I ordered a roof rack for my 2004 Toyota Matrix today. My parent’s canoe has been stored in my garage for five years, ever since they moved from a house to an apartment. I have never used the canoe, although I did canoe a lot in my youth – I loved it; but now that the kids are older, I’m feeling compelled to dust the canoe off and start using it.
The roof rack costs $195 (Canadian) plus tax at the dealer. I don’t know if that’s good or bad. although I priced them an other stores a couple months ago and I remember that price being competitive (despite being from a dealer).
Update (May 22, 2008): It took me about an hour to install the damn rack. They recommend it not be installed if it’s not being used, but it’s a pain to put on so I won’t be taking it off again. The horizontal screws that help tighten the clamps to the roof are a tad too wide for the slot they slide into, making it hard to judge how tight the clamp really is. I hope it doesn’t come off while I have the canoe on top. It looks nice, though.
My rack is positioned differently than in the picture on this post; mine is closer towards the front, where the one in that image appears to be towards the rear.
Plenty of water here in Saint John if you would like come down for a drive an visit me, ya prick!
Hi, I was wondering if the rack had any model information. I’m looking for a rack for my ’04.
Thanks!
Nope. Just asked the dealer it – one model only. There were non-Toyota-made rackets available but they cost a lot more.