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RTicUL8
July 4th, 2007, 12:11
I just got back from NC, and had the use of one for the entire week.

It was Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuun! :thumbup:

I want one now!

http://www.autoclub.com.au/uploaded_images/pontiac-solstice-gxp-2007-798230.jpg
Burton58
July 4th, 2007, 12:29
the turbo ones are great. i like the look of the saturn sky better though, never was a fan of the rounded pontiac front end
Del00XJ
July 4th, 2007, 12:54
Go to google and check out Mallett Performance... Somewhere in NY or something. Take a Sky, drop in a LS2 and 6-Speed... All for under 40k and run mid 12's
JohnX
July 4th, 2007, 13:24
A stock LS1 camaro with some good tires runs mid 12's ?

For 30k total when it was new.
DrMoab
July 4th, 2007, 13:26
A stock LS1 camaro with some good tires runs mid 12's ?

For 30k total when it was new.
Yeah but its a Camero and I don't want a mullet.

I, like the other guy like the look of the Saturn better(I never in a million years thought I would say that)
Burton58
July 4th, 2007, 13:31
i never thought a saturn could like good or be a decent car, but they have me fooled so far!
Fergie
July 4th, 2007, 14:29
Ranks right up there with Miata and the TT coupe in terms of poop dick-osity.

:gay:
Root Moose
July 4th, 2007, 15:10
I prefer the Solstice, more retro looking, well balanced design cues.

Apparently a lot of auto-x guys are dropping Miatas to run these cars (or so I've heard).
GrimmJeeper
July 4th, 2007, 15:49
Ranks right up there with Miata and the TT coupe in terms of poop dick-osity.

:gay:

:roflmao: :roflmao:
Glenn B
July 4th, 2007, 17:22
Ranks right up there with Miata and the TT coupe in terms of poop dick-osity.

:gay:

....and you left the Mini-Cooper out? Gasp!
Fergie
July 4th, 2007, 17:24
....and you left the Mini-Cooper out? Gasp!
Didn't want to hurt G.
Glenn B
July 4th, 2007, 17:25
Didn't want to hurt G.

LOL, a bit too late for that. :)
Dirk Pitt
July 5th, 2007, 06:31
My wife wanted a new car a when those were coming out. When we had driven everything else, we decided to place an order for a solstice, but ended up finding something else.

A few months later, I drove a friends and I couldn't be happier with the decision to go another direction. Gutless, no balls, shitty interior, no trunk...I can go on and on.

Maybe the GXP though.
IslanderOffRoad
July 5th, 2007, 20:07
I drove a Solstice in Vegas last year, fun little car!

I personally prefer the Mazda MX-5 (Miata). The girlfriend's dad has one, I got to borrow it last time I was in Az... the shifter is much better than the one in the Solstice, and it corners a bit better.
Starboard M
July 5th, 2007, 20:59
I just got back from NC, and had the use of one for the entire week.

It was Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuun! :thumbup:

I want one now!

http://www.autoclub.com.au/uploaded_images/pontiac-solstice-gxp-2007-798230.jpg
Friend of mine has one. The interior is super small. No room to move the seat back.

And it was an automatic :ghey:


I want a mini S or a Evo if/when I get a car. Now I just have to find the money for the insurance and car. :dunno:
slider
July 6th, 2007, 07:43
we have sold 2 of these here at the dealership. both of the guys that bought them are in a solstice club. when they do the meetings, these guys ship there luggage to the hotels they will be staying at because there is no room whatsoever in the car.
SCW
July 6th, 2007, 09:32
we have sold 2 of these here at the dealership. both of the guys that bought them are in a solstice club. when they do the meetings, these guys ship there luggage to the hotels they will be staying at because there is no room whatsoever in the car.


I thought you were going to say something about the Solstice club members "packing suitcases" in a way that just isn't fit for a family-friendly board! Not that Solstice doesn't seem kinda GAY or anything, I just wouldn't be caught dead at a 'club meeting'.
slider
July 6th, 2007, 10:06
um...you should meet the people who own the 2 solstices in question.
alittle fruity.
Sniggs
July 6th, 2007, 10:13
Do you two have something you need to tell us?



Me thinks you doth protest too much...
GrimmJeeper
July 6th, 2007, 10:15
Do you two have something you need to tell us?



Me thinks you doth protest too much...

theres an old spanish proverb, loosley translated it is

he who constantly speaks of bread, is hungry for bread.


:D
SCW
July 6th, 2007, 11:45
Do you two have something you need to tell us?



Me thinks you doth protest too much...

Yes, time to come clean. The solstice is gay and I don't even want one.

Whew, that feels better, thanks. :D
IslanderOffRoad
July 6th, 2007, 12:12
I went to test drive one when I was looking for a daily driver last Feb. The Pontiac dealer refused to let me until a purchase agreement was drawn up, and they wanted a 10k mark up over sticker. 32k for one! I laughed and told him for 32k I'd be getting a Honda S2000. The guy says "yeah, I would too."
RTicUL8
July 6th, 2007, 12:13
The tunk space was next to non-existant. I was able to put my notebook computer case back there, but just barely.

However, for someone who has never driven a 2-seater before - it was fun.

Makes me want to also try out a vette.
It was fun to feel the wind in my hair.......




what little I have left!:laugh3:


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jeeperjohn
July 6th, 2007, 13:00
I just got back from NC, and had the use of one for the entire week.

It was Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuun! :thumbup:

I want one now!

http://www.autoclub.com.au/uploaded_images/pontiac-solstice-gxp-2007-798230.jpg
How does it wheel?:dunno:
RTicUL8
July 6th, 2007, 13:29
How does it wheel?:dunno:

remember, I'm comparing it to what I drive - an XJ, a WJ, and a Cadillac DTS.

Compared to those, it stuck to the road like a bug on flypaper.
It cornered very well.
It got great gas mileage! (5-speed)
and was very powerful - I've heard that the non-turbo version is lacking.
(My wife was driving it one day and a little Miata tried to race her.
She toasted them, and then screamed "YEEEES!" I smiledhttp://www.websmileys.com/sm/happy/1053.gif)

the bad:
* Very-Very little trunk space.
* I'm 6'1". The seat did not go back far enough.
* And although the steering wheel could be adjusted up and down, I found my legs slightly cramped with the wheel all the way up.

I have not driven any other 2-seater, so I have nothing else to base my comparison on. Overall it was fun to use it for the week - considering that all I had to pay for was gas.
Dirk Pitt
July 6th, 2007, 14:15
Honda S2000.

Now that was a fun test drive. Only beef I had was the Honda dealership wouldn't let my wife and I take it alone. They let me drive it, but the sales rep had to ride with. So I took it out on the car.
IslanderOffRoad
July 6th, 2007, 17:13
Now that was a fun test drive. Only beef I had was the Honda dealership wouldn't let my wife and I take it alone. They let me drive it, but the sales rep had to ride with. So I took it out on the car.

its understandable, they know that you wouldnt want to bring it back!