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Replying to: aviboy97 (May 27, 2006 5:49 am)  Just as the new Camaro will take some numbers from Ford (Mustang), the Sky and Solstice will surely wean away some prospective Miata buyers.
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Replying to: glennglenn (May 27, 2006 8:14 am) I was not refering to you. More power yes, handling as good or better, YES! Price competitive, for sure. Yes, 7 more HP. Faster, not according to the site you are posting on!! The Sol is 350 lbs heavier! As for handling " Pontiac Solstice has bold, aggressive styling with good handling, and a decent ride, but its weight hinders its agility, especially relative to the Miata" from most recent CR issue comparo "Cheap Thrills" article. As for price, yes they are similar, but, not while Pontiac dealers are charging THOUSANDS in ADM's. Once that stops, they will be very close. No crying here either. No need to feel threatened either. Many have tried, all have failed to take Miata's crown. |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (May 27, 2006 5:49 am)
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Replying to: glennglenn (May 27, 2006 8:14 am) Haha...now that was funny. Too bad the sheriff is so broke he needed to sell the tin star for cash. |
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Replying to: manybmws (May 27, 2006 10:00 am) Yes, they do, however, the manufacturer sets what demographic they are targeting. GM and Mazda have the same customer targeted for the Solstice and MX-5. If someone outside their "set demographic" purchases their car, it's no big deal, and proves nothing, it's just another customer. My point from the beginning has been that the manufacturer sets it targeted demographic. People buy cars that they were not targeted for, it happens all the time. I don't see what point you are trying to make, if any.
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I am open to all opinions. Read any thread I have been in. The demographic bit is not an opinion, that is something set by a manufacturer, or a fact. If you have an opinion on the Solstice, or MX-5, I will either agree or disagree if I feel like replying. That's what this forum is for.
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Replying to: glennglenn (May 27, 2006 8:14 am) I am sure that the Solstice and Sky will please GM fans (who aren't a very demanding group by and large)but anyone looking for driving pleasure will choose the Miata. For those who want a pretty toy to putt around suburbia to get ice cream on the weekend the Solstice will be enough. The Miata will be available long after the Solstice has gone the way of the Fiero. Bet your bottom dollar, there will be no second generation Solstice/Sky. And don't get me wrong, even though the Solstice was a disappontment, it is far, far better than it might have been...it's just not good enough. |
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Replying to: tnb (May 19, 2006 2:03 pm) BTW, I just bought a used 2001 Miata; British Racing Green SE. It has a tan top, tan leather seats and a Nardi wooden steering wheel. I used to have a white 2002 Miata. But this color combination (which is similar to yours) has always been my personal favorite. Congrats on your new car!
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Replying to: aviboy97 (May 27, 2006 1:58 pm) Demographics are not fact. Depends what criteria are established for the group. I can go to the deli and buy a pound of bologna. |
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