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Used 2005 Toyota Camry Solara Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

GREAT CAR!

Twink25, 11/20/2006
2005 Toyota Camry Solara SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is the best I've owned so far, drive quality and overall fit and finish is superb. The 4cyl. has plenty of zip and I especially like the smooth, quiet ride, it's far better than other sport-coupes I've owned and with much more space. Only thing I don't like is the air-conditioning, it doesn't seem to get very cold. I've taken it to the dealer to get it looked at and it checks out, it just doesn't run as well as other vehicles I've had. Otherwise, everything runs perfect. If you want a Lexus-quality car w/ a moderate price-tag, this is it!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Solara Convertible

Richard , 02/11/2005
2005 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 2dr Convertible (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

A very solid feeling car to drive and appears to be very sure footed on the road. Probably due to the 15 inch tires. V6 has good power but starting is not consistent. The car will start and then stop if you do not keep turning the key until the car starts. We are very unhappy about this and especially since the dealership has said that this is because of fuel injection. We have had many cars with fuel injection and not had this problem. Also disappointed in the shifting of the transmission. When turning corners you have what the dealership calls wire lag because the transmission is controlled by a computer. This causes the car to surge. Again no current fix according to the dealer.

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5 out of 5 stars

Solid

max, 01/23/2016
2005 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Convertible (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful

I have now owned a 2004 and a 2005 Solara SLE VG conv. Both of them were excellent vehicles, reliable, I averaged 21mpg on gas, stylish and affordable. Perfect car for anyone. I love this car and always feel safe and sure I will get to my destination.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my new Solara

Lisa, 12/10/2005
2005 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Convertible (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful

What an awesome car. Fun to drive, especially with the top down. Smooth ride. All the bells a whistles of a more expensive car with an affordable price. The only complaint is a major blind spot when the top is up.

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5 out of 5 stars

Vroooom

Danielle Burgess, 05/09/2018
2005 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 2dr Convertible (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful

I had originally owned a 2004 Solara SE hard top and wrecked it back in 2005. I swore someday I would get another one and am so glad I did! I have two young kids and people thought I was nuts for getting a two door car. I love this car. It drives so comfortably that I feel like I am driving a Lincoln towncar in a smaller frame. I was used to the blind spots, but got extended blind spot mirrors just for extra visibility. She zips, she moves, she glides effortlessly through traffic and always turns heads. She needs some updating but for a 13 year old car she is worth it. I never feel like she is going to quit on me and leave me stranded.

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