2007 Toyota Camry Solara consumer reviews

I've owned nearly a dozen cars, including a Corvette, and my Solara is one of my top 2 favorite cars (can you guess #1?). Firstly, it always starts. That's important. In 3+ years it has not once stranded me. It looks good, it drives good, it's comfortable, it gets 23.22 MPG (average over 95 fillups w/V6) AND it's dependable. I plan to keep her a very long time.

I have had this car for over 2 yrs. now. Only take it in for maintenance. I'm in my mid-20's and like driving with the top down since I live at the beach. It's not too big and has a roomy back seat and the truck space is good. I have it in red and get a lot of looks. Handles great and plan on keeping it a long time. It's also good on gas.

Got this SE model new in 2007, and have not had one issue with it. Very comfortable to ride in, extremely smooth on the road, very stylish interior and gets lots of looks. Gas mileage with my 4 cylinder is just over 30 mpg. LOVE THE CAR!

I bought the car in hopes of having a car that would last me a long time. I liked all the features and thought I got my money's worth. However, with the first year that I had the car I had to get the front passenger speaker, the sun roof weather strip, driver side seal (which still does not close right), two new tires (do to bad alignment), and now my master cylinder has an internal leak. I had taken my car in to have the brakes check out at the dealership, where they told me that it was just normal wear and there was nothing they could do about it. After taking brakes class in Lincoln College of Technolog (Well known college for ASE certified Techs) my ASE certified teacher and I came to find that I had an internal leak in the master cylinder and that it only is getting worse. I paid almost $26,000 for my car and only owned it for a year. I have been told that my trade in value is only worth $13,500. So overall, I would have to claim a Lemon Law in order to get back the money I paid for it.

I have been driving a Lexus GX SUV for 2 years, and prior to that had a Lexus es300. So I am a bit spoiled to the Lexus experience. that being said, this is a fun car. I wanted a convertible and this one seemed to suit me the best as far as size and price. It has enough room for 4 people and has some really nice features such as Bluetooth and a place for an Ipod etc. I do think that the quality of the dash and displays could possible be a little bit better. The knobs and buttons seem a bit too lightweight and cheap. The leather is nice and the seats are comfortable and you don't feel like you are riding in a go-cart (legs straight out in front...LOL). The roof works easily. The trunk has a nice amount of space. I had a 1994 Camry that blew this one out of the water in terms of quality. So I don't know what is happening with Camry quality. Maybe it is being saved for the Lexus line. At any rate, for the price, this is a fun, cute, comfy car. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a convertible. I looked at the new VW EOS and the Volvo but Volvo is to pricey for what you get. and the EOS was also expensive not to mention UGLY with the top up. I am not a fan of Dodge Crysler products and I didn't want a Mustang so that left me with this Camry. I got the exact color I wanted and am very happy with the car and the price ($29,000 for an SLE). PS... I still have my Lexus.

There are three reasons that I would tell a friend not to purchase this car. Despite the fact that this is a convertible, the blind spots are way too large. It makes the car less safe than any other car I have owned. Second, the parts are very expensive. Example: new side view mirror $450 parts only Third, and most important is that there is no way to protect the sides of the car. There are no side moldings. Every time I go into a parking lot, the sides of this car get smashed. As an aside, because this is a convertible, it is not as smooth as a sedan. Bottom line: I do not like this car, and do not recommend it.

I have a Lexus LS430 and a 2007 Solara convertible. This is the first time that my wife and I don't fight about which car we take. I am 6'2 and about 300 lbs. The Solara has enough room for me to be comfortable and enough power that I don't feel uncomfortable going from the ls430. My wife notoriously trashes her cars but loves the solara so much, it is always clean! I have two cars that I can keep forever!

I purchased a 2007 Solara SLE convertible in August and so far I am thrilled with it! It is classy looking inside and out, rides like a dream, is very comfortable for both myself and my husband, has all the features that I wanted (including GPS - I'm directionally challenged - smile), has plenty of power but gets decent gas mileage. There is plenty of trunk room for suitcases, groceries and anything you would normally need room for. It has a very impressive, luxury car stance. The only very minor criticism is that headrests somewhat block some rearview vison and if I have the top down and put the boot on it blocks more still. But overall, I just can't say enough about how pleased I am with this car. This is the first Toyota I've owned and at this point I would most definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a top-of-the-line convertible.

I purchased a new Solara convertible in 2005. It has not had to go back to the dealer for anything other than oil changes. The operation of the top is extremely quiet and easier to operate than any convert I have owned. The car is very smooth and quiet over the road. Friends are in line to buy the car when I buy a new one--probably another Solara. This car does everything well--an outstanding value for the money. A minor criticism-the headrests block rearward vision.

I looked at the convertible alternatives -Mustang, Sebring, Volvo. But the most refined and reliable seemed to be the Solara. I was right. 10,000 miles and all you do is go in to the dealer and ask for an oil change. It's a nice package that is so smooth you almost think you are in a Lexus. And, as a bonus, it has a backseat that you can put a real grown-up in without fear of lumbar or knee damage.