for that difference and quite honestly even Toyota isn’t making things like they did with the newest stuff IMO… My brother still has his matrix almost 300k miles on it, runs perfect and surprisingly doesn’t leak a drop of anything… great little cars!!! 😊

Yooooo lol 😂 hey when you’re excited any word may not be a word! Lol I love it! 🤣😊 I’m glad we reveezed it! 🙌🎣

@@FishingAndCars been there, have a video of myself right after my PB smallmouth going “I’m shkaking right now oh my gob”

Yeah my words don’t come out right when I’m fighting my channel pic fish! Lol there’s a few “what’s he saying?” moments lol 😂

Thank you! 😊

Oh yeah these things are awesome lol that’s lit free rig that just keeps on keepin on! Man I love it 😂💯

That’s right! Mine has a cooler as well but no hitch was even bolted up although one can be! I’m up to almost 187k in mine and it’s literally like driving a new van lol! I’m happy for you! Thank you for the comment! 💯😊

Thank you! Not a bad catch for a 9 year old! 😊🎣💯

Hey thanks for the comment! You got to have one to appreciate! We love AWD at 28 miles per gallon, we love 300,000 miles and climbing on the original motor and transmission, original gear boxes, even bearings on this gem… and we love that we could floor this(wide open throttle) 100+ straight times from a dead stop up to freeway speeds with zero issues, as if it’s driven off the lot for the first time! Those are just a handful of things, and out of all my fords, and other makes honestly, I have never had that confidence! And my brother and myself love that we paid $2000 for it! Lol 😂

@@FishingAndCars Well when you've always had cars that got over 30mpg except for one an SUV built on a truck chassis that could do truck things and could plow through 3 feet of snow, it really spoils you.

Oh man yeah that’s pretty spoiling! 😊 I love these matrix’s but anything over a foot of snow is sketchy a bit as it just doesn’t have the clearance, for what it is as a whole it’s great! Part of me having over 100 different cars in my lifetime is appreciating almost all of them for the things they bring to the table! I’m a bigger guy, an s10 for example is a really small truck to sit in, a ford ranger is also a small truck but I had all the room in the world it felt like sitting in it! And it had cruise! I loved that little ranger lol… there’s lots of pros to most vehicles! I’m having a hard time really getting into the brand new ones, I just don’t think they are worth the money and will hold up as the older ones have…

These really are sweet cars! 💯I’d love to have a manual one! Lol… Thank you for the comment! 😊

@@FishingAndCars Welcome bro!

Yes! Absolutely! Price, product, and reliability are just awesome! lol I love it! 😂 Thanks for the comment! 💯

Yes! It’s just so nice being in something affordable that just goes and goes and goes and goes lol 😊 Thank you for the comment! 💯

Man, only 70k on yours! Wow… $6,500 will be nothing if it goes 200k plus more like this one! I love these cars! lol Thank you for the comment! 😊

Oh man awesome! I love the manual option! That’s a lot of car for that price lol! 💯😊 Thank you for the comment!

Gets great mileage too. What engine you got in there?

Very valid points! My preference would be the matrix as having sat and driven both… the matrix is a really cool little car, like a mini suv… I don’t feel that in the Corolla lol although in terms of lasting a long time… both A+ lol 😊

@@FishingAndCars I agree, I love having a hatchback with incredible gas mileage. It's essentially what is now called a "cross over" but like you said it's so fun to drive and unique. Thanks for the review. I just purchased my second Matrix and looking forward to it although it's not the cool 4WD version, the 2WD is still a great car.

Absolutely! My nephew saw this review and was like, I want one of those! And with solid winter tires the FWD option does great! Most applications it’s just fine! But man, driving this one in the snow I feel like a little boss lol 😂 Going to get a little better mpgs and the FWD typically last a bit longer in my experience, less wear items and a little easier on the power train turning 2… Really can’t go wrong though! 💯

To this very moment, thousands more miles, runs, shifts great… my brother-in-law certainly cares lol… I appreciate the comment always 💯 from anyone and everyone! 😊

I actually agree with you! I’m a big fan of the price tag also! I would definitely strongly consider owning the 2nd generation MDX model 😊 thank you for the comment!

