2000 Toyota Solara review from North America

I have had this car for almost 3 years and have had some problems. First the usual stuff, I replaced the front brake pads, exhaust flex pipe, and usual service.

Now for the odd stuff. At 40,000 miles I had to have the brake booster replaced as it had a vacuum leak that Toyota covered. I had the car in the dealer 6 times for loose strut mount bushings, and lastly the driver's door window binds with the roof drip rail moulding. The check engine light just came on a 68,200 miles.

This is my 3rd Toyota. I liked the car because of its condition and Lexus style. The car is extremely smooth and silent. The Solara's fit and finish is above many other cars in its class with the exception for the paint as it chips easy. I liked the handling however it was not as performance oriented as my Accord coupe. After owning the car I would say it is unique as it does not share typical trim/sheet metal commonly interchangeable in high production models.

My biggest problem is with the strut mounts and the annoying clunk over pot holes. I think the suspension is just too weak. Other than that the 4 cylinder is bullet proof and good. The trans shifts smooth. My next car with a different model.