Anyone has new Solara pic's??
08-08-2001, 03:14 PM
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Anyone has new Solara pic's??
I just saw a new commercial for Solara (guy crashing into every car on road except a red Solara)......... the front looks almost identical to our's. In fact, it's looks better than CL-S. Any pic's or opinions?
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I hate Toyotas. I think the Solara's front end sucks, it looks like a blantant ripoff of Acura's "pentagon" shaped grill.
Originally posted by Kuroi:
<STRONG>I just saw a new commercial for Solara (guy crashing into every car on road except a red Solara)......... the front looks almost identical to our's. In fact, it's looks better than CL-S. Any pic's or opinions?</STRONG>
<STRONG>I just saw a new commercial for Solara (guy crashing into every car on road except a red Solara)......... the front looks almost identical to our's. In fact, it's looks better than CL-S. Any pic's or opinions?</STRONG>
08-08-2001, 03:30 PM
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Originally posted by tmk70:
<STRONG>I hate Toyotas. I think the Solara's front end sucks, it looks like a blantant ripoff of Acura's "pentagon" shaped grill.
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<STRONG>I hate Toyotas. I think the Solara's front end sucks, it looks like a blantant ripoff of Acura's "pentagon" shaped grill.
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08-08-2001, 03:35 PM
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Originally posted by HellaWhat:
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The solara came out before the CL..... Doofus</STRONG>
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The solara came out before the CL..... Doofus
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08-08-2001, 03:37 PM
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That's not what I said, pal. I said the Pentagon shaped grill, which came far before the Solara.
Originally posted by HellaWhat:
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The solara came out before the CL..... Doofus</STRONG>
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The solara came out before the CL..... Doofus
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08-08-2001, 03:43 PM
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Originally posted by tmk70:
<STRONG>That's not what I said, pal. I said the Pentagon shaped grill, which came far before the Solara.
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<STRONG>That's not what I said, pal. I said the Pentagon shaped grill, which came far before the Solara.
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This is what you said:
"I just saw a new commercial for Solara (guy crashing into every car on road except a red Solara)......... the front looks almost identical to our's. In fact, it's looks better than CL-S. Any pic's or opinions?"
Where in this thread are you talking about the OLD Grill? Are you using the moniker CL-S to designate the old CL?
08-08-2001, 03:46 PM
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I'm sure there are lots of grills in the world which have similarities with different manufacturers. I think you just need to get over the fact that someone 'copied' your CL grill.
BTW, I like the grill on the CLS and Solora. It looks good on both cars.
BTW, I like the grill on the CLS and Solora. It looks good on both cars.
08-08-2001, 03:47 PM
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Hey Biatch...I didn't post the original message, I'm tmk70...The original was posted by Kuroi. Should I call you hellastupid now?
Originally posted by HellaWhat:
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I ain't your Pal Biatch
This is what you said:
"I just saw a new commercial for Solara (guy crashing into every car on road except a red Solara)......... the front looks almost identical to our's. In fact, it's looks better than CL-S. Any pic's or opinions?"
Where in this thread are you talking about the OLD Grill? Are you using the moniker CL-S to designate the old CL?</STRONG>
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I ain't your Pal Biatch
This is what you said:
"I just saw a new commercial for Solara (guy crashing into every car on road except a red Solara)......... the front looks almost identical to our's. In fact, it's looks better than CL-S. Any pic's or opinions?"
Where in this thread are you talking about the OLD Grill? Are you using the moniker CL-S to designate the old CL?</STRONG>
08-08-2001, 03:52 PM
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Originally posted by tmk70:
<STRONG>Hey Biatch...I didn't post the original message, I'm tmk70...The original was posted by Kuroi. Should I call you hellastupid now?
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<STRONG>Hey Biatch...I didn't post the original message, I'm tmk70...The original was posted by Kuroi. Should I call you hellastupid now?
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Haha forgive me, it's too early for me
I'll give you that
08-08-2001, 04:34 PM
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I had a solara traded in july 2000 for my type S the only thing good about was the ride and quiet had trouble body roll and very slow et. 15.77@87.00mph
08-08-2001, 07:58 PM
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Originally posted by tmk70:
<STRONG>I hate Toyotas. I think the Solara's front end sucks, it looks like a blantant ripoff of Acura's "pentagon" shaped grill.
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<STRONG>I hate Toyotas. I think the Solara's front end sucks, it looks like a blantant ripoff of Acura's "pentagon" shaped grill.
