Posted: 4/29/2006 3:31:03 AM EDT
 My Wife just bought one of these the other day......great looking car and drives great.... |
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I have a thread here on the Solstice Can you share some pics? I am pretty impressed with the Solstice styling and Pontiac's attempt at a roadster, especially considering that I am generally skeptical of anything GM makes. |
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I like the Solstice and I'm thinking about getting one, too... HOWEVER, have you seen how FUGLY they look when you have to put the Front License Plate on them??? There has GOT to be a better way of mounting the plate!!! The Front Plate just RUINS the beautifully sculpted front grill & curvature... That's like buying one of the new 'Vettes and using the factory plate holder! 
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According to the guy I spoke with the V6 TOTALLY screws up the car's current 50/50 Front/Back Balance, and it simply RUINS the car's current (and fantastic) handling characteristics. So I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for the V6... I *DID* get to drive one that was tricked out with a lot of options and in the $26,000 range, but for me, I'd be happy with the $19,500 base model. I don't need all the extra options they feel are "Needed" creature comforts. It's a ROADSTER! IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE COMFORTABLE. (though surprisingly it is reall comfortable compared to classic roadsters) |
Post us some more pictures....... M4-AK |
Front plates ruin anything they're on. Thank god PA doesn't require them. |
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One of my employees got one recently, One of the first things I noticed were the 245/45-18 tires....I asked him if he'd looked into the cost of replacement rubber, about a grand a set he said...Ouch. I only get about 12k miles out of a set on my 240sx...I would imagine similar results from the solstice if he pushes it at all. Of cousre, YMMV 
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"Very cool looking cars. I'll own one as soon as they put a v6 in it!!! I'll bet it's an option next year!"  And Coming Soon: The Mallett V8 Sky! All the horsepower of the Corvette slammed into the Pontiac Solstice. The 400hp GM LS2 engine is an awesome addition to this super slick roadster. Mallett Cars has engineered it as a complete package. Extensive track and street testing has been done to assure that this car handles better than stock on either a Sunday drive or on a road course. The cars are complete from front to back using Genuine & Official Licensed Products of GM with the stock OEM catalytic converters in place to assure state emission compliances. Our package retains stock features such as cruise control, ABS brakes and all OBD-II diagnostics. And only Mallett Cars will back this kind of performance with a 2-year, 24,000 mile warranty. ONLY 100 CARS WILL BE BUILT! With a base price of only $19,995 (not including car) they will be sure to go fast. Packages are still available. Order yours today! they also do a super charged 427 one |
It's a lot lower than, say a Mustang or a Camaro. |
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Yea its my wife's...... The Saturn Sky is made on the same Assy. Line.....just different lines.....both are Low...to the ground..... I was supprised on how well I did fit into it....and was comfortable driving it.....Road trip in a few weeks.....will know more then.....This is one of the rare few that have an automatic trans in it....She did not want the 5 speed......go figure.....but hey its her ride...this one is loaded...leather and all....so she is very happy....which is good.....maybe another gun in the future for me.... 
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Just so anyone who is interested can find the source for all Solstice info: www.solsticeforum.com/forum/ It is by far the largest and most knowledgable community of Solstice folks. Futuristic |
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