Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

and I'm pretty impressed. 260 HP with a 2.0 4-cylinder (factory rated... not to the wheels obviously) with twin scroll turbo, minimal spool time, RWD, Limited Slip Diff. Curb weight is 3,000 pounds almost exactly... which isn't bad for a convertible.

It's a lot of car for the price (like 31k after all the bells and whistles), handles like a champ. I was looking up some stats on the engine and it's a 9.2 : 1 CR, not exactly sure what the stock pressure is set at... I think around 12 psi.

The only down side... it's a ------- automatic (5-speed)! I should have seen that coming knowing my parents. This is a apparently the first year they've had the option for an auto trans on the GXP... still, I'm a bit dissapointed with that decision.

Warranty isn't bad either... 5 year/100k mi for the powertrain, 3 year and 36k (I think) for everything else. Just thought I'd share since I didn't even think of this car as a "performance" vehicle until I got behind the wheel... recommended for anyone looking for new cars.

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

My pap was supposed to buy the same car, didnt want the stick... whats the performance numbers on it?

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

they are pretty cool cars.

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

WHat a waste of money to get an auto tranny. I swear I can't drive an auotmatic I always feel out of control and I end up stabbing he brakes at stop signs looking for the clutch. And they waste gas. Try the gas milage spin on them and see if they'll exchange it before it's to late.

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

I agree I realy like em. Just not an auto tranny :X

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

are they those sporty lookin cars...like the saturn sky? they are cool lookin, but id never drive one. convertables are for people with mid-life crises :X

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

Its the same thing as the sky, but with different looks.

Sedans are for middle aged women with young children btw ;) :P

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

those cars are so ------- worthless u cant see a thing with the top up and with it down isnt much better :X

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

good thing im not a woman with young children :P

and its getting a b16a here in a lil bit, so, HAH.

j/p

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

Same thing with a Countach, but no one complains with them

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

So? B16 ain't ----. Especially in a sedan.

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

well, it will be for me, its my first swap :-\

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

Save the EF's

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

Mr Rogers,

Are you aware that every song you've ever done sounds like a Folgers commercial? I DO like that whole "Lady" song you did, though.

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

Mr. Mode,

I'm glad you enjoy my music. I will send you a complimentary autographed copy of my upcoming album.

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

Check YouTube for a Top Gear video showing the Countach. You probable don't have to open the door to reverse safely in a Solstice.

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

You had me untill I saw 3000lbs. Seem's chunky for only seating 2 adults.

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

Solstice
[img width=480]http://www.wallpaper.net.au/wallpaper/automotive/Pontiac%20Solstice%20GXP%20-%201024x768.jpg[/img]

Saturn Sky
[img width=480]http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2007/2007-Saturn-Sky-Roadster-SA-Sunset-1920x1440.jpg[/img]

I prefer the more angular look of the Sky. Same car otherwise....

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

Nope I like the solstice over a sky. What do they cost anyway?

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

Sky costs more than the solstice for some reason, styling wise I'd rather have the Sky but I'd settle for a Solstice :P

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

not the biggest fan, but cool car. the stick models trap like 100. not bad. i also prefer the sky over the solstice. that front end on the sky makes the car

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

im having a hard time finding any #'s on them. anyone know skidpad, 0-60, top speed, and quarter times? id imagine theyd stick pretty good

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

I read the Car & Driver review on both the Sky and the MadzaSpeed3(they were in the same issue)...they both seem like pretty neat lil cars...both way outta my price range, but like most other cars, you'll be able to pick a used one in a few years for a reasonable price...I'm just glad to see the car companies putting out factory turbocharged vehicles once again...the pickins have been kinda slim since the late 80's...

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

Car and Driver magazine:

2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP

0-60: 5.6
1/4: 14.2

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

Car and Driver Magazine:
2.0 L, I-4t, 5 speed Automatic
0-60 5.20 sec.
1/4 Mile 14.00 sec.
70-0 Braking 168.00 ft.
Issue Dec-06
Skidpad 0.87 g.
Top Speed 141.00 mph

Motor Trend Magazine:
2.0 L, I-4t, 5 speed Manual
0-60 5.90 sec.
1/4 Mile 14.30 sec.
60-0 Braking 118.00 ft.
Issue Jan-07
Skidpad 0.90 g.
Slalom 67.30 mph


also rememebr reading in one of those mags that the autos are actually faster.

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

twin scroll turbo?????


someone enlighten me

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

whats the price range on one of these?

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

google it...............DERRRR!!!

god damn, you must be the smartest kid with down syndrome

------ n00b

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

nice! i love these cars.. look great, and quick out of the box form the factory!

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

Stop qouting Fook!

And they cost about 27k

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

sky looks way better than the solstice imo

Re: Parents bought a new Pontiac Solstice GXP
 

I plan on getting a Saturn Sky Redline when I get back from Iraq. Base MSRP is 29k, Dealer invoice 27k. I priced one with a few options I wanted including Turbo-back exhaust and it came out to 31k. Its a better looking car imho than the Pontiac, bcuz of the more aggressive design. Although I've heard the waiting list for the Redline is a year out.