Used 2003 Toyota Corolla Consumer Reviews
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Lincoln Weber, 06/07/2017
2003 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
This car was given to me at 60,000 miles by my grandmother. I was young, did not know the value of having a car. This car survived the most rigorous trials a immature teen could put it through. Never failed through the abuse. Only thing that I can say I did correctly was change the oil at every 3-4K miles. I am now a more responsible, loyal owner to my Corolla with 110K miles on it now. It still runs like new. I will preach the value of this car to any and everybody. You simply cannot beat the craftsmanship that was invested in this vehicle. I love this car, and will drive it for a million miles!
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This car is a little workhorse!
Gail J., 05/12/2018
2003 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used, and it was ten years old and low mileage. I don't drive much usually, but have taken it on a couple of long trips. The suspension is a little rough, and it has some rattles. But I've had almost no repairs, and it's now fifteen years old. The design is pretty plain, nothing special. However, everything works. It's a practical choice, even though it was a little pricey for a ten year old economy car. The interior was the upgraded version for that time. No navigation or bluetooth.
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Driving Happy
Joe, 06/02/2002
2003 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
First Toyota (and small car) ever purchased, I am very surprised and pleased that an economy compact can have such quality and comfort. Astounding gas mileage, fine handling and ride. Without cruise I too often find myself doing 80. Looking forward to Toyota's reputation of building cars that are long lasting with few repair needs.
is this the longest rotor on the road?
madsy, 02/26/2013
2003 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
29 of 35 people found this review helpful
Bought new in December 2002. Today (Feb 2013) the car is now 517,000 km. @ 420,000 km the strut was replaced. the right one started to leak. the other one is still ok but replaced as well as they needed to be replaced at the same time. @ 425,000 km. the front and rear wheel bearing on the driver's side were replaced. @ 475,000 km. the starter was replaced. @ 517,000 km. the sway bar link was replaced. others are just the normal maintenance like battery, oil changes, serpentine belt, transmission oil changes, air filter, cabin filters. The car drives like the day I drove it out of the dealership. The rest of the car is original...including the rotor. the car just starts and go in all weather
Honda Convert: Corolla no longer boring.
Brian G, 04/10/2002
2003 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I too have been a Honda driver for over 10 years, and after considering the '02 Civic and the '02 Altima, but then found this '03 model that was the best value, size and design. (can you believe this is the once BORING Corolla?!!) It has a good price, great handling, great EPA MPG, great looks, bigger than a Civic, sits up higher, peppy/fun to drive. It's a Jetta, Lexus, and a Camry in one. The interior is simple, and comfortable, and has solid fit and finish. The flaws?: One major silly one... the driver side visor hits the mirror when you put it down (how did a designer miss this one!!!!?). Overall, this is probably the best value and fun in it's class.
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