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2003 Toyota Corolla consumer reviews

$13,570–$14,370 MSRP range
side view of 2003 Corolla Toyota
(82 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.1
  • Reliability 4.7
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Nearly bulletproof

We bought this boring little car brand new in 2002. It does exactly what we bought it to do - provide years of cheap, boring, trouble-free commuting. We've owned it for 16 years and it now has over 265,000 miles on it! All I've ever had to do was basic maintenance, plus one wheel bearing and a couple of brake calipers. Mechanically I bet it would go another 200,000 miles, but unfortunately the salty Minnesota roads have caused it to rust pretty badly over the years. Once it does finally die I'll have a tough time replacing it with anything other than another Corolla.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most low effort car I've ever had

I have had this car for 10 years and have had literally no problems with it. I needed to replace brakes, tires, and stuff like that, but nothing unexpected. I even wrote an article about this car at work describing that I spend as little on the total cost of my car in order to focus on other things. As far as I'm concerned it's the best car on the planet (for someone who doesn't care about cars).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good basic car

It meets my needs. It may not be the prettiest but it gets me where I have to go. Very reliable for its age. Handles miles very well. Very rarely has any issues.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Toyota

It's great love it it drives great I like the gas mileage the riding of it it's comfortable it's hot room in it I like the color of it it's a great car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Good car

Great vehicle. Built well and lasts forever. If you maintain it well it doesnt have any problems. Maintenance is very reasonable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable vehicle

I've owned it for 16 years. It's odometer broke at 299,999.9 miles, about 3 years, 35,000 miles ago. I've spent about $900 for repairs. I'd call it a reliable vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable vehicle

I've owned it for 16 years. It's odometer broke at 299,999.9 miles, about 3 years, 35,000 miles ago. I've spent about $900 for repairs. I'd call it a reliable vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable and Comfortable

Bought this car as a used car. It drives really well and is very comfortable. I have driven many long distance trips (from NY to MA) with this car and it has never disappointed me. Great gas mileage as well, very affordable and economical. Would definitely recommend Toyota Corolla to my friends!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great first car!

This is my first car. I have the basic version which doesn?t have anything special, but it is a great car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love Corollas

Very nice car, lots of extras. Purchased in 2003 repossessed certified used from dealer. Clean title.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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