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2006 Pontiac Solstice

Old Feb 15, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Looks nice, has RWD, and under $20K. Wow, Pontiac can do more than slap a GTO badge on an Australian coupe. I wouldn't mind one at all.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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well the V6 convertible has 2 more seats, not to mention 2 more cylinders i dont know if they are even aimed at the same market. but it is a nice car nonetheless. a miata competitor no doubt
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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True - it's a 2 seat roadster like the Miata, BMW Z3, and Porsche Boxster. I was just wondering if it's pricing (between 20k to 25k) would draw some thunder from the V6 'vert. I'd pick it over the V6 'vert, but not over a GT 'vert...I know...blasphemy
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 04:54 PM
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blasphemy.... it is a relative term. its not whether we all do it or not, its to what degree do we all do it....

or is that just me :scratch:
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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I don't know about that styling. I think thats more apt to pull from potential miata buyers if the pricing point is 20-23k. Looks better than a miata, but not as good as a S2000 or BMW Z3 (or Z4?)
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 02:41 PM
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Looks a lot like the Z4 ( and I don't like them). Ugly IMO. But better than a toyota ( i hate toyota! )
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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The solstice is a low volume car, I am sure they will sell quickly. I think it may take some V6 Mustang sales away.

I personally like the Saturn Sky better
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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Originally posted by 1999 Black 35th GT@April 12, 2005, 3:44 PM
Looks a lot like the Z4 ( and I don't like them). Ugly IMO. But better than a toyota ( i hate toyota! )
i love the Supra, i hate everything else toyota has/currently produced
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 12:06 PM
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It's an under powered, over bloated, priced too high, cheap plastic interior, attempt at the miid 20's market.

One which will flop MISERABLY. I have seen and felt the interior of the solstice/sky up close in person and it just stinks. It's like the mid-late 90's cavalier quality.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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Originally posted by Galaxie@April 12, 2005, 5:55 PM
The solstice is a low volume car, I am sure they will sell quickly. I think it may take some V6 Mustang sales away.

I personally like the Saturn Sky better
I totally agree with Steve in every point. The Sky is better looking
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 07:52 AM
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it was ont he apprentice, i told my uncle i would of told Trump what a POS it was.........................he would appreciate my honesty

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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 07:53 AM
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The name of the car alone makes me want to spew ..
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 09:27 AM
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Originally posted by Fordracing200+April 12, 2005, 8:59 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Fordracing200 @ April 12, 2005, 8:59 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-1999 Black 35th GT@April 12, 2005, 3:44 PM
Looks a lot like the Z4 ( and I don't like them). Ugly IMO. But better than a toyota ( i hate toyota! )
i love the Supra, i hate everything else toyota has/currently produced
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Doug, you're letting me down buddy! Just kidding!
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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Originally posted by 1999 Black 35th GT+April 15, 2005, 10:30 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(1999 Black 35th GT @ April 15, 2005, 10:30 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
Originally posted by Fordracing200@April 12, 2005, 8:59 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-1999 Black 35th GT
@April 12, 2005, 3:44 PM
Looks a lot like the Z4 ( and I don't like them). Ugly IMO. But better than a toyota ( i hate toyota! )

i love the Supra, i hate everything else toyota has/currently produced

Doug, you're letting me down buddy! Just kidding!
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lets rephrase that the supra is a good car, but it needs to be de-riced, spoiler delete, stock body, slicks and skinnies, all black. toyota is not my fav company, but the supra is something i would consider, i wouldnt buy it but i would consider it
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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I agree with the other posters above who favor the Solstice's GM cousin, the Saturn Sky. Saw it at the auto show and the pictures don't do it enough justice. One of the few (very few) GM cars I would ever consider putting in my garage. But no Mustang would ever be put out of the stable for it.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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yuck, saturns plastic gm products do not intewrest me at all
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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Sorry mate, the Celica GT4 is another sweet Toyota!!

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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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I believe I read the Solstice has a 4cyl - 177 hp 'engine' and the Sky has a whopping 170 hp 4cyl... Hey they might give my lawn mower a run for its money!

I do like the styling but NOT competition V6 or GT – please.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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Everyone is saying a Miata competetor, But I think it will take more sales away for the already ******* Chrysler Crossfire. I would like to know how many of those have been sold. I see lots full of them all the time. I dont think people want them. 35K for 210hp? give me a break! All of those potential buyers will be in a Solstice this summer.
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