New Pontiac Solstice

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imported_turbomangt

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I had the opportunity to sit in this new roadster and in a word it's HOT!!!! I'm 6' 4" tall and I fit in perfectly. All the reviews have been postive and it looks like Pontiac finally hit a winner with this one. The down side is they can't keep up with production and prices are soaring over $5-8K over sticker. It is my hope that they speed up production soon to catch up with orders. Next year a turbo goes in it. at that time, I might order one. its the first roadster I can actually drive. Gary
 
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turbomangt said:
I had the opportunity to sit in this new roadster and in a word it's HOT!!!! I'm 6' 4" tall and I fit in perfectly. All the reviews have been postive and it looks like Pontiac finally hit a winner with this one. The down side is they can't keep up with production and prices are soaring over $5-8K over sticker. It is my hope that they speed up production soon to catch up with orders. Next year a turbo goes in it. at that time, I might order one. its the first roadster I can actually drive. Gary
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I love it too, and when the turbo version comes out, I'll be seriously considering importing one to Japan (though there are a few other cars I'm considering doing the same with).
 
I love it too, although I'll hold out on any purchase until I can drive the Saturn Sky. The Saturn looks more masculine IMO. A turbo?? Man, that will definitely spice up the roadster market! Mazda better get going on the new Mazdaspeed MX-5!:)
 
I couldnt see buying a GM product either, but the Solstice, the Saturn equivalent and the Vette are 3 that I would seriously consider if I was shopping in those market segments.
 
Good looking car. From the reports I have read the Saturn equivalent is suppose to lose some of the sporting edge that the Solstice has (not in looks but in driving impressions and ride tuning). I think GM did a good job with this car I just wish they could have kept the weight down a little more and/or increased the naturally aspirated horse power.
 
Actually, the downside to the Solstice is the fact that they've been put on production hold at least twice due to quality issues. Lots of guys who have a Solstice on order are being told they have to wait longer for thier cars...much longer. And it's got the guys who've already taken delivery wondering what might have "gotten past the QC guys with my car???"



While I agree that the Sky is the sexier of the two GM entries, the MX-5 still tops them for flat out sports car performance driving. I've driven the new MX-5 and own a 1999 Miata. I bought the car because I wanted the classic small sports car feel, ultimately tossable in the corners. The MX-5 still wins in that regard, so say more than a few car magazines and online comparison reviews. But I'll just bet many people will view the additional creature comforts, larger wheels, etc on the Solstice as a bonus, and opt for one of those instead.



Still, when 2007 rolls around and GM drops the 250HP turbo motor in the Solstice, I just might be willing to overlook the superior handling of the MX-5. At least until the next generation Mazdaspeed MX-5 hits showrooms.
 
Mike-in-Orange said:
Actually, the downside to the Solstice is the fact that they've been put on production hold at least twice due to quality issues. Lots of guys who have a Solstice on order are being told they have to wait longer for thier cars...much longer. And it's got the guys who've already taken delivery wondering what might have "gotten past the QC guys with my car???"



While I agree that the Sky is the sexier of the two GM entries, the MX-5 still tops them for flat out sports car performance driving. I've driven the new MX-5 and own a 1999 Miata. I bought the car because I wanted the classic small sports car feel, ultimately tossable in the corners. The MX-5 still wins in that regard, so say more than a few car magazines and online comparison reviews. But I'll just bet many people will view the additional creature comforts, larger wheels, etc on the Solstice as a bonus, and opt for one of those instead.



Still, when 2007 rolls around and GM drops the 250HP turbo motor in the Solstice, I just might be willing to overlook the superior handling of the MX-5. At least until the next generation Mazdaspeed MX-5 hits showrooms.
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Why don't you look at the Honda S2000? It is a better car than those 2 will ever be!
 
drewski59 said:
Have you read any of the reviews?? Don't judge a book by its cover. :D
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Sure I read the reviews. I read the reviews of the Fiero when it was introduced as well. They both sound the same. I'll wait before making my decision to buy another Pontiac and I've owned a few. My first was a 1956 Starfire.



I can say one thing for certain, I've never owned a quality Pontiac. Then again they are not making their cars for the quality conscious crowd. If I want quality I'll buy an Infinity, Toyota or a Lexus. Perhaps even this will be available soon.



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Quickstrike said:
Why don't you look at the Honda S2000? It is a better car than those 2 will ever be!
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Well, since it costs so much more money, it should be, right? Just like a Corvette destroys an S2000, but costs thousands more as well - see a pattern here?
 
I have a co worker who has been waiting for his, looks like he's getting a 9** VIN. He's in that first 1000 that got the little extras, but mostly he's been in a waiting and wondering game. Supposedly it's at the rail yard and soon to be at the dealership, although deilvery was to occur last Saturday, so who knows. I'll be able to get a drive in soon, there sure is a lot of hype on this car.





I like the Saturn's looks a little better as well.
 
They both have pretty sexy rumps, although those Envoy back up lights ruin the continuity a little.



Those fat tires look like they mean business!:)
 
I'll hold out final judgement until I test drive one.... but at present I'm definitely liking the looks of the Saturn Sky better out of the two.



Partially the fact that they've borrowed more than one part from the bins at the factory building my current vehicle ('02 GMC Envoy) makes me go "hmmmm....."
 
becks said:
Look what I saw the other day



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I prefer the backend of the Saturn better though
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Wow! I hadn't seen a straight-on rear view before - I have to say I'm a bit disappointed:( . The Mazda looks much better from the rear, IMO.
 
Thank you everyone for mentioning those hidious Envoy lights. They go all out to design an "all new roadster" then stick 5 inch round lights in the front and rear bumpers. Not only that but they are depressed deeper than me reaching for my last 5$. It just makes me wonder what else they "borrowed"... I personaly wouldn't want much borrowed fromt he current GM parts bin, might make my "new" car worth about as much as my current 1997 jetta, which by the way has better resale than new cobalts, ions and probably g6's (give it a year).



Ps. forgot to mention that awfull looking black plastic "lattice" work down at the bottom of the rear. I could go on for years, GM really needs to step up, same with ford allthough they are doing much better (stealing from mazda).
 
drewski59 said:
They both have pretty sexy rumps, although those Envoy back up lights ruin the continuity a little.
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a little? Hell I don't even really like the way they look in the bumper of my truck, let alone on the back of the solstice. At least on the Envoy, though, it looks like it was meant to be the way it is.



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