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| Open up your e-mail and I'll send you info for 2 dealers that sell them for just over cost. Factory backed 7 yr/ 100k platinum $0 deductible. Dealers by me wanted $2000+ and I got it for 1/2 of that by searching. You can buy it from any Toyota dealer just make sure you check as many use "aftermarket" warranty companies. | |
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Replying to: ravenmaniac (May 19, 2004 2:49 pm)  $2k over sticker. I originally wanted black/tan/black top, my dealer told me it wasnt going to happen so we went with gray to get the black top. If you can live with gray, the black/black combo is a sharper package. Remember, they are only building about 150 of these cars a week,(compared to 1150 Sebrings per week) so they are still in the "rollout" phase. Dk. blue was never available on the old bodystyle even though it was offered on the coupe.
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Replying to: tyresmoker (May 20, 2004 6:18 am) And my 1st choice for the Solara was also black with tan interior and a black top. The charcoal grey interior I saw on a black/black was so dark that it looked black too. I don't want to drive the Batmobile. Maybe black/black w/ gray leather? My other main concern is visibility: the rear window should be wider and taller, especially given the rear-seat headrest concerns others have mentioned. I couldn't see the tail at all during a test drive. How is parallel parking? And I'm not sure if it's the rake of the windshield or if maybe I had the seat too high (in hopes of being able to see the "corners" of the car), but the view out the windshield seemed limited too. Just me or have others noticed this? Just need to "learn" the car and get used to it? I WANT to love the Solara. But how am I suppose to enjoy it when I'll spend much of my time worrying that I'll scrape up my new $30k car because I can't see the corners when driving or the rear when parking?
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We ordered our '04 Solara SLE convertible on April 8th. Can anyone share their experience with delivery times?
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Replying to: beefheart (May 21, 2004 11:49 am) |
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Replying to: ravenmaniac (May 20, 2004 9:40 am) Visibility is an issue,as with any convertible,and has to do with getting used to the car. Ever drive a C5 Corvette with the top up? Don't. See, most consumers would prefer a glass backlight as opposed to plastic, which discolors over time.Also, obviously you cannot put a rear defroster in a plastic window. MB took some serious heat 14 years ago when they launched the new SL, which had moved upmarket in both technology and price, with a three piece plastic backlight. The interesting thing was the fact that there were no visibility issues! (In fairness, there was also a hardtop for winter driving). |
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| The salesman told us they were alloted three convertibles, and we got the second one. He told us the first guy just got his car and we were next on the list. Hopefully I won't need those snow tires. | |
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I began to look for a Solara Convertible about six days ago, and finally today I put a deposit down on a white SE with power seats, premium sound, white with a tan top. The car is scheduled to be built June 7 and I will pick it up that following week. The car was located by a Toyota salesman who is the representative of his dealership for my credit union. On top of a great deal, I don't have to pay the ~$500 destination fee because its being custom ordered (I believe that is why). I called about 30 dealerships in the Southeast U.S. trying to locate a suitable Solara, but had no luck. I live on Lookout Mtn, GA, but the dealership has offered to fly me to Washington, D.C. and pick me up at the airport for delivery of my car. I actually look forward to the 600 mile drive home. If anyone wants some advice on locating a Solara Convertible, email me, and I'll share some knowledge I've gained.
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Has anyone else had a problem with the top? Got mine in early April. Last week noticed alot of wind noise on driver's side on the highway and that the top wasn't being pulled down tightly over the windows. There was also a bulge in the rear top area. Took it to dealer and was told that a cable had snapped that keeps the top tight. They tried to order a new top, but found it was a discontinued part. Guess they won't replace it until they figure out the problem and come up with a fix, so there must be others doing the same thing. Was surprised to hear that the replacement is not just the cloth but the whole top including the frame and the window in one piece. They just unbolt the old, take it off and attach the whole new unit. Other than that the car is 100 times better than my 2002. Very little cowl shake. Love the NAV and XM satellite but miss the CD changer!
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Replying to: ravenmaniac (May 19, 2004 2:49 pm)
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