The car literally has the badge 4WD but I do understand it’s not a truck with a 4x4 transfer case with 4hi and 4lo, ect… That said, all 4 wheels spin and in 2005 there was way less electronics slowing them down from turning in slippery conditions… appreciate the comment though! You’re technically right! Lol 😊

In my opinion, yes! The 4WD/AWD option and the rear hatch makes this Matrix a really unique car! In terms of reliability though they both are phenomenal lol 😊

It’s essentially a more functional Corolla, I just purchased one, and the flat folding seats are nice.

Typically the first go to for problems is a new o2 sensor, I’ve even replaced cats before only to still have code after… if it doesn’t effect running condition, and you don’t have to worry about emissions… me personally, I would live with it! 😊 Thank you for your comment!

That’s awesome! Great story there for sure! And I couldn’t agree more! For the money, it is absolutely the best van ever made! Thank you for your comment! 😊

What a complete find and great deal! I’ve owned a second generation Sienna as well! Siennas in general are the best way to go for minivans! I love these things! 😊

These are truly the hidden vehicles of the market! Where 2 grand can get you a 10 plus year plan vehicle! That’s a score! Love these siennas! 😊

I’d bet on it! And then some! I love these things! 😊

Thank you again! For your replies! I appreciate it! 😊

Thank you! 😊

Thank you Noah! My oldest son and you have the same name! I appreciate the comment! Thank you! The advice I have for landing the biggest fish is something I’m sure you already know! The more time you spend out there, the better the chance at that monster! Good luck out there! 🎣🍀😊

Thank you for the comment! 😊 It’s been driven daily for the last few months and has been solid! I’m sure it has a lot left in it! 💯 Definitely a cool car to drive!

@@FishingAndCarsIm in canada and winters here now with all the snow and water on the road would you say its a good winter car for ploughing through? IK the BHP is about 130. Thx

@@marksuche7135 We are from Eastern Washington and we absolutely have some snowy times! We just experienced 4-6 inches of slush and with those studded winter aggressive tires it went everywhere pretty easily! You do float a tiny because your light but it bogged through it! That was last week! 😊 if there’s upwards of a foot of snow I’d imagine it could get high centered in extreme cases. Haven’t had that experience with it yet though!

@@FishingAndCars got it thank you!

@@marksuche7135 You’re welcome! 😊

Thank you! It sure is! I appreciate the comment! 😊

He paid 26,500(no trade in) and it was in Portland Oregon. Clean title, we talked the dealership down from 28,000 before making the trip. It was right before the market spiked crazy but that is exactly what he paid! lol I promise! These trucks were $30,000+ locally so we made the trip to save him $4000 ish… definitely was worth it! 😊

Thank you! I’m still wrapping my mind around a 2017 being 7 years old now 😂 but it will last a long time yet! Appreciate the comment! 💯😊

THANK YOU for your service! I’m always open to ideas! But when my grandpa taught dad, and dad taught me at 3 for nearly 30 years… it’s all I know for the most part when targeting lake trout… when we still fish, I don’t have a conventional real and hold the pole upside down, so I’m not super crazy lol 😊

It’s the only way I’ve seen how so please feel free to share what the proper combination would be for the 10 colors leaded line setup(no down riggers). Maybe it’s better! I know our way works but it’s the only way I’ve ever known! So please feel free to share your thoughts! I enjoy making the videos to relive these memories. The people I’m with, the fish we catch, just being out on the water… it’s paradise! If what I do isn’t for you, that’s okay! I appreciate any and all people who watch! It’s a 75ft lake that I’ve been going to for almost 30 years. They don’t get much bigger at that body of water! Fishing gear aside, the set up works! But it’s always good to have luck on your side! Tight lines! 💯🎣

