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by **RichD978** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:28 am

why does the pearl paint cost extra? is it a lot extra?

by **Duffman** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:47 am

It's a three-layer paint, meaning that there's three different "coats" on the body. Mine's the same type, Rainforest Pearl (6S3)... it's an undercoat of dark green, the pearlescant finish, and a glossy clearcoat on top. That's why the "normal" body kit for my car is $450-$500, and if I get it painted with my three-stage, it's $850. Sigh.

It's the price you pay for a beautiful paint job.
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by **RichD978** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:06 am

im trying to buy a kit off michael. would 725 be reasonable? its really all i can afford right now

Website · by **Turbosolara** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:33 am

when you buy car from dealer, it is a 300 dollars option for peral white

by **Jai_Jai_Binks** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:43 am

^^ yep; i guess there aren't many original owners still. I was happy to pay additional $300 to get my DPW!

by **1st Gen Sol** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:27 pm

I paid $1,105 in the last Molly Group Buy for the TRD kit painted Diamond White Pearl and shipped to my door.....I thought that was a good price and the price Michael is giving it to you is even better.

I say you can't go wrong for $725........

by **michaels artic frost** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:39 pm

1st Gen Sol wrote:I paid $1,105 in the last Molly Group Buy for the TRD kit painted Diamond White Pearl and shipped to my door.....I thought that was a good price and the price Michael is giving it to you is even better.

I say you can't go wrong for $725........

I didn't even offer him that price...lolz. That's the price he offered me...But the price was very close...o well...GL.

by **1st Gen Sol** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 6:32 pm

Still a good price in my opinion and way below what I paid......but I'm happy with my kit, money well spent........... :lol:

Good Luck with yours Rich.

by **RichD978** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:31 pm

yeah i know its a good price. considering my options.

option a: town & country toyota: 600 shipped
option b: michael: not much more than town & country shipped
option c: toyota dealer: 1750 pick up

is town & country toyota reliable? seems like they have sold to people on this forum before. I want to see if i can work something out with them first. Seems like other solara guys on this forum would buy from them. If not, i have no problem buying from michael.

by **1st Gen Sol** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 10:26 pm

Are you referring to Toyota Dealer in Nashau New Hampshire b/c thats where I've gotten some of my parts from.

I would go with option B......I've heard that Michael is a respectable person to deal with from others and I would of purchased mine if I knew he could get them at the price he's giving you but I also got it before the 2nd Gen. Solara came out so the price was more back then.

Toyota Dealers always jack up the price unless you got a good connection where as I had one at the Nashau New Hampshire Dealership.

Good Luck on your decision..........

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