# 2003 toyota matrix listed for $39K? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 22, 2009, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2003-toyota-matrix-listed-for-39k/503934 "2009-07-22T23:38:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Stoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stoid/32/272_2.png) [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2003-toyota-matrix-listed-for-39k/503934/1 "2009-07-22T23:38:55Z")
I was looking up the value on my car, which is a 2003 Toyota Matrix. 2003 happens to be the introductory year for the Matrix, and in my own case, I bought it in the spring of 2002. Checking autotrader, I saw a red 2003 with mileage just a tad lower than mine (38,000 vs my 41,000 - I live in LA but I work at home) listed for $39,000! I have emailed the seller, I’m hoping to get an answer directly, but I was wondering if anyone knew of any reason that it would be listed for such a high price? Assuming it isn’t an error (like it’s actually a 2008), the only thing I could think of was that it has the same things going for it that my car does: it’s the first year they were made, one owner, and very low miles. Cuz hell, if I can sell it for the big bucks (I’m sure not) I’m happy to do so. Like I said, i don’t drive much, I’d be happy to take the cash and buy a lesser car! I’m sure it’s a fluke, still curious though. (Normal value ranges from $7500-9500; Toyota rules.) ---
**Author:** ![Red\_Skeezix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/aca169/32.png) [@Red\_Skeezix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Skeezix)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2003-toyota-matrix-listed-for-39k/503934/2 "2009-07-22T23:44:08Z")
The price has to be an error, or the seller is an idiot (or really smart). The car isnt worth 1/4 that unless it’s in pristine condition (then its still only worth 1/4) that.