S/C TRD Solara FS-looks odd

[cd57078]

First off, let me just say that I am new and if this is posted in the wrong section I apologize. Anyway, I saw this on Autotrader and it looked very enticing but upon further research it doesn't really add up (or maybe it's just me). First off, it doesn't appear to have any of the TRD ground effects or shifter. The wheels are different (not too bad lookin though) and on the side it doesn't say "SE" or "SLE". I called the dealer on it and he said everything runs great, but I've heard that before. Also, maybe it's just dirty in the pictures but the whole exterior seems kinna crappy looking. Again, maybe it's just me, I dunno. I will say the interior does look very nice. Let me know what you guys think of this. I talked to them and they did agree to come down in price a little, but I would lose the warranty. Honestly I know you guys know a heck of a lot about these cars and if you think it's a good buy, I'll go buy it. I have been looking for one of these TRD Solara's with a 5 speed for a long time and they are hard to find! So without further a do:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?c ... dard=false





Chuck

[ToyoSolV6]

that sir is not the trd solara. It is supercharged though and if they can bring it down in price then go for it. i would get rid of those rims put the trd lip kit tint and your done.

[trdboy15]

I was looking at this too!

And thats definately not a "TRD" solara just added on parts and V6 5spd solara's only came in SE edition, I think?

The exterior of the car looks dirty. (maybe needs a wash) And the wheels look like they are from an es300.

Just because it has a s/c and lowered doesn't mean its good. Who knows what the previous owner could have done to it? I would also be weary of buying modified cars from 2nd hand dealers.

my .02 cents

John

[cd57078]

Yeah I think it would look alright with some Gen II rims. And hopefully the paint is just dirty, who knows. Hey did you see that white/silver one for sale. Looks extremely clean but a little expensive.

[charley240sx]

the rims are from an es300, so obviously the previous owner was a somewhat 2ner. lol. id say pass, who knows what other things have been modified. that shifter seems a little high, but dont take my word for it since i have yet to see or own a manual solara.
goodluck
Charley

[ASG14]

SE, not an SLE.

[bigbirdSCed]

it looks pretty clean. it just looks liek he hasnt waxed it in a long time. i dont see any significant damage and it is a 5 speed SCed lara. not to mention the miles are pretty low.

[trd4life]

expensive

[SleeperSolara]

That's a nice Solara.
I would be weary about that SC.

[jetbtkng]

ask to see a car fax, and its not an sle, 111,000 miles is not bad at all, take the oil fill cap off and look inside for sludge build up, and if the car fax looks ok, i say buy it, $ 5200 cash offer, if you have cash.........................

[cd57078]

Cool sounds good guys. Thanks for all the input; I think I am gonna hold off a bit longer. This forum has showed me nothing but kindness and courtesy, really appreciate it.

Chuck

[x99suplarax]

i didn know v6 5sp had OD

[99BlackSandv6]

OD just means a gear ratio higher than 1:1 so yes you do.
5th gear is your OD, 4th is 1:1.