My review on the '04 with 41,000 miles
Just hit 41,000 miles on my Solara today so I thought I'd tell you guys the problems I've faced and how I feel about the quality of it.
About a month ago my cd player broke (CD was stuck; error 3 kept popping up) so Toyota has happy to replace it with another one...for $285. $199 for the radio and $80 something for the installation. It sucked...the thing that made me REALLY F!!!!ING mad was that I had 36,030 miles on the car and they could'nt give me a break with the 3 year/36k mile warranty. I talked to the sales manager and said that he could'nt help since I was over mileage...which I don't deny, but c'mon, give me a break!
Also, it looks like I'm going to need new tires too, since the Turanza stocks they gave us only have about a 30,000 mile lifespan. I've been going around and the cheapest ones I could find were about $130...I think they were Bridgestones, but I can't remember. But then again, I guess that is normal wear and tear so I can't complain...even though my sisters G35 came with tires that have a 65,000 mile limit...
I'm sure you other guys have this problem concerning the loud a$$ sunroof, but it's really starting to annoy me...especially since my toyota dealership refuses to help me since I passed the 36,000 mark... It sounds like a cat dying!
The ride in my Solara is also definately not as smooth as when I first got it. I keep my car well maintained (oil change every 3k, lubing, rotating tires, etc) and I must say that it's starting to drive like my old '98 Civic that had 200,000+ miles on it. I am not exaggerating. I only have a '04 SE and now I kind of regret that I did'nt get the V6 since I can definately feel the loss of power.
I have to say that the '04 is a beautiful car, which is why I bought it, but I'm scared that when it hits the 80,000+ mile mark, it's going to turn into my moms '00 Malibu...a piece of $hit! I'm especially worried since I've read on these posts that most of our car parts are American made... Now, I'm not a terrorist or anything, but a majority of American cars/parts suck...All my friends who have Chevys and Fords always have problems after the first year or two...Are we doomed too?
If I could do it over again, I think I would have bought a used GS400 or new IS300 which I originally planned. I know I'll probaly catch heat from you guys for this, but I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER SOLARA EVER EVER EVER AGAIN! I'LL BE TAKING MY BUSINESS BACK TO HONDA/ACURA!
Oh yea, I do drive my car like a maniac which probaly effects alot on the car performance((racing, making turns going 40, slamming on breaks, etc), but I'm only 22, so what do you expect?!
On a final note, I do have to say that the Solara has helped me get countless phone numbers and meaningless sex. I live about 5 minutes away from Seaside Heights, a resort town on the Jersey shore that is full of woman on vacation who forget about their boyfriends. Their so many times I've been screamed at by horny 18-20 year old chicks to pullover(which I do in a hearbeat) and turned a boring weekday night into a crazed motel party full of jell-o shots and beer pong. Hope my girlfriend never reads this! Hehe!
About a month ago my cd player broke (CD was stuck; error 3 kept popping up) so Toyota has happy to replace it with another one...for $285. $199 for the radio and $80 something for the installation. It sucked...the thing that made me REALLY F!!!!ING mad was that I had 36,030 miles on the car and they could'nt give me a break with the 3 year/36k mile warranty. I talked to the sales manager and said that he could'nt help since I was over mileage...which I don't deny, but c'mon, give me a break!
Also, it looks like I'm going to need new tires too, since the Turanza stocks they gave us only have about a 30,000 mile lifespan. I've been going around and the cheapest ones I could find were about $130...I think they were Bridgestones, but I can't remember. But then again, I guess that is normal wear and tear so I can't complain...even though my sisters G35 came with tires that have a 65,000 mile limit...
I'm sure you other guys have this problem concerning the loud a$$ sunroof, but it's really starting to annoy me...especially since my toyota dealership refuses to help me since I passed the 36,000 mark... It sounds like a cat dying!
The ride in my Solara is also definately not as smooth as when I first got it. I keep my car well maintained (oil change every 3k, lubing, rotating tires, etc) and I must say that it's starting to drive like my old '98 Civic that had 200,000+ miles on it. I am not exaggerating. I only have a '04 SE and now I kind of regret that I did'nt get the V6 since I can definately feel the loss of power.
I have to say that the '04 is a beautiful car, which is why I bought it, but I'm scared that when it hits the 80,000+ mile mark, it's going to turn into my moms '00 Malibu...a piece of $hit! I'm especially worried since I've read on these posts that most of our car parts are American made... Now, I'm not a terrorist or anything, but a majority of American cars/parts suck...All my friends who have Chevys and Fords always have problems after the first year or two...Are we doomed too?
If I could do it over again, I think I would have bought a used GS400 or new IS300 which I originally planned. I know I'll probaly catch heat from you guys for this, but I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER SOLARA EVER EVER EVER AGAIN! I'LL BE TAKING MY BUSINESS BACK TO HONDA/ACURA!
Oh yea, I do drive my car like a maniac which probaly effects alot on the car performance((racing, making turns going 40, slamming on breaks, etc), but I'm only 22, so what do you expect?!
On a final note, I do have to say that the Solara has helped me get countless phone numbers and meaningless sex. I live about 5 minutes away from Seaside Heights, a resort town on the Jersey shore that is full of woman on vacation who forget about their boyfriends. Their so many times I've been screamed at by horny 18-20 year old chicks to pullover(which I do in a hearbeat) and turned a boring weekday night into a crazed motel party full of jell-o shots and beer pong. Hope my girlfriend never reads this! Hehe!
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