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Used 2002 Toyota Camry Solara Consumer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

Nice car but poor steering

gordons, 02/07/2004
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is an excellent car (bought the 2002 SE V6 new)but the steering is fuzzy (doesn't track well). It takes a lot away from the driving experience for a sporty looking car with a V6.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Refined on a budget

FSTRTHABTR, 08/14/2006
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Overall, I've only owned the car about 8 months, purchased it used for a private party, they kept records on everything this car went thru however, which was very little. To date, it's never been taken in for anything other than routine service. The only thing not absolutely pleasing about this car is the accommodation of someone of my height, at 6'2" I feel a little bit claustrophobic until I open the sunroof.

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5 out of 5 stars

LUXURY/SPORTS CAR CROSSOVER

INDYCAR, 08/05/2002
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

GREAT CAR! THINKS IT'S A LEXUS. THE SOLARA DEFINITELY HAS LEXUS SOUND DEADENING WHICH RESULTS IN LOW WIND/ROAD NOISE. THE V-6 HAS ENOUGH UMPH TO BREAK OUT OF A STANDING STOP WITH A MONTE CARLO BUT A FEW MORE HP WOULDN'T HURT. LIKE OTHERS, IT SEEMS TO DING EASILY ON THE SIDES. I CHOSE THE SOLARA OVER THE ACCORD, PASSAT, AND THE MAXIMA. THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS IN THEIR CLASS AND PRICE RANGE. WHEN I'M READY TO GIVE UP THE SPORTS CAR SIDE OF ME, I WOULD CONSIDER THE AVALON.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Touring Car

SilverSolara, 04/12/2002
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

2000 6cyl w/manual tranny. Extremely comfortable, almost luxurious ride. All reviews saying it is 'Lexus-like' are dead-on. The engine, brakes, tranny have been problem-free at 36K miles. After comparing it to CL/Integra, Accord, Cougar, Tiburon,and Seabring, I think I have the best car (that suits me) for the money.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Average Car

SCR, 08/06/2002
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

After owning Honda's for many years, I decided to switch to Toyota because I liked the look of my Solara. There's plenty of room. It's smooth riding and handling. It has a luxurious look for the price. Its just not a fine tuned car. It doesn't have the precision of my Honda's. It's an excellent car for someone who wants a vehicle that you put the key in, put gas in it and go. Don't expect to get much more out of it. I compare it to a big econobox that you really can't get much more out of the engine or transmission. Nonetheless, everyone who gets into my car seems to love it. I wish I shared their enthusiasm since I'm the one who drives it everyday.

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5 out of 5 stars

FUN AND SLEEK

jam, 09/02/2002
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

FUN TO DRIVE, SLEEK BUT AFFORDABLE, SPORTY BUT STILL ELEGANT

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love the New Solara

skd8433, 10/05/2002
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

First Solara I've owned. Fun, flirty, elegant, practical and efficient to drive. Good placement of controls. Excellent looking interior and exterior.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great first car

senioritis, 11/28/2009
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Had the car for about two weeks now. I'm 17 years old and am satisfied with this car. I wish I had gotten the v6, but the 4-cylinder engine has proven to be more economical, getting a lot of miles to the gallon. Wish that it came with 17 inch rims like the SLE models. But other than that, it's a great car.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

I love this car!

smhmkh, 06/16/2002
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought my Solara used with only a little over 23,000 miles, and it was 3 years old. I love the smooth drive, the power, and the fully loaded interior. It hums with style. I am completely satisfied and would buy another Solara any day.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

what a car!

GoEnjoyIncubus, 03/03/2002
2002 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

After drive this car theirs no way anyone could buy a 2dr Accord.

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