2004 Toyota Solara

The 2004 Solara is Toyota's two-door Camry, sold as both a coupe and a convertible with a big back seat that surprised everyone who rode in it. It rides more softly than the Accord coupe, which means you feel fewer bumps on the highway but more body roll if you push it through a corner. The cabin is quiet at 70 mph with the top up on the convertible, and the front seats are supportive enough for a 500-mile day. Because it shares most mechanical parts with the Camry, a well-maintained Solara from this era is known for starting every morning for well over 150,000 miles. That 3.3L V6 pulls strongly from a stop and the five-speed automatic shifts smoothly, returning 21 mpg combined on regular fuel. You can add the SE's optional sport package for firmer springs and a rear spoiler, which tightens up the body roll without ruining the ride.