2003 Toyota Camry Solara Consumer Reviews

Awesome

Vehicle

2003 Toyota Camry Solara SE 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This car is awesome. Fun to drive, easy to handle. Brakes last a long time compared to my 99 Camry) Gas mileage zipping around town and freeway is 27 mpg with the 4 cyl 2.0 L has just enough power for me. I think Toyota missed the boat not offering a 4 cyl convertible anymore. I was really disappointed by this when their new convertible design came out.
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Bad Blind Spot & Sound, No trunk release

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2003 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Don't take me bad, I really like the car for both performance and exterior design. However, blind spot is really big problem, you should buy extra blind spot mirror. Don't trust advertised JBL sound system, I give a 6 on 10 scale. No trunk release inside the car, very inconvenient. Also, you can't read the sound system face plate when there is sunny because of the weird angle.
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Good Car

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2003 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Just purchased with lots of miles. Car was a 1 owner with lots of TLC. Only complaints so far is the gas pedal sticks, and vibration in the steering wheel when applying the brakes. Overall very nice ride.
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2003 Toyota Solara SE

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2003 Toyota Camry Solara SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have enjoyed this car, it rides better than my 2001 Accord did. The only problems we have had is the bearings in one wheel went out. Other than that all we have done is replace the tires and have regular maintenance done.
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I LOVE my Solara

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2003 Toyota Camry Solara SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought my Solara brand new in 2003. It was the first brand new car I'd purchased in about 25 years. I would not change a thing about this car. I absolutely love the way it handles, the way it looks and the fact that I haven't had to do anything to it except regular maintenance. I intend to drive this thing until it falls apart. I am so happy I bought the 2003 model because I have been completely unimpressed with the newer body styles.
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4 cyl Solara

Vehicle

2003 Toyota Camry Solara SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Smooth, quiet cruiser. 30+ mpg on the highway. Plenty fast, great styling, ruined in '04 models. Paint chips badly on hood - must be airflow or the hood angle - noticed on others.
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Good for daily driver, but not a racecar

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2003 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Bought this car used last year, and I've been driving it daily. Quite reliable, especially because the engine has been used by Toyota for quite some years. However, since the engine is old technology, there are much more powerful engines and transmissions out there. Gas mileage is not good enough, compared to the new V6s out there. Automatic transmission is not responsive enough, loses power starting second gear. Interior is very comfortable though. Cannot find another car this soft and comfy except maybe American cars. Sound system is only better than average. Ride is floaty at high speed, suspension is comfortable but too soft for spirited driving. User features are limited.
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Safety issue-very bad blind spots

Vehicle

2003 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I love the car but do not drive it as much as I would like because of the safety issue. Extremely bad blind spots in trying to see what is behind you because of tall rear head seat supports and because of view from narrow rear window.
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MY REVIEW

Vehicle

2003 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have owned and driven this vehicle for more then three years without any problem other than ordinary maintainance.
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All flash, no dash

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2003 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Don't let the fact that the top goes down down fool you. Terrible JBL radio, lousy seats, lots of wind noise with the top up, busy HVAC controls, no stick, so so gas mileage, crappy center console is an elbow rest not an arm rest. Purchased this car for the wife cause she liked the way it looked with the top down, but after spending an hour driving it, she would rather drive her 10 year old jeep with 150,000 miles on it. This car may or not be reliable down the road, but it's a lot to put up with just for the sake of reliability.
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