NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe - Page 3

ZHDesign57 · 03-19-2008, 12:31 AM

I like it!!! Great job GM!

Squashman · 03-19-2008, 12:33 AM

Wow! I love it. I think this is one of the best looking vehicles out there and at a price point half of what much of the competition is at. I have a Solstice GXP now but see myself getting into one of these next year.

YupYupYup · 03-19-2008, 12:34 AM

There is no space for tall headrests!

I know your problem...Us taller guys.

91Saturn · 03-19-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Honestly, I'm fairly disappointed. While it looks nice from some angles, there's still a kind of awkwardness about it.

I hear ya. Overall, I like the vehicle, and I might even buy one. However, there are some slightly awkward elements... little things like the way that the integrated rear spoiler partially overlaps the taillights. It has a bit of a "pasted on" look.

**paul8488** · 03-19-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nsap

Is there a sexier angle on any car out there right now? That's beautiful! I think this will be a great addition to the Pontiac lineup. A cover for the cargo area would be nice. I like that there's a soft foldable top available. I like this better than a removeable hardtop... that would just be another convertible Solstice, while this is a different beast.

My only worry is getting in and out of the car... are those the same side windows? The roof looke VERY low... tall people would have some trouble, no? I personally wouldn't be all that bothered by having little trunk space, so I could easily live with this car.

ScottS · 03-19-2008, 12:40 AM

Looks even less practical than the vert, so what's the point? It's good looking, no doubt, but I don't see any other redeeming value over the vert.

**paul8488** · 03-19-2008, 12:42 AM

Yikes... after looking again there's very litle head room in that thing. I think the B pillars and roof section behind the seats would be very confining and claustrophobia-inducing... I don't know how much I'd like having my head close to those big solid components. I could see that being a crash-test concern. Love the looks... just curious about how much space there is for ones noggin!

ctsmo · 03-19-2008, 12:42 AM

mamma mia thats hot!!!!

THE_SMURF · 03-19-2008, 12:52 AM

Finally a GM product,besides the corvette that looks like nothing else.
The only thing it reminds me of are some Italian coupes from the 60's.
This car is pure sex.

DoomsDave · 03-19-2008, 12:53 AM

Great looking! It has some very nice angles.

Shame they couldn't make some refinements to the interior though.

With a current GXP starting at $28.5K, I wonder what a GXP coupe will start at? If there's a price break for the coupe (doubt it...), I'd seriously consider buying one.

63GrandSport001 · 03-19-2008, 12:53 AM

This goes a long way in adding practicality to the Solstice which I think is a good thing in its own right. You might be able to deal with buying a solstice and using it as your main vehicle where as before that would have been trickier.

YupYupYup · 03-19-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 63GrandSport001

This goes a long way in adding practicality to the Solstice which I think is a good thing in its own right. You might be able to deal with buying a solstice and using it as your main vehicle where as before that would have been trickier.

I don't know about "main" vehicle. Not much space in back for luggage...Only two seater...If you are tall?

But still sexy car.

91Saturn · 03-19-2008, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by YupYupYup

I don't know about "main" vehicle. Not much space in back for luggage...

It could be a main vehicle for a single guy (or gal) who travels light.

YupYupYup · 03-19-2008, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 91Saturn

It could be a main vehicle for a single guy (or gal) who travels light.

Single and very light travel.

2648562 · 03-19-2008, 01:31 AM

It looks nice, but I'm kinda over the Solstice--at least as far as being wowed goes. And the front windshield is too upright and tall for the side glass--maybe it's the "chrome". The Envoy backup lights and third brake light look weak and dated too. Oh, and the rims aren't complimentary. It's still great though.

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ZHDesign57 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Drives: 1989 Mercury Cougar Posts: 349	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe I like it!!! Great job GM! __________________ "You can design a car, so every time you get in it, it's a relief - you have a little vacation." - Harley Earl "What's in a name? The fondest memories are trapped inside certain nameplates. All we have to do is set them free, and we can remember why we created them in the first place." - Z.H. Future Rides: 2010 Chevy Camaro LT/RS V6(MINE!!!!!)Victory Red with Black/Tan Interior

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Squashman Walking Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington Drives: 08 Yukon Hybrid Posts: 6	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe Wow! I love it. I think this is one of the best looking vehicles out there and at a price point half of what much of the competition is at. I have a Solstice GXP now but see myself getting into one of these next year.

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YupYupYup 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 697	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe There is no space for tall headrests! I know your problem...Us taller guys.

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ScottS 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 703	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe Looks even less practical than the vert, so what's the point? It's good looking, no doubt, but I don't see any other redeeming value over the vert.

03-19-2008, 12:42 AM	#37 (permalink)
paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 13,397	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe Yikes... after looking again there's very litle head room in that thing. I think the B pillars and roof section behind the seats would be very confining and claustrophobia-inducing... I don't know how much I'd like having my head close to those big solid components. I could see that being a crash-test concern. Love the looks... just curious about how much space there is for ones noggin! __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

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03-19-2008, 12:42 AM	#38 (permalink)
ctsmo 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 496	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe mamma mia thats hot!!!! __________________ Current Cars: 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Manual, 99 Red Firebird Manual- Brother 2007 SAAB 9-3 2.0T- Me 2006 Cadillac STS 3.6- Mom 2008 Subaru WRX STI /1999 Black Pontiac Firebird- other Brother 2003 Cadillac Deville Northstar- Dad Past Cars: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6- Me-----> SOLD 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT- Given to aunt 1994 GMC Safari- Sold 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme- Donated

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THE_SMURF 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rockport Tx Drives: 2002 Honda Civic SI 2005 Corvette Posts: 252	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe Finally a GM product,besides the corvette that looks like nothing else. The only thing it reminds me of are some Italian coupes from the 60's. This car is pure sex.

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DoomsDave 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin, TX Drives: 2006 Infiniti G35 coupe, 1994 BMW 325is Posts: 118	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe Great looking! It has some very nice angles. Shame they couldn't make some refinements to the interior though. With a current GXP starting at $28.5K, I wonder what a GXP coupe will start at? If there's a price break for the coupe (doubt it...), I'd seriously consider buying one.

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63GrandSport001 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,732	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe This goes a long way in adding practicality to the Solstice which I think is a good thing in its own right. You might be able to deal with buying a solstice and using it as your main vehicle where as before that would have been trickier.

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2648562 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,305	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe It looks nice, but I'm kinda over the Solstice--at least as far as being wowed goes. And the front windshield is too upright and tall for the side glass--maybe it's the "chrome". The Envoy backup lights and third brake light look weak and dated too. Oh, and the rims aren't complimentary. It's still great though. Last edited by 2648562 : 03-19-2008 at 01:37 AM.

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