1999 Toyota Solara TRD: A Blatant, Shameless RCR Rip-off Video

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • All similarities to Regular Car Reviews are intentional, made without permission, and done with peace, love, and respect. Check them out at regularcarreview.com.
    Special thanks to Brent Worrel Photography for the help

Komentáře • 81

  • @kayleeg2271
    @kayleeg2271 Před 2 lety +45

    solara owners are so proud of their solara

    • @nfullenwider
      @nfullenwider Před 2 měsíci +1

      It's a handsome vehicle!

    • @tonym3598
      @tonym3598 Před měsícem

      im proud of my second gen avalon

  • @tcw9999
    @tcw9999 Před 2 lety +11

    My first car was a 1999 Toyota Camry LE V6 when I was 18. I remember my dad took me to Toyota dealer and paid $26000 cash back in 12/1998. I was so happy, I was trying so hard to mod that car, I changed carbon fiber hood, TRD muffler, TRD shock and spring, and almost TRD supercharger. During my 4 years ownership I put well over 150,000 miles. It was a great memories. So, I totally understand what you saying and how you feel.

  • @kayleeg2271
    @kayleeg2271 Před 2 lety +7

    as a central Pennsylvanian, the solara are awesome. i got my 01 SLE v6 in june and i love it, so much. she’s gonna live until i die

  • @dugiv
    @dugiv Před 3 lety +12

    These were an odd purchase when new and by outward appearance expensive. What you got though was something very well built that would outlast the competition. I always liked these 2 door variants of run-of-the-mill 4 door sedans as they were often cheap to fix, reliable, and interesting enough that you would enjoy the car but not striking like a Mustang/Camaro to where people would want to race you constantly. Solara, Riviera, Thunderbird, Cougar, Accord Coupe, Monte Carlo, Grand AM have all disappeared with nothing to fill the void. The Lexus RC is the closest replacement, albeit much more expensive.

    • @ayeaye-kf7ff
      @ayeaye-kf7ff Před 2 lety +1

      Man they need to reboot the tbird I had a 95 supercoupe for a bit such a great car would love to see them with a new touch of what we have now

  • @PRmoustache88
    @PRmoustache88 Před 2 lety +9

    These Solaras are getting hard to find to at any price. You'd be surprised.

    • @matthewtellez1196
      @matthewtellez1196 Před 2 lety +2

      I just got an 02 solara literally perfect condition. My first car. 16 years old tooo

  • @trustfire
    @trustfire Před 3 lety +12

    If it doesn't have a leaking valve cover is it even a 1mz? XD Great vid, wish we got em here in oz!

  • @vectorvitale
    @vectorvitale Před 2 lety +4

    This video makes me happy. I loved the end where you're talking about your life with it. Made me smile.
    01 Solara. Bought at 119, currently at 159. Literally have not done any major maintenance in four years. It just works.

  • @xkomunikate6112
    @xkomunikate6112 Před 2 lety +5

    I have an ‘02 , 5 speed. 68k original miles. Previous owner bought it new but never drove it. I convinced them to sell it to me. Pristine condition. Great car

  • @GreighThunda
    @GreighThunda Před 3 lety +11

    Shameless af but I'm here for it.

  • @mi777ke777
    @mi777ke777 Před 2 lety +5

    Brotha I still have my Solara. 213K now you met him before. I should have bought that damn passenger side door with you. I messed up. He runs great. I have a new exhaust and sensors. No engine lights. I'm fixing him a little at a time. Got some rust issues to clear up around the rear wheels and that door. I need to replace the front springs and control arms to get him straight. 16 years its been and I still have the picture from the used car newspaper lol. I daily an ILX now but the Solara is my winter warrior and occasional blast from the past. I wont let him go thats for sure.

    • @mi777ke777
      @mi777ke777 Před 2 lety

      I've ran 93 + Mobil 1 since I've had him and its never left me stranded. 16 years!

    • @mi777ke777
      @mi777ke777 Před 2 lety +1

      Got my Solara registered again and finally picked up some tien springs for the front. Had to cut them a couple years ago my HR ones rusted to shit.

  • @Mr-Clark
    @Mr-Clark Před měsícem

    I have a 2005 4 cylinder automatic. Slow like a slug. Nearly 20 years old and nothing under the hood has been changed except for oil, filters and battery.
    More reliable than my other Toyotas and even my wife’s Lexus.
    I’ll never get rid of it. I may even buy a 2nd.

  • @guruoo
    @guruoo Před 2 lety +2

    Stock '03 SE, 190k miles, 4cyl, 32mpg adv, bought cheep. engine feels young for it's age. Everything works. The Drilled, and slotted front rotors were a nice touch.

