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So I've been driving my 2006 Toyota Solara since 2006. I've been fine up until now...car runs amazing. We haven't put a dime into it. Don't have many coupes that turn our heads....until now. :/
Okay, so we need to figure out if we can "afford" a $50k car. I never in a million years thought I would spend that kind of money and still don't know if we're going to do it (haven't had a car payment in YEARS). But we are definitely considering it. There is no way we will lease (sorry, but probably one of the worst financial decisions one can make--unless they write off for business purposes--so we'll buy if we do decide to plunge forward).
Hubby has acquiesced to the 307 HP. I was nervous....he is an 8 cylinder kind of guy, but he didn't put up a fight (this is my car....but I still needed to get his buyoff....this is way too much $$ not to go into this as a team).
It's the Sport package that I'm trying to determine whether I want or not. Obviously, everyone that HAS that package is going to sing its praises, but I'm really trying to find some feedback from someone that has real knowledge of both....of course if you bought the one w/out, you are going to say it is not worth the extra too. But if anyone really has some experience with looking closely at this issue, I would love feedback.
I have read more than 3 reports that say, dollar for dollar, it's just not that special and that the ride is actually smoother on the base model. This is just a car that we are going to drive to work and for fun. We are not going to drive on the racetrack.
Also, the grill. I LOVE the grill....but I'm wondering....do I have to have the Sports package in order to get the grill that covers the entire front part? I've seen a few grills that seem like they are only half way down and then just black on the lower part. I don't want to make a decision on which model based on how much I like the grill, but I would like to know how you get the larger, fuller grill that doesn't break half way through.
Also, while orange is my favorite color, the Infrared has to be the baddest red I've seen in YEARS. Lexus came close a couple years ago with the Madator, but this takes the cake. Even hubby likes the red and that would typically not be his first color. He actually likes the Atomic Silver, but silver is my least favorite color of all....I always think that the car snuck out of the factory and without getting painted!!! Plus silver cars are really hard to see....although I must admit, the Atomic Silver (or Gray, can't recall) looks like sterling silver and that's pretty cool.
And one more thing....I think the 2016 models should be here soon. The dealer told me there won't be any changes, but I don't believe anything the dealer tells me....he used words like, "I'm pretty sure," "rumor has it." Those are all phrases that means he can tell me whatever he wants to and not be accountable for anything. Does anyone know if they are producing the 2016? If so, will there be any changes? The only really bad thing that I have read numerous times is the placement of the navigation next to the cup holder (can't get it wet). And that the navigation in itself has more than a few kinks.
Anyway, this message board does not have much traffic so I will see if there are more frequented boards out there for these types of questions.
But hopefully someone will give me some information.
Thank you!
Dawn
Okay, so we need to figure out if we can "afford" a $50k car. I never in a million years thought I would spend that kind of money and still don't know if we're going to do it (haven't had a car payment in YEARS). But we are definitely considering it. There is no way we will lease (sorry, but probably one of the worst financial decisions one can make--unless they write off for business purposes--so we'll buy if we do decide to plunge forward).
Hubby has acquiesced to the 307 HP. I was nervous....he is an 8 cylinder kind of guy, but he didn't put up a fight (this is my car....but I still needed to get his buyoff....this is way too much $$ not to go into this as a team).
It's the Sport package that I'm trying to determine whether I want or not. Obviously, everyone that HAS that package is going to sing its praises, but I'm really trying to find some feedback from someone that has real knowledge of both....of course if you bought the one w/out, you are going to say it is not worth the extra too. But if anyone really has some experience with looking closely at this issue, I would love feedback.
I have read more than 3 reports that say, dollar for dollar, it's just not that special and that the ride is actually smoother on the base model. This is just a car that we are going to drive to work and for fun. We are not going to drive on the racetrack.
Also, the grill. I LOVE the grill....but I'm wondering....do I have to have the Sports package in order to get the grill that covers the entire front part? I've seen a few grills that seem like they are only half way down and then just black on the lower part. I don't want to make a decision on which model based on how much I like the grill, but I would like to know how you get the larger, fuller grill that doesn't break half way through.
Also, while orange is my favorite color, the Infrared has to be the baddest red I've seen in YEARS. Lexus came close a couple years ago with the Madator, but this takes the cake. Even hubby likes the red and that would typically not be his first color. He actually likes the Atomic Silver, but silver is my least favorite color of all....I always think that the car snuck out of the factory and without getting painted!!! Plus silver cars are really hard to see....although I must admit, the Atomic Silver (or Gray, can't recall) looks like sterling silver and that's pretty cool.
And one more thing....I think the 2016 models should be here soon. The dealer told me there won't be any changes, but I don't believe anything the dealer tells me....he used words like, "I'm pretty sure," "rumor has it." Those are all phrases that means he can tell me whatever he wants to and not be accountable for anything. Does anyone know if they are producing the 2016? If so, will there be any changes? The only really bad thing that I have read numerous times is the placement of the navigation next to the cup holder (can't get it wet). And that the navigation in itself has more than a few kinks.
Anyway, this message board does not have much traffic so I will see if there are more frequented boards out there for these types of questions.
But hopefully someone will give me some information.
Thank you!
Dawn