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2003 Toyota Camry Solara consumer reviews

$19,365–$25,495 MSRP range
side view of 2003 Camry Solara Toyota
(16 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.6
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2003 Toyota Solara Thoughts & Review

The models of the Toyota Camry-Solara are some of the most reliable models on the market, with a decent look, and even better cost per performance. I picked mine up used for about $2800, it ended up costing me an extra $3500 to get it back on the road properly, but the car has been absolutely mint ever since then. I’ve put over 80,000 kilometres on the car so far with only minor issues of things on the car simply aging out such as brakes, exhaust leaks etc. nothing major to write home about as it is a 20 year old chassis, with pretty much all factory parts still on the car. Considering majority of the car comes from the Camry, it’s no wonder the Solara is just about as relible, if not the same, with that being said, sourcing parts for this car can either be impossible because the Solara decided to be different (window regulators are noteworthy), or easy as can be it’s really a 50/50. Overall I’ve enjoyed the driving experience the cars given me, it is pretty decent on gas, above average mpg, 0-60 in 7.5 business days but we bought a golorified Camry, not a Supra, but surprisingly the performance is very satisfactory! I would 100% recommend the Solara to buy, especially as a first car as you don’t get a more complete package than this.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Worst Purchase I Have Done

The car had hidden issues, the dealer did not inform me about the problems, through his responsibility and also was so rude. Do not buy any cars from here. Save your money and buy from a private seller or a real dealership where you can be respected and helped after the purchase. ( I had 3 months warranty but was not helped)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most reliable car I have ever owned

Great M.P.G.. 20 city 27 hwy. Comfortable ride. Large trunk. Power convertible Top goes down in 17 seconds. Very reliable. All options work as they should.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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GREAT

WISH i HAD A NEW ONE. Got it cheap. Now found a newer one. Mileage seams ok. Nice shape and different shape than the new Mustangs..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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2003 Toyota Solara

I own a 2003 Toyota Solara and it?s the best car I ever owned it?s very comfortable it?s reliable it looks amazing it?s cheap and fast and gets great gas mileage

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable

Met my needs, spacious, required no maintenance, can go beyond 10 yrs w/out major breakage. TAKE and sleep well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good performance for v6 engine

The car has v6 engine and comparing to other v6 its very active,stable,doesn't need extra care as most of Toyota cars. For the value I prefer solara v6 engine over any other US brands with v6 , you will spend your time for maintenance

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Car I've Owned

This car is the best car I have ever owned. The car is fun and easy to drive & and it still looks great! I get many compliments on it! I have not had many mechanical problems driving it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2003 solara sle v6 convertible

Awesome Car that was bought by my father back in '07 with roughly 120k on the car, now passed down to me, it just passed 178k and has never had one major problem since ownership of the car. It is a very fun car to drive and gets up when you want it to. Would recommend this car for just about anyone, especially if your in the market for a used car that's cheap to own and still fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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best first car

ive had the car for about 4 months and put well over 7,000 miles on the car. With 185,xxx miles it still runs and drive like a new car. i plan on owning the car till it hits 400,000. i have never had a thing wrong with it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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