The Toyota No One Talks About
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- Опубліковано 28 жов 2019
- The Toyota No One Talks About, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Toyota Solara review. Exotic cars that were failures for Toyota. Buying a Toyota Solara. Buying a used Toyota Solara. Should I buy a Toyota Solara. The truth about the Toyota Solara. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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Scotty Kilmer what about Toyota sprinter?
I would love to hear your opinion on the Toyota Corolla blade thanks in advance
I concur
Scotty what are the most reliable hatchbacks in your opinion. I know you have a Toyota Matrix was curious if you thought any other hatchbacks where worth buying.
What about the Toyota paseo
The Toyota Solara wasn’t the car we wanted, but the car that we needed.
I've had 2 👍
Elusive Logic Indeed!
My 05 solara
255,000 miles
Still running beautifully
That can be said about any toyota - it wasn't the car you wanted, but the car you needed.
@@jasonyoung6420 I disagree, tell that to my Toyota Supra.
I have seen Toyota Solara at 820k miles. Man, these cars can run forever.
Holy crap lmao mines at 66k miles hope it lasts forever
Really
That’s crazy, my 08 SLE V6 has 350k miles on it and it rides like it can reach 1,000,000 miles, I’ve had BMW, Big Body Benz, and Porsche, and the best automobile I’ve ever owned is my 08 SLE V6 Solara
@noahgoldberger3345 yours is barely out the box, bro 😂
I just bought one that is garage kept 2002 convertible , 86k miles elderly kept just sitting in a garage unused for months..guy wanted 8k since it had no spec of rust( I live in the rust belt) . But it is a 02 and needs new rubber parts, suspension ,oil,fluids, new top since old ones glass broke new tires and new timing belt. I talked him down to 3800. Was really hard convincing but I managed to make the cok smoker budge. It turned on and ran like a new car man. I just got to fix it up my mechanic said .
In 2005, I was 21 when I bought my 2004 Toyota Solara. Before I bought it, I remember thinking the Solara was one of the most beautiful, sleek, and stylish cars on the road. And 15 years later, I’m still driving it with 147,000 miles on it. It was a great purchase and I’ll definitely be buying another Toyota after my Solara dies...IF it ever dies. My car is badass and it still runs like a champ! 👍🏼♥️😍
I’m looking into one rn. If it’s in good condition would you recommend it?
@@leonardobaeza8159 of its your Style qnd in good shape still GET it.
I just bought one! 2001 with 183k miles but runs like a champ and has lots of life. These cars are crazy reliable!
That mileage is too low lol pretty damn good tho
You got another 15 years on that bad boy
Scotty, I have a 2000 Solara with 200,000+ miles and I love it. Struts are worn out but will be replaced soon. Runs and shifts great and gets 25+ mpg. I'm 81 and will keep it til I'm gone. Greatest car I've ever owned by a long shot.
Shhh Scotty, no one talks about the Solara's because lots of us are looking to buy, dang now the price just went up, thanks Scotty
Hard to find the 5sp v6 or more rare TRD model
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I just bought mine for $150
gsxellence I paid more for the TRD version.
@@thomasknight7734 you bought a Solara for $150?!? 😲 What year?! Milage?! Im confused like...HOW!? 😅
@@laobejanegra926 got a 5spd v6 99 solara for 800
The neighbor that's always outside yelling at the clouds.
lol
Runs a garage in a residential area. Talks to himself two times a day. Must get frequent cop visits. Fixes cop cars for free....
he looks at a camera. ffs
Now you know what he what doing all this time
@@theejasonbourne6308 I'm sure he would say otherwise.
I love my first gen solara! Bought it at 169k for $2495. Now it has 204k, I've got my money's worth and it's still running like a tank!
Hello. What do you think about Solara 08' V6 ,with 100k miles for 6000$ , timing belt never been done yet ?
@@michaelscofield2444I just bought an 08 v6 SLE with 66k miles for $10k
Bought mine for 2,000$ with 136000 miles. It has 186838 and runs like a champ.
Girl that works across from me has one of these with a manual transmission. She knew what she had. Hearing her appreciation for how much fun it was to drive and how much she loved it, I wasn't sure whether I liked her or the car more!
Just bought one with a manual 2002 sev6 one if the best cars are ever had and finding these with a manual you would have to be lucky because there none out there.
