I have had this car for about one year. Before I had this car, I actually was driving a 2001 Ford Taurus as well, both cars are remarkably similar. My impression of the 2003 Taurus in this year 2015 is mostly favorable. I have been getting about 25 MPG in the summer months and I was happy with that. This car has been reliable for getting me from place to place. I live in a hilly area and it does a good job navigating steep roads and avoiding wildlife. The interior is fine, doesn't feel like quality. My CD player does not play most CDs anymore for some unknown reason. I don't find the driver seat very comfortable, the steering is an improvement on the 2001 but it feels stiffer than other vehicles that I have driven. One odd thing I've noticed is that the windshield and back glass seem to get foggier than other cars. I park outside and sometimes it seems like my car is the only one with a foggy windshield in the morning, compared to my neighbors. What is nice about this car is that parts are easy to find. I had to replace a few things when I bought this one and they were easy to get.

I really didn't know what to think about this car at first but quickly fell in love with many aspects of it. For one, this car is very easy to maneuver, yet it's not so small of a car that it looks small visually. It's a sedan with ample room for someone with an active lifestyle. I regularly go camping, and the amount of space available, while still keeping the vehicle compact, is pretty awesome. The trunk is huge, and the back seats fold down so you have access through the car's cabin into the trunk. This is also useful if you car camp and want to fold down the seats, throw a sleeping mat down, and catch some zzz's on the road. The gas mileage is good, at around 22 MPG. It says to use regular gas, but I find I get better mileage with premium gasoline. I have around 145,000 miles on it, and it's still going strong. It's my baby, and I'm going to be sad when I have to say goodbye.