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What is this discussion about? Pontiac Solstice, Coupe, Convertible


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Re: I'm in love with the pictures.... [1point1] by pao
Jul 11, 2006 (3:48 am)
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Replying to: 1point1 (Jul 10, 2006 1:11 pm)

I guess its all subjective.....solstice holding its own on the SCCA circuit....does well as an every day driver and weekend car....holds the twisties nicely....will not take a straight line race......but wait until the GXP hits the street....plenty of power for us.....love the interior...compared to MX-5 and S2k...feels bigger to us....flimsy plastic....all three have them....fit and finish....give the edge to S2k but remember most of the Solstice is hand made vice machine line.....
 
crisp elegant handling....have you driven a solstice...it turns on a dime...doesnt wallow through turns....we dont think its cheap or heavy..but rather a nicely priced entry level roadster.....still working out some mechanical issues..but all first year cars do.....and MX-5 had a 15 year head start and the S2K....what a 10 year.....
 
I think you will see a redesign of the area causing the most concern with the solstice...and that is the differential.....instead of a parts bin one....think they should proceed as Mazda did and design the drive train specifically for the car...IMHO.....though we still love this car....had it 7 months now....12K on it....
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Re: Convertibles will always weigh [logic1] by dingchavez
Jul 19, 2006 (12:06 am)
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Replying to: logic1 (Apr 27, 2004 8:38 am)

I hear you the one roadster who's weight is superfluous is the 350z it's almost 4000lbs.
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Advice: by buddylee7
Jul 23, 2006 (8:16 pm)
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I just purchased a 2007 Soltice and love everything about it. I have only had it for a day and realized that in the options I choose the dealer failed to add one of them (Anti-lock brakes). I have the orgional options/package sheet they printed out for me which should have included the anti-lock brakes but they failed to deliver. Where do I go from here? Do I call Pontiac? Is it possible for the dealership to correct their mistake and add/install anti-lock brakes? Could the dealer order another one (which will take years to come in) and replace the one I'm driving now? This dealship has been an aweful experience and they will not recieve any future business and I will stress to my friends and family not to do business with them. If anyone has ever had this happen to them before and might have advice please help.
 
Thank you very much!
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Re: Advice: [buddylee7] by 62vetteefp
Jul 24, 2006 (2:49 am)
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Replying to: buddylee7 (Jul 23, 2006 8:16 pm)

Pretty much impossible to add on anti lock brakes.
 
I would go back and try to return if you have the paperwork. I guess it would be easy to miss seeing that it did not have the brakes.
 
Next I would ask them to do a search to find you a car as close as the one you ordered and get it for you. They are still in short supply but they are starting to fill the pipe line a bit so that many dealers now have a couple in but you may have to reorder. If you do reorder you need to get yourself to the front of your dealerships line. Demand this. I would also call Pontiac and state your issue. they mnay be able to put your car higher in priority at the plant.
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Re: Advice: [buddylee7] by pao
Jul 24, 2006 (7:33 am)
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Replying to: buddylee7 (Jul 23, 2006 8:16 pm)

do you have the original Vehicle Order Management System (VOMS) order..or the workbench order printout that was submitted by the dealer...did you sign the original order form listing ABS?.....if you did...its the dealers fault for not correctly entering the order into VOMS....if it was correctly entered..then the factory missed it......
 
either way..depends on the documentation you have and what you signed that will give you some or any leverage in this issue.....most dealers require you to review and sign the original order....did you?
 
you could do as suggested..have the dealer search for another that may come close..or simply order a new one....but could prove more hassle than worth....if you have the docs above the show the dealer didnt enter the order correctly...you might be able to get a comp accessory or too depending on your relationship with the dealer....dont work with your salesman...go to the sales manager or inventory control manager with this issue....
 
good luck
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Prices over Manufacturer Suggested? by grichka
Aug 17, 2006 (2:00 pm)
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I just moved in from Europe and checked the solstice which in the 2 places I visited so far is selling between 2500 and 6500 $ over the msp.
Is this normal?
I've never seen this anywhere in Europe.
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Re: Prices over Manufacturer Suggested? [grichka] by pao
Aug 18, 2006 (7:13 am)
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Replying to: grichka (Aug 17, 2006 2:00 pm)

its called dealer markup up for a high demand low production car....if you really want one..check around....at many pontiac dealers...call within a 100 mile radius.....to find a dealer that will sell at MSRP..that is what most of us have done that have ours
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Re: Prices over Manufacturer Suggested? [pao] by grichka
Aug 18, 2006 (7:40 am)
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Replying to: pao (Aug 18, 2006 7:13 am)

Thank you for your answer.
And yes, I already found a third one who is asking MSRP. And the 2 others have lost the extra business I had for them (2 other non solstice cars)
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Re: Prices over Manufacturer Suggested? [grichka] by pao
Aug 21, 2006 (3:51 am)
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Replying to: grichka (Aug 18, 2006 7:40 am)

congrats.....and Im sure the new dealer will appreciate your other business as well....sure wish other dealers would learn that lesson..there is more business after the car sale.......
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limited edition gxp by caddychaq
Aug 27, 2006 (3:58 am)
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Beautiful car, but. Let's see......loaded GXP 30k plus $5000 market adjustment or base 400hp 6speed GM 2 seater which carries luggage and runs on regular gas(minus $4000 market adjustment) Vette 41k or GXP 35k? Make mine Red.

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