my first car (in the US)

[sudarsank]

well i just got to the US and am about to buy my first car here.
i just fell in love with the Solara...

can anyone tell me if this is a good deal -
'03 solara SE 4-cyl
with 65k miles on fo $9k....

what all should i check before buying the car? am doing a 40-point check anyways.
also any user reviews on maintenance experiences on this model are welcome!!

if any one has a carfax acct and can spare me a report, well the VIN is 2T1CE22P13C025908

thanks a lot!!

[LatinUSMC]

honestly,i love my solara but if i could do it over, i would get the 6 cylinder.

from 99-2003 they look almost identical. minus grill

heres an auto trader link:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/searchres ... =&systime=

but there's a black 1999 6cylinder hooked up for under 6k that after all mods is easily worth..13k in my opinion

what city n state?

your 9k price is kinda high...youll find the same car for 6k looking be patient, i wasnt and not i want to rip out my slow a** 4 cyl. even if my car is paid off.

[Somedude]

Welcome aboard!

Here is the maintenance list for a 03 Solara 4 cylinder with 65k miles:

2003 Solara
65,000 Miles - 52 Months
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Replace engine oil and oil filter

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:


Driving on Rough, Muddy or Snow-Melted Roads
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect drive shaft boots
Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Rotate tires
Driving on Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect engine air filter
Extensive Idling or Low-Speed Driving for Long Distances
Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-Top Carrier
Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body

Here is a really useful website that tells about Toyota vehicles maintenance: http://www.toyotaownersonline.com/


Below is a link to the maintenace list:
http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/gu ... &int_id=57