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What to look out for on 01 Solara's?

What to look out for on 01 Solara's?

Postby Redline280 » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:38 pm

I just bought a 2001 Solara for $4,500 with 98,000 miles on it. Regular maintenance was done by the previous owner and the 90,000 mile servicing was already done. Is there anything I should look out for with these cars? I want to make sure it is in good shape before going back to school and driving 60 miles a day. Thanks in advance.
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Postby Jakecallun20 » Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:02 am

Should be good to go if it was maintained properly. Just double check everything: Gaskets, seals, hoses, wires, plugs, fluids, belts and filters. Congratz on your purchase, and welcome to SG!
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Postby woa_its_j3ff » Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:49 am

welcome to sg man! post pics.
another thing is to check blinker fluid, make sure it's at correct level, with winter weather you can never know :drinking:
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Postby Jakecallun20 » Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:59 am

woa_its_j3ff wrote:welcome to sg man! post pics.
another thing is to check blinker fluid, make sure it's at correct level, with winter weather you can never know :drinking:


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Postby corlon » Sun Jan 06, 2008 2:22 am

dont' forget the piston return springs!!!
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Postby Ivanhoe » Sun Jan 06, 2008 7:51 am

sounds like you got a good one for a nice price......is it a v6?....is it a 5 speed?.......does it have leather?....
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Postby Redline280 » Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:19 am

I'll check the blinker fluid soon LOL. It's the 4 cylinder SE model. Just black cloth interior. These cars are so fun to drive even if they don't have a lot of horsepower.
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Postby Redline280 » Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:22 am

Almost forgot, it has an automatic transmission. Do these cars look much better with tint? I live in Wisconsin and the maximum tint percentages don't look too dark.
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Postby NVDIS1 » Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:58 am

congrats on the ride :D and yes tint will make it look better imo :D post up a few pics!
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Postby Somedude » Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:47 pm

If the maintenance is done, then you are all set. Welcome aboard! 8)
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Postby Jai_Jai_Binks » Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:27 pm

5sfe's ensure that the tranny maint has been done. Ensure seals aren't leaking. See if/when the trans belt was last done. these babies will last as long as you want them to last
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