Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online! Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online!
Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online! 
-
Latest | 0 Rplys
Go Back   Automotive Forums .com Car Chat > Toyota > Solara
Reply Show Printable Version Show Printable Version | Email this Page Email this Page | Subscription Subscribe to this Thread
 
Thread Tools
Old 12-05-2002, 09:15 PM   #1
GB Phoenix77
AF Enthusiast
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 143
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
2004 Solara

just a little tidbit for those interested...

2004 Toyota Solara will be totally redesigned. I have no pictures, but I can tell you that it will look something like a mix between an Audi TT and Lexus SC430 conv. It will feature a new 3.3L V-6 with VVT-i pushing at least 240 hp.

Look for it at your local Toyota dealership in the summer of 2003.

GB Phoenix77
GB Phoenix77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2003, 12:53 PM   #2
mparent
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
2004 solara

Can you share whether it will have four cylinder option with standard and will it only be a two seater like the two cars you mentioned? I am asking because I have a 2003 Camry and it is too pudgy and puffy for my liking. I want something more sportslike. The dash is like a Buick dash. I am thinking of trading for a Honda Accord but wondering whether or not I should wait to see the Solara. The car drives well it just looks like someone stuck a hose on the exhaust and puffed it full of air!

Last edited by mparent; 02-28-2003 at 04:21 PM.
mparent is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2003, 02:03 PM   #3
mparent
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: 2004 solara

Quote:
Originally posted by mparent
Can you share whether it will have four cylinder option with standard and will it only be a two seater like the two cars you mentioned? I am asking because I have a 2003 Camry and it is too pudgy and puffy for my liking. I want something more sportslike. The dash is like a Buick dash. I am thinking of trading for a Honda Accord but wondering whether or not I should wait to see the Solara. The car drives well it just looks like someone stuck a hose on the exhaust and puffed it full of air!
mparent is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2003, 11:19 AM   #4
OceanLake
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Thanks for the info. Have been searching the Internet for any tidbit. Hope it will have decent headroom and leg room. Too many of the cars I've looked at seem to be built for those under 5'10".
OceanLake is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2003, 12:38 PM   #5
xravexboix
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: 626, California
Posts: 10
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Send a message via AIM to xravexboix
From what I've heard on the forum I usually post at (www.solaraguy.com) a few people had constant posts that the 3mz-fe 3.3 L v6 will run at 245 hp. Also, the same guy said that it will have "E-Shift".
On the looks area... I've heard constant things about a es-300 like front-end, a is-300 like body style, and a nissan 350z rear crossed with a sc430. (As read on multiple forums/websites... claiming sources being friends of workers, or workers that remain anonymous for the safety of keeping their job)

Word also has it that 10 will be produced now as test cars (some east coast/mid east area factory) and the final production will begin in July of 2003 (released late August)
__________________
Hi 0_0
xravexboix is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2003, 06:35 PM   #6
OceanLake
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Thank YOu

This suggests I'm not going to learn much more soon. Based on what Toyota is doing, I'm hoping this new Solara will be quite a car. Hope it has sufficient head and leg room. Lots of cars spouse and I liked were deficient in one or the other.
OceanLake is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-02-2003, 11:49 AM   #7
xravexboix
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: 626, California
Posts: 10
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Send a message via AIM to xravexboix
NEW NEW NEW!!!

On April 17, 2003, Toyota will unveil the 2004 Solara (also Prius... but no one cares about that thing haha) at the

New York Int'l Auto Show!!

If anyone goes, please take pics and upload them

www.pbase.com offers 10 mb of free photo gallery space

Thanks!
__________________
Hi 0_0
xravexboix is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2003, 01:00 PM   #8
raziemlutto
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 6
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
sd

xs
Attached Images
File Type: jpg solara.jpg (29.5 KB, 1213 views)
__________________
bhhhhhhh
raziemlutto is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2003, 01:00 PM   #9
raziemlutto
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 6
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
sd

xs
Attached Images
File Type: jpg solara.jpg (29.5 KB, 1197 views)
__________________
bhhhhhhh
raziemlutto is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2003, 01:09 PM   #10
raziemlutto
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 6
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
ds

ds
__________________
bhhhhhhh
raziemlutto is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-23-2003, 06:51 PM   #11
andrewc
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: sd

does anyone have pics of the new solara convertible? my usual source, consumerguide, hints at the new model but offers no enticing photos

http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/n...x.cfm/id/37588

ac
andrewc is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
FS: 2004 Solara SLE v6 86000k miles - good price alan8888 Classifieds 0 09-23-2009 01:15 AM
GAS MILEAGE 2004 Solara 6 Cylinder dead4ever Solara 2 04-10-2009 09:11 PM
Program Remote to 2004 Solara dead4ever Solara 7 09-21-2005 07:19 AM
2004 solara performance iwrxit Solara 0 01-24-2005 04:03 PM
2004 Solara Mods Sleeper Solara Solara 3 07-04-2004 09:57 PM

Reply

POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD

Go Back   Automotive Forums .com Car Chat > Toyota > Solara

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:26 PM.

Community Participation Guidelines | How to use your User Control Panel

Powered by: vBulletin | Copyright Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
 
 
no new posts