The solstice's targets were on the S2000
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The solstice's targets were on the S2000
http://www.autoweek.com/files/weekar...lstice_top.jpg
They said they wanted the handling characteristics of the S2000 but a tad less twitchy. However, at $20,000 and the 177hp mark, it's real competition is the miata. And it could definitely give the miata a run for its money.
Except DAYUM is this thing ugly with the top up.
They said they wanted the handling characteristics of the S2000 but a tad less twitchy. However, at $20,000 and the 177hp mark, it's real competition is the miata. And it could definitely give the miata a run for its money.
Except DAYUM is this thing ugly with the top up.
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Rep Power: 0 No, you have to wait for the SRT-4/Cobalt engine to work its way into that car. Its already been said that a turbo version is up next, and that will for sure be putting out over 215hp and 200ft lbs of torque.
Im sure what they mean is that the platform is meant to compete with the S2K, and I think it will in terms of sales, aftermarket and auto-x wins. Give it about 3 years.
Im sure what they mean is that the platform is meant to compete with the S2K, and I think it will in terms of sales, aftermarket and auto-x wins. Give it about 3 years.
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Originally Posted by NAstage2
No, you have to wait for the SRT-4/Cobalt engine to work its way into that car. Its already been said that a turbo version is up next, and that will for sure be putting out over 215hp and 200ft lbs of torque.
Im sure what they mean is that the platform is meant to compete with the S2K, and I think it will in terms of sales, aftermarket and auto-x wins. Give it about 3 years.
Im sure what they mean is that the platform is meant to compete with the S2K, and I think it will in terms of sales, aftermarket and auto-x wins. Give it about 3 years.
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Originally Posted by nick95673
the best part about this car.....the never ending employee pricing for everyone on cars made by americans.
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Originally Posted by EL-Sport
Thats assuming GM decides to include this car in the employee pricing list. Certain cars are not included for employee pricing (ie. the Corvette, or for Ford, the Mustang).
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Originally Posted by genexrocket
haha, all i can say is I had a used turbo saturn sc2 before my civic, and it suuucked!! after i fixed one mechanical problem, another one comes up, and so on.. -_-
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Rep Power: 0 I saw/sat in a Solstice last weekend... while I was milling around the car, some other guy touched a trim piece on the front of the car and it fell to the ground. We shared a good laugh and sarcastically pondered aloud about why GM would need discounts to sell its cars. The Pontiac rep just kind of stood there and turned as red as the finish of the car. The S2000 completely outclasses this car, and the new MX-5 looks light years better than it. Pwnt.
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Rep Power: 0 Yea there’s no chance that some phucktard broke the trim off then set it back on there. I’m sure none of us has done anything similar to that either.
And you happen to think the interior of a 32K dollar car is better then that of 19,000 dollar one? Way to go sherlock.
And you happen to think the interior of a 32K dollar car is better then that of 19,000 dollar one? Way to go sherlock.
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Yea there’s no chance that some phucktard broke the trim off then set it back on there. I’m sure none of us has done anything similar to that either.
And you happen to think the interior of a 32K dollar car is better then that of 19,000 dollar one? Way to go sherlock.
And you happen to think the interior of a 32K dollar car is better then that of 19,000 dollar one? Way to go sherlock.
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you bought a used car, put aftermarked forced induction on it and it had problems? NO WAY!
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Originally Posted by NAstage2
Yea there’s no chance that some phucktard broke the trim off then set it back on there. I’m sure none of us has done anything similar to that either.
And you happen to think the interior of a 32K dollar car is better then that of 19,000 dollar one? Way to go sherlock.
And you happen to think the interior of a 32K dollar car is better then that of 19,000 dollar one? Way to go sherlock.
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Originally Posted by aki
No, but a $30k American car has far inferior fit and finish that a $19k Japanese car. Compare a Ford 500 to a Honda Accord interior and you see the difference everywhere. Heck compare any $30k Ford/GM car to a Honda Civic and you'll see better quality fit and finish in the Honda. American cars' interiors have horrendous build for awhile.
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Rep Power: 399 Heh. I've had two Mustang GT owners in my car, and they mention how "cheap" and "fisher price" their interior feels compared to mine. 
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Originally Posted by nick95673
the best part about this car.....the never ending employee pricing for everyone on cars made by americans.
Last time i checked most GMs and Fords are built in Canada and Mexico and D/C builds in Germany, Mexico and Agentina along with VW
and this so called 'sale' just tells most of us that car prices are so inflated because both companies are still making money off the cars.
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Originally Posted by gotarheels03
I saw a Solstice on the road recently. Jesus its one of the ugliest "sports cars" ive seen in quite a while.
But you see it IS a sports car, unlike the RSX, WRX, Civic, Celica, Eclipse and so on.
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Rep Power: 0 NAstage2, I confirmed the problem by investigating the trim piece on the opposite side of the car. It was just a poorly thought out/cheaply built part. As far as the Solstice's interior not being on par with that of the S2000, you've got me on the price point. However, I can think of lots of other cars around that price point that appear to have better interior build quality, the Mazda MX-5 comes to mind. It's 2 grand more, but less ugly and better built. I'll have to drive one (or two, I'll drive the Sky too), but I'm just not convinced of GM's ability to build a proper roadster.
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