Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Terrific car! - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By FC - July 9 - 10:00 am

  This is a nice one among the leading sub-compacts on the market. Only the Civic comes close in the total package. The redesign looks great and MUCH better than the 02 model. The 03 looks just like the Lexus IS and the tailights are a nice touch! A few more improvements and there is not much to not like about the Corolla.

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  VERY good car! - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By Chorus1 - July 6 - 10:00 am

  Have had three Toyotas, with no problem at all. This is a GREAT car, and being in Northern CA in the valley, I need air conditioning! Feel that the power is VERY good, it handles extremely well. Im STILL finding out things about this car that I had no idea it could do!

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  Best car ever! - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By bonnieallen - June 19 - 9:38 pm

  I bought this car brand new off the lot and 12 years, and 250,000 miles later, still running like new! Very very minimal maintenance required for this car! i have barely done oil changes and only other repairs were replacing sway bar, a sensor that went at about 180k, and thats it! Even mechanics have told me that this is one of the best cars that toyota has put out and i very much believe that.

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  Great Car - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By jonbond - June 15 - 2:33 pm

  We got this car based on the reputation, gas MPG and based on the looks!! rep of Corollas is outstanding and it looked so much better than any other small car out there at the time. This car has held up to its rep of being a GREAT reliable car!!! This car looks good and drives well and gets even better gas mpg with the manual tranny that we chose. We average with city/hwy as we always drive both during the week anywhere from 29 to 37 depending on how fast we drive that week! The AC is always on since we do live in Texas. HIGHLY recommend this car!!!!

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  Steering wheel from hell - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By Bioman - May 29 - 2:00 am

  Love the car except for only one item. Poor steering wheel placement. My knees hit the wheel if I have to break as it does not adjust out to the driver. It is also a very small steering wheel. What was Toyota thinking about? I bought the car as I was in love with the fuel economy and reliability. Now I am not sure it was worth it.

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  Passed on the Civic, Great Decision! - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By windsurfer1 - May 28 - 10:00 am

  I was a loyal Honda owner... family owns Civics and Accords, previous car was a Civic, etc. So naturally, I test drove Accords and Civics first when looking at a new, fuel efficient car. Stumbled on the Corolla and was surprised and excited. The Civic felt cheap and "plastic-y", the Corolla felt much more comfortable, had better fuel effieciency and acceleration, and looks sportier. I chose the Corolla and am so happy that I did! Its been nearly two months now and I am truly in love with my car!! Id recommend it to any loyal Honda owner in a second.

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  A great second car. - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By Joe Z - May 25 - 1:43 am

  I turn on the ignation and it starts at once,never a failure so far.Great gas milage.Installed new tires at 43000 miles. Not so good features: A hard ride and could be less noisy.Over all, a great value.

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  corolla - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By Jing CHAU - May 22 - 10:00 am

  Corolla is a very liable car. It is not powerful but saves a lot gasoline. For people dont mind that this car is not powerful, I recommend this car. I have had a corolla for almost 6 years and I only fixed this car only once (excepting changing oils)for power door lock.

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  great car! - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By ciscobob - May 15 - 2:00 am

  Just wanted to comment on 2 issues that I have seen mentioned. Driver visor interfering with rear view mirror. At first I was wondering how Toyota could have overlooked this, but after playing with the mirrors articulated mounting adjustment, you will find that It is very easy to readjust so that it is out of the visors way. Brakes slip when completely stopped. I believe that this is due to the AC cycling on and off. It can be a disconcerting experience as it feels like someone has bumped you from behind. I dont have a solution to this one.

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  Great Car - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By D Izz - May 10 - 2:00 am

  Looked around, this has to be the best economy car around right now.