Just bought an 06 Solara

by **KansasSolara** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 8:40 pm

I have only had it a week and just love the way it drives.
Here are the specs:
2006 SLE V6, Color: Oceanus Pearl with Dark Stone leather interior, moon roof, rear spoiler, VSC, and JBL 3-in-1 head unit.
I think the sequential shift transmission is pretty fun, and makes the car a lot more responsive to the right foot. Hey, I already got a ticket on it, what's a guy to do? 72 on a 55

Anyhow I really like all the vehicle specific info in this website.
I'm thinking about buying and installing the XM module in the next few weeks.
I live in Overland Park, KS - a suburb of Kansas City.

Great job on the website!

by **lilm** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 8:45 pm

welcome to the family

by **michaels artic frost** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:15 pm

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new purchase.

Sorry to hear bout your ticket, hope it wasn't too much.

I noticed you're going to purchase an XM piece for your stock head unit. I've got one I will be selling next week if you're interested. Not really looking to sell it for much. I'll try to get some pics if you're interested.

Good luck w/ the car and keep that lead foot off the gas pedal to avoid those tickets.

Enjoy the forum!
-Michael

by **KansasSolara** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:34 pm

Michael,
Is your XM unit the module that hard wires to the car's H.U.?
Please send me more info when you put it up for sale. e-mail: oscardejesus@sbcglobal.net

Thanks,

Oscar

by **SleeperSolara** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:07 am

Welcome man.
Dang you kind-of close to OKC.
But enjoy the site.
Very helpful threads here.

by **theprodigy79** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:19 am

Welcome

by **x0swtextacy0x** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:27 am

welcomeeee KS Solara :lol:

hope you have fun w/ your new TOY

dont forget to post pix!!

by **gone** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:34 am

someones having fun with the car! a week and a ticket already? lol... welcomee to the boardssss

by **Astro** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:16 am

Welcome and congrats on the new ride!

by **NVDIS1** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 12:18 pm

welcome

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by **1st Gen Sol** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:32 pm

Congrats on the purchase.

Welcome to the boards.

by **KansasSolara** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:01 pm

Just to add a bit to my intro,
I forgot to say that this is the 2nd Solara for me. I had a 4 cyl. 1999 Gen 1 from 99 until 03, after that I went through 3 Chevy Tahoes (one of them was a lemon so I only had it a couple of months). Anyhow is great to back to Toyota. The V6 makes this car a whole new animal, I love it!
On this new Solara, the dealer here in KC offered me free car washes and free tires for life, if I get the scheduled maintenace, oil changes, and tire rotation at his place. Seems like a good deal, I'll have to see how their service stacks up, but so far they have been great. Got it for about $23,500 which is just about over $10 over dealer invoice (Sticker was $28,700).

I'm thinking about color keying the badges in the trunk, I just ordered the paint yesterday. I think I'll start with just the V6 badge and see how it looks.

I'll post some pics of the car in the next few days.

Oscar

by **NeFaRiOuS_SLE** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 1:59 am

free car washes and free tires for life

That's friggin' awesome.

by **KeithH** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 11:20 pm

I picked up my 06 SLE Droptop over Labor Day weekend with just enough summer left to get used to the car - now I miss having the top down every day though.

The Manumatic shifting is fun - but being a lifelong manual trans guy I keep wanting to pull to go from 1 to 2 (oops).

KeithH
1989 Supra Turbo
2006 Solara SLE Convertible

by **KansasSolara** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 12:07 am

I have noticed that the Manumatic transmission will shift for you if you forget to or if you try to red line it. I guess those toyota engineers are looking out for us after all.

Just bought an 06 Solara

Just bought an 06 Solara

KansasSolara - Overland Park, KS 06 SLE V6, Oceanus Pearl

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