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synth19 02-07-2004 12:09 PM

What do you guys think of the Pontiac Solstice?
 
-Starting MSRP @ 20k
-RWD
-4 banger 170hp

http://www.pontiac.com/fuelingzone/w...stice_sm_4.jpg

http://www.pontiac.com/fuelingzone/w...stice_sm_1.jpg

http://www.pontiac.com/fuelingzone/w...stice_sm_2.jpg

http://www.pontiac.com/fuelingzone/w...stice_sm_3.jpg

1killercls 02-07-2004 12:13 PM

I really like it...except for ONE THING.















It's a PONTIAC.

synth19 02-07-2004 12:18 PM

^ damn..... the american stigma. :( :D

einsatz 02-07-2004 12:22 PM

Just saw on C/D that there are a couple other GM cars that'll share the new platform used in the Solstice... one looks like an SSR with a hardtop...

The one thing I don't like is that it's a manual tranny and it's RWD.
Wait, no, that came out wrong.
The one thing I don't like is the front grille. Where did the bumper go :confused:

JaDia4 02-07-2004 12:27 PM

Re: What do you guys think of the Pontiac Solstice?
 

Originally posted by synth19
-Starting MSRP @ 20k
-RWD
-4 banger 170hp

And don't forget supercharged! At least that's what they were saying two years ago. They were also saying it would be 2.2L, 240hp, DOHC, 6 spd, sitting 19s in the front and 20s in the rear. But its a hot little coupe except for the rear end. I hope they market it like the S2K is marketed - for the enthusiasts. I could easily see it becoming a "chick car". (Not to start that argument again)

suXor 02-07-2004 12:33 PM

@20k, everyone will have it. Circa PT Cruiser launch....

danny25 02-07-2004 12:46 PM

if I was looking for a little weekend car like the Miata I'd pick that up.

heyitsme 02-07-2004 12:53 PM

Pretty nice, I'd take it over the MRS and Miata.

synth19 02-07-2004 12:56 PM

yeah, I don't like the trademark Pontiac grill... gotta change that

Sarlacc 02-07-2004 01:06 PM

I dig it.

synth19 02-07-2004 01:19 PM

http://www.avtobest.spb.ru/wallpaper/solstice8x6.jpg

diori 02-07-2004 01:21 PM

For those states w/ front license plates, it will make that front end look fugly

1SICKLEX 02-07-2004 01:28 PM

I think it is wonderful. Simply wonderful.:patriot: :patriot: :bigclap:

swclown 02-07-2004 01:38 PM


Originally posted by diori
For those states w/ front license plates, it will make that front end look fugly
good point!!!

derrick 02-07-2004 02:22 PM

Those that went to the Detroit Autoshow .... the production Solstice looks very much like the Concept seen in 2001. HOWEVER, there are some tweaks to it ... tires won't be the 19" front/20"rear setup (I think it's a more conservative 18") Some bumper changes to meet gov't crash tests, etc.

Prices start at $20k, but most will opt for the loaded version, which will push the price at $25k. (That's what the Pontiac rep told me when I was there)

Yes -- the Kappa platform (???) is shared with Vauxall and Saturn, to save development costs. They went too technical when they described it in detail. Bottomline: rigid body despite it being a roadster!

- derrick

PS I got a mini-brochure at the autoshow, but I left it at work! :doh:

Sarlacc 02-07-2004 02:26 PM


Originally posted by diori
For those states w/ front license plates, it will make that front end look fugly
This is where you look at the cop and say, you tell me where its supposed to be mounted. Ticket pontiac. :D

scalbert 02-07-2004 02:54 PM


Originally posted by 1killercls
It's a PONTIAC.
:rolleyes:

Chemmech 02-07-2004 03:34 PM

Debadge it :D! THOSE SPECS ARE PRETTY sAD.

1SICKLEX 02-07-2004 03:50 PM


Debadge it ! THOSE SPECS ARE PRETTY sAD.
What is sad about it numbnuts? The car is gonna be light.

Johnny Rad 02-07-2004 03:51 PM

It's the only Pontiac that I'd be interested in. If it undercuts the Miata's performance and price, I think it can be a winner. Especially if they take Chemmech's advice: debadge it!

Chaptorial 02-07-2004 05:37 PM

If i was in the market for a car like the Miata i would be sure to check that one out. :nod: Not to bad.

cusdaddy 02-07-2004 06:46 PM

2.4L 170/170.. Not bad at all for such a small and light car. Most likely a ~220-240 SC version coming out shortly after.

Really awesome car. Looks even better in person

AK_MOBBER 02-07-2004 07:41 PM

looks like a beefed up miata.

I would pimp it after I put some good mesh in the front grille.

Nashua_Night_Hawk 02-07-2004 07:49 PM

too simplistic interior.. I would pick the lotus Elise!

Crazy Bimmer 02-07-2004 07:51 PM

Gotta drive it first to know.

synth19 02-07-2004 10:08 PM

here's a weak photochop of the grill:

http://www.thesoulwithin.com/endora/solstice8x6.jpg

Johnny Rad 02-07-2004 10:40 PM

Lotus Elise? Absolutely, but it's almost twice the price as the Solstice!

How does the projected performance compare to a current-gen Miata?


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