2000 Toyota Solara review from North America
"Good product, but did not live up to expectations"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Major Issues
* Steering/Suspension - Right & Left Rear Bearing/Joints Replaced Twice on Car in 5 years. Once under warranty and recently out of warranty. Costly repair $1,000.
* Enginee Computer Sensors Failed at 45,000 miles
Minor Issue
* Right door misaligned when car first bought. Quick fix, but a hassle.
General comments?
* Disappointing to see steering/suspension failure (twice) when parts should last a rarely needing replacement during 5 years of car ownership. Expected better from Toyota.
Recommended reviews
| The Solara is good car for the money with some quirks |
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| The 1999 Toyota Solara exhibits tremendous driveability, ruggedness, and a bit of performance |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 13th January, 2005 |