2000 Toyota Soluna GLI 1.5 petrol

Summary:

Rudimentary, but great car and very reliable

Faults:

Wear of ignition coils, spark plugs, and ignition cables.

Air hose cracking.

If the proper oil level is not maintained, the engine may experience premature camshaft wear.

Air conditioning malfunctions. Common electrical faults in the signal amplifier module or sensors, preventing the compressor from cooling.

Alternator and voltage regulator wear.

General Comments:

It is an incredible car if you are looking for reliability, economy, and performance.

It isn't the most luxurious car, nor does it have many bells and whistles; it isn't exactly high-end either (it’s a car built for Southeast Asia, not Japan), though the truth is they age very well.

It lacks power windows, ABS brakes, and other such extras, but it does have the most important thing: air conditioning. Although I did have a few issues with it, it works very well and cools effectively.

It’s not a sports car, of course, but the engine is extremely reliable—as you’d expect from a Japanese vehicle—and offers very low fuel consumption. You can drive it in the city for hours on end without spending much; it’s excellent for your daily commute and, naturally, a great choice if you’re a taxi driver.

Despite having high mileage when I bought it, the car had practically no breakdowns, except for oil leaks, which were very simple to fix.

It might get a bit noisy if you go over 130 km/h, but nothing out of the ordinary, and it’s also comfortable to drive at those speeds.

The suspension is a bit stiff, and the brakes are quite good.

So far, I am very happy with my Soluna; I hope it continues to bring me joy.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th July, 2026

2001 Toyota Soluna GLI 1.5

Summary:

Reliable, fuel efficient. The only thing I don't like is the rear buffer

Faults:

I had to change the timing belt before 100,000km for reliable operation of the car, and I did it at 92,000km.

Rear buffer does not look good at all, and is always tempted to get loose.

General Comments:

Accelerates fast, extremely reliable and fuel efficient.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th November, 2009

17th Nov 2009, 15:55

Changing your timing belt is just basic maintenance, something all cars need. You can't complain about that.

19th Mar 2015, 11:46

Hi, I want to buy a Toyota Soluna. Please I need help. My name is Rowaida Ludicks.