2002 Toyota Camry Solara

Pros: This is a very dependable car.
Cons: Tell you the truth I don't have anything

I am 19 years old and I got a 02 Solara and I love it. Somebody said that it wasn't a car for younger people. But I absolutely love it and so do all my friends. It runs good, sounds good, looks good and good on gas and it can get up and fly. I have the SE so I have the sunroof and I love it, it don't leak it is very roomy. It has a huge trunk.

Pros: Comfy ride, dependable, great gas mileage.
Cons: Interior fabric is icky.

We bought this car new and have very loved it ever since. It's fun to drive, amazingly economical, has a great sound system and plenty of pep. If the interior were a bit snazzier, you'd swear you were in a Lexus. The trunk is roomy and easy to work with.

Ours is white. The paint has held up beautifully. It's kept in the garage, but still Texas summers can be murder on paint.

The car has 75,000 miles with no repairs, other than routine maintenance. Toyota's dependability is unbeatable.

If we had it to do over, we would get the leather interior. Everything sticks to this beige velour-y fabric. The only thing that removes the lint effectively is ME when I'm wearing black.

The doors are huge and the seats low. It's a challenge to wheel around in the seat to get out without opening the door so far it hits next car. Leather seats would make this easier.

Pros: Everything is a "Pro" About this Car
Cons: 2-Door May Not Be Convenient for Families

I probably shouldn't admit this but I am an employee for an American automaker; however, Toyota's are the only cars I will drive. I previously owned a Camry which drove like a Lexus throughout its long life. I can honestly say that my Solara has proven to be even better. Smooth suspension, very comfortable leather heated seats, beautiful interior and exterior. Also, you cannot beat the gas mileage on this 6-cylinder! Not a single mechanical problem since I've owned it (2 years now).

There is absolutely nothing that I hate about this car. I think the only thing I would caution is that it IS a 2-door so it generally isn't convenient for those with kids, etc.

Bottom line: Best car I've ever owned and highly recommend it.

Pros: Good looks, MPG, low dealer time (few repairs needed), quiet
Cons: It ain't no Supra

'89 Supra rated a total loss after some dude failed to see the HUGE LED brake light display: what else has Toyota reliability and a manual shift V6?

I used the Auto Ass'n Buying Service and was out the door (California door now) at $24840. An overview for you:

Fuel efficiency: very high with the manual. 26-27 around town; 31-33 on the highway.

Typical Toyota reliability: only a power window switch went south - fixed under the warranty.

Real quiet on the road: you can talk in a whisper.

Snappy looking: would you believe some folk think it's a Lexus SC300? Believe it!!

Summation: I love the fuel mileage, the low noise underway and the bulletproof reliability.

I do not like the strut/shock absorber action. The car does not have taut suspension when you push it. Ditto for the forward to rear weight shift causing the front wheel drive to "chirp" when started rapidly. Sometimes you need to do this.