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4.88 out of 5 stars

Awesomely Surprised

MNSargent, 11/04/2008
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I am surprised in the performance and most of all the gas mileage. I live in Los Angeles, my mom found this car in Hayward. I drove from Hayward to Los Angeles which was about 380ish miles I used a little more than a half of a tank. And still had enough to last me for the work weekend which ended it 500 miles to the tank. I have a lead foot so I was perhaps speeding. WOW. I like the V6 power and the sunroof. It is a fun car and I know Toyota are reliable. And I got the car under 65k miles so it is has a lot of life to go.

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4 out of 5 stars

Can take a blow and keep rolling!

silver bullet, 07/02/2016
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

Had this car for over 4 years with over 165k miles on it...It runs strong made for the open road gas mileage is optimal @ 65 mph to 75 mph ....in town drinving i average 19-21 mpg without a tune-up since purchasing...the cars frame bumbers can take a blow without much distortion or passenger feel of said impact....mowed down a stop sign just plate dent, pulled a 4 town truck.out the mud "DONT RECOMMEND " 30 K MILES later car still shifts smooth...smaller gas tanker clipped my rear corner at 30 mph only scuff marks....and barely felt the impact....Overall a smooth, comfortable everyday driver thats build sturdier then it appears at 1 st glance!!

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Dependable Snazzy Machinr

Jim, 05/11/2019
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new in August 2001 and now have 125,000 miles on it. It looks great with original top and paint (always garaged). Just considering replacing it because my wife feels it is getting too old.

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5 out of 5 stars

Maintenance free car

L. Munig, 07/07/2018
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

This car never left us stranded in 15 years. It is a great running car even with 200k miles on it. I have been driving it for 15 years. It's starting to look ragged and time to look for a new car. I am buying another toyota nothing else. We didn't replace any parts besides general maintenance stuff. You know oil changes, batteries thermostat those kind of things. My husband took good care of her. And she is still worth 1500.00 hard to believe.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My opinion

LSC III, 06/21/2005
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great automobile, fun to drive, mechanically solid, looks great, worth the time.

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5 out of 5 stars

Extremely reliable, always sporty

Elle Cartwright, 05/22/2020
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Had my 2002 til 2020. Loved that car. Always reliable,not expensive to maintain. My first V6; won’t go back to 4 cylinders. The new Solaras are ugly in my opinion. My SLE was sleek and styling and she never let me down. Great design and long lasting parts. Paint faded due to long hours in Florida sun, but no rust. They don’t make ‘me like this anymore.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Solara!!

Sonia, 09/27/2016
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2002 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

The car has been an incredible blessing! I still have it, bought it in 2003, it's black sand pearl met. I have had it for 15 1/2 yrs. Driven across the US to drop my kids for their studies/work, us and everything else fitted well. It's now 199,000 miles and going. I love the way it holds to the road and how easy it's to maneuver in hard spots. It has spunk! And yes, I love its looks, back spoiler and all.

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Best car I've ever owned

Patricia McLaughlin, 08/07/2016
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I bought my Camry Solara new in 2002 and would buy another if I could find one. I have had no problems with it. The only things that I've done were the recommended routine maintenance and tires. On a trip I get 32mpg and arrive feeling well due to the comfortable ride. It's good looking too. I can't ask for more. I now have 172,000 miles on it and feel that I should buy a newer car, but I still love this one. It owes me nothing!

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Toyota Delivers

load, 01/20/2003
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SE 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great overall car! Toyota quaility is very evident. Extremely fun to drive and it delivers nice power.

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I love my car

jill, 09/27/2009
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have owned my Solara for 8 yrs. Never had major problems with it. It just hit 100,000 miles and still love my car. People find it hard to believe that the car is 8 yrs old. Recently bought a 2010 Camry sedan. Usually, I get the new car and my husband drives the old car. Since I still love my car, I did not want to give my Solara up, so my husband is driving the new car.

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