Hello Solaraguy.com!
by mmltml » Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:33 am
Hey everyone! New to the site, not new to Toyotas. My name is Mitch, and I'm currently a college junior studying public relations.
I recently was given a 1999 Toyota Solara, base model I believe (no SE or SLE markings). Here's a few pictures
Shes basically my winter beater so I don't have to drive my MR2 around NWPA salt and snow.
Good:
-5SFE runs great, even with 246k original miles. Slight oil burning, not worried about it.
-Leather isn't ripped. Worn, but intact and clean.
-Power sunroof, windows, mirrors, locks, and drivers seat all work great.
- new front brake pads.
Needs work:
-Hardcore rot under drivers side door. Haven't gotten to it yet, but I don't think it'll pass inspection the way it is.
-Tires. Front drivers side is on the spare because the other tire had a bubble in it. BUT, the good news is that I got 4 free tires along with my free car.
-Rear brakes. Shoes are shot, already replaced them.
-Rims are nasty looking. They're really stained, beyond repair. Thinking about picking up some cheapies...
-Front brakes. Original drivers side caliper blew on my way home. Ordered the caliper, should be changed Thusday.
-Steering wheel shakes pretty bad upwards of 45 mph. Hoping its the horrible tires that are on it. Once I get the new ones on there, I'll diagnose it.
-Front sway bar endlinks clunking.
So, all in all I think it's gonna be a good winter driver once I get the issues fixed. It runs like brand new, still has a lot of pull (for a 5SFE) left in it. Just needs a little overdue love.
I recently was given a 1999 Toyota Solara, base model I believe (no SE or SLE markings). Here's a few pictures
Shes basically my winter beater so I don't have to drive my MR2 around NWPA salt and snow.
Good:
-5SFE runs great, even with 246k original miles. Slight oil burning, not worried about it.
-Leather isn't ripped. Worn, but intact and clean.
-Power sunroof, windows, mirrors, locks, and drivers seat all work great.
- new front brake pads.
Needs work:
-Hardcore rot under drivers side door. Haven't gotten to it yet, but I don't think it'll pass inspection the way it is.
-Tires. Front drivers side is on the spare because the other tire had a bubble in it. BUT, the good news is that I got 4 free tires along with my free car.
-Rear brakes. Shoes are shot, already replaced them.
-Rims are nasty looking. They're really stained, beyond repair. Thinking about picking up some cheapies...
-Front brakes. Original drivers side caliper blew on my way home. Ordered the caliper, should be changed Thusday.
-Steering wheel shakes pretty bad upwards of 45 mph. Hoping its the horrible tires that are on it. Once I get the new ones on there, I'll diagnose it.
-Front sway bar endlinks clunking.
So, all in all I think it's gonna be a good winter driver once I get the issues fixed. It runs like brand new, still has a lot of pull (for a 5SFE) left in it. Just needs a little overdue love.
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