Going to look at some G1 Solaras this weekend! Advise needed
Hello all, brand freaking new here to the Yota world, but have heard such great things, and am so sick of my current ride (1996 Jetta GLS *salvage) and it's no longer going to pass inspection, I have decided its time for something new (used).
I've been pouring over this forum since finding it late yesterday and have read a bit about sludge but that's about all.
I'm going to look at a few Solaras in the NH region this weekend (Friday) and would love some advise on what to watch for, any known serious issues-
I believe my old local mechanic (now I live in Burlington, VT) can do a quick once over on the car for $50.00 or so if I can drive it from the dealership to him.
My main question is, the 80,000 mile mark all the cars i see are 80-115, is there a serious service at this interval-
also, my dad test drove one in his area (NH again) this morning for me, and loved it, he did note the clutch feels a bit high and I'm not sure if this is the make, or just this car.
I've driven an e30 M3 (first car, sad to see that one go) but talk about stiff clutch, and my current 96' Jetta with a high clutch that I really don't mind (nothing could phase me after the M car's workout clutch)
Anyway the main object of my desire right now is
1999 Solara
Body Style Coupe
Mileage 78,644
Exterior Color Dark Metallic Green
Interior Color Beige
Engine 6 Cylinder Gasoline
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
Drive Type 2 wheel drive - front
Fuel Type Gasoline
Stereo Compact Disc W/fm/tape
Doors Two Door
VIN 2T1CF22P9XC112037
But ya'll knew that anyway
So w/ my POS Jetta, if this thing seems mechanically sound, i was thinking of lowballing $6800.00 and working from there. Thanks for any help! I'll be watching this board like a hawk for the next few days (years hopefully!)
Tspin
I've been pouring over this forum since finding it late yesterday and have read a bit about sludge but that's about all.
I'm going to look at a few Solaras in the NH region this weekend (Friday) and would love some advise on what to watch for, any known serious issues-
I believe my old local mechanic (now I live in Burlington, VT) can do a quick once over on the car for $50.00 or so if I can drive it from the dealership to him.
My main question is, the 80,000 mile mark all the cars i see are 80-115, is there a serious service at this interval-
also, my dad test drove one in his area (NH again) this morning for me, and loved it, he did note the clutch feels a bit high and I'm not sure if this is the make, or just this car.
I've driven an e30 M3 (first car, sad to see that one go) but talk about stiff clutch, and my current 96' Jetta with a high clutch that I really don't mind (nothing could phase me after the M car's workout clutch)
Anyway the main object of my desire right now is
1999 Solara
Body Style Coupe
Mileage 78,644
Exterior Color Dark Metallic Green
Interior Color Beige
Engine 6 Cylinder Gasoline
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
Drive Type 2 wheel drive - front
Fuel Type Gasoline
Stereo Compact Disc W/fm/tape
Doors Two Door
VIN 2T1CF22P9XC112037
But ya'll knew that anyway
So w/ my POS Jetta, if this thing seems mechanically sound, i was thinking of lowballing $6800.00 and working from there. Thanks for any help! I'll be watching this board like a hawk for the next few days (years hopefully!)
Tspin
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