Pontiac Solstice, yay or nay?? |
Pontiac Solstice, yay or nay?? |
Mar 16, 2006 - 9:02 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '05 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Ive started to see alot of the new Solstice's out on the road lately since the warm weather is startin 2 hit here. When my friend worked at a local Acura dealership, there was a Pontiac/Buick dealership next door and we went over to take a look at them when they first came out. Its a pretty nice looking car. I saw a few shows about it and did a test drive. So far ive heard all good things. 177HP 2.4L Ecotech, with VVT, 5 speed short throw(oem) shifter, 18"s, nearly 50/50 weigh distrubution, avilble OEM LSD, RWD. Its not bad, and its starts at a good price too. What do you guys think of them??
Personaly, i like em, not bad for the bang for your buck. |
Mar 16, 2006 - 9:17 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
in 07 its getting a turbocharged motor, droping 225 ponies to the road. Ill be more interested then.
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Mar 16, 2006 - 9:22 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
It's a step in the right direction. I don't like it that much, think it's hideous. The Mallett Solstice is nice (LS2 conversion) though.
Now the Solstice's sister, the Saturn Sky........that's one bad mofo. MUCH better styling. -------------------- |
Mar 16, 2006 - 9:25 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(Fastbird @ Mar 16, 2006 - 9:22 PM) [snapback]408836[/snapback] It's a step in the right direction. I don't like it that much, think it's hideous. The Mallett Solstice is nice (LS2 conversion) though. Now the Solstice's sister, the Saturn Sky........that's one bad mofo. MUCH better styling. now maybe this thread poll should change....Solstice or Sky? lol This post has been edited by devilsden97: Mar 16, 2006 - 9:26 PM -------------------- Kawi Love |
Mar 16, 2006 - 9:48 PM |
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agreed the Saturn is mad nice compared to solstice
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Mar 16, 2006 - 9:58 PM |
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Mar 16, 2006 - 9:59 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, '05 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
well they make a sick body kit for em, but thats about it
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Mar 16, 2006 - 10:08 PM |
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QUOTE(TheStreetzKing @ Mar 16, 2006 - 10:59 PM) [snapback]408855[/snapback] well they make a sick body kit for em, but thats about it Ugly. Plus the new MX-5 has already thrased it in several auto magazine comparisons. |
Mar 16, 2006 - 10:15 PM |
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not feeling it at all...UGLY!
well never did like any doemestic cars = UGLY! |
Mar 16, 2006 - 10:22 PM |
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1 word, WHACK
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Mar 16, 2006 - 11:24 PM |
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That is one UGLY car. The grill on the front looks totally out of place. What's with the giant fog lights on the rear bumper??? That is just pure grossness.
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Mar 16, 2006 - 11:25 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 22, '02 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
if it was a hardtop and if it wasn't for women i might like it
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Mar 16, 2006 - 11:48 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 24, '05 From toronto,ontario canada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
booooooooooooooooooooooooo-urns
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Mar 17, 2006 - 9:51 AM |
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I like it, although I like the sky better. Pictures of the solstice do not do it justice. Its important to see it in person. That said, I do agree that Pontiac really needs to lose that front grill.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
Mar 17, 2006 - 10:32 AM |
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You have to see it in person. I def like the sky better like many have said. The solstice has a lot of great features and style for the price. The mx3 still beats it in road tests, but what ever. It still looks kinda like a chicks car.. but def hot, Id think about getting one.
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Mar 17, 2006 - 11:59 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Anaheim, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i too like the sky better
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Mar 17, 2006 - 12:59 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From Cincinnati, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The only problem with all these roadsters is that I Can't fit into one. too damn small. I sit in the solstice and Miata at the NAIAS and damn if my head was aboe the top line... its not fair to us who aren't vertically challenged
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Jun 8, 2007 - 3:48 PM |
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QUOTE(jgreening @ Mar 17, 2006 - 7:51 AM) [snapback]409053[/snapback] I do agree that Pontiac really needs to lose that front grill. well, I took care of that problem. Like the ferrari f430??? I have been busy working on my solstice. I added a turbo kit, made some fenders, lamboed the doors, modded the sideskirts, and completely redid the interior. I haven't dynoed yet, but the other guys are getting 300 + - at the rear wheel. |
Jun 8, 2007 - 3:58 PM |
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Looks good... but why the gauges on the pass. side a-pillar? Those don't even look visable to the driver.
I would have taken out the handle on the side of the center console and fabricated a pod to hold them there. -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Jun 8, 2007 - 4:19 PM |
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