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The bottom line is that 17K for your tires is awfully low. You will need 6 changes to make 100K. Yes, sometimes the tires can be bad too. But for four of them wearing out at the same time, it's not likely to be a tire defect.
Also the ones on my previous 2000 Solara did not last either.
So your best bet might be Goodyear and buying them at walmart. You can't bet their return policy.
But maybe someone can help me with a problem I am having. When the window is rolled up and I try and close the door, it won't shut, it meets the side of the car, since there is no frame. Has anyone had that problem? And is there anyway to fix it. I had a mechanic look at it and he wasn't sure how to fix it.
thanks
1. I got 36,000 from the stock 205/60-16 Bridgestones...(2000 SE-V6 Solara Coupe 5M)
2..Replacement tires were General Exclaim 215/55-16. Still on the car (and looking good with 4/32 left) when I sold the vehicle this past summer @ 80k odometer.
For the numerically challenged: 44,000 miles.
best, ez............
:P
I am an owner of a 2004 Toyota Solara SE V6 Sport. Just like the all of you, I replaced the tires at 24K highway miles with a set of 1100.00 Toyo Proxes TPT's. I was not happy with that surprise. Now the next surprise... I took my Solara in for service at 39K and there was only 2MM left on all 4 brake pads!!!! $500.00 later for Machined Rotors and New Brake Pads seems a bit steep for a 160 LB guy that communtes to work by himself and gets 27.7 MPG with his normal driving habits. I ease up to stops and only stand on the brake pedal if my life is on the line. I am begining to get concerned about the quality of materials used on this car and what else can I expect to wear out early? Belts? Transmission? Alternators? Torque Converters? I have owned 4 other Toyotas and have never seen parts like this wear so prematurally. I have open a case with Toyota as I am afraid this car is going to depreciate like a KIA. KIA's have these type of issues, not 23,000 Japanese Cars. :lemon:
I will agree you paid dearly for the service work, though, especially considering they only turned the rotors.
Lemon? Doubtful.
Tnanx!!!
Mrs is starting to get really frreaked about it.
She took it to the dealer and was told she was getting bad reception because she had the radio on AM. Well, despite what she was told by the idiot in the service dept. the reception is bad on both AM and FM. She didn't have time to mess with this jerk, so I told her I would post this on this site.
Has anyone else had this problem, or are there any suggestions to improve the reception?
1) How accurate is the mileage reported by Toyota and what kind of gas mileage can I expect on the SLE convt Solara in city and on the highway?
2) How much of a problem are the back seat headrests for visibility longterm?
I am debating between the Solara (first choice) and a Lexus GS preowned (2nd choice)
Thanks
On Question #2 I have the 06 convertible, and its a great car, but the rear vision is the worst of the 20 cars that I have owned. I have only had it for 7 months, have 3,000 miles on it and expect to have at least one minor accident before I reach 15,000 miles. I have posted some pictures of the problem at post #894 on Solara Convertable forum,or http://photobucket.com/albums/c351/gcadam/
1. EPA numbers present a dichotomy for many.......
...I can't provide much for the first(city driving)
number
However, in the case of my Solara SE-V6 5M: - highway MPG was significantly BETTER than the EPA 28 figure.........
...last summer, at odo 80k, the Solara went to an old college bud; my current Accord V6 6M coupe will also beat the EPA 30 Highway rating.............big time!!
...again, FWIW......
......seasons best, ez
i had some rattling noise which i realised was coming from the temperature sensors on the dash. the plastic covering was causing the rattling.......
the car is excellently built...very clean finish...i think its a very soft car....and very smooth...
some things that i found annoying were.....
1) the 4 cylinder does not have good pick up power..accord 4 cylinder is amazing compared to solara...
2) the blind spot and the rear visiblity while backing up...
3) the paint quality , i would say is very bad..i have so many chips on the hood that i have to literally touch it up everytime i come from a long drive. they could make the paint coat much thicker which would eliminate this problem.
4) toyota does not make front end masks for solara for which i have complained my dealer thousands of time.. once what i did while on a long journey, i taped a plastic piece in the front to prevent the hood from chips, later realising the part that i had covered was full of scratches..but my dealer buffed the hood the next day without any cost....
5) i think toyota should make the solara seat belts with in the seats just as cadillac. this would make the rear access easy.
6) another thing that i noticed was when the windows are rolled down and when u shut the door, the glass inside the door vibrates, making it noisy....
7) sliding arm rest, dual temperature control
8) i am not sure if solaras come with ebd
9) mud flaps design should have been incorporated...
10) dual exhaust!!!! how can toyota make solara without dual exhaust...and some chrome around the car....
I live in Toronto, and I'm looking at a 99SLE, oh it is a BEAUTY, but I want to know what to look for ?>
If anyone in T.O ? you think Scarborough Toyota could look at it for me ?
I'm a bit worried cause the car has around 90K(miles on it), it was bought in the US and imported to Canada recently ( I guess this could be good for rust and stuff like that).
It look amazing, I didn't test drive it yet, may do it tomorrow, I appreciate your help.
Regards
A.K.
Normally I avoid them like the plague, but I keep thinking that the little 4-cylinder engine is working a lot harder than a v6 would.
Has anyone on this list had experiences with their 4 cylinder models that would suggest I take out this warranty (at a cost of $1500 to take me to 100,000 miles)?
Thanks!
You pays your money, you takes your choice. Whatever helps you sleep better at night.
Do owners here agree with that?
The car has noise from the front end over some slight bumps. It sounds like I was driving over some thing and break it, or the sound when we break the plastic soda can.
Can you tell me if it can be fixed and how much it will cost me. Since it is not my car so I can not bring it to the shop to check it.
Thank you in advance!
I bought a 99 Solara SLE in April 05. When I bought the car, the Automatic climate control LCD was cracked. I am not sure if the unit works or not (since the LCD is cracked), but I want the LCD to display so I am looking for a replacement unit. I am under the impression that the heater will not work till I change the unit (because of the cracked LCD). or maybe I dont know how to. Is there any site where I can an automatic climate control unit for a cheap price?
thanks all
I bought a 99 Solara SLE in April 05. When I bought the car, the Automatic climate control LCD was cracked. Is there any site where I can an automatic climate control unit for a cheap price?
thanks all
....I can't really tell you where TO go......
....but where NOT to go is a different story....
....dealer wanted (2000 Solara) for replacement passenger sun visor assembly.......
....you be the judge.....
However, the car ran great zero to 80k (sold to college bud
..best..ez
Toyota <> extended warranty.
Just bought a 2006 SE.
Anyone else have observations about the stereo?
Thanks,
Dan
I have read somewhere that the front upper strut mounts problem will keep returning, just a couple months after we fix it, is that true?
Thanks,
But just to be sure, check your vehicle placard. I'm not sure where the placard is on Toyota's but they are usually on the doorpost or in the glove box.