off topic....Pontiac Solstice
04-25-2007, 07:44 PM
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off topic....Pontiac Solstice I have a friend interested in 1 of these....a turbo-automatic Solstice roadster. Anyone driven one of these cars that can comment? Are they a good little sports car for a woman? She's not a racer...Anyone in the know? She also likes the Honda S2000's, but they only come w/stick transmission...Thanks. WJ 
04-25-2007, 08:06 PM
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the saturn redline and solstice GXP are both currently available but rolling into show rooms very slowly. best bet would be to talk to a dealership about ordering and wait the 6-8 weeks until it arrives.
the cars are a blast to drive, even the non-turbo model gets along good. they handle like they are on rails and with teh traction control off you can easily use that power in the lightweight car to get the rear end rotating. they do very good bunrouts and donuts.
i took one for a "test" drive one day from a dealership that shall remain nameless. it was a blast.
the cars are a blast to drive, even the non-turbo model gets along good. they handle like they are on rails and with teh traction control off you can easily use that power in the lightweight car to get the rear end rotating. they do very good bunrouts and donuts.
i took one for a "test" drive one day from a dealership that shall remain nameless. it was a blast.
04-25-2007, 08:07 PM
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yeah the turbo sky's (redline) are out, someone on one of my motorcycle boards has one, I like the sky personally also.
your looking at around 32k with some options and the Five-speed automatic transmission
your looking at around 32k with some options and the Five-speed automatic transmission
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My girlfriend's Mother has the Saturn Sky and it's been back to the dealer a few times already for a couple things... mostly the shittyness of it being a convertible.... Other than the reapeated times back to the dealer she seems to enjoy the car a lot! I don't know if the same issues carry over to the Solstice?
The Solstice looks a lot better in person than it does in pictures that's for sure! The Sky has it's unique body style and interior differences, but I'd go with the Pontiac simply because it's a Pontiac!
Turbo's are fun... I'd go that route without a second thought!
The Solstice looks a lot better in person than it does in pictures that's for sure! The Sky has it's unique body style and interior differences, but I'd go with the Pontiac simply because it's a Pontiac!
Turbo's are fun... I'd go that route without a second thought!
04-25-2007, 10:51 PM
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We have both the regular Solstice, and GXP on the lot. I think they are decent for the money, but the regular one is underpowered in auto form. Def not your primary vehicle, space for stuff is VERY limited.
04-26-2007, 06:06 AM
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Thanks everyone. It's going to be a summer-only car for her. She's supposed to test drive a blk. turbo automatic Pontiac roadster today, but likes the dark blue ones...she still likes the Honda S2000 quality over the Pontiac, but doesn't want to shift it...we'll see.... WJ
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04-26-2007, 12:10 PM
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I haven't had the chance to drive one but the GXP or the RL sound like great little roadsters. Nice interiors, nice size (good amount of room sitting in it, atleast compared to the s2k) and the potential of that turbo ecotec is huuuuuuuge.
I'd love to have an all blacked out Sky RL....sigh money
I'd love to have an all blacked out Sky RL....sigh money
04-26-2007, 06:18 PM
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Yeah, but I want her to buy the turbo model... 
Are the Saturns already available? Man, where have I been? WJ
Are the Saturns already available? Man, where have I been? WJyeah they are. Ive already had to fix a few of them. they didnt have much road time last summer. id wait until june or july before looking into gettin one. cause by then ill be able to tell ya what other problems aside from the shoddy construction of the roof have popped up.
04-26-2007, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by F-Bobby
yeah they are. Ive already had to fix a few of them. they didnt have much road time last summer. id wait until june or july before looking into gettin one. cause by then ill be able to tell ya what other problems aside from the shoddy construction of the roof have popped up.
04-26-2007, 09:29 PM
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...she still likes the Honda S2000 quality over the Pontiac
I would take a Solstice/Sky turbo over an S2000 any/every day of the week.
04-26-2007, 09:51 PM
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This doesn't surprise me, many other uninformed and unknowlegeable car buyers in this country also tend to lean towards Honda for no apparent valid reason as well.
I would take a Solstice/Sky turbo over an S2000 any/every day of the week.
I would take a Solstice/Sky turbo over an S2000 any/every day of the week.
arent s2000s stickering well over 30k?
im ashamed to admit i like them though. they look like a mini c5z06.
04-27-2007, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
This doesn't surprise me, many other uninformed and unknowlegeable car buyers in this country also tend to lean towards Honda for no apparent valid reason as well.
I would take a Solstice/Sky turbo over an S2000 any/every day of the week.
I would take a Solstice/Sky turbo over an S2000 any/every day of the week.
WJ