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#1318 of 1325 Re: How many Solstice owners drive in the winter? [arieslag] by spoom Dec 18, 2008 (8:58 pm)
Replying to: arieslag (Sep 13, 2008 7:57 am) Nope, tried it once with my GXP and it's not worth it. Keep in mind I'm 53 years old, from the Midwest, and I'm "not skeered o snow" one bit. The light weight of the car, power to weight, & wide tires are a real problem. The traction control is working overtime and will just wear out your rear brakes. Only way it'd be half decent would be to put skinny, agressive tread tires on for the winter. For me it isn't worth it so I park it in the garage with Stabil and a battery tender, & breathable cover. Got the 4x4 PU for winter and we're expecting 9"-12" in the next 16 hours anyway
#1319 of 1325 Pick up the New GXP tomorrow by garnermike Dec 28, 2008 (7:40 pm)
2009 Solstice GXP, Wicked (copper), premium package, other niceties like upgraded audio and sport pedals, etc. With GM dealers needing to sell cars, got this $32,900 MSRP car for $26,900 out-the-door. Have wanted one since the 2004-5 concept cars. Sold my beloved 2002 Firehawk, which I tired of owning---taking care of that rare 'Bird and using it for carshows and only fair weather driving was getting to be too much. The GXP should fill my adrenilin needs just fine..... Will be installing the new GM Stage II Turbo upgrade to lift the car to 290hp and 340 torque. I already own a 2007 MX-5, so I know what a road-hugging 2-seat roadster is all about, but my test drives in the GXP tell me that this car will provide a different experience altogether.....
#1320 of 1325 Solstice by gogocart Mar 04, 2009 (12:35 pm)
I have had my Solstice for 3 yrs. I am in Love every time I see it. The proformance is great. I can say that I have ever been dissappointed. Love it his Name is Bruno.
#1321 of 1325 General question by will17 Apr 27, 2009 (12:18 pm)
I fell in love with the Pontiac Solstice the first time I saw it in person. My father owns one, and so far, great little car. Unfortunately, I have been reading that Pontiac is being phased out, and was wondering if the Solstice was going to be re-badged as a Chevy, or is this the end of the Solstice too? Anybody know? Replies to this message: pao (Apr 28, 2009 3:59 am)
#1322 of 1325 Re: General question [will17] by pao Apr 28, 2009 (3:59 am)
Replying to: will17 (Apr 27, 2009 12:18 pm) the entire Pontiac line will be phased out in 2010 to include the Solstice.....09MY production is finishing current orders on file......will see if they begin 10MY production or not......   dealers in my area have plenty of 08s on the floor...and even a few 07s not to mention their influx of 09s.......should be able to get some great deals out there in 2010 as the line phases out....   we own an 06 since Dec of 05 and love it....looking to pick up a GXP now.....and keeping our 06 one as well.....
#1323 of 1325 A great car, possible collector item. by eddierapido Jul 25, 2009 (4:44 am)
Writing from Canada. Picked up my Solstice near the middle of January. I trailered it to my home, about 225 kliks. It was covered in the driveway, for 2 months longer. We had a terrible winter in Muskoka. I started driving it in mid March. Even had the top down, early. And, let me tell you, it is not rocket science, to drop or raise the top. I can do it, in less than a minute. I will agree, about luggage space, with the top down. Belay the cup holders, who cares. They are in the same category as ash trays. It is a black GXP, 5 speed, goes like a bat outta of hell, and gets great mileage! Handles well, and shifts well, just watch the red line in first gear, under full acceleration. As to these so called experts, who tested the Solstice, they must be very girlish. Some wag, said bring tools, re: the top raising and lowering. What, sweetie, afraid you might break a nail? I love it, and the end of Pontiac, is a pity, indeed. Buy North American! It could be your neighbour's job. Replies to this message: pao (Jul 25, 2009 1:13 pm) eddierapido (Jul 26, 2009 4:49 am)
#1324 of 1325 Re: A great car, possible collector item. [eddierapido] by pao Jul 25, 2009 (1:13 pm)
Replying to: eddierapido (Jul 25, 2009 4:44 am) dont think you will ever see the convertible as a collector item unless you have the very last one or the very first one manufactured....the coupe with around a 1000 or so total production will be much more rare than the convertible.....but again....if its the first one or last one...with limited miles in 20 years....you never know Replies to this message: eddierapido (Jul 26, 2009 4:49 am)
#1325 of 1325 Collector car may be the wrong word. by eddierapido Jul 26, 2009 (4:49 am)
Replying to: pao (Jul 25, 2009 1:13 pm) But who would have thought, 40 years ago, that Austin Healey 100-6 and 3000's would fetch the price that they now get, at the auctions. I don't drive my roadster every day, I have another vehicle. I do plan to keep it for awhile. I still say, that it draws more than its share of admiring glances. And, IMO, outclasses the much beloved car of the test ladies, (Miata) in looks alone. Then there is the power advantage, of the GXP. This car is alot of fun, and a great ice breaker with the ladies and car enthusiasts. There are not that many up here, north of Toronto and London, Ontario.I got a great deal on the car, when I bought it in the winter, from a dealer in Burlington. Looking through the on line Auto Trader, the prices are $5000 higher for a used one now, with lots of kliks on them. So, who knows?

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