2001 Toyota Camry Solara Review
Fuel Economy
19 - 24 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
A Camry with two fewer doors and possibly a foldable roof. There are worse things to drive.
Pros
Roomy cabin, convertible version, reliable Camry genes, delectable V6.
Cons
Expensive, Camry name doesn't inspire visions of excitement, no manual offered with SLE trim.
What's New for 2001
Top-level SLE models can be equipped with a new JBL audio system, so long as you order leather upholstery. Option package fiddling makes it easier to equip a Solara the way you like. The anti-theft and engine immobilizer system is restricted to SLEs, while SEs now come standard with a six-speaker cassette stereo. Twilight Blue Pearl is replaced by Indigo Ink as an exterior color.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
I purchased it and I love it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I just bought this car, and I'm totally happy with it. Comfortable, very nice interior. I just have one thing is the commuter, it's not like what I expected from a Toyota, I expected more miles/gal. Other than that... it's awesome.
Favorite Features
leather interior
Suggested Improvements
Mileage?
AWESOME!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Purchased with 112500 miles...no problems and I love the car. Smooth driving, high performance and handles great in the rain. Love having the top down and enjoying the fresh air. Can't explain why I waited so long to consider a convertible! Best decision ever made. Don't have a garage, but have purchased a cover for the winter months when I won't be using it. Have found 2 new (2008) models in Virginia but Toyota has now stopped building Solara. Too bad....I might want to a newer one in next couple of years. Best convertible on the market.
Favorite Features
Automatic top release/closure; leather interior is sexy
Suggested Improvements
How do you improve on perfection? This is an awesome vehicle for the money.
Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I bought this as a cert used with 9000 miles... currently has over 260000 without "any" problems... normal wear and tear... tires, brakes, oil changes etc... still get around 28 mpg, can only say it's no wonder Chrysler and GM are having problems... this car is quick, quiet and very dependable. This was/is a great car.
Favorite Features
The whole thing... great job Toyota.
Suggested Improvements
Can't think of a one.
Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Camry Solara SE 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Great Car. Bought used with 100K. I was kinda scared of high mileage, but reviews gave it an A grade so I took the risk and glad I did. Daily work driver and great on fuel, no problems... solid car still at 120K and 8 years old.
Favorite Features
Half sporty, half daily commute car, Fuel mileage, It will rise again $5.00 Gal?
Suggested Improvements
Quality vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
My first car, I like it. Fun to drive, great control & handling. The quality is as good as Toyota Camry, so you can see why its resale price is so high; but it has 2 doors, so it is good for young people if you do not have too many passengers. Only have check engine light on (wire broken, fix by $35), and clock/mirror off (fix $10), so it is very reliable. Definitely recommend to young people; not expensive, quality car.
Favorite Features
fun to drive, reliable, quality, cheap to fix
Suggested Improvements
exterior not attractive, trunk is too large, waste of space
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