Hi Everyone!
by pearlyshells » Sun Jan 11, 2009 3:57 pm
What a nice group you have here. I've been lurking a bit, getting information before I got my new-to-me 2005 white Solara SE yesterday. It's Toyota Certified and has 62K miles on her. I wasn't crazy about the high mileage, but the Certified Pre-Owned gives me a little peace of mind with that.
I named her "Pearly Shells." Shelly for short. Yes, I'm one of those who names their cars.
I got Shelly because my 2001 Honda Accord - was totaled last month when someone with "the sun in their eyes" rear-ended me at a stop light.
His name was "Gold Experience." After mourning, I had to start shopping. I was going back and forth between the Accord Coupes and the Solaras. I come from a Honda family - Accords, Acuras, etc. I succumbed to the dark side after being tempted by the Solara's beautiful, sleek design. 
Even my mom the die-hard Accord fan raved about how beautiful it was and its condition. Not a scratch or dent.
I love her interior. Cloth. Leather is pretty, but gets way too hot for me in the summer. Been there, done that. I also love that she's a V4. Great on gas. Mainly, I'll be commuting with her. 12 miles each way. I really don't need the power.
Needless to say, I'm in love. Shelly is so pretty. She's sporty without being a sports car.
Anyway, I look forward to reading more posts and learning a lot from you all.
Be well, and Happy New Year, Everyone!
I named her "Pearly Shells." Shelly for short. Yes, I'm one of those who names their cars.
I got Shelly because my 2001 Honda Accord - was totaled last month when someone with "the sun in their eyes" rear-ended me at a stop light.
His name was "Gold Experience." After mourning, I had to start shopping. I was going back and forth between the Accord Coupes and the Solaras. I come from a Honda family - Accords, Acuras, etc. I succumbed to the dark side after being tempted by the Solara's beautiful, sleek design. Even my mom the die-hard Accord fan raved about how beautiful it was and its condition. Not a scratch or dent.
I love her interior. Cloth. Leather is pretty, but gets way too hot for me in the summer. Been there, done that. I also love that she's a V4. Great on gas. Mainly, I'll be commuting with her. 12 miles each way. I really don't need the power.
Needless to say, I'm in love. Shelly is so pretty. She's sporty without being a sports car.
Anyway, I look forward to reading more posts and learning a lot from you all.
Be well, and Happy New Year, Everyone!
Cheryl
New to Me 2005 Solara Coupe SE
Arctic Frost Pearl
New to Me 2005 Solara Coupe SE
Arctic Frost Pearl
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Welcome to SG 
What kinda mileage does it get?
). Ex-Honda owner or not, NOBODY deserves to get their car rear-ended like that by a person who's too cheap to go to the dollar store and buy sunglasses. I always thought that "sun-in-my-eye" excuse only worked for the NY Yankee's outfielders.
I'm definitely a car novice and really just into the "pretty."