Get both cool girl
Fun fun fun to drive. I have a manual too
I hope y’all are married with children now
I just bought my first car and it’s a 2000 Toyota Solara for $2000. I love it so far
How's it holding up?
@@Nikthehermit for how old it is, it drives great and with some maintenance coming up I’m sure it’ll run smoothly. Plus it saves me soo much money on gas.
@@pewdiepiedaniel how is it driving? Thinking about getting me one.
@@Marco49511 drives great for the problems it has and it’s a great beginners car. It’s not one for aggressive driving, mainly cruising
Congratulations, good choice!
Scotty: "the Solara is basically a Celica, which is basically a Corolla, and it's gon last forever" (horse laugh)
It was the replacement of the supera
The Celica is the Corolla and the Solara is the Camry.
5:03
It’s a Camry coupe! I used to sell Toyota’s
Celicas were built on corrola chassis
Just picked one of these up for my “knock around car” for $1400. It’s a 5 speed manual work 158000 miles one in. Runs and shifts like a dream.
Nice 🥰
I just got one v6 5spd manual
Where'd you buy it ? I miss mine.
Where are you located?! I JUST came across a 2008, 95k miles on it & the Mercedes Dealership its at is asking $6k for it!?! 🧐
If mine was a stick shift I’d be in lots of trouble.
My insurance company checked my UA-cam subscriptions. When they saw Scotty, they lowered my insurance rate to $0/month.
My aunt had a Solera. Her biggest complaint were the doors were too big, and made it difficult to get out of the car in tight parking spots.
I have one currently and it’s definitely a problem
2:57 I like how Scotty whispers when he says "a convertible that actually lasts" Lol
AdrianTheMechanic another 1 of his sexual innuendos no doubt lol
I like how Scotty says COOP COOP. Smock smock Scotty keep up the great info
Is it just me, or does everyone of Scottys' customers look like they live out of their cars....
yes it's true :)
If I was him I start charging extra for filthy interiors.
I bought the loaded SLE Gold Edition for 21k in 2000. I still after 20 years have it as a daily driver. After 20 years... everything still works perfectly. Tried selling it on several occasions but no one thought it was worth it. So I’m going to keep enjoying it with only 138k on it. It might outlast me!!!! Original everything. Extremely awesome, reliable, quiet and comfortable ride. Amazing vehicle!!!! You’re right Scotty, the perfect sedan!!!!
Their will always be a better car. Love yourz!!
It's a coupe
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I got a 2001 Toyota solara 4 cylinder it has 246,000 miles on it and I did all the simple stuff you would do to pass smog
@@vanmcgee5 Happy for you...enjoy.
Hey Stan! My SLE V6 has 320K. Still driving well. It's a Keeper.
I have a 2002 Toyota solora convertible with 324000 miles on it, it leaks when it rains but she still runs like a charm named her Old Reliable
I had a 2002 v6 Solara as my first car 😊 It made me so happy to see this video. It was a beautiful car. Lost it in a wreck. It was heartbreaking.
I fear this will happen to mine, it's going to my sister now that I have a newer one :(
Same, it's the first car I got to drive after getting my license. Fun, comfortable, and reliable. Sadly, we had to sell it last year due to moving.
@@absboodoo what I really really regret is not taking any pictures of it because it was so well taken care of and I had so many memories in it. Such a bummer.
Same!!!! If I ever found another one in good condition I would buy it in a heartbeat. I had a red one and painted the trim on the inside red and it was so badass with a sweet stereo too
emilye.
Did it have any oil consumption problem, or head gasket leak? I was think about buying a 2002 solara sle V6 convertible that has only 50,000 miles . Just wondering if the low miles might cause a problem from sitting
Those backed up with a 5-speed manual, you’ve got something good there
I got a Camry coupe with a manual; indestructible.
Darn right get freaking ride GO ASTROS TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT
even w a manual they are no good
They're really hard to find.
def don't see many of these on the road anymore
I have 2001 at 217K miles and still going strong. I bought it 7 years ago at 150K miles. Best car ever.
Is it a convertible?
scott seems like someone you can trust, like he knows exactly what he's talking about. worth subscribing to.
Just got rid of my 4 cylinder solara. Best vehicle I've had so far. Traded it in with 341,000 miles
What do you have now?
only 341?
