2004 Toyota Camry Solara Consumer Reviews

I Love This Car

Written by: bearsmom on 11/29/2006

Vehicle

2004 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is my 6th Toyota. I love the comfort and handling, plus good gas mileage I get with my Solara. I have had nothing but positive experiences with it. I have 50k miles now and have replaced the tires. I have had no problems at all.

Favorite Features

So many to list...the 5-speed sequential shifter, DVD/NAV and the heated leather seats

Suggested Improvements

I wish this car had a manual transmission. It would be even more fun to drive.

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Wonderful Car!

Written by: Victor on 10/27/2006

Vehicle

2004 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Convertible (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is my second Solara Convertible. First was a 2001. The car is beautiful, dependable, and always attracts attention. Only real downside is the rearview visibility. Rear window is too small and the rear seat headrests are too big.

Favorite Features

Most of the features are "favorites." The looks, ergonomics, reliability, and service. I also like the fact that you don't see a glut of them on the road. It is a great car at a reasonable price.

Suggested Improvements

Improve the rear visibility by restyling the convertible top with a larger window, and smaller rear pillar. The best improvement would be a retractable hardtop for the convertible. Also acceleration (torque) can be improved.

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Nice, competent and stylish convertible

Written by: PCC on 10/10/2006

Vehicle

2004 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Convertible (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Bought previously owned (certified). Car drives/looks like the Lexus. I get lots comments from people mistaking it for the Lexus. I have noticed body shake/roll over rough roads but it is not uncontrolable. Better tires (V or Z- rated) make it more manageable. It's fun to drive, has lots of zip and still delivers around 25.5 mpg using regular/87 octane fuel (though the owners manual "recommends" 89 octane or higher). I usually put a tankfull of premium fuel once or twice a month. I only notice a slight difference in total performance (power & mileage). Overall, a very nice combination of great looks, excellent performance/handling and super reliability. Definitely would purchase again.

Favorite Features

The 3.3L engine is nice (especially w/a K&N air filter). The JBL stereo sounds great and does every music justice. The auto-shift really works well. The leather seating keeps you in the seat and comfy. The back seat can fit 2- adults comfortably and the trunk is full-sized (unlike most ragtops).

Suggested Improvements

Little bit stiffer shocks/struts (help offset the body roll/shake). Better cup holders. Make rear-seat headrests more contoured to give better sight-lines out the back of the ragtop (with the top up).

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I love the car.

Written by: dennis on 09/20/2006

Vehicle

2004 Toyota Camry Solara SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is the best car in this class. I test drove a BMW-3. Even ignoring the price difference and the fact it's in a different class I liked the Solara better.

Favorite Features

Great passenger leg room. I am 6 feet/5 inches tall. Easy handling. Good power for a 4 cylinder. Impeccable interior styling. More trunk room than expected. Flat-out fun to drive.

Suggested Improvements

It would be nice if the passenger seat returned to the original position after letting someone in the back seat.

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I recomend this car to any single person

Written by: Malan on 09/19/2006

Vehicle

2004 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 2dr Coupe (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Ilove the performance of my car. I bought it almost 3 years ago, an no problem at all. One of my nephews bought a convertible SOLARA VLE V6 and he is enjoying his car. He drove it once to Florida with no problem. We both enjoy the ride and looks of our cars. Thanks for asking. G. Malan

Favorite Features

The inside and outside looks. Good performance, since I owned it.

Suggested Improvements

4x4,

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great car

Written by: Coupe on 09/19/2006

Vehicle

2004 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 2dr Coupe (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Great car but bad visibility out the back. That is the only drawback.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

lower the trunk to improve visibility

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I Love it !!!!

Written by: toyota solara on 09/19/2006

Vehicle

2004 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 2dr Convertible (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I absolutley love my car.... fun to drive it's a looker have had numerous folks come to me and ask how i like it... It's my first toyota and i look forward to it's longevity...

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Initial Excelleration - Poor & Brakes

Written by: Coupe on 09/19/2006

Vehicle

2004 Toyota Camry Solara SE Sport V6 2dr Coupe (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Over all I would give my Solara SE V6 a low grade because of it's very much like a turbo engine. A friend of mine is a Toyota mechanic and he explained why there is so much excelleration delay similiar to a turbo lag engine. For this review, I'm only referring to low speed performance. At highway speeds it is more than adequate. I think it is unsafe, because when you need instant excelleration, it's just not there. I have owned a manual turbo engine car before and it was very responsive from low end to high end speeds. Would I buy another Solara? NO! Another problem I found is that the brakes are to spungy. I don't get that positive feedback from the brake pedal.

Favorite Features

Design, reliability and red color.

Suggested Improvements

Get rid of the excelleration problem and fix the brakes.

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Initial Excelleration - Poor &

Written by: Coupe on 09/19/2006

Vehicle

2004 Toyota Camry Solara SE Sport V6 2dr Coupe (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Over all I would give my Solara SE V6 a low grade because of it's very much like a turbo engine. A friend of mine is a Toyota mechanic and he explained why there is so much excelleration delay similiar to a turbo engine. For this review, I'm only referring to low speed performance. At highway speeds it is more than adequate. I think it is unsafe, because when you need instant excelleration, it's just not there. I have owned a manual turbo engine car before and it was very responsive from low end to high end speeds. Would I buy another Solara? NO! Another problem I found is that the brakes are to spungy. I don't get that positive feedback from the brake pedal.

Favorite Features

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I love this car

Written by: YesMa'am on 09/15/2006

Vehicle

2004 Toyota Camry Solara SLE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I wouldn't be selling it, if I didn't receive a free vehicle from my company. This car is so fun to drive, I just love it. And, you wouldn't believe the looks I get in it! I feel very safe in this car and it handles very well.

Favorite Features

My favorite feature is the styling of this vehicle. It is gorgeous and well- built. I have not had a problem with this vehicle since I purchased it in 2003. I change the oil, and rotate the tires and that's all I have to worry about!

Suggested Improvements

Hmm... good question.

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