Toyota Camry Solara

Price Paid:  $27900.00 from Sterling Auto Sales

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 Toyota Solara SLE

Strengths:
Great new look with a little more room interior. More options, bigger engine. Same great mileage and ride.

Weaknesses:
I did not find any weaknesses with my old Solara, or with the new one.

Summary:
This is my second Solara. New models have several more options now along with a GPS Navigator that is great to have.

Similar Products Used:
Test drove Grand Prix's, not as many safety features, high insurance compared to the Solara, rather a "jerky" ride. Does not hold it's value like the Toyota's do.

Price Paid:  $28300.00 from Toyota of Stamford,

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 Toyota Solara SLE V6

Strengths:
Plenty of power in the new V6 but with great gas mileage. Handles really well with a smooth, quiet ride and also has skid and traction control. Subtle good looks - perfect for someone who wants the style and fun of a sports car and the practicality of a sedan but doesn't really need 4 doors. Luxurious and comfortable leather interior with a 6-CD in dash changer, auto dimming rear view mirror (with a compass), outside temperature gauge, and oh so much more.

Weaknesses:
Have still not found any!

Summary:
Great car! Traded in a 2000 Toyota Solara SE-V6 and moved up to a 2004 Toyota Solara SLE-V6 ... there was really nothing else I would even consider.

Similar Products Used:
In 2000, after driving Datsun/Nissan for 25 years, a 1986 200SX for the most recent 15, I looked at/drove the Honda Accord (2-door), VW Golf and Jetta, Ford Focus, Nissan Altima, Acura Integra, and Toyota Celica ... and then I discovered the Solara! Have also owned a Saab and an MGB-GT.

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
1.43 of 5, 7.00 votes

Price Paid:  $21444.00 from Mel Grata Toyota

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 solara

Strengths:
Sporty styling Great gas mileage Roomy Interior Excellent acceleration for a 4 cylinder Very smooth transmition Cabin is quiet

Weaknesses:
Not sure why there are two different colors between the instrument panel and the radio/temp gauges differ. Can't figure that one out. Feels a little heavy in hard turns

Summary:
What can I say? This car rocks. It's my first brand new car and I can honestly say that I have been very happy thus far. This is the kind of car that you look at and expect to pay a lot more for. There are very few on the road because the 4 door camry is apparently Toyota's "bread and butter." I have a silver sport coupe but it's cool in red. Just go get it.

Similar Products Used:
1996 Grand Am 1999 Cougar

Price Paid:  $20500.00 from Dave Edwards Toyota

Strengths:
Affordable Dependable Great on gas Awesome JBL stereo

Weaknesses:
NONE!!!!!

Summary:
I Love It!!!! What else can I say...I had a 92 Honda Accord before this and was ready to go buy another Honda until I researched the Solara and found that it beat the accord when it comes to safety. Plus I didn't like the new Accord models. When I'm driving I feel like I'm in a Lexus. Smooth, Luxury, and Comfort all in one.

Similar Products Used:
Honda Accord

Price Paid:  $37000.00

Strengths:
Handling and Style

Weaknesses:
Poor paint and front design.

Summary:
I was impressed by the syle,handling and luxury of the Solara, hence my reason for purchasing. What I did not expect was that within 2 months and under 7,000 kilometers the front of my car would look like it was through a battle field. There is an excessive amount of chips on the front of my car which Toyota Canada has attributed to stone chips. If a top end price car can look this bad within a few months then I believe it is a design flaw that should have been discovered a fixed long before it was marketed. At this point I am feeling very disapointed with my purchase.