    • @TheTheRandomShow1234
      @TheTheRandomShow1234 Před 2 lety +1

      gotta get the v6 or your just tootin

    • @guruoo
      @guruoo Před 2 lety +1

      @@TheTheRandomShow1234 It's a light car. And 4's pretty strong, as is. Not planning to go back racing at this time, just need it to serve as reliable a2b. Headers, cold air, and ECU remap could both make it stronger, and improve the mileage. Guessing +5 mpg or more from the remap alone.

  • @hormelinc
    @hormelinc Před dnem

    I had a Kazuma S/C installed on a new '99 Solara SLE convertible (back in 99) with standard pulley. It made a big difference since the convertible (top cut and finished by American Sunroof Co [ASC]) was I think 1klbs heavier because of side reinforcement needed to pass crash testing. I also had a 99 SLE hardtop that was much preppier w/o any boost, hence my decision to install the Kazuma on the conv.

  • @genericexcuse4737
    @genericexcuse4737 Před 2 lety +2

    Does anybody know how many supercharged ones were made? It’s just cool how TRD made this a really good car and almost nobody knows about it.

  • @edhoffing3225
    @edhoffing3225 Před 3 lety +6

    Kaminari just fabricated the TRD kit for me. I have the convertible so I already had the side rocker panels. They took about 2 months to build the 5 other pieces. $550 total shipped.
    Now finding the MP62 SC? I've been looking for about 6 years.

    • @audechilderes9402
      @audechilderes9402 Před 2 lety

      You can find em on ebay sometimes but they are expensive and and will most likely need a rebuild. But they give it that extra punch and is a lot more responsive.

  • @henricoude3583
    @henricoude3583 Před rokem +1

    I’m 22 and I love my 60k miles 1999 solara ! I’ve got the SLE in the press color :)

  • @breakinggames6356
    @breakinggames6356 Před 8 měsíci +1

    My dad had a dark green v6 solara the thing abused to hell and made it to 290,000 miles before it decided you know what im sick of this abuse im going to go out in a blaze or glory it caught on fire on its own terms

  • @gurpreetsoomal5408
    @gurpreetsoomal5408 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I don't know what I like more, the Toyota Solara TRD or this guy's commentary.

  • @Bobby-pe6sz
    @Bobby-pe6sz Před 2 lety +3

    Why does he oddly sound like regular car review

  • @Deer-gm8hp
    @Deer-gm8hp Před 3 lety +3

    I have one it's a 2000 with the 1mz .my gf drives it like she stole it . pretty cool car it shoots flames

  • @ericgundersen4865
    @ericgundersen4865 Před 2 lety +2

    Cool car man, never seen or heard of one before, i know todays car market is off the wall but i picked up my son a 2008 solara 4cyl with only 60xxx miles only and one owner, i put it like this to him, its sporty enough looking it'll get you where you wanna go and get good mpg and hopefully with 60xxx on it, it will last 5 or 6 years with normal maintenance as for now im just getting the 2008 plugs out and new ones with anti seize and call it a day... also your right about technology is a bitch lol i bought a 2020 accord 2.0t and its 0 to 60 is 5.5 for a 4cyl thats as good as my old trans am lol, great video you have a great one.

    • @sebastianromero420
      @sebastianromero420 Před 2 lety

      You picked the worst car to buy him. That engine will leak oil around 100k miles into the cat.

  • @valenzuela7298
    @valenzuela7298 Před 2 lety +2

    I have a convertible I like how your looks

  • @williamspencer1935
    @williamspencer1935 Před 3 lety +1

    I like it. Wish they would’ve put a supercharger in the new Avalon trd. That would’ve been sweet

  • @yony52
    @yony52 Před 2 lety

    What kind of spacer setup and suspension setup do you have? Interested cause I just bought a 61k miles SE V6 manual example, and I was looking for a decent wheel fitment combo and yours looks pretty good!

    • @thedoubtfultechnician8067
      @thedoubtfultechnician8067  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks! I have stock struts and Tein springs all around. Wheels are 18” with no spacers. They’re heavy and the ride sucks- I’d go with 17” wheels.

    • @yony52
      @yony52 Před 2 lety

      @@thedoubtfultechnician8067 I already had the Tein springs on the way, and was considering buying stock struts too! Good to know, I was also debating in my head about 17's vs 18's! Thanks for the tip!

  • @Dabal_R
    @Dabal_R Před rokem

    My sunroof is stuck , front defogger works but doesn't throw the air but throw air on face , lots of rattling under body when going on bad roads , fit and finish on the inside is poor but hope so it will run good cuz I got it today

  • @qpwoeiruty850
    @qpwoeiruty850 Před 2 lety +2

    Well done blatant rip off of RCR. Brilliant!