A blue flame 2019 rav4. Gonna try to drive it til the wheels fall off
Darrell W that proves it's a good car
what year was it?
I just bought a 2007 Solara SLE Convertible, 1owner garage kept all maintance done at the Lexus dealer, still looks new.
I have a 2001 Solara SLE Convertible with 80,000 miles. I love it.
Always liked the look of the Solara. Whenever one goes by I have to almost do a double-take because I don't recognize it right away. And the fact that it looks "DIFFERENT" from all the other cars on the road is a real plus. There are a few in my town that I see often. One is the blue/grey convertible. Really nice looking! -- Thanks for the great vid. --
You don't see them alot. And nobody knows what they are
I thought I was the only one who did that. They really do make you do a double take ❤️
lmbo best combination ever lol
runs like a clock
runs like a top
runs like a dream
lol
Runs like Forrest Gump.
Runs like Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
*_NO MAN'S LAND_*
John wick The Winter Soldier it doesn’t blow up like abu bakar al bahgdadi though....
It's venerable
Scotty how many customers have asked “If I knew my car was going to be in a video I’d have cleaned it out first!?!”
I think they all live out of their cars,,lol..
I'm pretty sure it's one of those things where he will give you a discount if you agree for it to be in a video
Great, now solara prices are gonna go up and I won't be able to afford one 😂
They don't make them
Just bought mine @ 2,800 no regrets
Just got one for 700 I love it 🥺❤️
Looking at a 2009....im mot 💯 sure yet though
@@janessarene5013 I got one for 800
Bought a solara a few years back and the car is a damn tank! Its like a sports car for your grand-dad. I LOVE this car, glad it got a good scotty review. I Paid a bit more than i should have but the car has been very reliable.
Godd buy! B blessd!
What year and do you still have it?
I had a 2001 Solara v6 that I bought for $2500 in 2013. Sadly, in 2016 it got totaled by other driver, but the driver’s insurance gave me $5000 for the car lol. Toyotas keep their value.
Jorge Lopez Now you can get a newer solara lol
My parents had a salara when I was in highschool. I loved driving that car. It sure could take off.
I guess I'm a weird American I love 2 door coupes they look sporty and at least my 2 door 04 cavalier you can comfortably fit 4 people in them it's just nice
I pulled a Solara out of a friend's barn. After spending $400 on brakes and tires, and having it detailed, I drove it for several years. It had a 4 cylinder engine that was plenty of engine for the Solara, and it's amazing that someone would park such a great car.
Had this car for 16 years. It was reliable, comfortable, and actually quite fun to drive. One of the best car my family has owned.
I think im buying one soon! Im 18 & i think its perfect cause I have no kids so it’ll be fun I hope!
@@rosalia3468I’m 19 and just bought an 08 v6 convertible and it’s amazing
My neighbor had one! Always wanted one. It's basically a two-door V6 Camry!
It's easier and cheaper to just get a 4 Door V6 Camry
Master J they are two very different cars. 4 doors NEVER handle as well as a 2 door. Plus 2 door has more room for driver and longer door.
@@jamesmedina2062 Which is annoying in tight parking spaces. I like my TC but the damn door and mediocre turning radius kills me in shopping centers lol
Jimmy Peña Small price to pay!
@@jamesmedina2062 They were not that different mechanical wise, besides the obvious 4 door, front and rear they are the same car.
Still have my for 2000 loaded, Gold edition. She’s like new. Only 139k on her. All original and tracks straight as an arrow... super smooth ride and quiet inside.
Got an 01 myself with 147k, purrs like a kitten
I bought my 2002 convertible 2.6 SLE in 2009 with 56K miles, second owner from Lexus dealer...it’s still running fine with 200K miles... now I will never let it go & just fix it up ❤️ Thx Scotty for this stamp approval 😘
I had one for years sold it with close to 300,000 miles on it. Still ran and drove great 👍
Hammer Time mine is a 2006 v6 and I have 177k I'm hoping it last to 300k
My ex gf use to have a 07 solara so I try to forget about these toyotas 😂
😂😂😂😂
My ex gf had a 2000 and I can never forget her because of this car 🚗, a red one, too.
Apparently, a lot of people in the comment section had an ex with a Solara... LOL
Boffff.
Just get yourself your own Solara and flip that old girlfriend the bird.
Gotta move on and be happy son.
