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BigAls87Z28
02-10-2009, 09:04 PM
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f66/2009-pontiac-solstice-coupe-first-drive-75244/#post1647182

Cliffs: Hard top is nice, seals great and no wind noise. Soft top option is expensive and you have to put it together. 50/50 weight balance is still there, and its performance is the same as the roadster. Its 900 bucks more for the targa top version over the vert, soft targa top is an 1100 option.
Mike
02-10-2009, 09:19 PM
sex
Tsar
02-10-2009, 10:02 PM
The car looks great, but didn't anyone notice that targa top doesn't fit in the car?!
LS1Hawk
02-11-2009, 08:02 AM
It's a great looking car. IMO I could live with the roof, but I think some buyers will be discouraged by the hassle of it. Not sure if it will make up half of Solstice sales.

Edit: Is the coupe only available as a GXP or will you be able to get it with the base engine?
FBODS4EVER
02-11-2009, 08:13 AM
:drool: i always liked the solstice.
WildBillyT
02-11-2009, 08:59 AM
The car looks great, but didn't anyone notice that targa top doesn't fit in the car?!

LOL. Not the first time GM has done something like that. C3 Vettes with T-Tops have nowhere to store them...
Mike
02-11-2009, 09:31 AM
i cant wait until all the 4th gen guys with big systems in the t-top well come in and take tsars point of view.........
NJSPEEDER
02-11-2009, 01:22 PM
Can't put the targa top in the car? How could they possibly overlook that in the design phase?
Tsar
02-11-2009, 01:27 PM
What's wrong with my point of view? Am I wanting too much? :confused:
LS1Hawk
02-11-2009, 02:17 PM
LOL. Not the first time GM has done something like that. C3 Vettes with T-Tops have nowhere to store them...

The y-strap in the trunk area is supposed to be for holding the t-tops in place when they're in the bags. But I wouldn't call it a great design for storing them by any means.
Mike
02-11-2009, 02:37 PM
What's wrong with my point of view? Am I wanting too much? :confused:

nothing is wrong with your point of view, unless you use it as a reason you don't like the car, but at the same time added sub woofers that cause the same situation in a f-body
BigAls87Z28
02-11-2009, 04:45 PM
Meh...whatever. IMO, if you want top down fun, buy the cheaper roadster. If you wanted a coupe with optional removable top, get the targa.

Coupe is available for base and gxp.
69BirdX
02-11-2009, 04:47 PM
I want it
Frosty
02-11-2009, 04:53 PM
Sky still > than the Solstice.
Knipps
02-11-2009, 05:19 PM
Sky still > than the Solstice.
Greater than than? Is that like ATM Machine?
Tsar
02-11-2009, 08:30 PM
Meh...whatever. IMO, if you want top down fun, buy the cheaper roadster. If you wanted a coupe with optional removable top, get the targa.

Coupe is available for base and gxp.
How about if I wanna take my removable top with me... on a trip somewhere :lol:
maroman88
02-11-2009, 08:47 PM
How about if I wanna take my removable top with me... on a trip somewhere :lol:

itll make the trip just fine... latched to the top of the car! lol
Tsar
02-11-2009, 08:51 PM
itll make the trip just fine... latched to the top of the car! lol
:rofl:
Knipps
02-11-2009, 10:37 PM
:rofl: A shame you can't take it off & transport it though
firebirdcrazy
02-11-2009, 11:37 PM
I tried posting a comment a couple of times and it wouldnt post here. I rented the Solstice and had to turn it back in right away because I couldnt fit into it. My knees were on the dash literally. I am 6'0 ft exactly so I am not that tall. I think GM really screwed the pooch on that one if only shorter individuals can fit into this car. The Hertz gave me the Mazda MX-5 Conv instead and that was actually very comfortable and fun to drive. Anyone else try to get into this car and didnt fit?
NJSPEEDER
02-12-2009, 12:46 AM
There are pics someplace of Scott Settlemire driving and getting out of a solstice and he is way taller than 6ft. Did you try adjusting the seat?

I still don't know why GM didn't take the clip on hardtop that was already developed for the car instead of making a Z coupe knock off. Keep the fully developed, existing vehicle and sell the hard tops as an accessory just like they did for the old Corvette convertibles and Mazda still does for the Miata.
NastyEllEssWon
02-12-2009, 01:38 AM
nothing is wrong with your point of view, unless you use it as a reason you don't like the car, but at the same time added sub woofers that cause the same situation in a f-body



fbodies have backseats
firebirdcrazy
02-13-2009, 06:14 AM
That was a different seat then because I swear I tried to sit in them in every dealer I have gone to at its the same thing. so any of you guys 6ft or taller try your luck and let me know if its just me with daddy long legs or I am right lol.
BigAls87Z28
02-13-2009, 06:10 PM
That was a different seat then because I swear I tried to sit in them in every dealer I have gone to at its the same thing. so any of you guys 6ft or taller try your luck and let me know if its just me with daddy long legs or I am right lol.

Im 6'1, 250 and fit fine in both the roadster and coupe.
I did move teh seat all teh way back and the steering wheel around a little, but I fit. Its tight though.
Tru2Chevy
02-16-2009, 04:20 PM
That was a different seat then because I swear I tried to sit in them in every dealer I have gone to at its the same thing. so any of you guys 6ft or taller try your luck and let me know if its just me with daddy long legs or I am right lol.

I'm 6'4" 240, and I fit in the Solstice just fine. I've been in Little G's GXP 2 or 3 times.

- Justin