Toyota Press Release 2007 Solara

by **cklinh** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:53 pm

The SLE wood trim is... less red? (from the ebay link)

by **JadedEMOlush** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:20 pm

yep... have seen it in person. almost like a rich light wood, with a bit of a grain pattern.

by **canuck101** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:41 am

1007 features SUCK

people make good point about engine to 3.5 etc as well.

S/C would be nice..

by **mmcdonald** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 4:17 am

Actually the gas mileage has been very accurate for me. I get about 31.5mpg on the highway with extended cruising at 70+ mph, with up to three adults in the car (computer was verified by pen and paper.) SO that is a good thing.

The thing is, the 3.5L has VVTi on the intake AND exhaust, so it is in the same mileage range.

I never wanted a convertible, so that is not the issue. It is a good car overall, but it could be so much more. Maybe I'll just eat this one and leave it in the garage when I get the new ride, then when the money comes, drop in a 3.5L myself. Dare to dream!

:drinking:

Sorry, that's "dare to drink!"

by **HID04V6** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 4:57 am

mmcdonald wrote:Actually the gas mileage has been very accurate for me. I get about 31.5mpg on the highway with extended cruising at 70+ mph, with up to three adults in the car (computer was verified by pen and paper.) SO that is a good thing.

The thing is, the 3.5L has VVTi on the intake AND exhaust, so it is in the same mileage range.

I never wanted a convertible, so that is not the issue. It is a good car overall, but it could be so much more. Maybe I'll just eat this one and leave it in the garage when I get the new ride, then when the money comes, drop in a 3.5L myself. Dare to dream!

Sorry, that's "dare to drink!"

Mine is also just as good on the gas mileage. I have verified it with pen and paper also. I do run premium through it, that may help it a little- not sure. Overall, I'm happy with mine, wish it had the OEM hid, but thats bout it.

by **Down2TheC** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:17 am

I love my ride as is. I only wish for headers and extra HP "because it's there". Not because I need it.

by **alan8888** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:43 am

damn they got hid for their option....not sure is the 07 headlight going to fir ours or not

by **MikeATL** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:49 am

alan8888 wrote:damn they got hid for their option....not sure is the 07 headlight going to fir ours or not

Looks like a fit to me, but who is going to be the first to try...

by **scLara626** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:28 pm

i need new headlights. Did they change the style, sorry i havent read the post but im looking to get new ones and wanted to wait for the 07, did i wait for nothing?

by **slingshot** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:12 pm

theprodigy79 wrote:It's also pretty incredible to me that a mere 10hp increase over the previous generation allows our heavier weight, 'manumatic' V6 to easily run with the Gen 1 V6 Manual, while flat out stomping the Gen 1 V6 automatic...

Who says the Previous GEN 1/1.5 hp value was accurate? I'm pretty sure that one was exaggerated also and really less. The bottom line is we are still getting a little less than 7 sec 0-60 regardless about the hp and that is pretty good. I don't care what the horsepower number is if I get the performance I desire. And we did all buy it after test driving it, right?

by **slingshot** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:23 pm

MikeATL wrote:dont know if anyone cares but i found this 2007 convertible on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyota-S ... 0448QQrdZ1

lots of pics.

Yep, lots of pics for sure. Those extra rear lights on the bumper don't look too hot on a red car IMO. Almost looks like eyes looking at you.

by **theprodigy79** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:49 pm

slingshot wrote:
theprodigy79 wrote:It's also pretty incredible to me that a mere 10hp increase over the previous generation allows our heavier weight, 'manumatic' V6 to easily run with the Gen 1 V6 Manual, while flat out stomping the Gen 1 V6 automatic...

Who says the Previous GEN 1/1.5 hp value was accurate? I'm pretty sure that one was exaggerated also and really less. The bottom line is we are still getting a little less than 7 sec 0-60 regardless about the hp and that is pretty good. I don't care what the horsepower number is if I get the performance I desire. And we did all buy it after test driving it, right?

That's exactly the point I was trying to make...

by **PXLpainter** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:59 pm

canuck101 wrote:1007 features SUCK

I looked up the 1007 model - looks like it came in GOLD! :lol:

by **canuck101** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:49 am

PXLpainter .. lol, good one.

now, pimp up that ride with some chrome wheels.

by **HID04V6** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:26 am

MikeATL wrote:
alan8888 wrote:damn they got hid for their option....not sure is the 07 headlight going to fir ours or not

Looks like a fit to me, but who is going to be the first to try...

Might be tough to wire up the manual levelizer that adjusts the height of the lights, since there is a special switch located inside of the car that does that function.

Toyota Press Release 2007 Solara

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