@@jimmypena2442 it's probably the same girl so... LOL
Just bought a 2006 V6 Solara heated leather seats with ONLY 55,000 miles! 😃
If you mind me asking, how much did you pay?
@@grimenigma $7500 bought from a dealership
@Endrit Prelvukaj totaled it 2 weeks ago, got rear ended but it was a good car for me
About five years ago I bought a 2003 Toyota Solara convertible for about half of the book value. It had a lot of issues including smoking at start up and oil leaks. It was obvious that the previous owners did no maintenance. I couldn't figure out the smoking until I was changing the valve cover gaskets and noticed there was a lot of oil gunk among the valves. I started scooping out the gunk while my wife worked on the valve cover. By the time we finished there was gunk the size of a softball. No smoking or leaks since then. Like Scotty said the engine and transmission is bulletproof. Thanks Scotty for teaching me how to save so much money doing my own car repairs.
Toyota breaks
Scotty: “Just use a piece of plastic to hold up the hood”
Any other car breaks
Also Scotty: “Its an endless money pit”
Jacob Cornelius still true tho lmao
A hood prop is not a significant component on any vehicle
No doubt. Scotty is a dinosaur ;).
Ahah
Completely agreed with you
Can we talk about how he edited himself mid-sentence when it started raining and it was flawless
Honorable
time stamp?
4:03
Scotty I bought my 2000 Toyota Solara XLE for $200 with 177K miles! My buddy did not know what he gave up! I got the hardtop! I use it to dominos pizza 🍕 delivery 🚚 . Toyota means Trust! Quality & Reliability
Scotty just bought my 99se v6 love it goes down the freeway 80to 90 feels like 40no rattles no squeaks runs like a Swiss watch never liked Toyotas till this one and no klunksat any speed love the sunroof everything works 400,000 miles it's made a believer out of me even beats the new cars I've ownef
Customers, please clean your crap before bringing your car to Scotty 😁
Had a V6 99 for years - great car, smooth, quick enough and somewhat practical for a 2 door. Also looked better than 4 door Camry from the era, but shared most of the parts.
Should've mentioned how large and practical the rear seats were lol. Thats the reason my Dad sold his Mustang convertible and got an 0'4 Solara so he could fit a car seat in the back.
Haha I had a bunch of friends who drove BMW and were always shocked on the space I had in the backseat
I actually love this car.
They can come V6 and 5 speed manual. There was also a TRD model and you can put a TRD supercharger on it. Fun car to drive. The interior on these are good quality too
When I got my ASE cert years ago, kid in my class loved his Solara, so much he had a custom leather interior stitched up.
I'm on my second Solara, just a fantastic, reliable fun car. Scotties review is accurate.
They are! I’m still driving my 2004 Solara and it only has 147,000 miles. It’s just crazy....I bought it when I was 21. Now I’m 36. I could have it until I’m 50! 🤭🤩 When it dies, I’m definitely buying another Toyota. 👍🏼♥️ Happy driving!
Question how about when is snow time ??
I have a 2007 Solara. Baby girl is a little under the weather but I'm going to get her back to 100% again. She has been super reliable and still runs excellently. She has over 220k miles!
I had a silver 2000 SE and lost it in a wreck, someone ran a red light and I parked her inside the side of a Corolla. In 7 yrs, all I ever had to do was brakes, oil, filters and tires. I'm on my second one which is a pearl white 99 SLE. All I've done in 2 yrs is tires and replaced the original 23 yr old alternator. Love these cars!!
I was planning on buying a solara a while back
Heywood Jablowme .... lol
Same here
There was one local guy who owned one. He was kind of pudgy. i think you dodged a bullet (Poor resale value)
They were built on the Camry platform.
Paul Hoskins they were called the Toyota Camry solara at 1st
On my 4th. I bought one with 70,000 miles and sold when it hit 240,000 and it was still going strong. Had a convertible one and 5 speed. Now have a 04 sle
TDog, how much did you sell for?
There are a few Solaras in my neighborhood. The owners never drive them in the winter up here in the rust belt. It appears these Solaras will last forever.
