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2005 Toyota Solara repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2005 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

34000 mi Water pump replaced under warranty 
129000 mi

US $600
Mechanic explained that it was a rebuild error on behalf of an earlier mechanic. The rebuild was noticeably hurried so I don't blame the car. It was a timing chain issue. 

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2005 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

148750 mi

US $1113
I took it in for a serpentine belt and they found other stuff wrong (obviously.) They gave me a long list of things that I picked and chose from. I had them do a water pump, serpentine belt, coolant flush, brake fluid flush, and transmission fluid flush. 
155000 mi

US $50
The valve cover gasket was leaking. The shop wanted way too much to do the work and it looked simple enough to do myself. All went smoothly. The old gasket had turned to plastic and came off in hard, brittle pieces. 

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