Wish list of features or options for the new Solara

[OceanLake]

Yes. If the seat were up any, we wouldn't fit at all. Beyond that issue, We live in a climate that seldom calls for a sunroof to be open. It's an option we don't need or want. Have another vehicle with that feature, adn we use it maybe once a year.

Why Toyota chosse to be inflexible with this particuar feature is beyond me.

Anyway, thanks for question. Part of the problem is that we don't lounge back when driving. If we did, that would give us maybe 1.5" of head room.

[slingshot]

Since 2006's are now selling, have you priced used loaded 2004's? They are now two years old and possibly affordable by you.

[slingshot]

I found out that the KBB Suggested Retail Value is $20K for a manual SE V6 Sport... .

The GEN2 V6 doesn't come with a manual transmission option. And 2004's are less than 20K for sure.

[cs1044]

Maybe Hybrid engine? First ever Hybrid engine sports car? Accord Hybrid Sedan has 255HP, 37mpg in highway and 29mpg in city.

[PhreakdOut]

Here's my wish list:

1) 3.5L V-6 with dual VVT-i (Avalon Engine)
2) AWD sport model.
3) Factory 18" wheels
4) Electronic Ride Control (Three position adjustable from driver's seat)
5) Again, heated steering wheel would be great
6) Some involvement from TRD on a special package Solara. (13" brembos, dual exhaust, suspension mods, TRD seats by Sparco, factory supercharger and cold air intake)
7) Power floormats (Just kidding)
8.) Improved TBW and transmission responsiveness
9) A good place to put a cell phone on the center console
10) Some paint colors that are available to Scion. (Metallic Orange)
11) cs144 had it: The Hybrid setup like Lexus used on the RX400h. (Improved performance with great mileage)

[silversurfer220]

Here's my list-

1- HID If my 03 Celica could have it stock, why cant my SLE?
2- Nav with cd changer/blue tooth technology
3- Heated steering wheel
4- Button on steering wheel to control "voice activation" of Nav
5- Dual exhaust
6- Heads up display- Not sure if any Toyota vehicles have this or not, but it displays the speed, radio and compass directon on your windshield.
7- Seats that return to where they were when you flip them forward to crawl in the back seat, instead of staying as far forward as they can.
8- Seperated cup holders- then I could put my cell fone in it without it rolling around
9- Windshield wipers that you can just "bump" the switch up or down to make them pass across 1 time, without having to turn them on and then off right away.
10- Back up camera that works with NAV. This car is very hard to see where backing- not much light. (Guess it could just be me- Other car is a Grand Am with 4 reverse lights in back)

Thats bout all- I like my car, but it would be lots nicer if it had some of the above listed options.

[online]

HVAC display - lit by fibre optics or LED. The LCD is impossible to see when the sun is shining on the display.

[04SolaraGirlie]

A manual trans. V6!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEAAAAAAASE!!!!!!!! LOL
A 6-speed would be friggin' awesome (like you can get with accord V6) but I would be happy with a 5-speed...

[silversurfer220]

Well, count that as a wish then.... Didn't know that there was no Gen2 with manual, but wish there was (but then again, why did KBB list it as an option?)

The 4 cyl is availiable with a manual tranny, just not the v6.

[JayDubz]

1. Yes dual exhaust to compete with accord v6...
2. big brakes are a must and very nice upgrade...
3. bi xeonx hid projectors........
4. brown leather interior option like the lexus sc430
5. more space in rear finders to place wider 20inch tires.. like g35...
6. more color available period.....
7. inter changeable options on any model.. i.e. i was told that certain things on the sle cant be add on to the se models and stuff.. to me thats crap.. i figure its my car put what i want... i mean why give them 3 more g's when i want one more option that only cost half of that....( i dunno maybe u can but i was told you couldnt just add whatever u wanted... to certain models...)
cheers!