2003 Toyota Corolla CE review from North America
"I should have bought the 100k mile extended warranty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car was delivered with faulty windshield seal. It took over a month and four tries to get the windshield sealed correctly. This was warranty work.
Serpentine belt had to be replaced after two years. This was warranty work.
Battery had to be replaced after three years. This was NOT covered by warranty.
Headlight switch had to be replaced after three years. This was NOT covered by warranty.
Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor need to be replaced now. This is NOT covered by warranty, and no aftermarket catalytic converters are available. The PART ALONE, from Toyota, costs $1300.
There's a suspicious bearing noise that seems to be coming from my alternator. The alternator is still putting out the proper current, so I'm ignoring it for now...
General comments?
Gas mileage has been excellent. Until the recent emissions problems, I was getting up to 43 mph for highway driving and 30/40 for mixed.
I'm at 92,500 miles, and I'm on the original brakes. And they're still good - I've had them checked.
The clutch still feels like it did the day I drove it home.
The car maneuvers well and is comfortable for day-to-day commuting.
Recommended reviews
| A great car with minor issues |
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| Not bad overall |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7-liter 4-cylinder gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Contour |
| Date of Entry | 15th December, 2005 |