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| My dealer called today and they have a red sle with navi. It is going for full MSRP, but no addendums. I have to make a desison in an hour but wanted a follow up to you guys who have one to see how you are liking it. | |
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Buy the car..even at $32.1k, it is still a value as far as I am concerned..the nav system is gimicky....but really cool...we have just over 1k on ours and i cannot get my wife out of it so i can drive it... I spoke with a dealer in northern Jersey yesterday (high volume), they are pre-selling every one they get...
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I took a test drive in the Solara convertible yesterday. I was a bit surprised at how the car jumped around when I hit a bump. The whole thing shook. I also really noticed the "flex" when I hit the bumps. Is this common to all convertibles? We are moving to Hawaii so my husband wants to get a convertible - but I don't think I want one if I have to deal with this kind of a ride. Thanks |
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Replying to: tyresmoker (May 12, 2004 6:08 am) |
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That flex you were experiencing is commonly known as "cowl shake" and exists to a degree in pretty much anything you remove the roof on. See, the roof is a key structural support in an automobile design and is very difficult to replicate its function once it is removed. As a result some shaking is present. Go drive some of the competition. Drive a Volvo C70 and you will run, not walk, back to the Toyota. A family member has a Lexus SC430 and even that has a pretty fair share of shake. Good luck. Too bad about the $5k mark-up, my local dealer here in Connecticut had the same mark-up...before he sold them both.
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Replying to: tyresmoker (May 12, 2004 9:46 am) Do you know what brand of tires are on the Solara? I'm wondering if the one I drove had high-performance tires and that made for "bouncier" ride?
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Replying to: katewa (May 12, 2004 10:11 am) Ours has 17" wheels with Bridgestone Potenzas (standard wheel & tire combo). I drive an Expedition which, well, rides and drives like a truck. As a result, the Solara is a pleasure to drive (when i get the chance) in comparision.
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Replying to: tyresmoker (May 12, 2004 10:31 am) |
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Hi everyone. I just ordered a red convertible solara SLE with grey interior and a black top yesterday. Hopefully it will be ready when my Tundra lease expires in late July and I won't have a gap! Thanks to all who have posted so far. Please keep posting and let us know how things are working with your cars. I've never purchased a car before without test driving one, and hope that this is not a mistake, there just has not been an opportunity because they are selling faster than they can get them on the lots. I dealer shopped a lot and was able to get 600.00 off MSRP. I wasn't going to pay MSRP because I am a huge tightwad, so was pleased that there was at least a little discount. I ordered mine without NAV, because I can't really see myself using it and wanted the 6 cd capability. The only options I ordered were traction control and floormats. The weather is beautiful in Indy right now. Wish I was driving it already. I'll keep you posted. Don't pay sticker! Thanks, Ken
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Congratulations on your decision to get a Solara Convertible. I got mine the 3rd week in march and it is a great car. I originally tried to purchase from Butler Toyota as the brother in law of one of my relatives has been a salesman there for over 15 years. He was not able to get me any discount. They wanted full MSRP so I ended up buying in Wisconsin for a $600 discount. Just curious to know what dealer in Indy you are getting your car from. I live in Chicago now but lived in Indy for many years prior. Enjoy your new ride!! I hope it arrives before your current lease expires.
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