I'm looking for my first car and am considering a 2003 Toyota Corolla. How reliable is the Corolla and how expensive is it to fix? Is there any other issues I should be worried about when looking for used 2003 Corolla?
I'm in Canada.
2007-05-01 10:21:09 · 13 answers · asked by strike 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Toyota
My wife bought her 2003 Corolla New and it's literally falling apart.
Check engine light turned on and it was determined the Catalytic convert had gone bad.
Her car has had constant electrical problems. First the door ajar light would come on at random times, the clock has stopped working. The door panels are peeling away from the door.
Other problems we have had with the car includes the alternator going out last year. I did the work myself, but the alternator from NAPA costed $300. The dealership wanted $600 and NAPA offered a lifetime replacement warranty so I went with theirs.
She has said, and I've read that for some people (I think it has to deal with height), the center partition blocks the view and she has to twist her neck excessively to check her blind spots.
2007-05-01 10:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
2003 Toyota Corolla Review
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How reliable is a 2003 Toyota Corolla?
I'm looking for my first car and am considering a 2003 Toyota Corolla. How reliable is the Corolla and how expensive is it to fix? Is there any other issues I should be worried about when looking for used 2003 Corolla?
I'm in Canada.
2015-08-06 08:10:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2003 Corolla
2016-10-01 08:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toyotas generally require less maintenance than an American made car. I have a 2003 Toyota Echo - it is a reconstruct, and I've only had to take it in once. (For a company paid brake warranty.)
As for how much it costs to fix? It depends on how much is damaged or is broken.
In summary, Toyota cars are the most reliable on the road. I'd definitely get one if I were you.
Also, gas mileage on a Corolla is actually quite good. 38 miles highway, I believe.
2007-05-01 10:29:48 · answer #5 · answered by Oklahoman 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Still driving my 2003 Corolla CE with 150,000 miles as of 2015. Only work ever done to it are a $13 ac relay(still has cold air), fluids, brakes, and tires.
2015-03-12 13:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by derekjohnson513 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother has a 2005 Corolla T3 1.6 Automatic (UK model) and it's been absolutely brilliant, although it's been crashed spectacularly on a few occasions it's never had a problem once repaired.
2007-05-04 03:47:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I love Toyota's! They are very reliable. Just make sure the previous owner didn't trash it. Get a good inspection before you invest in on it.
2007-05-01 10:29:22 · answer #8 · answered by Frog-Leggs 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Im with the first guy, newer Toyotas are not that good. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjkHcZs4BpRmX1LxHlzT7XTty6IX?qid=20070301210328AAn8E5d As far as repairs, they usually cost around 3X as much as fixing an American car like the Cobalt. The Ford Focus is the most recalled vehicle in NHSTA history, so its not much better than a Corolla. The Cobalt however, is easilt one of the best small sedans and it would save you thousands since it doesnt cost as much as a corolla.
2007-05-01 12:47:46 · answer #9 · answered by American Idle 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There are three sure things in the world: death, taxes, and Toyota. Buy it, change the oil every 3000 miles, and drive it until you're an octogenarian.
2007-05-01 10:56:36 · answer #10 · answered by Ron Obvious 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