NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe - Page 8

BPGTim · 03-19-2008, 01:43 PM

All I have to say is stop drooling on my car !!!

goatgary · 03-19-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by logansowner

The convertible version of most cars is heavier because of the extra parts needed to keep it from snapping in half without the rigidity of a roof. THe roof itself is light, but the extra steel to keep it straight isn't.

But I never took into account that this car was designed as a vert first, not second like most cases, which was said by a GMI staff member.

Exactly! Also they said it was only a tad heavier and that the performance numbers shouldn't change.

SJZ3 · 03-19-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 91Saturn

Wrong. For the record, I like this vehicle, but GM's own engineers have essentially admitted that it was the cheaper approach.

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_sh...upe/index.html

That's actually pretty interesting. I have to say in this case, being cheaper actually resulted in a better car!

I'll take a targa over a coupe any day of the week, and twice on Sundays.

LoneWolf · 03-19-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tamatt27

I'd love to see it in black...

Hmmm ... I wonder if the coupe will maintain the silver A-pillar/windshield frame that the convertible has.

GM2004 · 03-19-2008, 03:11 PM

The Hard Top Solstice will be revealed at the Auto in New York. See link with picture.

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll...803190342/1364

In the mean time because of excessive inventories of the convertible Solstice, the Plant will eliminate the 3rd shift in April and layoff about a third of the Plant.

carscomblogger · 03-19-2008, 03:27 PM

I was at the press conference with 50 cent but didn't get close. Joe Wiesenfelder did and the depressing part is the hardtop can't fit in the cargo area. The cargo area is really small and obviously luggage will block your view.

more of his reporting about aerodynamics, him removing the roofs etc.
http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...ce-coup-1.html

04bonnie · 03-19-2008, 04:10 PM

It's the poor man's vette! I think it's great. Very good for Pontiac, it is a car that anyone can own, and it's sweet looking. The Solstice convertible is the best, but this is a little more practical. Would be nice to have a back seat, but the porportions would be all off if they did that. 2 seats will have to do, this will make a young guy or gal a nice first new car to drive to their new job after they are out of college. Or, a nice weekend runabout for the person wanting a toy they can have fun with when the family isn't with them. I really think this is an amazing vehicle, and it's rear drive, so EVERYONE should be happy with that.

chickenkicker · 03-19-2008, 05:05 PM

I love that it has a removable top, I've always liked targa tops. I passed on a very nice Trans Am when I was shopping for mine because it was a hard top. I love my cars t-tops and I take them off all the time. If it were a fixed non-removable roof I wouldn't be interested in it.

Hunid Racks · 03-19-2008, 05:24 PM

All this whining, it's like being upset that Jessica Alba can't cook but she can't keep her hands off you.

F14CRAZY · 03-19-2008, 05:35 PM

It looks hott, too bad it isn't a Sky. Is there going to be a Sky version?

AmericanRevolution · 03-19-2008, 06:51 PM

OMG that is BEAUTIFUL!!!! *drools*

04bonnie · 03-19-2008, 06:56 PM

Pontiac now has so many new exciting cars that they should have ads like the 80's. Check out this link, this is when Pontiac had great ads, and you were excited to own a Pontiac:

http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/5244/

mot76 · 03-19-2008, 07:01 PM

As Randy Jackson (American Idol) would say, " Woooooooow!

AmericanRevolution · 03-19-2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04bonnie

Pontiac now has so many new exciting cars that they should have ads like the 80's. Check out this link, this is when Pontiac had great ads, and you were excited to own a Pontiac:

http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/5244/

heh, ya, I like the basic idea/concept of it. Love the part where the kids getting a ticket

Parents would HATE that ad though lol

Chet · 03-19-2008, 07:23 PM

Looks great. There's so many sporty options coming out over the next year...

03-19-2008, 01:43 PM	#106 (permalink)
BPGTim 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Drives: 2008 Pontiac G6 3.5L Posts: 107	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe All I have to say is stop drooling on my car !!!

