There’s a lot going on with James’ Toyota Matrix, but I’m having a hard time getting past that awesome paint job. And I dig how with all the doors open, it looks like the car is exploding! Right now, he’s debating what to do for his winter project, and he’s narrowed it down to taking the roof off or removing the back seats and adding a full fiberglass interior. I voted for the interior, because I like my vehicles to have roofs, but that’s just my opinion. Head over to James’ page and let him know yours!

The Vibe beat the Matrix by a 2 to 1 margin in our latest Showroom Showdown. So are the domestic fans starting to outweigh the import crowd on CarDomain? Or do we just have a lot of Pontiac guys? Or is it simply that the Vibe is a little less goofy looking? Tune in Wednesday for the next Showroom Showdown!

They’re basically the same car, or are they? Both are available with 1.8 liter or 2.4 liter four bangers, automatic or 5 speed manual trannies, and you can choose between FWD and AWD. And they each have sporty versions (GT for the Vibe, XRS for the Matrix). The Vibe is built in the USA and the Matrix is built in Canada. There are some subtle difference in the pricing, warranties and standard features, but I’m guessing for most people it will come down to looks and the badge. So which would you choose, the Pontiac or the Toyota?