2004 Solara - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

ctgapper · 11-04-2010, 03:04 PM

Hello all. I just traded in my 01 camry with 115K for a 04 solara with every option except the gold package with only 38K on it. What a difference. The Solara is so much quieter and rides so much nicer.

Cheers!

littlebookworm · 11-10-2010, 09:54 PM

Congratulations. Enjoy your ride. My 05 Solara has almost 131k miles on it. It has been a safe, reliable, and fun car to drive. I'm sure yours will be also. Hy

Lauer340 · 11-11-2010, 09:54 PM

How safe is the Solara in comparison to the Camry? From 99-Now

littlebookworm · 11-11-2010, 10:36 PM

I vaugely remember checking the federal and insurance company results years ago. i don't remember exact numbers, but I know the Solara was rated as safe. It is, after all, a two-door Camry. I've never felt unsafe in it, though there were times I wished I had faster accelleration. Unfortunately, there are no tuner mods available for the 3FE-MZ engine; I've searched. Enjoy your car; it's a sharp-looking, comfortable, reliable, and safe ride. Hy

Off Laker · 11-13-2010, 12:24 PM

We too have an 04 convertible with about 140k on it. A great and fun car! I had the timing belt changed (a very good thing) and got the satellite radio working. We also had to re-staple the rear of the rag top and make a new trunk floor. Lots of work but worth it.

Regards, DFR