2004 Toyota Camry Solara Review
2004 Toyota Camry Solara Review
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Used Camry Solara for sale
Appraise This CarToyota Camry Solara model years
Toyota Camry Solara types
- Convertible
- Coupe
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Pros
- Unsurpassed build quality, smooth and efficient drivetrains, stylish interiors, high-quality materials throughout, extensive safety features.
Cons
- Average performance credentials, middle-of-the-road styling, can't get the V6 with a manual transmission.
What’s new
The Camry Solara is all new for 2004. It features a sleek new design, a larger optional V6 and a revamped interior with additional features and a more upscale look.
Edmunds says
The new standard for elegance, refinement and value in the midsize coupe and convertible segment, but it's better enjoyed from the inside.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$168/mo for Camry Solara SE
Camry Solara SE
vs
$176/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2004 Toyota Camry Solara.
5 star(85%)
4 star(9%)
3 star(4%)
2 star(2%)
1 star(0%)
305 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
Owned for 13 years & still running!!
tinamarieoc714@gmail.com, 05/16/2018
2004 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 2dr Coupe (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
I bought my Solara in 2004 & its still running beautiful in the year of 2018. There has never been no problems with my car. Oil changes ,changing of tires and regular maintenance is all it needs. If I were to buy another car I would definitely purchase another Solara in a heart beat!
4.88 out of 5 stars
Love it!
keskkesh, 07/27/2011
2004 Toyota Camry Solara SLE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
I've had this car about a year now!
I love it.
It's very spacious, well made, has a luxious feel, and an awesome stero.
I love the hard lines and sporty look.
It runs smooth, light, and fast.
Its truly a great car!
4.88 out of 5 stars
UNBELIEVABLE
dbackroyal, 12/09/2010
2004 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
My best friend refused to buy American cars and always bought Toyotas, Nissans and Hondas. I laughed at him until I got stuck with a LEMON American GM car.
I bought two Toyotas both 2004 models and they are flawless perfect vehicles. I keep them maintained religiously and they have never let me down.
This Solara is mine and I am absolutely in love with this car. I am 62 and have … never had such a reliable vehicle. You couldn't pry it from mt cold dead hands (unless you gave me a new one)
4 out of 5 stars
Nicest Car I've Ever Had [almost]
Tim R., 06/18/2016
2004 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
I bought the car from a small dealer's online ad and the dealer is 2 highway hours away from my home. The previous owner[s] had all services done at two Toyota dealers. My selling dealer had to have the front upper strut mount body metal reinforced due to heavy corrosion. The repair seems fine. The rear suspension was very noisy - constant clanking/knocking noises over any road surface. … Had to drive the car all the way back for the dealer to inspect, and just before the drive test, and during it, the noise reached catastrophic levels - sounded like a jackhammer crew was bashing the underside to pieces. Dealer replaced both rear strut mounts and struts, and brake rotors and pads. I had the rear sway bar bushings replaced by my local Toyota dealer. The repairs left the car with mild clunking at times, but basically it's not too bad. I've had to replace the entire parking brake cable/shoe assemblies, but at 12 years, it's expected.The car otherwise is absolutely wonderful and I love it more as the weeks go by. The JBL stereo cassette and CD performance is superb. The lighting at night is great. Most people think it's a new car, and you can only tell its age from the driver's seat leather wear. I'd buy another in a heartbeat, but only a coupe. I think the convertible top is hideous when up. I do think having no lock cylinders in the right door and deck lid is dumb though.
Two year report: I still feel exactly the same way. Noisy suspension at slow speed but everything else is wonderful.
New report: Still love the car but that suspension noise does drive me nuts until I turn up the JBL stereo . . . Cassette, of course.
Three year report [next month is three years]: Everything the same, except the rear suspension is somewhat quieter now. No buyer's remorse.
2004 Camry Solara Highlights
Convertible
SE
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $25,950 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $190/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 11.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Camry Solara include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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