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1999 Toyota Camry Solara Coupe SE V6 2dr Coupe
She's Gone to Car Heaven!  I Miss Her Everyday
 This is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned, period!  Although advertising a 5-speed manual option, no dealer would carry it, so a letter to the CEO of Toyota in CA., quickly forced a dealer to order me a navy blue, dark gray, V6 powered, manual Solara.  So unique that Toyota mechanics would call each other over to see it when I took it in for service.  With only one significant issue (which out of warranty, Toyota still handled for me), this car was a flawless operator all the way up to 297,000 miles.  It averaged between 27 to 38 miles per gallon, mainly averaging around 32mpg.  The shifter was smooth, and although the V6 only generated 198hp, it definitely made it accelerate with urgency because of the manual shifter.  The interior stayed solid, no rips, no tears, no dashboard cracks.  The AC stayed cold.  Maintenance was minimal, even the clutch didn't need to be replaced until just over 200,000 miles.  The car drove smoothly and quietly like a Camry, but with an extra pep in its step.  A little old lady ran a red light and destroyed it, with me in it.  Yet those 18 year-old airbags did their job, the belt pre-tensioner held me in place and I'm walking today.  It was the best car I ever owned and I tear up every time I see one on the highway.