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Most reliable car money can buy
Jonathan H, 05/06/2022
2003 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Reading these other neutral or negative reviews convinced me to write a quick review. These cars are amazing. They are extremely reliable! I have had a few different Toyotas (including the Corolla of course) and they all have been great cars (164k, one at 200k, another at 220k) The downsides are consistent with the price tag. Uncomfortable on long trips, and a loud ride . No complaints, comes with the territory. To address the repairs of previous reviewers, catalytic converters I understand. But $1200 for rear wheel bearings?!?! Takes 1 hr a side max labour and about 80-100 each hub assemble. Dont get screwed by your local mechanic then trash talk how expensive it is to keep and maintain lol. Third, you bought it at 200k like come on lol I digress you can’t go wrong. If you are looking for a reliable daily driver and your price range is meager, prepare to be bored, the Corolla is the best of the best.
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346,000 and still going
Red Miller, 10/22/2021
2003 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Been driving this Toyota for awhile now and it just keeps going. Unbelievable that it's gone this far. Minimal repairs. At 250 k replaced water pump and clutch. Starter at 300 k. Nothing special about this car but it gets awesome mpg and starts every time. Motor starting to chatter so Iam about to find a used motor just because it's only about 600 for one and it's easy to install. If you want something that just gets to work you can't go wrong.
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I'm hooked on the corolla.
Michele, 12/24/2018
2003 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased my last Corolla for 3000 dollars. Everything worked. Power everything. I drove it daily for 4 years without anything going wrong other than needing a new battery, then sold it for 3000 dollars. The car had 165000 miles on it when I sold it. I felt able to guarantee the reliability of it to the buyer. It still had a lot of life left. I have one a little newer but still old with high miles at 190000. the car runs and drives like a champ. It's got an exceptional engine. Period.
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Great, reliable little car
Kelly B, 03/30/2018
2003 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We've owned this car since 2003 and it has been wonderful. Gave to my son when he started driving and it certainly has taken a beating and kept on ticking!
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2003 Toyota Corolla LE
brian, 07/26/2008
2003 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is one of the best cars in the world for the price and more. I love my Corolla. Turns on a dime, great gas mileage avg 25-27 mpg at speeds of 80-90 all the time. Over 6 yrs ownership, and oil changes and tire rotations are your only maintenance items needed. Excellent ride, great interior, lots extras, @ 74,000 miles it still feels new, with new tires and struts, this will feel like a brand new car. Everyone that drives in my car, complements it in one way or another. Compare it to any car out there and it can compete. Better reliability than a BMW or Mercedes for half the money.