hari_trivedi wrote:I was wondering what the differences between a 1999 and 2000 solara were. I drove a friends 1999 SLE V6 auto (man the v6s are so much better, now i REALLY want one), and I know the stereo looks a little different....but is it basically the same as in 8 spkrs, 200 wats, jbl? Also I noticed the the gear stick lever thing (for lack of a better word) felt a little different, but I'm guessing the tranny hasnt changed either. Thanks
The main differences are:
Non auto climate control models: 99 had manual recirc/fresh vent controlsl; 00-03 was push button electronic.
The radio changeover 3in1 version from (1996 to 1999) to 3in1 version (00-03). Premium JBL 6 disc in dash was available for 2000.
Other than that...the only other noticable change is the exterior face lift for 2002, the 2AZ-FE replacement of the 5S-FE in 02, the removal of manual V6 models for 2003.