2000 Toyota Solara SE review from North America
"A fuel-efficient, reliable coupe whose only fault is a somewhat bouncy suspension"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The driver's side power window control failed. This minor glitch was replaced under warranty.
General comments?
Equipped with a 5-speed manual shift transmission - the top two gears being overdrives - the Solara has turned in 34 highway MPG on several occaisons.
The four-wheel disc brakes are anti-lock equipped and function quite well.
The regular lube and oil changes - per the factory-recommended 7500 mile interval - are quite reasonable at the dealership in Placerville, CA. The total cost is less than $23.00.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36565 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Supra |
| Date of Entry | 5th June, 2003 |