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And yes, I already found a third one who is asking MSRP. And the 2 others have lost the extra business I had for them (2 other non solstice cars)
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we expect vendor participation, road course availability, keynote speaker, modification workshops...etc...
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It's definitely allowed -- the only thing that isn't allowed is posting links to other online auto communities, but I think all of us would definitely want the details, so please do post them.
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I think the reasoning for this is: the first models out were simply too pricey for the younger genre. with a deposit required to pre-order (young people don't do that - instant gratification) and then the dealers were bumping msrp. I think this is a car that will hit the younger crowd as a USED vehicle.
Not that I'm really young (37), but about the time I get my current ride paid for, the used solstice prices MAY be down where I'm willing to buy one. I'm not seeing a $25K to $30K car in it right now. Not slamming it, it looks great!!
most dealers arent requiring a deposit to pre-order....and you can find dealers that arent adding a prem market,,again you just have to do a little research or be willing to go out of your home market area...
those that are available or mostly fully loaded...most dealers dont order a strip down model for stock these days anyway regardless of the car....so a fully loaded base sol comes in around 25-26..with the turbo pushing 30-31K....
the market appears to be holding strong for the sol....and while there are some available at dealers..usually you will find them at a mark up....if you are willing to wait and order a base sol.....depending on the size of the dealership and his allocations...you can probably see one in 3-4 months.....
I saw the yellow one!!! WOW!!
2nd North American Solstice Meet
June 21-23, 2007
Nashville, TN
Sheraton Music City Hotel
Group Rate of $119 plus tax
Reservations can be made online at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=0611065133&k- - ey=5DCA5
Or by calling 1-888-627-7060 ----- Make sure to mention you are booking for the 2nd N.A. Solstice Meet
Registration costs for attendees will be:
Couples: $90.00
Singles: $45.00
Event T-shirts will be $15.00 each again this year but will be ordered separate from registration.
A Web Site is being developed to allow access to all Solstice Owners interested in attending this event.
Fund-raiser will benefit Susan G. Koman Foundation again this year.
Tentative schedule for this event:
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Registration Sign-in and Packet Pick up 2pm – 6pm
Reception - Meet & Greet 6pm – 8pm
Friday, June 22, 2007
Free Activity Day – attendees will be free to visit the sites and history of Nashville. We are working on a list of “Things to Do While in Nashville” and will post here and on the web site.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
8am – Noon and 2pm – 6pm
“How To” Seminars
Vendor Booths
7pm – 9:30 pm
Dinner and awards
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Butchered? I would have thought your comment was to get people to read it but since you did not give a link I wonder if you are jsut trying to stir up the owners? They did have a few quibbles like the power window switch placement and a heavy flywheel but most of it is darn good. Oh yea, little luggage space but we all know that. Overall the below sums up their opinion.
What is it about the Solstice that so quickens the pulse? Driving dynamics? Fuel economy? Practicality? A resounding "No" to all those questions. What seems to drive Solstice fever is summed up in this quote by one Edmunds.com executive who took the little ragtop for a weekend: "If I had an extra $20 grand lying around and I wanted a little roadster to run around town in, I'd probably buy one of these just for fun." In short, the Solstice will rarely be your only car. It will occupy the extra space in your three-car garage and, like a sundial, will only record the sunny hours.
my response....we have packed for a 5 day trip in our solstice, if the top is a factor in buying the car..dont buy the solstice, plastic interior....have you check all cars these days..noise....its a ragtop convertible..and not a 40K hardtop auto convertible....
any car choice is a personal one....the solstice is our "FUN" car and is the one of 4 other vehicles in our used car lot......
Most Sol owners who have had it for year now are happy with it....most Miata MX-5 owners are happy with their purchase....do I base my car purchases off of Edmunds, C&D, MT or Consumer Report reviews.....Nope, I do my research for what I want in a vehicle for the purpose Im buying it for...look for the best deal...and the dealership with a service department Im comfortable with..which may not be the same one I buy it from........most people today simply go to a dealer lot with a specific model in mind...pick the color..test drive it..and take it home....