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08-08-2001, 08:37 PM
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I've heard some people say that the current CLs copied the Solara's design. However, I would have to say that the Solara is derivative of the 1st generation CL, which was introduced first. The current CL is just an evolution of the original and hence looks similar to the Solara.
This freshened up Solara does look very similar to the current CL. I think the front end is pretty attractive, and they get real fog lamps! I saw a blue Solara yesterday with 18" rims and I have to say it looked good.
This freshened up Solara does look very similar to the current CL. I think the front end is pretty attractive, and they get real fog lamps! I saw a blue Solara yesterday with 18" rims and I have to say it looked good.
08-08-2001, 10:01 PM
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I know a guy who has a black Solara (5spd) all hooked up with TRD shit....every mod, he's like $36k deep into a Solara- I call him and his car "The fast and the idiot."
08-09-2001, 03:47 PM
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I traded in a Solara for my CL-S. The Acura is much better!!! You don't have automatic up and back in those seats and the CL-S has a better ride and more horsepower.
08-09-2001, 04:54 PM
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a tricked out stage 3 TRD solara 5 spd can give the cl-s a run for the money...and costs about the same after it's optioned out...
btw, i heard there use to be a solara guy out here in the bay area that use to run. his plates said "IH8VTEC" or something like that...
btw, i heard there use to be a solara guy out here in the bay area that use to run. his plates said "IH8VTEC" or something like that...
08-09-2001, 05:42 PM
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Unless you TuRD it out... handling on Toyotas ... are just... too soft.
You get huge amounts of body roll... every Toyota I have ever driven has this problem... its just the way they set the car up.... its more for soft ride...
You get huge amounts of body roll... every Toyota I have ever driven has this problem... its just the way they set the car up.... its more for soft ride...
08-17-2001, 07:37 PM
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i have an avalon.... feels about the same as solora...cuz my friend has a solora too and i drove it before... FEEL EXACTLY the same.....THe suspension is nothing like CLS... IT S NOT STIFF at all..
who said all toyota r too soft??? how about IS300 AKA Altezza.? supra???
i would love the solora. BUT the butt is too high like accord coupe.
I love the 2003 solora looks tho... BUt 2002 camry front looks just like the new Civic..... LOOK AT IT!!!
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who said all toyota r too soft??? how about IS300 AKA Altezza.? supra???
i would love the solora. BUT the butt is too high like accord coupe.
I love the 2003 solora looks tho... BUt 2002 camry front looks just like the new Civic..... LOOK AT IT!!!
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08-17-2001, 08:02 PM
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i was thinking about the solara. i went to go test drive one but it's hard to find a v6 stick shift. the guy said i'd have to flat out buy it. i want to test drive it before i buy anything. not only that, the interior looked really cheap. i do like the styling though. at least the 01.
08-18-2001, 06:28 AM
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Originally posted by tmk70:
<STRONG>I hate Toyotas. I think the Solara's front end sucks, it looks like a blantant ripoff of Acura's "pentagon" shaped grill.
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<STRONG>I hate Toyotas. I think the Solara's front end sucks, it looks like a blantant ripoff of Acura's "pentagon" shaped grill.
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Don't take it personal pls!
08-18-2001, 10:41 AM
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Are you sure the pic is of a '03 Solara? Was thinking about trading mine in for a six speed, not so sure now. love the overall lower cab height and sleek look of this one, but might not be up on par as far as performance is concerned.
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ONE: A lot of you guys are way insecure about your cars.
TWO: Is it just me or is Toyota/Lexus the only company that seems to put any time into the design of the taillights (i.e. new solara, IS 300, RX 300). OK except Ford's desperate but good looking attempt in the lightning.
Our reverse lights are friggin' pink for Christ's sake
TWO: Is it just me or is Toyota/Lexus the only company that seems to put any time into the design of the taillights (i.e. new solara, IS 300, RX 300). OK except Ford's desperate but good looking attempt in the lightning.
Our reverse lights are friggin' pink for Christ's sake
08-18-2001, 02:14 PM
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Originally posted by CL-S-Bo:
<STRONG>Here's a pic of the rear. I kind of like the new tailights:
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<STRONG>Here's a pic of the rear. I kind of like the new tailights:
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08-18-2001, 02:51 PM
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Yeah, the face-lifted Solara now looks even more like the CL. Hmmm.... maybe even a little better looking.
Have you noticed that the redesigned Mazda Millenia looks amazingly similar to the CL from the front?
Have you noticed that the redesigned Mazda Millenia looks amazingly similar to the CL from the front?
