It's fun and comfortable to drive on the highway and has a surprisingly large amount of cargo space. Other than that no unscheduled maintenance. Engine leaked a lot of oil. Can drive at 100+ with little wind or road noise. This sounds like an unending money pit. The optional leather is supple and perfectly tailored, while the seats themselves are soft enough to be comfortable yet firm enough to keep the driver from feeling lazy. Suspension Type - Front Data Unavailable Suspension Type - Front Cont.
Loved the Lexus style enterior leather and fake wood grian. When the road changes direction sharply and frequently, the Solara bears up well. Solara can get the blood pumping fast enough to more than satisfy most drivers. It uses many cues that can be found in the upscale Lexus models, such as the tastefully done rear spoiler. Simple radial climate-control switches allow easy adjustments. The only upside was the free car washes and Snapple.
A few coupes are selling well, but more are struggling. This is a great coupe, too bad it is no longer being produced. The stock suspension isn't the perfect, but with high performance struts and new strut cups this car handles much better. With healthy torque, the V6 delivers a steady flow of acceleration. No Review Date: 26th January, 2018 Faults: I've had car over 2 years and never had any problems besides with the battery, and the alternator went out along with the main fuse. Make sure you always have the best battery for this car or you could find yourself in hot waters pun intended on those crazy Canadian winter mornings. This car was built for highway cruising.
The Solara is new for the 1999 model year, at least by appearances. Other than the countless number of problems this car gave me, the car was extremely smooth and drove like a dream. I-4 and V-6 refer to the configuration and number of cylinders. Its dash layout offers a sweeping view and ready access to all gauges and controls. Model year 1999 Year of manufacture 1999 First year of ownership 2015 Most recent year of ownership 2016 Engine and transmission 3. The interior is very comfortable and the entire cabin is well designed. Its expressive styling is sporty with a touch of elegance.
The front passenger seat has a toe operated lever that slides the whole seat forward for easy access to the rear. In an era when the coupe seems to be a vanishing breed, will Solara appeal to enough buyers? Driver side window regulator broke at 155K miles. Failed to get data, please try again. I have owned my Solara since 1999 also and have had millions of problems. Thanks for the support out there. It is a good looking sports coupe with a lot of space inside. Pick up steam and that silky smooth quality remains.
It flows into the door panels, accented by a strip of tasteful faux wood trim. The wood trim is beautiful, and I am thrilled with this ride. I loved this car from the first time I drove it. I would not hesitate to recommend this car. It's black, and I purchased the Turtle Wax Jet Black kit.
Again, I Ask, Why Does Toyota Make This? Yes Review Date: 17th February, 2004. North American coupe Solara was engineered by Toyota jointly in Japan and at the company's Technical Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. Change Vehicle Change Vehicle Change Vehicle Failed to get data, please try again. And, if necessary, can nail it and merge on short, outdated onramps where I live with a 0-60 in the mid 7's. I changed the timing belt at 80,000 miles as well as the filters, did a transmission maintenance, 2 new front tires, struts, and wheel alignment.
Not bad considering the cars 8 years old! Hey, it's a low-end luxury car right? I spent thousands upon thousands of dollars on this car. Failed to get data, please try again. I am currently at 135,000 and it still handles like a dream. But the Solara is not a sports car. Primary Use: Commuting to work All Around Great Car Like Any Toyota, But Nothing Amazing. I had an Acura like this. And compared to the Chrysler Sebring coupe, or just about any car in the class, the Solara is smoother and quieter.