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Anyone even get close to that? holidays best, ez..
http://www.donlen.com/buildstart_toyota.asp
Also, enjoy the following articles:
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04343/423383.stm
http://www.pittsburghpostgazette.com/pg/04345/424551.stm
may simultaneously underscore the positive aspects of those who have chosen to shift their Solara V-6/I-4 for themselves.
The manual shift '99 - '02 V-6 Solara seems a real secret: extremely fuel efficient (top two gears are overdrives) and quite user friendly......shift effort/lack of notch factor.
RIP: In 2003, Toyota pulled the V-6 manual shift option. Cars with clutches? Not for most...ez
Noteably softer and somewhat quieter ride than the OEM Potenzas. Handle nicely and are very much more sticky on curves and in the rain. Top rated by CU for stopping distance, including on ice.
Cheap too. What's not to like?
The keyless entry in my 2002 Toyota Solara 4 cyl. suddenly stopped working. I replaced the battery in both my key fobs, but this didn't fix it.
Took to dealership while away on holiday break; they assumed it was a programming issue; after an hour, they said it was not a programming issue, and would have to look further into problem; I declined, and haven't done anything further.
The owner's manual doesn't go into any detail on diagnosing this kind of problem. Any ideas??
Thanks a bunch.
what complaints? since december 1st, this forum has addressed 2 probs, for different models.
you must be one lucky ford owner; all of my auto enthusiast friends have swerved me from buying one (ok - they're Mopar gearheadz, but...) what about the 5 recalls on the 2001-2003 explorer - no complaints about that? or ford hiding the explorer/firestone tire problem? and what about the 15 class action suits (2004) against ford for the crown vic (grand marquis) collision fires?
a: test drive as many different vehicles as possible. check out their respective forums.
b: perhaps you haven't read most of the threads in this forum? lately, it's just peeps asking about which tires to use.
It turns out thats a mis-print, the leather seats do not come with heat.
My local dealing is checking with the factory to see what they will be willing to do.
Any thoughts on this?
is it the color you want? what other cars did you counter-shop? what were your impressions from the test drive? shoot for the moon, and try a $22K pricetag for a convertible...
make sure you read the Edmund's guide for buying a car - don't want any 'mystery' charges popping onto the final tally...
No, I didn't cross-shop. And '04's are barely left.
They don't have '04 convertibles, and honestly, I don't want one. The car is for my wife, and we are in NY, she is not type of a person to take additional care of convertable in NY - avoid bumps, be on constant watch for the weather, not to park car where it shouldn't be parked, live with the huge blind spots, etc.
I'll defenitely not let them to sell me paint protection, windows etching, etc.
Did you test the new V6 Accord also/ How different are the cars?
but...
my stock JBL stereo sounds MUCH better, my moonroof seems bigger, and I have a cavernous trunk compared to the Accord.
I would recommend taking your prospective Solara up to 65-70 mph for about 5 mins, and listen to the car at this speed - see if anything rattles/vibrates.
fsv - hope this helps, and good luck in your search for a new car!
y'know, i don't think i read... did your wife like the car? and how many miles are on it?
come to think of it, the Accord DID get brought back to the dealer for the tranny fix - done at no cost.
Not that Honda cars are worse than Toyotas - that remains for me to be discovered, but at the moment Honda for me second to Yugo.
Incedently, when you got your SE V-6 for $23K in 2000 - this price was with the tax and destination charge?
as for buying my 2K Solara: $23K tax/tags out the door - the salesman was an old employer of mine. i just happened onto his lot by happy accident. i made sure he got $500 for himself, and that was it.
I am in the process of buying a 2005 Solara convertible and just have a couple of concerns re: winter driving (I am in Ontario, Canada) and the rear blind spot. The dealer has "assured me" that I will quickly adjust to the blind spot. Since you and so many others also live in areas with ice and snow in the winter months, I would REALLY appreciate some input re: winter driving and rear vision.
thanks ))
Pam
Spencer
As for Grand Marquis forums receiving fewer complaints, well there's a good reason for that--nobody drives them! I rarely see anybody drive those cars these days. As a personal opinion, I would also steer far away with Fords, and if you wish to buy domestic, take a look at GM's offerings (I really like the G6) or Chrysler's 300.
Good luck, and let us know what you decide to do!
I am getting ready to trade-in or sell my 2000 SE. I just test drove the 2005 SE Sport and Liked it. If some of you would be kind enough to comment on your experiences with the Sport, pro and con, it would be greatly appreciated. I am especially concerned about paint chipping, which my 2000 SE was prone to. Thanks for your help!
CurlyQ in Chitown
If you can't understand how a 15 MPH hour "collision" with a curb can cause damage equal to one-half the price of the car, neither can I. My 16 year-old daughter was practicing for her driver's test with my Lexus and must have hit the curb a dozen or more times and didn't even knock the wheels out of alignment.
I'm happy you have had a wonderful experience with your Toyota. But if you read the rest of the reviews, you will see that the reliability Toyota was known for has become a problem on the 2004 and 2005 Toyota Solara.
But whatever, maybe your daughter should use a driving school car to practise her driving since it seems to have caused so much damage to your Solara. You are entitled to your opinion, but the facts in this case do not support it.
That was 72k, 5 years and $800 (tires, 30/60 + 7.5k oil chgs) ago.....
(CU just sent me the Annual Auto Issue: I see a plethora of solid red dots...........) best, ez
Kelley Blue Book on my 2000 SE V-6 with 84K miles (paint chips, new battery & tires) is about $5600 - artbcpa - run that by your dealer.
if he stonewalls, try another dealership.
hit the curb in the rain? didn't the ABS kick in? how many body shops did you go to for an estimate? this is the 'regular' SLE coupe, right? not the convertible?
yeah, i'm looking at the April '05 CR ish right now - body integrity down to average, with the overall prediction for '05 Solaras as the same.
the suspension downgrade? i'll refer to rbleland...
i've been posting/reviewing this particular forum since 1999: if anyone with the 2nd gen Solara has complained about its body integrity, it's news to me - then again, i don't check the SLE convertible forum...
as for the reviews:
Car & Driver liked the 2nd gen when it debuted in 2003.
motor trend's article on the convertible for 2004 was favorable.
MSN's Ann Job & Dan Jedlicka reviews were VERY favorable for the 2004 model.
Ed Alterman's review for the 2004 Solara in Automobile mag practically puts the thing on a pedestal.
my opinion: the 2nd gen Solara felt downright Buick-ish to me - solid but boring. that's why when i trade mine in this year, i will finally fulfill my wish to be the next Colin McRae by buying a WRX.
a word to the wise: if you think you've grown up, and don't feel the need for speed anymore... test-drive a fast/race car before you buy anything. otherwise, a Solara is more than enough car for the average joe...
take care, all