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Tytanium-K Prowler Junkie Posts: 3017 From: Sweet Home Northern Bama, USA Registered: JUL 2004	posted 01-05-2006 07:02 AM http://www.pontiac.com/solstice/gallery.jsp How about the 2007 260-HP 5-spd turbo GXP model? ------------------
Randy Cobb Prowler Junkie Posts: 4070 From: Greensboro, NC Registered: JUL 2002	posted 01-05-2006 07:20 AM Cool looking car. I think it kills the Miata, which I think is the market they are after.
Tytanium-K Prowler Junkie Posts: 3017 From: Sweet Home Northern Bama, USA Registered: JUL 2004	posted 01-05-2006 07:25 AM TUIB needs to buy one so I can see how it looks sitting next to 10 Prowlers, a Fleet of Vipers, and a various odd assortment of many, many other fine automobiles Larry owns!
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 01-05-2006 07:28 AM Pontiac - thumbs down Wait for the upgraded sister = Saturn Sky Look nice with top down,,,up, its a wrinkled mess of poor design. Oversized front fog lamp holes and rear backup light lamp holes,,,look like crap on the Solstice. CornCobb is right, target market Miata and want-a-be Honda S2000 lookers without the funds to buy a Honda. Having said the above,,,Pontiac will sell as many as they can build. Early problems: Tops not sealing,,,,,door handles pulling off >>> Did I mention dealer gouge over MSRP? Oh yeah baby!
Bcoffman Gray Ghost Prowler Junkie Posts: 2418 From: Marshall,Mo.65340 Registered: DEC 2002	posted 01-05-2006 08:36 AM An article in Jan 02 issue of Autoweek mag about Mallett dropping a Corvette engine in the Solstice. $16,000 of $18,000 additional price. www.autoweek.com http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060102/FREE/51222009/1048
jmcant1 Prowler Junkie Posts: 1037 From: DFW Registered: AUG 2000	posted 01-05-2006 09:13 AM I saw one for the first time on a trip to TX over the holidays. Nice looking car. I also was passed by a Ford GT on the trip, first one of those I'd seen in person too. That is one fine looking automobile!
pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 From: Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: DEC 2001	posted 01-05-2006 09:17 AM Looks like I will keep my Honda S2000. Soltice is under power, the sky ( saturn ) may be okay but time will tell.
mspe01 Prowler Junkie Posts: 682 From: flint Registered: FEB 2005	posted 01-05-2006 09:21 AM very cool car and by the smile of the owner i talked to last summer you can't disagree with him mike
Tytanium-K Prowler Junkie Posts: 3017 From: Sweet Home Northern Bama, USA Registered: JUL 2004	posted 01-05-2006 09:23 AM As luck would have it, I was driving by Pass & ID here on base--and woolah--there was an old white-haired dude [not unlike myself] about to climb into his dark silver solstice; so I stopped, got out, shot the poop & inspected it--definitely would wait for the GXP tho' w/260 horses, dual exhaust, etc. He showed me how top fits in trunk. We thought Prowlers had little space--ha. Solstice has less! But just cute as a Gnat's A$$. He bought it here locally [Montgomery, AL] for MSRP--zero price gouging! He says his is one of five in this area...thus far. Sweet. I like it!
dbudner Prowler Junkie Posts: 1391 From: Dallas, Ga. USA Registered: SEP 2002	posted 01-05-2006 01:23 PM quote: Originally posted by Tytanium-K: But just cute as a Gnat's A$$. Not a fan of the miata or these. This paints the picture that I pretty much imagine it as...
dpena Administrating Kat Posts: 5359 From: San Jose Ca Santa Clara Registered: JUL 2000	posted 01-05-2006 02:51 PM Mallett Pontiac Solstice V8 reads like a fun car to drive. http://www.worldcarfans.com/tuners.cfm/tunerid/7051219.002/Pontiac/1.html http://www.worldcarfans.com/tuners.cfm/tunerid/7051219.002/pageview/photo/photo/Mini7/page/1/pontiac/1.html ------------------ --> My Latest Dyno Video (Prowlerexcitement.com DVD Video Vault- Get it Today!) by: Prowlerexcitement.com (Watch Me Burn Rubber) (Need a Banner, get the Details) (Visit My other Sites)
dpena Administrating Kat Posts: 5359 From: San Jose Ca Santa Clara Registered: JUL 2000	posted 01-05-2006 02:53 PM Pretty Cool... http://www.forbesautos.com/reviews/2006/pontiac/solstice/mallett_v8/preview.html quote: Acknowledging that street racing is a disease with no cure, the Malletts also offer a complete staircase of Solstice V8 upgrades. Their Preferred Package adds air conditioning for an extra $1,995. The Loaded Edition takes another step-up with special adjustable Penske shock absorbers for $4,000. Those with a terminal case of speed-need will want the Supercharged Package that includes all the above plus a belt-driven blower for $42,000. The blower upgrade is expensive because Mallett technicians disassemble the engine to install new pistons with a lower compression ratio. Stand-alone options include larger wheels and tires, driveline coolers, a heavy-duty radiator, a six-speed transmission and other add-ons.
Fat Pat Prowler Junkie Posts: 1242 From: Blue Springs, Missouri, USA Registered: DEC 2004	posted 01-05-2006 04:15 PM Sat in one the other day...even tighter than a Prowler! They ARE a sexy little car, but AC is correct (did I say that) the top fits like crapola. Less space than a Prowler in the trunk with the top down. I think the Saturn is better looking especially from the rear, but the Sky won't be released til March.
