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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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Hi all... thanks for all the help over the last year or so. I came VERY VERY close to pulling the trigger on the GS.

Reasons for the change:

GS felt a bit underpowered.

GS room was tighter in the front seats then the Solara

Old nav system, NO Aux input, and relatively poor stock stereo system.

Price... just could not justify the price difference for near Lexus quality in the Solara.

I will tell you what though... the people on this board have been absolutely wonderful, really a great bunch of guys and gals. The GS is a beautiful car, and who knows, I may pick up a 350 in a couple years.

Again, thanks for everything, and here are the pics... although it isnt a GS, I am still very happy.

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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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I want that display!
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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I've only seen the Avalon and this looks like Toyota has equipped it well, nice!
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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wow, im must say that i am incredibly impressed with the whole package. i am especially diggin the guage cluster.
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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Gotta love the interior of the Solaras. Definitely doesnt look like a 20-30K interior. Mad props for that. The Nav screen graphics look kinda similar to the Lex Gen 5 systems IMO. Now only if the exterior looked as good. Not a fan of it.

Congrats man. ENJOY!!
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 12:41 AM
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Congrats on the Solara. It looks really good. You'll enjoy many miles with your new Toyota. Drive safe and happy driving...
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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You should be happy, its a great car! Congrats!
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by magneto112
Gotta love the interior of the Solaras. Definitely doesnt look like a 20-30K interior. Mad props for that. The Nav screen graphics look kinda similar to the Lex Gen 5 systems IMO. Now only if the exterior looked as good. Not a fan of it.

Congrats man. ENJOY!!
Indeed. I remember sitting in it for the first time at NOPI last year and I was shocked at how luxurious it was. Shames some luxury car companies
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Congrats Nice ride & I agree the interior is very nice for a car in it's class.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 08:38 AM
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Nice pic up... They did a good job on the front end and the Display screen looks great...
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interior looks good, but wonder why they used different colored backlights for the nav and ac buttons?
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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Nice I really like how the interior looks especially that night shot...
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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since when are solaras so nice inside!! it looks way more expensive than it really is!
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Sweet interior.

Nice vehicle overall - they've really 'evolved' the Solara nicely.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by weezer

GS felt a bit underpowered.

What GS did you drive? I'm guessing it wasn't a 430.

Nice Solara though! That interior is gorgeous!
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