03-19-2008, 03:11 PM	#110 (permalink)
GM2004 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 165	Solstice Hardtop will be revealed at the New York Auto Show The Hard Top Solstice will be revealed at the Auto in New York. See link with picture. http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll...803190342/1364 In the mean time because of excessive inventories of the convertible Solstice, the Plant will eliminate the 3rd shift in April and layoff about a third of the Plant.

03-19-2008, 03:27 PM	#111 (permalink)
carscomblogger 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 282	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe I was at the press conference with 50 cent but didn't get close. Joe Wiesenfelder did and the depressing part is the hardtop can't fit in the cargo area. The cargo area is really small and obviously luggage will block your view. more of his reporting about aerodynamics, him removing the roofs etc. http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...ce-coup-1.html __________________ KickingTires

03-19-2008, 04:10 PM	#112 (permalink)
04bonnie 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 523	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe It's the poor man's vette! I think it's great. Very good for Pontiac, it is a car that anyone can own, and it's sweet looking. The Solstice convertible is the best, but this is a little more practical. Would be nice to have a back seat, but the porportions would be all off if they did that. 2 seats will have to do, this will make a young guy or gal a nice first new car to drive to their new job after they are out of college. Or, a nice weekend runabout for the person wanting a toy they can have fun with when the family isn't with them. I really think this is an amazing vehicle, and it's rear drive, so EVERYONE should be happy with that.

03-19-2008, 05:05 PM	#113 (permalink)
chickenkicker 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Whittier, CA Drives: Black 97 Pontiac Trans Am M6 Posts: 722	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe I love that it has a removable top, I've always liked targa tops. I passed on a very nice Trans Am when I was shopping for mine because it was a hard top. I love my cars t-tops and I take them off all the time. If it were a fixed non-removable roof I wouldn't be interested in it. __________________ Owner of a 1997 Pontiac Trans Am M6, it's fast, it's loud and I love it. Not all family cars have 4 doors. Click here to visit my cardomain page

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03-19-2008, 05:24 PM	#114 (permalink)
Hunid Racks 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 302	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe All this whining, it's like being upset that Jessica Alba can't cook but she can't keep her hands off you.

03-19-2008, 05:35 PM	#115 (permalink)
F14CRAZY 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 3,614	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe It looks hott, too bad it isn't a Sky. Is there going to be a Sky version? __________________ '07 Subaru Forester: my do-everything everyday driver and first new vehicle. Manual trans. 23k miles as of 3/19/08, 24,2xxk miles as of 3/30/08 '89 Buick Reatta: "Project GS"...3800 SII S/C, 6 speed manual '94 Buick Century wagon: 3100 V6, business vehicle Past: '92 and '93 Ford Explorers, '03 Mercury Mountaineer

03-19-2008, 06:51 PM	#116 (permalink)
AmericanRevolution 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Redmond, WA Drives: '04 YJ GTO Posts: 3,760	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe OMG that is BEAUTIFUL!!!! drools __________________ My Ideal Lineup Current Rides: Proud owner of a Yellow Jacket 2004 Pontiac GTO CarDomain MySpace Profile \| AIM: Hiroism4ever \| MSN: Hiro55cool@www.com I Support Ron Paul for President. He is a true American Patriot.

03-19-2008, 06:56 PM	#117 (permalink)
04bonnie 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 523	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe Pontiac now has so many new exciting cars that they should have ads like the 80's. Check out this link, this is when Pontiac had great ads, and you were excited to own a Pontiac: http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/5244/

03-19-2008, 07:01 PM	#118 (permalink)
mot76 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NY Drives: '06 Pontiac G6 GTP coupe Posts: 81	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe As Randy Jackson (American Idol) would say, " Woooooooow!

03-19-2008, 07:23 PM	#120 (permalink)
Chet 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 245	Re: NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe Looks great. There's so many sporty options coming out over the next year... __________________ - Mustang GT

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