NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe - Page 5

Ambalanche · 03-19-2008, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Z16monte

Why do people piss and moan about practicality in a sporty vehicle? Malibus and G6s are for practical,cars of this ilk are simply guilty pleasures.
Ed

Because in my car I have a ton of cargo room and it IS a real sports car!

goatgary · 03-19-2008, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by logansowner

And just so I know...how the hell does one make a coupe heavier than a convertible? WTH?

How the hell is nylon supposed to be heavier than steel and glass?

FierySolstice · 03-19-2008, 07:34 AM

I like the coupe a lot, I just think they should of updated it in the process. The Solstice was really GM's first vehicle of their turn around process. You would of thought they would of did something to it to keep it fresh. This reminds me of the PT Cruiser when they added the convertible, but didn't do anything to the design at all. I think they should offer the coupe with the option of having a removeable top and having a fixed roof standard, maybe with a sun roof. This way you can appease a lot of people. Overall its a good idea that should of happened a couple years ago. Just wondering if Saturn will get the same treatment..

goatgary · 03-19-2008, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gm_scott

To me it just seems like a cheap way out.

So its cheaper to have two optional removable roof setups and a pop up glass hatch than one solid roof?...all of which had to be leaked proofed and safety tested. OKaaaaaay!

**TaHoE** · 03-19-2008, 07:52 AM

Wow...a Solstice GXP Targa sounds hot to me...I can't wait to see (and sit in it) in person...

njtex · 03-19-2008, 07:59 AM

I guess the coupe version will be the one most used for racing next year. Wonder if the new roofline provides improved aerodynamics?

CADILLACSIXTEEN · 03-19-2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by genjy

What's the point of making it a targa? Sort of strange how GM went with targa instead of a rigid, fixed hardtop roof.

Even the Porsche 911 Targa nowadays just has what basically a big moonroof.

So does that make Porsche right?
Just because it's Porsche it doesnt make it the holy graile.... Having a Targa Solstice is HOT.
They are being different, not following.

JSWZ28 · 03-19-2008, 08:20 AM

I would rather see the Sky get a coupe version. Of the two, the saturn is the better looking car.

skylark68 · 03-19-2008, 08:35 AM

I really can't believe the moaning and groaning some people are doing regarding this car. Who could have imagined Pontiac building anything like this 5 years ago? This car is hot, and I personally love the targa roof. It gives the owner the capability to go topless without the compromise of a fabric roof. It also takes out the complicated mechanism of a retractable hardtop which is pointless in a car this size. As a former Miata owner I hate the retractable hardtop on the new Mazda.

PontiacBixler · 03-19-2008, 08:46 AM

ONE SHINING MOMENT IN HISTORY COMING RIGHT UP:
I, PontiacBixler, do solemnly state that if Pontiac is not EVER going to bring the Firebird back..... I am extremely happy with this model.

.....Now I hope that I can fit in it and that it is priced below the current convertible Solstice.

HoldHard · 03-19-2008, 08:56 AM

From the AutomobileMag article:

Unfortunately, one item that can't be stashed back there is the targa top.
To make amends, Pontiac will offer an optional Lotus Elise-style canvas top
that can be collapsed and stored onboard.

Looks like you have to leave the "hard" roof at home......

HH

jkennedy293 · 03-19-2008, 08:57 AM

Very nice shooting brake!

mrgto · 03-19-2008, 08:57 AM

No place to put the top in the car when it's off? Bad. Give me a fixed roof with a sliding sunroof......

**zete** · 03-19-2008, 09:05 AM

I do like it and prefer the notion of a targa as it retains the open air ability of the convertible. I think that was actually their thinking, though. They figured they'd lose out if it were strictly a hard top as customers would want to open air drive this thing and that left them with but one solution.

I'm not happy that the top can't be stowed. It's going to be a major disappointment for people, though the small cloth top is a good idea, but should be standard.

I'm trying to figure out why the trunk isn't bigger. When they redo the Solstice/Sky they have to get the packaging much better.

As to the interior comments, I think a mild refresh was in order. All they had to do was up the quality of the parts and add some flash. Nothing too expensive, but a bit of eye candy would do wonders for that interior which as a monotone boringness about it.

OldsReliable · 03-19-2008, 09:06 AM

This is seriously not cool. Between that, the Camaro, the G8 (ute especially) and all these other cool GM cars coming out all at once, how can I ever convince my wife that I need one ?!

