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gotcha, 01/26/2008
2005 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Having had 4 BMWs, 3 Porsches, and numerous other cars in my lifetime; I must say this Toyota is the best of them all. Build quality and dependability is unmatched, and the comfort and economy is excellent. Keep building it!
Tops for topless -
GWA1225, 06/03/2020
2005 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 2dr Convertible (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this car from my niece, who had bought it as a certified used car, in 12/2010 @ 54k. She’d purchased an extended warranty that was transferable for something like $50-100 and though I almost never buy those, especially on a Toyota, I did in this case. Good thing; under its provisions I had the power steering rack replaced and some front-end parts replaced. Fortunately, its problems ceased once the warranty expired (how often does THAT happen??) and it has given good service. I just replaced the pads and rotors at 114k for the first time in my ownership and had the timing belt, serpentine belt, tensioner, water pump and coolant done by a shop. Haven’t done the tranny fluid since 80k so that’s about due. It has two ongoing, minor issues. One is water leaks from the top of the A pillars while driving in heavy rain; I need to try adjusting the hold-down clamps. The other is imperfect wheel balance, always an issue in topless cars due to lack of torsional rigidity. I run Walmart full synthetic hi-mileage 5W-30 and Fram TG oil filters changed religiously at 5k intervals, which is important in these engines to prevent sludge. My black-on-black with black top version keeps my ManCard relatively intact, though I love the metallic blue ones with tan tops. Mine is an SE vs high-zoot SLE, but it’s nice enough. It’s not a sporty car, though running 93 octane now that it’s kinda cheap does pep it up over regular 87. It grips tenaciously in cornering. But at heart it’s a fair-weather cruiser and a looker that still draws comments at gas stations. My wife won’t ride with me on my motorcycle any more but we both enjoy touring in the Solara. Can’t understand why Toyota quit building them or why folks didn’t buy enough of them to prevent that ignominious end.
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Perfect in Every Way
Clemson JVB, 07/23/2007
2005 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Convertible (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I recently bought my '05 SLE convertible and it is the best car I've ever driven. I needed a convertible with a fairly large trunk that was reliable. I looked at Saabs, Hondas, etc., and the Solara performed miles better than the rest. The trunk is HUGE! I shopped at Sam's Club this weekend and everything fit neatly in the trunk. So, I put the top down and cruised happily home. Love it!
Great Car for the Money
Mike, 08/31/2007
2005 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Convertible (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car was a lot of firsts for me. It was my first Toyota, it was my first car I ever paid full list for and it was the first car my wife and I agreed upon from the get-go. It has been a great car. With the top up you don't know you'er in a convertible - it's that solid and quiet. With the top down it rates a 10/10 on the fun meter. It has been a trouble free ride and we both enjoy it. After three Chrysler Sebrings in a row, which were not bad, this was a real eye opener as to just how good a moderately priced car could really be. With the quality and luxury features, they could have put a Lexus badge on it and charged another $10K.
Sleek & Sexy Solara
Trae1204, 01/26/2007
2005 Toyota Camry Solara SLE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my first Toyota, and I DO love it! I must say, it wasn't my first choice, but after driving it, and really looking at it, I fell in love. (And it does resemble a Lexus.) I too, get constant looks and remarks from strangers about "what a sharp looking car that is!" It's awesome on gas, I feel safe, and it's reliable. (I'm a sales rep, so this is all SOOO important.) Only complaints I have are similar to others-not so quick when accelerating, rain drips off doors when you open them, car is long in front so it's difficult to judge distance parking etc, and I have a major problem with glare off dash onto windshield when driving in sun. Other than that, I'm addicted!! (Want the convert!)