Positive Review
Bought new in 2005 and it still looks and runs like new. The BEST car I've ever owned. It's no wonder Lexus took over building the Solara and marketing under the Lexus IS 250c name. A remarkable automobile. Performance is amazing and the gas milage is ureal (25 city 32 hwy). The engine is soooo quiet and with the top up you would swear you are in a Lincoln. In the years that I have owned this beauty I have only had to replace the tires. This car is going to be a Classic. If you have one...KEEP IT!
Critical Review
First of all, we like our 2004 SLE V6 Coupe which we purchased new in April 2004. The styling and interior quality are what attracted us to the car. It is almost completely free of rattles after 35,000 miles. We find it is a good highway car. And we are pleased with how well the car is holding its value. There are a few things that annoy us about the car: the paint chips way too easily (Arctic Frost White), and the automatic transmission is very sluggish in how it shifts - so much so that it really takes away from the performance of the V6 engine. If GM or Ford built such a sloppy transmission, they would be ridiculed. The dealership has been unresponsive about the transmission except to say the new ones are better. (Nice try sales people!) The tires had to be replaced at 33,000 miles; we have been told we are lucky they lasted that long! Both the new tires and the old have been difficult to balance. There is vibration above 65 MPH. And there is more road noise coming from the trunk and rear seat area than is acceptable in any car at this price point. At 6-feet-2, the moon roof really makes head room tight. Our other vehicle, a 2005 Chev Silverado pickup, has a better shifting transmission, better paint, less road noise, and no tire/wheel vibrations. This is my third Toyota, and, frankly, I expected better. Yet, the styling, interior appointments and reliability are such that we still like the car despite the issues identified.
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Pros: Reliable, reliable and reliable 10 Engine and transmission never gave a problem (oil changed every 6,000 miles). Suspension, great. I could make a list but it would be too long. Cons: since 2008 (purchased new) 1- the low tire pressure light never worked right. 2- The electric window needed repair (about $500). 3- Squeaky belt at start up but goes away quickly.
Durability, comfort, stylish, fast, easy to mainta
Cosmetic issues, small!
Cosmetically, little things can tear up, easy and cheap to fix! From a mechanical perspective, best car ever!! I've had 4 of them and cannot say enough good things about them!
2008 Toyota solaro sle convertible Kelly Blue book is the greatest . Need an estimate on ur car check Kelly bb
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this car is most reliable i have ever driven , runs great very dependable i have great experience and love to keep it
My 2006 Toyota Camry Solara lasted for 16 years and over 300K miles. I never had any major issues with my car and if it had not gone to Car Heaven, I would still be driving it. It was sporty, yet roomy and was excellent on gas mileage. I now have a 2021 Toyota RAV4 and I love it as well.
Solara get good gas milage. It is a sporty car with a V6. In good condition. Selling only because we are going down to one vehicle.
A new dash per recall. A new blk canvas top. Great condition. Lots of fun to drive. About 30-35 mpg White with blk top
I bought my Solara in 2005 with 30K miles. She now has 385K miles and the engine is as good as any 2020 vehicle.