I'm on my second Solara. Have had this one for last 9 years. Only 150k on it. Pearl White SLE-V6. Love it
I'm on my 4th..it's been a good car
I have the white convertible, love it
@@svb91855 on my 4th as well
I bought an 06 solara used a few months ago as my first car and can attest to everything in the video. No issues so far except for the hood strut like the one in the video. Looking forward to years of routine oil changes and reliability! Thanks for the great car videos
Just ran across this video. I own a 2001 Toyota solar, 4 cyl, manual transmission, around 270,000 miles. Everything still works, the AC blows cold, sunroof still opens and closes, electronic driver seat works, full size spare tire, THE BEST PART, it’s been paid off for 5 years. No car payments
My mom gave me her 2006 Solara 3 years ago for my birthday and it is still running great!!
Love my Solara, I have red one just like the one youre standing in front of. It's an awesome five speed. Love this car.
I have a 2002 Solara hard top with a moon roof. Who need a convertible. Love the car!
Lonnie T. Coupe was way better. Lighter too and the sunroof was a decent size. It looked better too imo.
@@sheldonm3535 the 2000 Solara convertible has the same design as the 1999 coupe Solara, it just has a sun roof so no problem.
Same!
Having had both, id say definitely a car with a moonroof is better than a convertible.
Me to
Bought a 2006 a week ago and I love it! I got it for 1800 Canadian. A great deal people ask alot for them up here. It drives so smooth and no rust either I bought it for a winter car because my 2016 ram is rusting already!😑
I have a 99 solara with the 3.0 v6 it's the most reliable car I have ever owned I love it
I have the same car Troy. 320k and still rollin'.
Just saw a convertible today. Looked brand new. Must be garaged most of the year here in Wisconsin.
TableRocked very nice. I had an older Mustang I only drove in summer years ago. Garaged the rest of the time. My current house has no garage so no toys. Well, a big truck that wouldn’t fit in a garage anyway…
Explorer VanGo most Solara I see are in great shape. I’m surprised and the design isn’t outdated at all. Most of them are super loaded also. I think since they are mostly owned by older ppl they are taken care of better.
Scotty, drivin' up the price for Solara convertibles . . . .
No kidding, especially as he said, convertible and reliable. Those two words don't normally go together.
I bought my 3.0L V6 1999 Solara in 2005 with 42,000 miles; today, it has 360,000 miles and is still going!
I owned a handsome 99 solara from 150k miles to 300k miles, no big issue in my ownership. Engine and transmission runs like a champ except timing belt.
thanks
thanks scotty for keeping mè entertained after work in my evenings!!REV UP THEM VIDEOOOS!
Dang when he said it idles great and accelerated I couldn’t even hear that the car was on 😱😱
I noticed the idle was under 1000rpm on this one. Mine also idles around 800rpm. I took it to a dealer for inspection and they tried to tell me that the low idle was bad and I'd need to have it fixed. It's never stumbled or stalled yet! Hell, if I'm sitting in the car with the radio off I have a hard time telling if the car is on or not!
@@nfullenwider I have a '99 V6 Solara, idles about 800-750, totally normal
@@turbodarkle Good to know!
My last one lasted 320,000 miles. My next one is at 110,000 and working great.
I drove a twilight blue 99 V6 manual to 332k miles until so many parts were starting to wear out that the upkeep bill was just too much, so I let it go. It was the perfect balance of practicality and fun, with reliability and comfort included. Still miss it.
Thank you very much for including the Toyota Avalon in the conversation on this video. I would love to see you talk about the Avalon much more often.
I love watching Scottys videos! No one else on you UA-cam is honest and straightforward like him and he still makes me laugh with every video!
Hes a relic of original UA-cam.
my dad bought me a 2003 solara last year and she was and still is in good shape !!! she's an absolute tank and hes right about all the space in the trunk . absolutely everyone who sees my car says they want to ride in it cause she's so cute ! i'm so glad i got this car instead of a new convertible
I have a 2004 convertible and it has 342,000 miles and runs like a tank. No problem in the winter's of New England as well and the Summer time is great with the top down. Feel like a Rock Star driving it. The Stereo sounds Awesome. I can't think of anything bad about it. Thanks for this. I wanted to hear what other's had to say about it.
I have a 99 solara v6 and I absolutely love it, no problems what so ever easy to work on, I rebuilt the enigine with stronger aftermarket parts and have no had one problem with it, highly recommend this car if u can work on cars, very good engineering toyota
I'm glad the Solara gets your stamp of approval Scotty! I was looking for this video three months ago whenI bought an 03 4cyl in August with 263000 miles. It's been great, everything works and it was definitely taken care of.
