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#117 of 1164 Camry Solara Info by tchan Mar 29, 2004 (7:17 am)
#118 of 1164 Camry Solara Info - roll bars by tchan Mar 29, 2004 (7:23 am)
Just a bit of info for you guys.   The roll bars are hidden within the rear seat headrests. You would have to unscrew the back cover to see them.   Tom
#119 of 1164 roll bars by nc_tom Mar 29, 2004 (5:13 pm)
Didn't know the BMW had them in the 3 series, but it wasn't an important feature to us, and we didn't seriously consider the BMW, so I guess I was just uninformed. I am surprised to hear that the solara has roll bars in the rear headrests. If anyone has any links with details on this I would be interested.   19 days and counting!
#120 of 1164 icangelat03 by hapuna Mar 29, 2004 (5:57 pm)
Give us an update on your convertible. My red/ivory SLE (with NAV) should be in before Easter. Getting rid of the SLK this Saturday.
#121 of 1164 hapuna by icangelat03 Mar 30, 2004 (1:07 pm)
I picked it up after work last night and drove around with the top down (even though it was only 50 degrees). It is a cosmic blue/dark stone SLE without NAV. The only options on it are the VSC and the floor mats. They took ~$790 off the sticker price (because of a connection with the owner), and I got the college grad incentive, which made the price very reasonable. I am very happy with the car in general. Handling is great, I really like the sequential shift option (great for me, who's not comfortable with a manual option). The stability is also the best I have seen in a convertible. There is virtually no sway in the windshield area when hitting bumps, etc. Any questions feel free to ask.
#122 of 1164 Top care by icangelat03 Apr 03, 2004 (9:51 am)
I've been doing some reading and researching on the internet. Also talking to dealers, etc. about special care for the convertible top. The manufacturers book says to hand wash only with a water and hand soap mixture. Online I have read that automatic car washes with spray waxes should be avoided and that you should use a special brand "recommended by the manufacturers of the material used to make the cover". I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience or advice. With the coming dry spell here, I'm looking to wash soon.
#123 of 1164 got it.. by tyresmoker Apr 05, 2004 (5:17 am)
Picked it up on Saturday..black/gray, nav, stability, first aid kit. First impression: unreal at 60-70 mph on the highway how quiet the car is. Very easy to forget the roof comes off. Car is absolutely amazing. Now all we need in New England is some decent weather to enjoy it!
#124 of 1164 tyresmoker and icangelat03 by hapuna Apr 05, 2004 (5:42 am)
Congrats on the new vehicles. Mine arrives at the dealer today - will pick it up on Wednesday.   Tyresmoker - how is the NAV system? Anxious to see how it is in mine.   Icangelat03 - the upkeep of the top is a big concern of mine as well. I will do some research and let you know what I find.   Cheers!
#125 of 1164 nav system by tyresmoker Apr 05, 2004 (5:58 am)
..is cool. it really complements the interior of the car. The only experience i have with a nav prior to this one is in a '00 MB s-class, which is cd based and a real hastle to use. The JBL system in the Solara is touch screen and very intuitive. Which for me is very important as I have no patience for long instructions and tiny buttons! The way the radio integrates into the system is really neat too. Didn't really want the nav at first but now that we have it, very glad we got it. AS far as top maintenence, keep the car out of the carwash and it should be fine. Remember, these are made of marine-grade canvas, which is made to sustain some pretty severe elements. Visit a marine store and look for soaps made for such material.
#126 of 1164 I drove one on Friday.... by codylabrador Apr 05, 2004 (10:39 am)
Stopped by my local Toyota dealer on Friday and drove the only one they had on the lot. It was an SLE, silver, black top and charcoal interior. My primary concern was to drive it to see if the cowl shake of the pre-2004 version was gone. It was.   I was surprised at how much trunk room the car had. The top was already down and my otherwise knowledgeable salesperson did not know how to get the cover off in order to raise the top. I cannot comment on how quiet the car was.   A few quirky things I did note: only one pneumatic prop was installed to hold the hood up; the tilt/telescoping wheel knobs remind me of the cheapness of my 1991 Camry Wagon, the rear windows do not have independent control switches and the three pods on the upper center of the dashboard that hold the clock, etc. look cheesy. Perhaps if they held analog gauges that match the ones in front of the driver I would like them. I also wish the car had other than Bridgestone tires.   It drove great and looked good - the dealer wanted sticker price so I will be waiting a while before seriously looking to deal.

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