2005 Toyota Solara SLE review from North America
"I wouldn't buy another!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Quality/reliability of wheels, suspension, integrity of the car.
General comments?
I have owned the Solara SLE for only two months and was involved in a one person "accident" in the rain. I hit the curb at 15 MPH. Apparently the entire wheel, axle, and suspension collapsed. I have been quoted from $6,500 to $12,400 to repair the car. However the dealership will only give me $4,000 as trade-in value for a new one. The MSRP was $28,071. You do the math. Has anyone checked the most recent Consumers Reports estimate for the 2005 Solara's reliability? It stinks.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 62 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2518 miles |
| Previous car | Lexus SC400 |
| Date of Entry | 13th March, 2005 |