New Solara

by **jstarone** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:25 pm

I am going to look at a 99 SL V6 5sp, Ive been looking online for any problems that come up with these cars, like things to look for. I havent found much though.. Can anyone give me some advice? Thanks.

by **LatinUSMC** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:29 pm

NO PROBLEMS its a Camry..nuff said. 130,000 AND GOING STRONG

by **Mr_Krispy1183** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:39 pm

As long as there is some sort of maintenance history that the oil changes were made frequently and on time, you should be OK. The only issue to look for is signs of oil gelling (sludge), which should not be a problem if it was maintained.

by **jstarone** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:41 pm

WOW! Amazingly quick replys, thanks a lot! Alright, im going to get the car in the next couple days and throw it on the hoist and check all the usual stuff, hopefully it all checks out. Thanks again! Great site btw! hopefully il become a regular visitor haha.

by **D-money** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:50 pm

theres alot more where that came from

by **jstarone** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:54 pm

Yeah Im killing some time browsing though the site and seeing the potential of these cars. This will be my first Toyota, I always stuck with honda for some reason, not sure why. But I want something with some more power and that looks nicer.

by **D-money** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:08 pm

you have chosen wiseley

by **yaddadaimsayin** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:13 pm

isn't there someone around here with 200,000+ miles??

by **jstarone** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:18 pm

Thats kind of the impression that Im getting. Its a comfortable car too, and it looks great! The 5sp versions seem to be rare around here. This one has about 250k KM on it. (Canadian model)

by **Eye8Pussies** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:21 pm

although I have a camry with the same engine...I was at 200K miles before I needed a new motor due to too much boost.

if I had kept it stock, I have no doubt that it would have kept on running.

by **jstarone** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:25 pm

This is all great to hear! Im looking forward to this car more and more. Hopefully there's not any issues with it. I don't think there will be, its a friend of mines, and he has looked after it well.

by **gnegroni** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:29 pm

jstarone wrote:This is all great to hear! Im looking forward to this car more and more. Hopefully there's not any issues with it. I don't think there will be, its a friend of mines, and he has looked after it well.

Well, if there are ANY issues, this is the place to ask!

by **JamesT** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:51 pm

Another Camry here with 220,XXX miles (same engine as the solara) and everything is running fine.

by **jstarone** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:05 am

JamesT wrote:Another Camry here with 220,XXX miles (same engine as the solara) and everything is running fine.

Great to hear! Btw what rims are those in your sig?

by **drewcrane** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:58 am

just turned over 100k on mine and i started with this forum saying this is the best car i have had and the people on this forum are excellant

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