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2004 Toyota Solara
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The SLE 4 cyl auto is MSRP based priced at $22,995. An SE 4 cyl auto is MSRP based priced at $19,950. Add leather seats for $1365 MSRP. This totals to $21,315. The difference is $1680. What does the SLE include as options that are not included on the SE? I added sunroof, spoiler and gold package (MSRP)to the SE along with the leather (total $22,650)and was still under the MSRP price of the SLE. One discrepancy that I thought may be one difference is that even though you add leather seats to an SE, they may not have the electric adjustments or heat unless you add that as an option also but that seems rather pricey. This may be an obvious answer but rather than me racking my brain thru this brochure, I figured someone would know the answer right off the top of their head, like Mackabee maybe?
Yes the sport pkg has unattractive, dust collecting, lower body cladding. What was Toyota thinking? Thank god the SLE does not have it.
As for quiet, the V-6 SLE is extremely quiet and smooth inside & out.
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Mackabee
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Mackabee
http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/new/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/- - - 37588#optionalequipment
The questions I have are in message # 511 and these questions are about the SLE 4 cyl pricing. Of course you cannot answer them if the SLE 4 cyl is not available in your mind.
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Mackabee
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Mackabee
I really appreciate you taking time to answer as I am sure everyone else does.
I just came across this site and found some very informative information - thanks. I would like some clarification on the issue raised re: the V6 and 5 speed issue made by post #510. I was looking at the V6 SE --Should I stay away from the V6 and go to a 4. I am in the initial stages of comparison shopping and have it narrowed down to two or three cars - leaning toward the Solara. From I gather I should get the se and add on versus the SLE. Any pointers would be appreciated. I purchased a barely used celica and have had nothing but probs with it and do not want a repeat:) What is the gold package? Thanks much for you assistance.
Can I check this out when test driving a car?
The gold package is having all logo on front, back and center of wheel to be plated gold. I think it's not worthy the cost unless you really like it. I am not sure if it will fade in the future. I have seen the fading on the older car and looks really bad. My 2 cents.
If you are looking for luxury, I would go for a SLE. It pretty much loaded. For less money, you can get a SE with some nice options that you want.
My wife got a V6 Sport for over two months now and she love it. I get to drive it oscationally and it is always fun to drive everytime. Of course, I love to play with the manual shift AT. It really kicks.
Good luck for what ever you decide, you can't go wrong with it.
-Andrew L
"steel OEM wheels and covers, and the distributors are replacing them ALL with their junky non-Toyota alloy wheels"
I can't find anything that says steel wheels are an option. The toyota website says the choice is aluminum alloys - either 16" or 17". So, where are you getting this info??
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Mackabee
Also, I read an earlier post about peoples cars pulling the left and my car does it too... The dealership says the alignment comes up "true" but it still pulls. I think if anything they would make it pull to the right so you won't head into oncoming traffic if you did fall asleep at the wheel.
Cause for pause before I buy now to see how this issue is resolved.
-Andrew L
Bogus wheels, Southeast region:
https://photos.setoyota.com/photos/4T1CE38P84U813985.jpg
Bogus wheels, Gulf States region:
http://images.getauto.com/vehicles/4T1C/4T1CE38P54U802863-a.jpg
OEM wheels:
http://images.getauto.com/vehicles/4T1C/4T1CE38P54U788236-a.jpg
-Andrew L
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Mackabee
p.s. I've been pretty busy, we have our Scion mini-showroom within a showroom starting to take shape and our website will be up shortly also on the SCION, and I'm playing a big part making sure things go smooth. I haven't forgotten the speed question.
I have seen the e-brochure on the Toyota site and it only shows two wheel designs, 16" (5-split-spoke) and 17" (5-spoke). No mention of any wheel covers or other wheel designs. But what can I say, I've seen about 10 sets of those wheel covers on eBay. They are coming from somewhere.
-Andrew L
Seemingly it is a common problem. Does anyone know how to solve the problem?
Victor
Of course, the salesmen and techs all drive it and they refuse to say that it pulls left. They blame it on wind gusts! But other than that, the car has been great.
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Mackabee
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Mackabee
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Mackabee
The SLE has Sunroof not the moon roof. Th edifference is the sun roof has a tint glass while the moon roof has not. So the sun roof allow sun pass thru the tint glass while the moon roof can be open or close completely. It's standard on the SLE.