2005 Toyota Camry Solara Consumer Discussions

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Re: Solara Not Recalled Yet [solara31]
Written by: unaware on Feb 22, 2010 9:10:56 PM
The Camry & the Camry Solara, are linked closely together.I have not been able to get any information from Toyota or the dealership, of who makes the pedal for the Solara. My 2007 Solara has pedal problems that are clearly identified as an electronic throttle control system. Toyota is not acknowldgeing the Solara on the recall list. Don't think there are only four complaints, I have found several reported cases to ... Read More
Re: Recalls on my Solara [gened1]
Written by: buppers on Jan 26, 2010 4:22:00 PM
Good news!! The Solara is NOT included in the recall announced today, 1/26/10. From the Toyota.com website: Toyota�s accelerator pedal recall and suspension of sales is confined to the following Toyota Division vehicles: 2009-2010 RAV4, 2009-2010 Corolla, 2009-2010 Matrix, 2005-2010 Avalon, Certain 2007-2010 Camry, 2010 Highlander, 2007-2010 Tundra, 2008-2010 Sequoia No Lexus Division or Scion vehicles are affected by these actions. Also not affected are Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, ... Read More

Re: What's the difference [scottshiv]
Written by: alan_d on Jul 6, 2005 9:58:54 PM
Re 2006 vs 2005 SLE-V6 differences, according to yahoo.autos.com: Minor upgrades accompany the Toyota Camry Solara into the 2006 model year. All Camry Solaras have power lumbar support for the driver this year, and convertibles get new "donut-style" rear headrests that improve visibility whether the top is raised or lowered. Solara SLE models receive new wood trim for the interior that replaces the reddish tint of the previous decor with a ... Read More

Long-Term Test: 2005 Toyota Camry Solara Convertible
Written by: claires on Jun 13, 2005 10:52:18 PM
Check it out.

Re: '05 Camry Solara- Lease [enya18]
Written by: pedrorlopez on May 8, 2005 8:30:02 PM
I get a deal from toyota of hollywood in a 2005 solara se , sunroof , leather seat , back spoiler for 349 a month, tax include . with 1000 dollars down. that include the first payment. this is a lease. the price for the car was 22250. is this a good deal ?

2006 4-cylinder engine change?
Written by: hoosier on Apr 25, 2005 6:58:05 AM
I just noticed that the 4-cylinder Solara's (2005 1/2?) now have a 5-speed automatic transmission instead of 4-speed (see Toyota's web site, and I've seen them on the lot). Does anybody know if the "official" 2006 4-cylinder Solara (coming out in the fall) horsepower will be increased to that of the 4-cylinder Camry? Right now the Solara is 157 HP and the Camry is 160 HP. I am just wondering if ... Read More

Did I get a good deal?
Written by: jazzman1 on Mar 6, 2005 6:48:57 PM
I just bought a 2005 Toyota Camry Solara SE convertible with the sz convenience package (upgraded radio and driver's seat) and cf option (floor mats) and paid 26,500. I am now wondering if this was a good price and what people have paid for this model.

Re: 2005 Solara SE Sport 4cyl Auto Problems? [curlyq]
Written by: steve-o2 on Feb 17, 2005 11:18:54 AM
I have a 2005 SE Camry 4cyl Auto. No hesitation problems at all. No left pull either. Car has 16" wheels with Disk all around and I have notice on slight hills with the cruise on say 70 the car likes to down shift into 4th (5 sp auto trans) and sometime 3rd to hold the speed. Seems a bit agressive. Car has a tight holding for speed and doesn't like ... Read More

2005 Camry Solara Convertible SLE (Rudy 331)
Written by: koobs on Feb 5, 2005 5:43:02 PM
I picked up my car on January 26th. It took 12 weeks from my date of order. My wife and I love it! Of course, there are some minor items that Toyota could improve upon, but overall it appears to be a great car for the money. It drives smooth and very quiet for a convertible and is certainly an all weather vehicle. My wife likes the heated seats. I had ... Read More
2005 Camry Solara Convertible SLE
Written by: koobs on Jan 4, 2005 7:29:53 PM
After reseaching this vehicle for the past 6 months and reading messages in the discussion group, I decided to purchase a 2005 Toyota Camry Solara Convertible SLE model. I wanted Cosmic blue metallic exterior color with tan top and Ivory interior along with three options: vehicle stability control, windscreen and the carpet/mat package. I started with 6 dealers with 4 of the 6 wanting sticker or thereabouts. I worked two dealers ... Read More

Horsepower increase on 2006 Solara 4-cylinder?
Written by: hoosier on Nov 27, 2004 7:19:06 PM
I just noticed that the 2005 Camry 4-cylinder is now 160 hp, up from 157. Odd thing is, I think the 2005 Solara is still at 157. Does anyone know whether the 2006 Solara will increase to 160 hp? I've called the Toyota help line and they don't know - neither do the dealers. Thanks in advance.

Re: Interesting 2005 data [tyresmoker]
Written by: mfullmer on Jul 29, 2004 12:28:22 PM
Agreed again. To think that I was looking at both the Prius and the MINI Cooper, both at right around $27k. For $5k more it seems like a steal! I just can't wait until 8/20!!! I did go onto the Toyota/Lexus tech site and looked at all of the changes for the 2005 Camry. It looks like they've changed the Nav a bit, but I can't find anything else. Hopefully this ... Read More