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#56 of 376 cars by xkss Oct 24, 2005 (12:18 am)
Unless something really spectacular happens, Pontiac is gone within 5 years.   Pontiac will have a new rwd coupe by 2009/2010. GM confirmed it last month. They would be wise to use styling from the sexy Solstice with the new coupe. Replies to this message: mcatt (Oct 28, 2005 10:52 am)
#57 of 376 Too bad... by mcatt Oct 28, 2005 (10:52 am)
Replying to: xkss (Oct 24, 2005 12:18 am) ...there's no such thing as a Mazda Solstice.
#58 of 376 Mazda Solstice by exalteddragon1 Oct 29, 2005 (11:09 am)
yes there is, especially if your on crack!
#59 of 376 Mazda Solstice by calidave Nov 25, 2005 (6:23 pm)
good one - the Mazda Solstice
#60 of 376 Re: How useful are comparative figures? [iloveit] by bottomline Dec 12, 2005 (11:19 am)
Replying to: iloveit (Sep 23, 2005 7:07 pm) SIMPLE FACTS SIMPLE ANSWERS A- We would not be spending any time on the Solstice if it did not merit it.   B- The MX5 deserved its merit in the 80s, and since then has not come into any considerable engineering changes, with the exception of minor HP. All MX5 fans always wanted to see a rotary engine in that platform.   C- The solstice is undeniably a tribute to aesthetics, the time to production crunch leaves a lot of room for error and fine tuning. I would highly recommend waiting for newer revisions of this vehicle where the bugs have been resolved. There are clear indicators that simple improvements on performance can be achieved based on displacement to HP ratio.   D- CONCLUSION DESIGN IS WORLD CLASS, FIT&FINISH AS WELL AS MATERIALS ARE PREMIUM, SUSPENSION & BRAKES ARE APPROPRIATE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE, YET ENGINE, ELECTRONICS, AND FINE TUNING OF THIS VEHICLE HAVE A LARGE RANGE FOR IMPROVEMENT.   I SUGGEST WAITING FOR THE 2007 SOLSTICE Replies to this message: pao (Dec 12, 2005 2:14 pm)
#61 of 376 Re: How useful are comparative figures? [bottomline] by pao Dec 12, 2005 (2:14 pm)
Replying to: bottomline (Dec 12, 2005 11:19 am) but isnt it true you should always wait for the second model year..to insure the bugs are worked out.....but hey.....bought the first year 04 malibu maxx and now the first year 06 solstice...both sitting in the garage now...and enjoying both...with no problem to report on either.........
#62 of 376 Re: Has anyone in here drove a Solstice yet? [paul38] by otillito Dec 23, 2005 (12:12 am)
Replying to: paul38 (Sep 30, 2005 5:51 am) i got to test drive the solstice 2 weeks ago at puente hills gmc 3 weeks after i bought my mx5. guess what, it drove like the gmc sonoma truck that i traded for the mx5. Replies to this message: pao (Dec 27, 2005 5:54 am)
#63 of 376 test mx5 by draknad Dec 23, 2005 (12:32 am)
test drove the mx5. It might be the newer miata, but had same plastic, handled a little more sluggish due to larger size and weight. Compared to solstice, nimbler, better handling, and engine sounded way better. Don't quite understand mx5's attraction. Soltice's design and looks rule. Check it, clean, new, amazing. Replies to this message: carlisimo (Dec 24, 2005 10:55 am)
#64 of 376 Re: test mx5 [draknad] by carlisimo Dec 24, 2005 (10:55 am)
Replying to: draknad (Dec 23, 2005 12:32 am) It's only 22lbs heavier! But I've also heard it's less crisp than before. Someone said it was over-tired. Unfortunately the Solstice is too.   Sport Compact Car had an article on the MX-5. Apparently, it loses 15-20 of its horsepower when the ambient temperature is above 77ºF! The ECU does it on purpose, for longevity.   What Mazda should do is put the 2.0L head (which is better) on the 2.3L block (which is... bigger). According to the magazines, they're compatible.
#65 of 376 Re: Has anyone in here drove a Solstice yet? [otillito] by pao Dec 27, 2005 (5:54 am)
Replying to: otillito (Dec 23, 2005 12:12 am) we have had ours two weeks now....and just finished the breakin period......you have to push the car into the high RPMs to really get the response out of her..shifting around 3500 to 4000 RPM.....there is some lag between second and thrid gear...If I recall correctly it has a very high redline..will have to look again tonight...   aftermarket products are beginning to hit the streets and the cold air intakes and improved exhausts seem to be helping immensely..per some recent dyno tests posted on another forum....waiting to see how the combination of the two items increase HP at the rear wheels now....   we arent out to autocross ours....but find it to be nicely responsive...and can easily get down the highway....

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