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#198 of 376 Re: Just bought it! [logic1] by zonads Mar 30, 2006 (4:31 am)
Replying to: logic1 (Mar 28, 2006 6:21 am) Cool, didn't know that!
#199 of 376 Miata top by zonads Mar 30, 2006 (4:35 am)
One annoyance I've discovered about my Miata is that the top is difficult to put down so far... I have to get out of the car and press down pretty darn hard... of course thats in 30-60 degree weather so I'm hoping it will get easier with a break-in and warmer weather Replies to this message: logic1 (Mar 30, 2006 6:27 am) bfl497 (Apr 02, 2006 3:08 pm) pao (Apr 03, 2006 5:47 am)
#200 of 376 Re: Miata top [zonads] by logic1 Mar 30, 2006 (6:27 am)
Replying to: zonads (Mar 30, 2006 4:35 am) It could be the temps keeping the fabric stiff.   I don't have the new Miata. With my prior two generation Miatas, the top was always easy to get up and down.   If it keeps up, you may want to talk to the dealer. Maybe a bolt on the frame is placed wrong or something.
#201 of 376 Finally test drove a Sostice. by ttbuyer Apr 01, 2006 (8:41 am)
Thanks to Pao's information regarding the trunk (and the helpful link to the pictures) I decided to re-investigate the Solstice.   As I mentioned in an earlier post, there are plenty of Solstices sitting around on local dealer lots now (more than two dozen available in the LA area per the search tool on the Pontiac website).   After my visit to the Cerritos Auto Square I came to a couple of conclusions.   1) The Solstice is a great-looking car that looks particularly good in silver (IMHO)and;   2) The Solstice drives more like a Mustang than a Miata.   The second conclusion got me curious and I started a little research (very little) and it turns out that the 2 seat, 4 cylinder Solstice gets exactly the same estimated mileage (actually 1MPG more in city driving) as the 4 seat, 6 cylinder Mustang Convertible (with the 5 speed manual).   Of the three, the Miata is by far the best to drive.(gotta agree with Edmunds here that the Solstice cannot touch the MX-5 for driving pleasure).   The Solstice easily the best looking of the three. The Mustang is handsome, but looks better as a coupe (but I want a droptop).   I am now considering the Mustang because I have a couple of young sons that I need to carry around sometimes. Plus, the V6 Mustang droptop costs about what the Solstice or the MX-5 costs (give or take a grand or two).   Maybe I'll need to get an MX-5 and a Honda Fit! Replies to this message: pao (Apr 03, 2006 6:13 am)
#202 of 376 Re: Miata top [zonads] by bfl497 Apr 02, 2006 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: zonads (Mar 30, 2006 4:35 am) I had the same trouble, until I realized that you have to put the windows down a bit first.   Bobby L.
#203 of 376 Re: Miata top [zonads] by pao Apr 03, 2006 (5:47 am)
Replying to: zonads (Mar 30, 2006 4:35 am) does the MX-5 top get pressed down into the frame and lock in place??? I test drove the MX-5...and the salesman got out of the car to lower the top and pressed hard to what I beleive was lock it in a down position...and keep it flush with the frame of the car.......I dont remember.....ended up getting the solstice....after driving the MX-5...again..personal choice
#204 of 376 Re: Finally test drove a Sostice. [ttbuyer] by pao Apr 03, 2006 (6:13 am)
Replying to: ttbuyer (Apr 01, 2006 8:41 am) awww..come on....you didnt mention the need for a backseat earlier!!!!!...I look locally here in Northern VA and couldnt find a Mustange convertible under $26K.....and none were autos.............but hey no comparison with a two seat roadster...either the MX-5 or the Solstice.....   but hey...you will certainly get more thumbs up, questions, stares etc in the solstice.....we love ours....test drove the MX-5...and went with the Solstice.....but again personal choice..and we are empty nesters....and this is our third car.....
#205 of 376 Re: on star required [aviboy97] by missilemax Apr 24, 2006 (8:01 am)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Jan 31, 2006 1:48 pm) Get a new one every 4 years?! There is no doubt, I will allways have a Miata for as long as I live, but I think I'll get a new one every 15 years or so....
#206 of 376 Re: Solstice looks cool, but the (lack of) trunk will kill it. [pao] by missilemax Apr 24, 2006 (8:04 am)
Replying to: pao (Mar 27, 2006 4:54 am) Bag fits fine in a 2006 MX-5 + a suit case.... Replies to this message: pao (Apr 25, 2006 4:09 am)
#207 of 376 Re: Solstice looks cool, but the (lack of) trunk will kill it. [missilemax] by pao Apr 25, 2006 (4:09 am)
Replying to: missilemax (Apr 24, 2006 8:04 am) doesnt seem to be hurting sales...06 allocations sold out completely.....15K plus...and 07 orders beginning this week with production beginning in late June.....   again..this isnt your family car......I wouldnt even consider this a primary car for most people..but rather a cruiser or weekender.......we have packed for a long weekend without in problems in our solstice.....you learn how to pack.....and enjoy the car...as you have your miata......

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