Newbie what's the difference in the 1999 gen1 and gen1.5

by **NightMoves** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:27 pm

Hi
buying a 1999 Solara SLE V6 Auto. Nice ride.
Was wondering what the difference is in gen1 and gen1.5.
plans right now going to stay stock for awhile but who knows

by **Ilovemylara** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:37 pm

gen 1

gen1.5

the differences between the gen 1 and gen1.5 are the grille, headlights, corner lights, taillights, front bumper, fog lights, interior trim pieces were changed to a different color woodgrain, and the wheel center caps were slightly changed.

by **Ilovemylara** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:41 pm

also the 4 cylinder on the gen1.5 was changed from the previous 2.2L 5SFE to the more powerful 2.4L 2AZ-FE

by **Midias** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:01 pm

Gen1 better rear end and gen 1.5 better front end.

by **Ilovemylara** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:20 pm

Midias wrote:Gen1 better rear end and gen 1.5 better front end.

very true

by **SpeedySolara** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:29 pm

Besides what was mentioned, the Gen 1.5 has the following:
*Individual high and low beams
*An off switch for the daytime running lights (DRL).
*Heated seats option (only 2003)
*Power trunk

by **Chinky420** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:34 pm

^^ wow, didn't know that.

by **LEE337** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:43 pm

The sunroof/moonroof in a 1.5 is bigger too. I found that out the hard way.

Gen 1s rule!!!

by **jetbtkng** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:08 pm

>>I'm a douche<< howdy.............. :drinking:

by **NightMoves** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:53 pm

thanks guys . picking it up tomorrow.
my other toyota is 1988 MR2 , big differnce in ride

by **SpeedySolara** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:02 pm

LEE337 wrote:The sunroof/moonroof in a 1.5 is bigger too. I found that out the hard way.

Gen 1s rule!!!

And what exactly is finding out the hard way? I'd like to know :lol:

by **Ilovemylara** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:06 pm

SpeedySolara wrote:
LEE337 wrote:The sunroof/moonroof in a 1.5 is bigger too. I found that out the hard way.

Gen 1s rule!!!

And what exactly is finding out the hard way? I'd like to know

I dont think there is a difference. Lee, are you sure it wasnt an aftermarket sunroof?

by **LEE337** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:11 am

Ilovemylara wrote:
SpeedySolara wrote:
LEE337 wrote:The sunroof/moonroof in a 1.5 is bigger too. I found that out the hard way.

Gen 1s rule!!!

And what exactly is finding out the hard way? I'd like to know

I dont think there is a difference. Lee, are you sure it wasnt an aftermarket sunroof?

Yeah, I was wrong. The sunroofs are the same. I found out the hard way that my sunroof is not factory, its a dealer install. I also found out from Toyota of Waco that my Solara was bought brand new from Stearling McCall Toyota Dealership in Houston. I talked to them and they told me that they had it instaled at Texas Auto Trim in Houston. For some stupid a$$ reason they installed a 31" glass sunroof instead of a 35" glass factory sunroof. They want $600 to replace my sunroof

. I think I can find an aftermarket sunroof and install it myself for way less than that.

Again, I was wrong about the sunroof being bigger. Sorry for any confusion I may have caused.

Anybody have a Aftermarket sunroof w/31" glass??? Let me know.

by **Texas Tornado** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:46 pm

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