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 01-05-2006 08:25 PM quote: Originally posted by mspe01: very cool car and by the smile of the owner i talked to last summer you can't disagree with him mike Mike - you talked to a Solstice owner last summer? They didn't start production until August, and none were delivered to retail customers until after Labor Day in September,,,and then,,,it was very few delivered. Saturn Sky production run has been set back atleast 30 to 45 days from when the first were to be built. If I don't get a SSR bought,,,I may order a Sky.
Chromer Prowler Junkie Posts: 2723 From: Denver, Colorado, USA Registered: DEC 2000	posted 01-05-2006 09:12 PM LOOKs Great...hope it not another all show and no go roadster?? I'll test drive one when available...
01Prowler Prowler Junkie Posts: 5068 From: Dallas, TX Registered: OCT 2012	posted 01-05-2006 09:17 PM quote: Originally posted by Chromer: LOOKs Great...hope it not another all show and no go roadster?? I'll test drive one when available... Hope it has some go! Because I'm sure the current model is lacking in that department! This message has been edited by 01Prowler on 01-05-2006 at 09:21 PM
Chi_Town_Prowler Prowler Junkie Posts: 354 From: Chicago, IL Registered: AUG 2004	posted 01-08-2006 12:41 PM I think its a good looking car. I remember seeing some up close and personal at a restaurant last summer during the Woodward Cruise. They were factory cars as indicated by the plates. I thought it was funny seeing them parked by the Prowlers. GM also had some redesigned GTOs parked nearby. I remember shooting some pictures of them all. However, I have not seen ONE on the street as of yet.
Dustis unregistered Posts: 354 From: Chicago, IL Registered: AUG 2004	posted 01-08-2006 01:32 PM As a former owner of a Pontiac Fiero GT I REALLY like the Solstice...........although I'd prefer the 'later' version with more HP as compared to this model. Good looking car though........so is the Saturn ! Definitely 2 winners for GM ......about time they show some innovation instead of just ripping off the competition when it comes to design
SteelBlue01 Prowler Junkie Posts: 175 From: New Jersey Registered: MAR 2002	posted 01-08-2006 02:59 PM We picked up our '06 red Solstice yesterday (010706) after ordering it in October. It's VIN'd as ...7122, just the 122'd after that initial 7000 promo run. To date the dealership had only been allocated several and all were black. No one at the dealership had even seen a red one yet, and our's is actually the first we've seen on the road here in NJ. For the dealership it was not only the first red, it was also the first custom build in and first in with the new 18" chrome wheels. Here are several reduced shots: http://www.mzilla.com/pages/5/index.htm
Dustis unregistered Posts: 175 From: New Jersey Registered: MAR 2002	posted 01-08-2006 03:04 PM How 'bout some more pics SteelBlue ?? Looking GOOD ........SHARP ride, congratulations ! This message has been edited by Dustis on 01-08-2006 at 03:05 PM
pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 From: Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: DEC 2001	posted 01-08-2006 03:12 PM Looks nice.
SteelBlue01 Prowler Junkie Posts: 175 From: New Jersey Registered: MAR 2002	posted 01-08-2006 05:26 PM Thanks. Since we got it to be the Mrs's new daily driver, she had the privilege of driving it home from the dealership but we just got back in from my first road tour and I'm happy with it. Has much more head room then the Crossfire which I stopped considering after one test seating, and the power is more than enough as the wife's daily driver. The prior two seaters we had were a 67 MGB-GT and an 81 Vette and I'd take the Solstice over them any day. Dustis, I'd be glad to post a shot of any angle or part you're interested in. Immediate hitch is the Rooty Kazooty website package I have to work with automatically shrinks every pic to too small a size and steps on the resolution while doing so. I'm looking at the scrapbook and forum picture posting instructions here to provide something better for you.
SteelBlue01 Prowler Junkie Posts: 175 From: New Jersey Registered: MAR 2002	posted 01-08-2006 07:40 PM OK, here goes. I'll have to do this in two posts due to the per post posting limit. These were already reduced to a native display size of about 11.75"W x 8.5"H, and are being auto reduced to about 8.25" x 6.5", obviously I'm no html jockey. These were taken the day the Solstice arrived at the dealership and they had it out front with the top down:
SteelBlue01 Prowler Junkie Posts: 175 From: New Jersey Registered: MAR 2002	posted 01-08-2006 07:44 PM Part 2: This one helps provide a sense of scale to the Solstice and shows the owner of the dealership, Don Buhler standing next to it, he's about 6': These were taken a couple days later when we went to pick it up and they had the top back up: This one is with the salesman John Getta and Jackie, yeah I think she was happy: This one shows the '02 Envoy we traded in and the '06 Solstice. Goodbye utility, hello fun. I think the '03 Hemi 2500 Ram will be able to meet the utility needs 8-) This one helps show the pretty low front ground clearance; only about 3.25" from the ground to the black plastic front spoiler under the red front fascia, but with it projecting so little past the centerline of the front axle it doesn't plow on the backside of dips. Gotta admit I was concerned about the healthy curbline dip to our driveway and watched it ease in without problem. The special order 18" chrome wheels close up: Hope that helps. This message has been edited by SteelBlue01 on 01-08-2006 at 07:48 PM
Dustis unregistered Posts: 175 From: New Jersey Registered: MAR 2002	posted 01-08-2006 08:54 PM AWESOME !! Thank you SOOO much for the pictures - that IS one sweeet ride........many miles of fun !! Oh and NO 'nose scrapes'