I purchased the car as used from a private seller back in 2016 with 41k miles. We now have 450k miles and have not had any major mechanical problems since purchase. I only bought two sets of brakes and tires since then. One power steering hose and one inner tie rod, that's about it. I haven't even changed the plugs yet but regular on the fluid changes. Engine still runs strong. HVAC controls work perfect (Air & Heat). Factory radio still sounds great. Power convertible top still works flawless (orig factory top still). Auto transmission still shifts smooth. Gets good gas mileage for a V6 especially on the highway. I expect this car to last us another 10 years. Pros: Good build quality, powerful V6, smooth auto transmission, tilt/telescopic wheel great for extremely tall or short people (which we are). Cons: Only con is when it's raining and you open a door, water will drip from the convertible top down on your leg.

I bought my Solara with the sunroof and a spoiler on the back a few months after my husband passed away. I traded in his giant American car for the smaller, sportier vehicle. I loved the futuristic, cockpit like interior and at night the car had an eerie blue light with digital display that felt strangely comforting. That car has 218,000 miles on it and climbing. When I bought it, I was told that it was built on a Lexus body. It had that airtight quality of a luxury car and handled like one, too.