We call them trolling set ups. It’s an Ugly Stick Tiger 10-50 pound action where a smaller lake trout is still fun with the back bone for bigger! That trolling real has 10 colors lead core line, swivel, liter, down to my rapala. This kind of set up has caught us thousands of fish for generations… I appreciate your comment thought! 💯😊

I have the full video up on my channel that includes measurements and more of that fish! I made a short out of the OG video so more could see it! I’m still new at this I wish I knew how I could have dropped a pic at the end! But the main video is up! 💯😊

It’s an UglyStick Tiger, 10-50lbs pole. It’s light enough for smaller lake trout with the back bone for bigger! My dad and nephew loved my pole so much they bought the exact same one for themselves. Trolling real with 10 colors lead core line, swivel, and liter down to my Rapala. That’s the setup we rock when trolling for lake trout! 💯😊

That’s sick! 💯 I definitely want to expand a bit in future years when the kiddos get older! But man I love these lakers haha 😂 Thank you for the comment! 😎🎣

I’m still a newb to this lol… I’ll get there! I do have the catch video where you see much more! My main focus was letting it go and getting it back into the water… but 37 inches long and safely 22 inches around! Super thick fish! I’ve caught several at the 34-35” range and so this step up was so cool! It’s a smaller local lake too! Not the most ideal location for ones that size… Thank you for the comment! 💯😊

Thank YOU for the comment! 😊 These are solid minivans! I hope it serves you as well as mine has for me!

Thanks for the video. I’m getting a 2000 Sienna this weekend. The family is giving it to me for free. I have to replace the dashboard light and fix the bumper, but the engine is good. It still runs well.

Oh man score! Free is awesome! I appreciate your comment! 😊 I just think, for the money nowadays, these are tough to beat!

Thank you! 😊

Thank you! 😊

Absolutely! I’m sure you wouldn’t regret it! 💯😊

They sure are! I’m an avid Toyota fan in general because of their earned reputation! I love my minivan! Lol 💯 Thank you for the comment! 😊

@@FishingAndCars me too, but when I traded my 2011 Rogue SL for a 2000 Sienna XLE A little bit rougher condition than your example But everything just worked wayyyyy better in the Sienna than the Rogue. Rogue was fancier, but this thing, I had never experienced anything like it before. You took the words out of my mouth with your video. These vans right now are averaging much less then their worth. No one cares about them. It’s crazy lol.

And you got a new follower, I’ve been looking for a common sense car enthusiast lol

@@jaredbryant8297 I haven’t owned a Nissan Rogue but a close friend did. He had his transmission go out, paid for a new one, and then the new one failed so he bought a sequoia which was a much better choice! Lol… maybe some bad luck, but he’s had zero issues with his sequoia! 😎 And I appreciate it very much so! I have lots of fun fishing memories I’ve uploaded but I’m really pinching myself on not doing 30 plus vehicle reviews these last few years lol 😂 I have several faves and strong reasons for them! Always happy to answer questions and or advise people on what to look for! I’m the massive go to guy for my entire family! I always tag along when they are on the market and I find it fun too! 💯😊

@@FishingAndCars excellent, fishing is beautiful sport

That’s awesome! These are special vehicles… When affordable AND reliable are both present, I’m going to be a big fan! 😊 I have had all the seats out and I’m almost certain there’s space for a twin, pretty roomy! 💯 Thank you for the comment!

That’s awesome! I thought about that with my drivers seat and if it doesn’t hold up I’ll be doing that also! So, so easy to get parts and relatively inexpensive as well especially for a Toyota! Thank you for the comment and congrats on having one! They are sweet! 💯😊

Absolutely! Definitely some luck that I landed this gem but I’ll take it! 💯 thank you for the comment! 😊

It’s a double usb port Spektrum bluetooth that I purchased from a local Oriellys auto parts store. About 40 bucks or so and for plug and play I’m happy with it but I’m certainly not the pickiest person 😊 thank you for the comment! 💯