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Great motor that will run forever!
Tree, 04/27/2021
2003 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my Corolla used with 130,000 miles on it and it now has 263,000 miles on it and it's still running strong you can't kill this car .keep good maintenance on it and it will run forever.
Saving on gas big-time!
Jon S., 05/24/2006
2003 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Let's talk about gas savings first. If you trade your current car that gets 25 mpg overall, and you drive the Corolla at 35 mpg @20,000 miles a year, you will save $700 per year (based on $3 a gallon gas). Multiply that amount by the number of years you plan to keep the car, and it's hard to say no. Second, compare roominess of the 2003 or newer Corolla to any mid-size vehicle, and you'll be pleasantly surprised at the amount of available space (including the roomy trunk)! Next, look at a consumer reports buying guide for reliability, safety, and resale value. Still not convinced to dump your gas hog? Take a Corolla for a test drive, and see for yourself, before gas prices spike again.
Great, reliable car
nfonnesb, 07/04/2008
2003 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had this vehicle for over five years and haven't had one problem with it. It is snappy off the line and gets great gas mileage (32-34 mpg around town and 36-38 mpg on the highway). I would recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a safe, reliable car with good gas mileage.
Phil's 2003 Corolla
Philip in CA, 05/17/2003
2003 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I now have 17,600 miles on the car (8 months). Fuel mileage took a spike up after 12,000 accumulated. If I keep the speed between 60-70 mph, I can get 41 mpg fairly often. The automatic transmission has a "grade logic" feature that senses when you have crested a hill and are gaining speed down the other side with the throttle closed. The transmission will downshift to 3rd to assist braking when certain conditions have been met. Passing performance is quite good... so long as you have the engine above 3,500 rpm.
Hopeful but doubting...
alien1297, 01/24/2003
2003 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Minor flaws of this car eventually led to a major disappointment.The air button broke and when it was repaired by Toyota, the dash became scratched since it is made from poor quality plastic.The car is ALL over the road on mildly windy days and I am in dire need of ABS that were unobtainable at my time of purchase on any Corolla model in my area. My worst gripe is the foul smell of rotten eggs that has been blowing out of my interior air vents everytime I turn on the heat. This smelly problem has been happenning since 1000 miles. Lastly, my brakes slip constantly at red lights and brief stops. Numberous attempts for redemption by Toyota have failed.