NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe - Page 5

Ambalanche · 03-19-2008, 07:33 AM

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Philadelphia Drives: 2007 Saturn Aura Posts: 736	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.. __________________ Past Rides: 1991 Saturn SC 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 Pontiac G6 2000 Pontiac Grand Am 2007 Saturn Aura Future Rides: Saturn Sky/Chevy Camaro/Pontiac G8/Cadillac CTS Coupe

03-19-2008, 07:52 AM	#65 (permalink)
TaHoE GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Long Island, New York Drives: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 Posts: 9,850	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 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 178	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 Drives: 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2005 Chevrolet Uplander Posts: 18	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. __________________ Ford Mustang?? Current Rides: 1994 Camaro Z28 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT In Search of New Car (Possible: Malibu, Impala, G6, Equinox, or Vue) 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 Wife's Rides: 2001 Saturn SC1 (returned to dealer after 20 days) 2001 Z24 (replaced Saturn) 2003 Monte Carlo SS Supercharged

03-19-2008, 08:35 AM	#69 (permalink)
skylark68 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pearland, TX Drives: 1989 GMC Suburban 1968 Buick Skylark Posts: 1,273	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.

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
GM Inside News Forum Advertisement

03-19-2008, 08:46 AM	#70 (permalink)
PontiacBixler 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Drives: 2005 Pontiac G6 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Posts: 912	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. __________________ God, I still can't believe that the GTO is getting yet another chance while the Firebird has to sit out yet again.... How many times is the b@st@rd child going to get at bat before the venerated veteran gets to return to the game??? Lutz, Wagoner.... time to go to the retirement home.... You've left your keys in the fridge one too many times.

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 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 1,294	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe Very nice shooting brake!

03-19-2008, 08:57 AM	#73 (permalink)
mrgto 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 596	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 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NCR, Great White North Posts: 3,630	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 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Dec 2007 Drives: SUC (single under head cam) Posts: 55	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

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode