1999 Toyota Camry Solara Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Performance: Decent acceleration, good braking, and responsive handling for a non-sports car, steering is also responsive. Build Quality: it needed work on the front end, but that was because of the previous owner, the suspension works well now, it squeeks when the doors are opened, might be sagging from old age Appearance: leather on seats is wearing and it shows, the hood and front bumper are scratched(previous owner), the styling still looks good, even if it's 10 years old Oct 16, 2009

I miss my SOLARA SOOO bad!!Handling was great acceleration was better!!!!braking was not to it best probley my fault.Loved the Lexus style enterior leather and fake wood grian..how i spanked so many cars on the road from chargers to 2500 diesels..lol..Loved how that car took me too cali and back with no issue...and the best part about that was i got 300 miles on 1/2 a tank and hallin 80 mph the whole way there.....Maintenance got stupid once the computer glitched but was my over ALL favorite car ever and once i have that title to the Galant I will trade for a Toyota!Sep 23, 2009

Awesome car. Sports car feel. Fast acceleration for a 4 cyl. Roomy and comfortable interior. Car screams quality. My fuel economy is better than stated on mpg sites. Hasn't needed any major repairs at 70k. I get compliments galore. I have owned this car for almost ten years and don't think I'll ever sell it. Cheap to own. It's a keeper. I love my car! May 04, 2009

Performance: from what i understand, the older solara's have more HP than the re-designed / newer engine for the '04 - current model year. i don't understand the reasoning. you can't design a true sport inspired car without a heritage. this car is an insult to any real driver. there are plenty of other things wrong with the general approach to the design. Build Quality: like any toyota, you can set it on fire and it will keep on going. i only wish mine were scorched to death, it would add character for the how-ever-many-years i will have to drive this awful shopping cart through college. Appearance: mine is actually in very good condition, with one previous owner & purchased new (still has new car smell). but if we're considering overall general appearance of the design - i can tell you i wouldn't even notice one passing by me on the roads. Cost of Ownership: barely anything. parts can be found in a wal-mart if you needed. Fun factor: unless you find saving the environment and sipping fuel to be equivalent to a frat party, no wait... whoever finds that previous statement to be true needs to hang themselves. there is no excitement in my balls when i drive this embarrassment. the two-wheel drive is in the wrong place, the battery is in the wrong place, the front end is too heavy, ergonomics are nowhere to be found (except for the tilt-wheel opt. i guess), the roar of an engine for a proper sports sedan has been silenced to a gentile exhale - i seriously had to open my driver's door to verify i had actually turned my car on. wtf.... Recommendations: certainly a smart option for any practical person wanting a reliable car with a hint of sport. but that's the problem - you pay for only a hint. if you've driven anything german-tuned before, this will be an insult to the driving experience.Apr 12, 2009

Leslie got this car and absolutly loved it. it was the best car she ever owned. the car was fast with lots of pick up, leather interior, lots of extras, she misses it terribly. it did however become a wreck magnet for her with three people running into the rear end of the car. i traded it for the mustang for her and then she wanted something else a few months lated so i took the stang and let her choose her own car.Aug 25, 2008

Performance - strong acceleration, smooth engine pulls especially strong at high rpms. 4 wheel disc brakes provide excellent stopping power. handling is ok, suspension provides a good compromise between comfort and handling. I wish there was a little less body lean though. huge turning radius. Build Quality - no squeaks or rattles. car is well insulated and is extremely quiet when windows are up and sunroof is closed. all electronics work perfectly. spare tire improperly secured in trunk. one of the rear cup holders broke. small hole in passenger seat. clutch throw out bearing died 97,670. no doubt the previous driver rode the clutch. Appearance - distinctive, but conservative (read: bland) exterior. beautiful tan interior. supple leather. tasteful faux wood trim. Cost of Ownership - decent gas mileage, mid 20s. 18.5 gallon tank makes me cry every time i fill up, but gets 400+ miles per tank. Fun Factor - Not the sportiest car in the world. Car feels heavy through turns. 5 speed manual is smooth but isn't as precise as mazdas. Extremely comfortable car to cruise around in, windows down, sunroof open, 200watt jbl speaker system blasting. Also very quiet at highway speeds. Can drive at 100+ with little wind or road noise. Overall - It's a very refined car, more suited for the older driver. Younger buyers would be better off with a compact, which are definitely more fun to drive, especially on backroads. Aug 12, 2008

I bought the car from the 3rd owner. I found the orgional owner on www.solaraguy.com . He also added more mods than a TRD supercharger. Here's the mods TRD(Eaton Roots Type) supercharger 4 psi, EBC, Eibach lowering springs, Tokico struts, TRD front tower brace, TRD rear sway bar, TRD short throw shifter, AFC NEO, 170 thermo, 190 fuel pump, 305cc injectors, Jims Fuel Upgrade, Greddy catback exhaust, and 18inch 10spoke rims with Nitto 555's The car rides stiff, as it should. Revs farily smooth and cruises great. I've get 20-24.5mpg depending on the temp outside. My next mods to the car are: Factory Spoiler Custom front grille VHT Nightshaded front and side lights Stamped steel rims with winter tires Apr 22, 2008