  • @Roman-pq6fy
    @Roman-pq6fy Před 4 měsíci

    have a 2002 sle for past 4 years, bought with 90k and now 167 and climbing. seen "check engine" light more often than in any bmw i"ve owned..(4) , Noone seems to alight it right where it tracks straight and steering is straight it seems its either or, stock wheels and tires a joke, upgraded to 17 with 225s and summer tires- like driving a totally different car!(in a good way😅)

  • @slyscafe
    @slyscafe Před měsícem

    I feel the exact same way about my 1999 e320 mercedes as you do about your Solara

  • @alejandrocarrillo8362
    @alejandrocarrillo8362 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey I have this exact same car and I would love to install a TRD

  • @BenDover-lx1gh
    @BenDover-lx1gh Před 2 lety +1

    What wheels are those?

  • @uhitskyle
    @uhitskyle Před 2 lety +1

    Zippy little zip zip zippy lit zippy little car

  • @billbowers268
    @billbowers268 Před 2 lety +1

    Best car I've ever owned !

  • @kylezLand
    @kylezLand Před 6 měsíci

    Your edit skills are amazing I loved this video !!

  • @angeldiaz-gv8uk
    @angeldiaz-gv8uk Před 2 lety +1

    Oddly enough I own a 1999 sle v6 and it has my most reliable car i have ever had.Great review on the car very informative and funny.Keep up the good work 👏.

    • @44knockouts
      @44knockouts Před rokem

      Just got an sle v6, What have you had to fix on it.. im doing big break leak right now hope its not too much gonna find out today

    • @angeldiaz-gv8uk
      @angeldiaz-gv8uk Před rokem

      @@44knockouts the only thing I have had to replace is brake booster and now my knock sensors.

  • @nicholasmcvay
    @nicholasmcvay Před 2 lety +1

    Which model are the rims on the solara

  • @sjddjs
    @sjddjs Před 9 měsíci

    Very enjoyable video. I have an 03 v6 solara. Fantastic car.

  • @Messymarv520
    @Messymarv520 Před 7 měsíci

    I absolutely love mine

  • @That_EJguy
    @That_EJguy Před 2 lety

    I have a 99 V6 manual Solara and I think it’s a TRD but how do I determine that it really is one?

    • @AlexSh420
      @AlexSh420 Před 2 lety +2

      by sweet whine that supercharger makes

    • @TheTheRandomShow1234
      @TheTheRandomShow1234 Před 2 lety +3

      if you had a TRD you would know... toyota made it very clear.

  • @thebritishhippie9735
    @thebritishhippie9735 Před rokem

    omg the scotty kilmer song was great

  • @hyb1001
    @hyb1001 Před 6 měsíci

    u said kuttztown and called my attention i live in easton not far from you and a buddy of mine lives in kuttztown. if u want to sell let me know!!! i own a 05 corolla xrs 2zz and i have been really considering selling to get a trs solara... but i cant find one half way decent

  • @jpalacess4735
    @jpalacess4735 Před 11 měsíci

    where can i get a trd supercharger?

    • @reecewatkins3389
      @reecewatkins3389 Před 9 měsíci

      Good luck they unfortunately don't make them any more

  • @michellesteed6031
    @michellesteed6031 Před 2 lety

    I have a 2007 toyota solara hard top the best car I ever had. Yeah I get it if someone just wants a Sports car would hate on it

  • @matthewtellez1196
    @matthewtellez1196 Před 2 lety

    What kinda rims are those ?

  • @sebastianromero420
    @sebastianromero420 Před 2 lety +1

    Are you gonna sell it?

    • @thedoubtfultechnician8067
      @thedoubtfultechnician8067  Před 2 lety +1

      I’m going to be buried in it.

    • @sebastianromero420
      @sebastianromero420 Před 2 lety +1

      @@thedoubtfultechnician8067 I just got an se v6 manual and am in dauphin county. I know what you mean about bmws but honestly nothing drives as well as an e36 m3 for the money.

    • @thedoubtfultechnician8067
      @thedoubtfultechnician8067  Před 2 lety

      Nothing drives like a European car, I agree 100%.

  • @TheFalseProdigy
    @TheFalseProdigy Před 3 lety +1

    Oh cool, a japanese Riviera

  • @domwick720
    @domwick720 Před 11 měsíci

    6:05 zippy lil remix

  • @uhitskyle
    @uhitskyle Před 2 lety

    Love this car

  • @02SLERA
    @02SLERA Před 3 měsíci

    Love this video 😂😂😂

  • @bigdogtyrant
    @bigdogtyrant Před rokem

    no because i made multiple mistakes in hat backseat lmfao

  • @a123asrock4
    @a123asrock4 Před 2 lety

    Sell me youre solara!?

  • @MrHSwager
    @MrHSwager Před 3 lety

    Did you actually play the game of Pokemon? If not you don't deserve $35 worth of cards that the dog will chew up before MLK Day.

  • @derrickjackson9265
    @derrickjackson9265 Před 2 lety

    Cheap for a used car.

  • @matty86suk
    @matty86suk Před 2 lety

    Haha. I lol’d

  • @matty86suk
    @matty86suk Před 2 lety

    Haha