2003 Toyota Corolla CE review from North America
"Nice, reliable, good mileage, not expensive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought new, the wheel alignment was way off. I had to get it realigned.
There is vibration in the front panel, but only occasionally so far.
The radio is located too far away to reach properly. It could also sound better.
The car is not designed for average height for men. Everything is cramped or too far for comfort.
The motor is a bit noisy, especially during idle when the motor is cold. By design it stays in the 2000 RPM for a couple of minutes to better burn emissions, but its annoying!
General comments?
This car is very decent in curves.
It has an excellent gas milage of about 8.1 city.
Nice interior and exterior (although this is very subjective to individual taste).
It has Proven reliability track record.
The base model CE offers a lot more than other competing cars such as : power mirrors and CD Player for a slightly lower price.
Recommended reviews
| A great car with minor issues |
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| Not bad overall |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 4000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Sunbird |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 2003 |