[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /viewtopic.php on line 988: date(): It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'Europe/Moscow' for 'MSD/4.0/DST' instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /viewtopic.php on line 988: getdate(): It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'Europe/Moscow' for 'MSD/4.0/DST' instead
SolaraGuy.com • View topic - What color Solara Should I buy?
Stock talk about the Generation 2 and 2.5 Toyota Solara which was released in 2004-2007

What color Solara Should I buy?

What color Solara Should I buy?

Postby SlickRSM » Wed Apr 13, 2005 3:57 am

Im buying a new 2005 Solara se sport coupe. What color should I get it in... Black, Pearl White, or Lunar Mist. Im also gonna get some 20's so what do u all think which color will look the best?
SlickRSM
Just Licensed SolaraGuy
 
Posts: 25
Joined: Wed Apr 13, 2005 3:55 am

Postby technole » Wed Apr 13, 2005 5:16 am

I'm a red nut. However I do like the basic black/white as well.

Of those I like Pearl White the best. The curves like kind of strange on black. But take a look at all of them in person, you'll know what 'fits' you.
2004 Solara V6 SLE w/XM Satellite Radio
technole
Regular SolaraGuy Member
Regular SolaraGuy Member
 
Posts: 215
Joined: Tue Apr 20, 2004 7:29 am
Location: Tallahassee, FL

Postby Down2TheC » Wed Apr 13, 2005 5:49 am

You'll be able to find pics of each color with 20s somewhere in here. Search for 20s rims and follow the folks talking about them to their image station to see their car.
I'm a Lunar Mist but only because I can't wash my car at home. Good luck with the new purchase.
http://solara.down2thec.com/gallery/
"We need failures in this world... failures gives us lap dances and chicken nuggets and I like both."
User avatar
Down2TheC
SolaraGuy Moderator
SolaraGuy Moderator
 
Posts: 3711
Joined: Sat Dec 25, 2004 12:03 am
Location: Chicago area

Gen 2 artic frost pearl on 20s

Postby michaels artic frost » Wed Apr 13, 2005 6:07 am

It's all about your personal preferences.

For example, I had purchased the red, but it was my 3rd red car and speeding tickets were catching up with me...lolz.

I returned the red and wandered around the dealership's parking lot all night trying to decide what color to go with. That's when I knew it was time for a change for me. I was just too tired of getting pulled over by cops with the previouse red cars.

Silver is a great clean and classy color, but they didn't have the silver available. Black is great when it's nice and clean, but is the dirtiest of all.

Pearl gets very dirty as well, so I chose the artic frost pearl and I'm very happy with it, except for the fact that it's 3 stage paint, which cost more :( when I have to do any paint work.

Pearl shines and sparkle so nicely IMO when it's nice and clean in the sun.

Here's a pic of mine on dubs. There are more on http://www.cardomain.com as well.

Image

Hope this helps,
Michael 8)
Updated 06/01/12: Michael T's
Updated 06/01/12: JUICED! 232whp 294ft/lbs of torque
"Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around."
User avatar
michaels artic frost
SolaraGuy Moderator
SolaraGuy Moderator
 
Posts: 3965
Joined: Wed Feb 25, 2004 11:17 pm
Location: Kentucky

Postby mattyboyl » Wed Apr 13, 2005 8:07 am

I am biased obviously since I have owned two black cars. Black gets dirty but looks awesome when clean. If you want chrome wheels, nothing is better than black.

I'll tell you what, if I had a second choice, I would of went with the artic frost. I saw one at night under the lights and it just looked beautiful.

I wish they produced some sort of steel or gun metal gray or some type of metalic blue like on the Celica or the 4 Runners or Rav 4. The color is ultimately up to whther you want to wash the car all the time (white/black), get speeding tickets (red), or easy to keep clean (gray or the light blue {I forget the name}).
mattyboyl
SolaraGuy Driver
SolaraGuy Driver
 
Posts: 452
Joined: Wed Mar 03, 2004 7:51 am
Location: Philadelphia, PA

Postby cklinh » Wed Apr 13, 2005 8:37 am

mattyboyl wrote: light blue {I forget the name}).


