1999 Toyota Solara LE review from North America
"Great Car by Toyta"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Struts were to be replaced at 70,000 miles.
Strut cups were noisy at 70,000 so I replaced them together with struts: cost around $700.
I noticed strange noise coming from the sunroof at 80,000 miles.
General comments?
Solara has been the best car I have owned. It is a good looking sports coupe with a lot of space inside. The stock suspension isn't the perfect, but with high performance struts and new strut cups this car handles much better. The interior of Solara is one of the highest quality one in its class. The 3.0 liters engine and 5 speed gearbox gives enough power as well as torque to have fun. This car is a perfect car for someone who enjoys comfort, but would rather prefer 2-door car. My car has over 83,000 miles and except suspension nothing goes wrong.
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| I would buy the solara in a heartbeat and I will be in the spring |
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| Reliable, fast and safe |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 69000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Solara |
| Date of Entry | 17th February, 2004 |