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/LongTerm/articleId=108642
Not trying to stir anyone up. Just thought the review was interesting. My current car never gets good reviews either, but I still like it.
Just teasing, folks!! I honestly don't ever think of linking to things like that. I just find it, read it, and comment.
I guess the Solstice should be thought of as a toy to be used when you wanta have fun. Not your everyday transportation. It is like my old vette. Lots of personality and gets lots of looks and is a blast to drive. Just would not want to drive it to work everyday.
rattles...none here...squeeks...a few..but I found and fixed them......again....comparing it to the MX-5 that has had almost 15 years to work out the bugs......give me a break at GM...its a pretty good entry for a first year production....and there have been some mid year changes in the 07 model.....power door lock buttons....seat height adjuster, torgue bar to assist with drive train stability, and for some reason they changed the DRLS.....
http://www.gmoutlet.com/gmpp.htm
we got our plan thru them for our 06 in VA...simple and easy..credit card and phone call ..and bought it at 10 months and 12k miles on the car....
you mentioned 550 for their cost...believe that is with a $200 ded..for another 175 you can get no deductible....I would opt for that one IMHO
I'm irate! This is not a 1957 Chevy. It is not a '65 Cobra. It's a 2007 GM off the rack car. And the $#@%^ people at GM built the cars knowing they had no spare parts to repair them. A classic example of screw the customer. We will make'em as fast as we can to sell as many as we can, and if you happen to be stupid enought to buy one better be lucky enough to not have an accident. If you do we can't provide parts to fix it!!
Sorry folks. Not a happy Pontiac owner.
the fender and panel Im sure are common to both the 06 and 07 models...there are parts in the system....try a google for gm parts....and you will find several sites that offer replacement oem parts....
Also this isnt a complete off the rack car.the kappa body itself is molded steel..and many of the chassis welds are hand done...vice pure...assembly line....it is also a low volume car...less than 15K year...as compared to others that have a much higher production volume......so take that into consideration as well
but the parts manager must be willing to code the order correctly....
The only thing this GM customer needs to take into consideration is that he is being forced to ask questions on the internet to make sure his dealer managers are doing all they can to get his parts, and they are not. Either they are incompetent, uncaring or a combination of both.
the world of mass media and the internet allow us all to seek information....
"NHTSA said it had completed frontal, side-impact and rollover ratings for 63 of 70 vehicles from the 2007 model year.
In rollover ratings, three vehicles received the top score of five: the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky convertibles and the Mazda6 four-door with side air bags"
Sky 1300
Solstice 4600
MX-5 6300
S2000 2000
Looks like either GM cannot keep up with demand (doubtful for the middle of the winter) or Mazda is really having a hord time selling. For as many dealers the Pontiac has compared to Mazda the MX-5's must be sitting enmasse.
What was your point again?
The GM dealers around here start selling '08s in July or August. Are the Kappas on a different cycle?
Sky 1300
Solstice 4600
MX-5 6300
S2000 2000
I guess my point was that Mazda has a lot of stock out there while Pontiac and Saturn does not. Not sure if I had a point but was wondering why.
What is interesting is that in 2006 sales we get:
Solstice.....19710
Sky...........8676
MX-5.........16897
If you look at how MX-5/Miata did in '05 they sold 9800 units. So the entire low cost roadster market rose significantly. This is very typical in the auto market and other markets also. New blood may scare the current players but often the new marketing brings in plus volume for all.
http://www.kappasphere.com/handler.cfm?cat_id=20103&cat_id=20143&prod_id=4261&fu- nction=product
I just came from test driving a Solstice. Absolutely beautiful car from any angle looking out or looking in. But, you all already know that on this forum. Your couldn't pay me to drill holes in that car to install a tonneau cover even if it wasn't mine!