Used 2004 Toyota Camry Solara Consumer Reviews
READ - Serious Alignment Problems
Pretty good value but far too many problems on delivery. Tried 2 different dealers for warrantee repairs but couldn't get ANYTHING fixed. These cars have a sub-standard suspension. Many Camrys & Solaras pull to the left and it cannot be fixed. Before buying, take any comparable car for a ride and compare the cornering and then let go of the wheel on a straight road. It will probably pull to the left. Lots of discussion about the problem in Web forums. Search on 'Toyota Owners Club' Executive cars - alignment problems.
Perfect if u want a "luxury+sporty car"
My first car after i graduate (drove a 88 volvo, but that dosent count). Compared it with Celica, Acura RSX, Accord coupe but Solara was the best you can offer for the price. The main features i wanted in a car were: Good looks and Smooth drive without being deprived of "standard" stuff, like on-steering controls, everything automatic, etc. Its everything of a luxury car that a coupe can offer.
- SE ConvertibleMSRP: $4,723131 mi away
- SE V6 CoupeMSRP: $3,395131 mi away
- SE Sport V6 CoupeMSRP: $5,995138 mi away
quiet and smooth
The 4 cyclinder is responsive and quite powerful at high speeds when passing. While not as fast as the V6 the fuel economy is about a third better. Handling in the corners is great. Even at high speeds (80 mph +) the ride is very quiet and smooth.
RonCornel
My 2004 Solara is fun to drive and handles quite well. The new exterior design is outstanding and is what attracted me to it.
Sublime Car
Just owned the car for 2 weeks. Compared with ES330 and thought would buy ES but finally bought Solara SLE V6 with Nav. The ride feel is very much like ES but has no transmission issues reported by ES owners. Engine is the same as the ES. When comparing with Camry XLE V6, one can immediately tell the difference. XLE does not have the luxury ride feel as the SLE does. Plus SLE is a 2-year newer design with audio control buttons on the steering wheel, compared with ES and XLE.