Is it me or do alot of old people drive our cars?

by **guest** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 11:52 am

On this site I see people my age with Solara's but on the road old people drive our cars all the time.

Not to mean or anything but I find it interesting that Toyota classifies this car as a retired persons car.

by **NASTY** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 11:55 am

yeah, but how many old people care enough to find a site? (no offense to the 'mature' solarapeople on the site)

the car was targeted at the 40-something crowd, its big, luxurious, not too expensive or sporty either.

by **ToyGuy** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 1:26 pm

Define OLD

by **Yanks0114** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 1:52 pm

The solara is definately not an "old persons" car, it is however a midlife car. Most commonly owned by 20-30 year olds. It is not practical for people with families to own a solara because it is a 2-door. Also you see "old people" in the accord 2door. I am 17 and I love my car, especially because its unique

by **cdssolara** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 2:58 pm

yanks0114 wrote:The solara is definately not an "old persons" car, it is however a midlife car. Most commonly owned by 20-30 year olds. It is not practical for people with families to own a solara because it is a 2-door. Also you see "old people" in the accord 2door. I am 17 and I love my car, especially because its unique

I think you're right that the Solara target market was people in "midlife", but since when did "midlife" become 20's and 30's? :wink:

I believe Toyota expected the Solara to appeal to people in their 40's and 50's whose kids were out of the house, and who wanted something that looked sporty but was comfortable and solid. That's exactly what the Solara is. It has a sportier look than the Camry, but, being a Camry, it's hardly a sports car. The soft suspension seems to appeal to women, as I notice a lot of middle aged women driving it. It's pretty obvious, though, that people of all ages have been buying them.

by **Blaze** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 3:02 pm

http://www.pbase.com/image/6472775

my point exactly :lol:

by **krook** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 3:06 pm

HAHA

grumpy ol' folk drivin.

by **NASTY** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 4:48 pm

[quote="cdssolara"]I believe Toyota expected the Solara to appeal to people in their 40's and 50's whose kids were out of the house, and who wanted something that looked sporty but was comfortable and solid./quote]

'empty nesters'

by **Whatever** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 5:03 pm

Blaze wrote:http://www.pbase.com/image/6472775

my point exactly

haha
well i see a lot of old people driving this car too, but i'm only 19

Website · by **ICrazyChrisI** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 5:54 pm

Its for old people

by **krook** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 6:10 pm

well, sh!t at least someone didn't say it was a chicks car. . .

by **Yanks0114** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 6:12 pm

krooked Solara wrote:well, sh!t at least someone didn't say it was a chicks car. . .

Lol, I've heard that before. I just say hey nice civic - "hondas are like tampons, every pussy has one"

At least the solara is unique

by **cdssolara** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 6:36 pm

I'm still curious about everyone's definition of "old people".

Website · by **ICrazyChrisI** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 6:51 pm

I find old as in 35+

by **krook** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 7:03 pm

well, i've seen 40 something-year-olds who are hella young at heart.

i'd say if you're riding the Viagra express, then well. . .

you're kinda old.

Is it me or do alot of old people drive our cars?

Is it me or do alot of old people drive our cars?

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