Pontiac Solstice

[SCW]

Do you two have something you need to tell us?



Me thinks you doth protest too much...

Yes, time to come clean. The solstice is gay and I don't even want one.

Whew, that feels better, thanks.

 

[IslanderOffRoad]

I went to test drive one when I was looking for a daily driver last Feb. The Pontiac dealer refused to let me until a purchase agreement was drawn up, and they wanted a 10k mark up over sticker. 32k for one! I laughed and told him for 32k I'd be getting a Honda S2000. The guy says "yeah, I would too."

 

[RTicUL8]

The tunk space was next to non-existant. I was able to put my notebook computer case back there, but just barely.

However, for someone who has never driven a 2-seater before - it was fun.

Makes me want to also try out a vette.
It was fun to feel the wind in my hair.......




what little I have left!:laugh3:


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[jeeperjohn]

I just got back from NC, and had the use of one for the entire week.

It was Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuun! :thumbup:

I want one now!

How does it wheel?:dunno:

 

[RTicUL8]

How does it wheel?:dunno:

remember, I'm comparing it to what I drive - an XJ, a WJ, and a Cadillac DTS.

Compared to those, it stuck to the road like a bug on flypaper.
It cornered very well.
It got great gas mileage! (5-speed)
and was very powerful - I've heard that the non-turbo version is lacking.
(My wife was driving it one day and a little Miata tried to race her.
She toasted them, and then screamed "YEEEES!" I smiled

)

the bad:
* Very-Very little trunk space.
* I'm 6'1". The seat did not go back far enough.
* And although the steering wheel could be adjusted up and down, I found my legs slightly cramped with the wheel all the way up.

I have not driven any other 2-seater, so I have nothing else to base my comparison on. Overall it was fun to use it for the week - considering that all I had to pay for was gas.

 

[Dirk Pitt]

Honda S2000.

Now that was a fun test drive. Only beef I had was the Honda dealership wouldn't let my wife and I take it alone. They let me drive it, but the sales rep had to ride with. So I took it out on the car.

 

[IslanderOffRoad]

Now that was a fun test drive. Only beef I had was the Honda dealership wouldn't let my wife and I take it alone. They let me drive it, but the sales rep had to ride with. So I took it out on the car.

its understandable, they know that you wouldnt want to bring it back!