03-19-2008, 07:34 AM	#63 (permalink)
FierySolstice 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Philadelphia Drives: 2007 Saturn Aura Posts: 1,192	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe I like the coupe a lot, I just think they should of updated it in the process. The Solstice was really GM's first vehicle of their turn around process. You would of thought they would of did something to it to keep it fresh. This reminds me of the PT Cruiser when they added the convertible, but didn't do anything to the design at all. I think they should offer the coupe with the option of having a removeable top and having a fixed roof standard, maybe with a sun roof. This way you can appease a lot of people. Overall its a good idea that should of happened a couple years ago. Just wondering if Saturn will get the same treatment.. __________________ The "New GM" is very boring... what happened to the driving excitement? 2013

03-19-2008, 07:52 AM	#65 (permalink)
TaHoE GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Central NC Drives: 2009 Pontiac G6 Convertible 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Posts: 10,006	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe Wow...a Solstice GXP Targa sounds hot to me...I can't wait to see (and sit in it) in person... __________________

03-19-2008, 07:59 AM	#66 (permalink)
njtex 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 373	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe I guess the coupe version will be the one most used for racing next year. Wonder if the new roofline provides improved aerodynamics?

03-19-2008, 08:20 AM	#68 (permalink)
JSWZ28 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bethel Park, Pennsylvania Posts: 20	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe I would rather see the Sky get a coupe version. Of the two, the saturn is the better looking car. __________________ Future Ride: 2010 Camaro 1SS (Black/Black) ORDERED!! Current Rides: 2006 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Past Rides: 1993 Z24 (First new car) 1994 S10 Xtended Cab 4x4 1995 Z34 1997 Blazer LS 4Door 4x4 1999 Silverado Z71 Xtended Cab (Classic) 2001 Silverado Z71 Xtended Cab 2003 Silverado Z71 Xtended Cab 1994 Camaro Z28

03-19-2008, 08:35 AM	#69 (permalink)
skylark68 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pearland, TX Drives: 1989 GMC Suburban 1968 Buick Skylark 1972 Corvet Posts: 1,544	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe I really can't believe the moaning and groaning some people are doing regarding this car. Who could have imagined Pontiac building anything like this 5 years ago? This car is hot, and I personally love the targa roof. It gives the owner the capability to go topless without the compromise of a fabric roof. It also takes out the complicated mechanism of a retractable hardtop which is pointless in a car this size. As a former Miata owner I hate the retractable hardtop on the new Mazda. __________________ The Mechanic: You'd have yourself a real street-sweeper here if you put a little work into it. G.T.O.: I go fast enough. The Driver: You can never go fast enough.

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03-19-2008, 08:46 AM	#70 (permalink)
PontiacBixler 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Drives: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Posts: 1,117	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe ONE SHINING MOMENT IN HISTORY COMING RIGHT UP: I, PontiacBixler, do solemnly state that if Pontiac is not EVER going to bring the Firebird back..... I am extremely happy with this model. .....Now I hope that I can fit in it and that it is priced below the current convertible Solstice. __________________ What is happening to the GM that grew up with for these many decades? If I could I would institute a hostile take over and kick the entire board and executives out and fill the positions with creative minds under the age of 35.

03-19-2008, 08:56 AM	#71 (permalink)
HoldHard Walking Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe From the AutomobileMag article: Unfortunately, one item that can't be stashed back there is the targa top. To make amends, Pontiac will offer an optional Lotus Elise-style canvas top that can be collapsed and stored onboard. Looks like you have to leave the "hard" roof at home...... HH

03-19-2008, 08:57 AM	#72 (permalink)
jkennedy293 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 2,371	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe Very nice shooting brake!

03-19-2008, 08:57 AM	#73 (permalink)
mrgto 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 766	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe No place to put the top in the car when it's off? Bad. Give me a fixed roof with a sliding sunroof......

03-19-2008, 09:05 AM	#74 (permalink)
zete GMI Staff Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NCR, Great White North Posts: 5,304	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe I do like it and prefer the notion of a targa as it retains the open air ability of the convertible. I think that was actually their thinking, though. They figured they'd lose out if it were strictly a hard top as customers would want to open air drive this thing and that left them with but one solution. I'm not happy that the top can't be stowed. It's going to be a major disappointment for people, though the small cloth top is a good idea, but should be standard. I'm trying to figure out why the trunk isn't bigger. When they redo the Solstice/Sky they have to get the packaging much better. As to the interior comments, I think a mild refresh was in order. All they had to do was up the quality of the parts and add some flash. Nothing too expensive, but a bit of eye candy would do wonders for that interior which as a monotone boringness about it.

03-19-2008, 09:06 AM	#75 (permalink)
OldsReliable 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Dec 2007 Drives: You ALFA crazy! Posts: 146	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe This is seriously not cool. Between that, the Camaro, the G8 (ute especially) and all these other cool GM cars coming out all at once, how can I ever convince my wife that I need one ?! __________________ Member of the ancient Order of the: Keepers of the Speed Limit

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