Overview & Reviews

This all-new coupe is based on the Camry platform. Designed jointly by the Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan and the Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Solara is targeted at consumers who want the style of a sports car but the room and comfort of a larger, more practical vehicle.

• The Accord Coupe is slightly quicker and has a one-year head start in market share.

User Reviews:

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  Great Solara - 1999 Toyota Camry Solara
  By Don Schubeck - December 9 - 10:00 am

  No problems in 54000 miles. Im a former Detroiter who usually only bought U.S. vehicles. Have only replaced battery and tires. I have owned about a dozen vehicles (mostly new) and this is the best.

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  Great all-around car - 1999 Toyota Camry Solara
  By Derrick - November 17 - 3:10 am

  I bought my 1999 SLE in 2004 with 68k on it. Last night (6/25/09), I finally traded it in as it approached 149k. In the time I had it, I did a tune-up at 90k (more of a preventative thing). At that time, one O2 sensor went out and a little after that I had to replace the front brake rotors. Otherwise, it was simply regular maintenance. The styling held up over time and it was a very comfortable car. It was no hot rod, but it was never meant to be. I really enjoyed owning the car and only traded it because I wanted a hatchback.

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  I love my Solara !!! - 1999 Toyota Camry Solara
  By traysea - November 1 - 2:00 am

  I absolutely love my car. Ive had no mechanical problems thus far and have driven it hard on business trips. The only complaint I have is that the tires are very very expensive and I wore out my first set quicker then I expected, but thats life right! I highly recommend buying this car used b/c the depreciation on it sucks. I also have a stick shift which I hear is hard to come by in the v6. One more thing.. my old colleage races his Solara against Porsces, BMWs etc and it performs good (of course not better then the fancy cars but it holds it own)

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  Solara Believer - 1999 Toyota Camry Solara
  By Solara Believer - October 2 - 10:00 am

  Im the original owner and love this car. Its handling in town and on the freeway is exceptional. Its got a lot of zip for a V6 and the interior is very quiet. I love the JBL sound system, as well as, the smooth ride. Very fun to drive.

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  Extremely reliable, quiet ride - 1999 Toyota Camry Solara
  By KY - May 19 - 10:00 am

  Love this car! It drives likes a Lexus. I have owned the 1999 Solara SLE V6 since it was new. I have had few problems with it in the 11 years. Get the leather in this car! It is unbelievably comfortable. I would love to drive a Prius for the gas mileage but Im keeping my classic as long as I can.

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  Oh, my man!!! - 1999 Toyota Camry Solara
  By Analitik - April 19 - 2:00 am

  Im in love.... from the first minute I drove it. With its 6V do dont feel gravitation, just acceleration. Very smooth drive. Nicely loaded.

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  Still going - 1999 Toyota Camry Solara
  By djcowboy - April 8 - 10:13 pm

  I have had this car since new and the only thing I have had replaced has been the timing belt, water pump and tires. I have 180,000 on the odometer and have not even replaced the clutch. The strut mounts will need to be replaced because I can hear a clunking noise over speed bumps and this seems to be a common problem with the Solara. The tires also seem to be an issue because they wear out pretty quickly. I have no complaints because even after 9 years I still get compliments on the looks and even the way it drives. It also still gets great gas mileage. The original stereo was okay but an upgrade to a Sony made a world of difference, sonically speaking and the speaker are still OEM.

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  Great Car! - 1999 Toyota Camry Solara
  By doran - January 13 - 6:10 pm

  We bought our Solara new. We have the 4 cylinder engine with automatic transmission. We now have about 116,000 miles on it, and the only problem, the water pump had to be replaced at 69,000. What a great car, best weve owned. Uses no oil and we get from 23-26 around town and up to 34 on the highway. Its a dream to drive whether in town or highway, smooth and quiet. Still feels like a new car. Plenty of power for highway cruising and acceleration. Weve considered getting a new car, but why? Wouldnt be afraid to drive this cross country tomorrow.

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  i love solaras - 1999 Toyota Camry Solara
  By bbstar - December 31 - 2:00 am

  Fantastic vehicle, rides great, very quiet, i love the 5 speed and 6 cylinder combination.

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  This car is BULLETPROOF - 1999 Toyota Camry Solara
  By x1mjp1x - December 28 - 4:51 pm

  Ive racked up over 300,000 miles on this thing and the engine still starts and runs as quiet as the day I bought it back when it had 70K miles on it. The only mistake Ive ever made was a valve repair job at the Toyota dealership that cost me $1300. Couldve taken it anywhere else for half that price. Outside of that, for a car to be this old, replacing parts is normal, but infrequent. Its ridiculously over-powered and has higher horse power, torque, and towing capacity than some brand new SUVs. Why Toyota decide a car this size needed this much power in its class, who knows. Ive never towed a damn thing with it. I love this car. I talk to it and tell it so. I believe it loves me too.