Perhaps I may be of assistance?

Cosmic Blue Metallic
2004 Solara SLE V6 - Cosmic Blue Metallic
User avatar
cklinh
SolaraGuy Supporter
SolaraGuy Supporter
 
Posts: 1879
Joined: Tue May 18, 2004 5:53 pm
Location: NorCal

Postby EPADEMIK » Wed Apr 13, 2005 8:40 am

If you keep your car garaged & don't mind washing it a couple tiomes a week then get a black one, otherwise you better go with white or Arctic Frost. Here's a pic of my sle drop top on 20's.
Image
EPADEMIK
Just Licensed SolaraGuy
 
Posts: 9
Joined: Thu Mar 03, 2005 11:34 am
Location: Soul Cal

Postby SlickRSM » Wed Apr 13, 2005 9:08 am

Yea im leaning towards black... I have money down on a black one but i have to wait to close on the deal till i sell my current car. The dealership is putting my car on ebay for me for free so will see what i can get for it. It as 98 Avenger i put about $7,000 into it so im looking to just go with some class now and get a solara and some 20's. I'll link you guys when it goes on ebay! Thanks for the input
SlickRSM
Just Licensed SolaraGuy
 
Posts: 25
Joined: Wed Apr 13, 2005 3:55 am

Postby alan8888 » Wed Apr 13, 2005 10:38 am

derest sand make u look like a successful person...like me :bday:
alan8888
SolaraGuy Driver
SolaraGuy Driver
 
Posts: 437
Joined: Mon Feb 02, 2004 2:43 am
Location: Mountain View, Bay area

Postby Astro » Wed Apr 13, 2005 10:40 am

Arctic Frost!
ImageImage
Lexus lip kit, LED tails, F-Sport Intake, HKS hi-power exhaust, TEIN S-tech springs
User avatar
Astro
SolaraGuy Professional Racer
SolaraGuy Professional Racer
 
Posts: 4553
Joined: Wed May 14, 2003 11:33 pm
Location: Sherman Oaks, CA

Postby PhreakdOut » Wed Apr 13, 2005 10:55 am

I'm equally fond of the Red, black or Arctic Frost.

However, I too would like to see a deep dark metallic blue or a metallic dark grey.

On the flip side, Silver looks sweet. It's always clean looking. However, according to PPG, it was last year's most popular color (for all cars).
Last edited by PhreakdOut on Wed Apr 13, 2005 12:49 pm, edited 1 time in total.
-- The Phreak
'04 350Z 6spd Touring Roadster w/Nav | Megan Racing | Greddy | Nissan Motorsports | Whiteline | Wicked Tuning | Giovanna | Injen | Polished Intake & Throttle Body | Eibach | Central 20 | Stillen | Misc CF Items
User avatar
PhreakdOut
Mod Alumni
Mod Alumni
 
Posts: 4879
Joined: Wed Jun 23, 2004 9:03 pm
Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Postby thealkimo » Wed Apr 13, 2005 11:11 am

1. arctic frost (i like white for some reason :wink:)
2. silver (easy color to work with in terms of modding)
3. black (too hard to maintain, plus it gets scorching hot in the summer)
thealkimo
SolaraGuy Street Racer
SolaraGuy Street Racer
 
Posts: 1935
Joined: Mon Jan 19, 2004 2:29 am
Location: CA

Postby michaels artic frost » Wed Apr 13, 2005 12:21 pm

EPADEMIK wrote:If you keep your car garaged & don't mind washing it a couple tiomes a week then get a black one, otherwise you better go with white or Arctic Frost. Here's a pic of my sle drop top on 20's.
Image


EPADEMIK,

Ride is lookin' ill. Mad props bro.

-M 8)
Updated 06/01/12: Michael T's
Updated 06/01/12: JUICED! 232whp 294ft/lbs of torque
"Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around."
User avatar
michaels artic frost
SolaraGuy Moderator
SolaraGuy Moderator
 
Posts: 3965
Joined: Wed Feb 25, 2004 11:17 pm
Location: Kentucky
Next

Return to Stock Gen 2 and 2.5

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 4 guests