2003 Toyota Corolla LE review from North America
"I love my car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There's a rattling noise that comes from somewhere in the dash, but it's easy to tune out and it's not constant.
The cover for one of the center dash compartments came half off, but it was covered by my warranty.
The window rattles a bit if I'm driving on the highway with it down a couple inches, but I don't know- that may be how it is with all cars. I've never owned anything other than a Corolla.
These are the only problems I've had as of yet. I love driving my car!
The seats are so comfortable, and it's a good thing, since I drive 100+ miles a day 5 days a week.
It's also incredibly roomy and the trunk space is more than adequate.
My favorite part of the car is how well it handles accelerating around turns.
The only minor problem is that on the highway you can't tell when you're speeding since the ride is so smooth. Sure, that's where cruise control comes in handy, but I've got a lead foot and it feels great to fly past all the other cars. Sometimes I'll think I'm going 75 mph and I'm going 90-95mph.
What sucks is that since I drive on the highway so much, the front end of my car is all chipped up. All the other cars and trucks kick up a lot of rocks and pebbles, and I tend to follow a bit close. But that's my own fault.
The car's also got a great sound system.
The two thing I wish the car had is a sunroof and the ability to open the trunk with the key-less entry.
General comments?
It's an awesome, reliable car.
It's very comfortable with 6 way seat adjustment.
It was a pretty good deal.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5428 miles |
| Most recent distance | 27004 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 4th April, 2004 |