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My car, totaled, but I walked away
Charles Finley, 01/03/2016
2003 Toyota Camry SE V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
54 of 57 people found this review helpful
First, the Camry is very comfortable and very reliable. Other than the regular maintenance, I have never had to have anything fixed. I was just in a major car accident, the Camry saved my life! A minivan pulled out in front of me, I didn't even have time to go for the brakes. BAHM! 60 mph! The car did exactly what it was built to do, all of the airbags deployed, The engine compartment collapsed and the engine dropped down. The passenger compartment was undamaged. I walked away with only a small cut on my finger and some heavy bruises from the seatbelt! The Camry is totaled, but I'm okay!
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Best Car Ever!
Niki, 07/21/2016
2003 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
We have absolutely no complaints about this car. This was the family car, until my oldest child was old enough to drive to school. That's when I handed it down to him. It's now on it's second teen driver, and still going strong. In October, it'll be handed down to the 3rd. We were rear ended two years ago HARD in the rain, and the car did exactly what the crash tests tell you it's gonna do - protect the passengers. Over 220,000 miles, and all we've really done (besides wreck repair) is put tires on it, replace a bulb every now and then, changed the oil until this week, when we needed to replace the valve cover gasket... at 220,000+ miles. I don't think that's a bad deal at all! Leg room is awesome... we've driven it on several long road trips with my son, who is well over 6' tall and an additional three 5.5'-ish tall passengers plus our luggage with no problem. The trunk is a cavernous space, much bigger than you might expect. We get a couple of snow storms a year here, and this is our go-to car when we have to leave the house. The car handles great in the snow with no extra equipment/chains required. The stereo system is awesome, and we don't have anything special in there. If I had to pick a car for a family, or a first time driver, I'd pick this one again every time.
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Indestructible! 15 years of abuse-only maintenance
Roland W., 07/07/2018
2003 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2003 Camry when it was 2 years old, and learned that it was a rental car WHILE signing the paperwork (sleazy car salesmen!). So you know it was abused already. I was a hothead when I bought it and constantly floored the pedal on it for years to come (it can go well over 120 mph, by the way), and only calmed down in recent years. In the 13 years I owned it, and despite the abuse, the car only needed maintenance parts. 2 batteries, 2 sets of break pads, 1 set of break disks (no wonder with my driving) - that's it! Recently the A/C stopped working, and after a little research, it turned out to be a $14 relais. Fixed in 5 minutes. I was sandwiched in a front/back crash earlier this year, that gave my wife whiplash and a light concussion... the car? The front logo fell off, and the bumpers have a couple of scratches. Fricken indestructible! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this car. And did I mention that this version is a PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle)? Oh, right - I needed a new exhaust manifold last year (over $1000 value), but got that replaced on WARRANTY!! How? A PZEV needs to guarantee the emissions system to be working without issues for 15 years or 150,000 miles. I was just under for both, and got that expensive part replaced, owing nothing! Unbelievable! I sure owned more exciting cars before (like, Alfa Romeo GTV, Ford Capri (European Mustang), and grew up as the son of a Nissan car dealership. Even my dad agrees - Toyota is the most reliable car brand you can buy (followed by Honda... then long nothing before Subaru, then Nissan, etc.). This car has become part of the family by now, and as long as it doesn't start giving me trouble, I'll keep driving it. Best. Purchase. Ever.
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jdr, 11/14/2006
2003 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I had this car for 3 years and drive to work 70 miles a day. All that has been done is oil changes and general maintenance. I have had no breakdowns. Just check the brake linings again, 1/3 of pad left at 100,000 miles (original pads). Never had this happen with any car. Car runs as it did when new. No rattles.
Best sedan out there for the money! Even at 315k!
Micahel49, 11/22/2019
2003 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We have had a few Camry's over the years, and can say they are the best cars we could've asked for. My moms 2003 Camry was totaled last year at 208k miles, 75mph crash on the highway, and everyone walked away with only seatbelts bruises. I am currently driving a 2003 LE with 315k miles that has given me no issues other than brakes and oil changes! Add to that.. my grandmother drives a 2004 LE V6 and while it's only at 110k miles, it has also been trouble free with the exception of 2 wheel bearings. 10/10 would recommend. Safe, reliable, and roomy!