I convinced my wife to get this car. She wanted a convertible and wanted an Eclipse.... I told her hell no on the Mitsubishi and found an 06 in oearl white with tan top... She saw the picture and thought yuck, not as stylish as the Eclipse. But I told her how much more reliable Toyota was and told her to come look at the car... SHE FELL IN LOVE when she saw it and drove it, and it looks great with the top down, really nice interior. It's essentially a Camry coupe.... Now she swears by it and is her favorite car ever, and I made a new Toyota fan.
I’ve known people with 2nd gen Solaras, they weren’t too happy with them Reliability wise. The people I know with first gen Solaras haven’t had any major issues with them on the other hand.
This was my very first car and I loved the heck out of the car! I named it Betty and all my friends and family knew how much I cherish this car
I loved my solara. Those things are awesome and super comfy
Happy New Year Scotty! Direct TV out here at my Hotel. Heavy Wet Snow all Morning here in Idaho Falls , Idaho today. Just cleaned off my F-150. Local Pest Control here plowing the parking lot! It’s a Scotty Marathon. Had a great football game but now, Nothing. Alabama vs Michigan. Thnx, CJ
Just got a 2003 Toyota Solara convertible with 104,000 mi on it! Couple scratches and dings but overall in great shape! Thanks for the suggestion Scotty!
I love this video!! I had a 2000 Solara V6 with manual trans for 12 years. Scotty nailed it
Hey Scotty. I've gotta agree with you on this one. These Solaras are dirt cheap here around Nashville so I just picked up an '07. The seller just wanted to get rid of it since it had a little body damage and some codes. A little body work and a new gas cap solved it! It's basically a convertible Camry that's actually quite sporty. Reliable and fun!
I have an 04 Solara w 273k miles. I bought it in '12 w 100k miles for 10 grand and while it's needs a lil love here and there, i haven't had any major problems with it. Just keep up with the maintenance and it runs great. Still my daily driver and i plan to keep it until it dies. This car is amazing 😍
Just bought an 08 v6 hard top over the weekend. Going from a ford ranger the quality and solid feel of it is amazing. Almost everything on my ranger broke or was braking, while every original part on the Toyota works well.
A good friend of mine mother had one, a misty blue convertible. Very strong and well made car....very nice!!!
I am obviously a fan of these, 1999 Toyota Solara SLE V6 coupes, with the 3 L engine, which produces 200 horsepower and the four-speed automatic transmission. These cars are extremely reliable, fuel-efficient and they are excellent, point A to point B vehicles. This is an excellent need for a daily driver.
Hi Scotty, love your channel. I'm 63 years old, have been working on cars my whole life. I just picked up a 2007 Solara convertible with 240K cheap. Second owner, the car runs fantastic, I'm really impressed with it. Much better than the 1994 Mustang I crashed last spring. Athough I got it for free and drove it for 12 years, so can't really complain! Third convertible in my stable, 2002 Thunderbird, 1968 Impala SS.
I work at a car auction on Monday evenings, drove a 2007 solara convertible through a few monthes ago that had 430k miles, who knows what may have been done to it to get there, it still ran well, felt pretty tight and the ac worked, it was highest mileage "car" I've ever driven, I drive 200k plus cars quite often, but with very few exceptions, the only ones with 300K+ are Hondas and toyotas
I’m actually picking up a free one tomorrow from a friend. just needs brakes 👍🏼
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Friendship? friendship !!
Had one with undergrlow and lowering springs. Handled so well and looked cool
Great video
Mine is a 2000 Solara, red with beige conveyable top I named 🍒 Cherry.
It gets complements often and runs like a top.
Best for warm climates and cities with smooth roads.
Got mine in South Florida. I absolutely love my 🍒 Cherry
Bought my '06 Solara in 2017 with only 42k miles on her. Still loving the car!
I drove this at Hertz many occasions. It was quiet and peppy!
I have a 99 Se manual no problems with it I love it 0 problems and I’ve had it for 2 years
Just had mine for a few months now as my first car. Absolutely in love with it
I was fortunate enough to work as a new car prep / used car detailer for a Toyota dealership back in 1999 when these were introduced . I fell in love with the black , red metalic and the silver ones ! Wouldn't mind owning one now . thank , you