Did someone say manual wagon?

"Just Jeepin'" (macintux)
07/23/2019 at 19:05 • Filed to: Craigslist

NP. Wasn’t quite what I had in mind when I set up a CL trigger for a manual Toyota, but I’m game.

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DISCUSSION (15)

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Just Jeepin'
07/23/2019 at 19:14

Que?

Thats a focus isn't it?

way2blu does a rev update > Just Jeepin'
07/23/2019 at 19:15

Can you confirm what’s under the hood? Base models came with the 1ZZ (1.8L NA motor) but you could get it with the 2ZZ as well (1.8 VVT motor that revs to over 8k).

If it’s a 2ZZ you better buy it...

Svend > farscythe - makin da cawfee!
07/23/2019 at 19:16

More like out of Focus, well that’s the Vibe I’m getting.

Ssfancyfresh > way2blu does a rev update
07/23/2019 at 19:21

I think 2zz might have been a 6 speed manual.

way2blu does a rev update > Svend
07/23/2019 at 19:22

I sense a Tempest of Pontiac puns approaching. We need to GTfO before there are too many.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > Just Jeepin'
07/23/2019 at 19:24

Are you looking for the Matrix XRS?

Ssfancyfresh > Just Jeepin'
07/23/2019 at 19:29

These are gutless wonders and i love them. Such a paradox in a 2 box shape.

They are nearly impossible to kill. Which is good because they are difficult to wrench on. Lots of the little bits and brackets break or rust. Rudimentary repair or maintenance may send you to the junkyard looking for specialized parts.

They base car does not make much power. But it’s very light for its size and you can rev the piss out of the motor. It’s a lot of fun until it’s not. Then it just seems like work.

It’s an itty bitty package on the outside, but cavernous on the inside. Front and rear seats are quite accommodating for the 6 footers.

I love it. I hate it. NP either way.

CompactLuxuryFan > way2blu does a rev update
07/23/2019 at 19:31

Don’t think you could get AWD with the high output engine, either.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Ssfancyfresh
07/23/2019 at 19:31

They did exist with an Auto as well, but were usually manual

Ssfancyfresh > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/23/2019 at 19:33

1st gen 2zz with an Auto? I didn’t think so. Might have to Wikipedia...

Svend > way2blu does a rev update
07/23/2019 at 19:37

Just ride the Wave. Pontiac had a Silver Streak , but will undoubtedly never rise like a Phoe nix, some Firebird, a Sunbird from the ashes. Just take Solstice in the Torrent of vehicles that brought joy in their Pursuit of happiness as is their Custom.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Ssfancyfresh
07/23/2019 at 19:41

With the exception of an available automatic in 2003, a six-speed manual transmission was the only gearbox offered in the XRS.

Looks like one-year only

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CompactLuxuryFan
07/23/2019 at 19:43

Even worse, the AWD models were even slightly less powerful : 124hp versus 130ish-hp

Just Jeepin' > gin-san - shitpost specialist
07/23/2019 at 19:59

I’m looking for a manual XJ, but since they’re practically impossible to find, I’m keeping my eyes open for any manual SUV.

This isn’t what I want at all, but I’m keeping an open mind. Were it closer I’d go check it out.

Ron_Swansons_epic_stache > Just Jeepin'
07/24/2019 at 10:13

Drove a ‘yota Matrix ~1k miles to a music festival in the south. You can fit a hell of a lot of gear with 3 people in one of these and still get 30 mpg with AC on. NP