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06-11-2008, 09:53 PM
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Lifetime Power Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: London, UK
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Convince me to buy a Solistice GXP
My heart keeps telling me yes, but my head keeps telling me no...
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2008 Mysterious Solstice GXP - teh hotness!
2002 Pewter V6 Camaro M5 ~ SOLD 
mods: Gear, weight reduction, tuning
Fear the Gear. 13.585 @ 100.05 1.827
Beater: 93 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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06-11-2008, 10:06 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
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If you have the funds or means to get it, it wont strangle hold you on anything else, then get it!
Red or Black...thats it. Any other color will be fail.
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2/20/2013: They Day the ****s Stopped
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06-11-2008, 10:07 PM
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13 Second Club / Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ
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i sat in one the other day and made me feel like a moron for dumping so much money into my camaro.
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Originally Posted by LS1ow
Except Jersey mike, great kid, but the way he looks at me makes me feel like im in danger
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06-11-2008, 10:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Boston/North
Posts: 9,214
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nah don't buy it.. get a sky 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
dumbass.
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06-11-2008, 10:23 PM
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13 Second Club
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ewing/Galloway, NJ
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grab the playgirl on your desk, throw it in the air, if it lands front cover up - yes, back - no
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99 Riviera, Bone stock, 14.34 @ 96 "Walking 5.0's in luxury" RIP
95 Cherokee, Bone stock 16.2 @ 83 "Treeing your 3rd gen and beating it to the line despite trapping less....and looking better"
93 TA, Bone stock, 13.8 @ 100 "Beating ****** drivers in ****** LS1's"
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R.I.P. Tia
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06-11-2008, 11:16 PM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
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um no
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06-11-2008, 11:24 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 126
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If you do get one, then wait for the hardtop version to come out with the extra horsepower. Drive it for over 100,000 miles and put in an LSX engine.
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06-11-2008, 11:26 PM
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Admin.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
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lol@Squirrel 
I saw a mallet sky around here - get that!
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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06-12-2008, 06:09 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mays Landing, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Knipps
nah don't buy it.. get a sky |
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2010 Infiniti G37x-Moonlight White w/Graphite interior. Stock...for now. Xpel XR Black tint(hey it's a mod lol)
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06-12-2008, 06:14 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: unknown
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I will say yes, but this car is meant for a person of a small build. I dont know how to or short you are. But you need to be somewhat short to sit in this car comfortably. I am 5'10" and my elbows were hitting both sides. There wasnt much room to shift the manual shift. if my arm came back for example to shift into second gear my arm would hit the back of the car.
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06-12-2008, 08:07 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
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Little G aka Craig is about 4'3" give or take. Fitment isnt too bad. But im 6'1" 250, and while its cramped like a mutha in the hard top, I had zero problem in the Solstice or Sky fitting. Its tight, but I didnt expect Caprice-like room.
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06-12-2008, 08:56 AM
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Admin.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
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James (scooter) has one, he's a stocky guy and seems to fit ok. Zero trunk room, though.
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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06-12-2008, 10:07 AM
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2007 Member of the Year
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Seabrook, TX
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Paul just got a Sky redline.
Haven't you wanted this car for years??
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Kommandant of the ACL (Anti Canadian League)
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Originally Posted by LTb1ow
Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
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06-12-2008, 12:34 PM
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Hot Liz, Cold Beer
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Ewing, NJ
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As if you needed convincing, Craig. Jesus, what is this?
*COUGHCOUGHHACKtakemeforaspininitCOUGHHACKCOUGH*
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1987 Pontiac Fiero GT- Stock 2.8 aluminum "boat anchor" Runs like a champ. Needs a chip now!
Also: 1974 Honda CB550/four. Ah, the OPEN-open road.
99 Saturn SW1. Flaunting a fender "blemish" (large gaping hole) thanks to a hit a run. Never caught the guy. Permanent Driveway Status at Justin's.
Last edited by PBodyGT87; 06-12-2008 at 12:40 PM.
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06-12-2008, 01:48 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: NJ
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There is a bright yellow GXP sitting in the showroom where I work. It's an automatic tho. Looks like a fun car but I like the way the Sky looks a little better.
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06-12-2008, 02:08 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
Posts: 13,598
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IMO, they both look good.
Solstice has a sexy curvy body, the Sky has a sharp edged, chisled body.
Either way...Im getting a Camaro.
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2/20/2013: They Day the ****s Stopped
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06-12-2008, 09:42 PM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Hamilton, Mercer county
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You can sit/buy mine, lol. Even if it is a base model. I want a hard top GXP when they come out. You know you want one. Ill let you sit in mine again, maybe even let you drive it this time
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06-13-2008, 07:40 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Sicklerville
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i say go with sky for looks, but performance wise either of them is a good choice and should be had
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Thats cute, my grandma really likes her civic too
No longer and F-Body owner.
1994 Z28 LT1 A4 - Sold
1991 RS TBI M5 - Sold
1975 Stingray M4 - New Toy
2008 Impreza 2.5i M5 DD
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06-13-2008, 07:52 AM
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Sliderule / Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Catawissa PA
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Second car = Yes, Sole forms on trans = No.
No truck space, suck in snow, only run on Premiun gas.
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1) Build it
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06-13-2008, 08:16 AM
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Keyboard Tough Guy
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Trenton, NJ
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I say if you've paid down all of your debt yes, go ahead & treat yourself. If you are still battling with any credit issues this will only exasperate this situation and tie you up for another 5 years. I myself would love to buy a new car tomorrow however with the house & debt I know its just not the best thing to do right now. I'm pretty sure you can make the right decision on your own without anyone needing to tell you.
Good luck!
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06-13-2008, 10:22 AM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Hamilton, Mercer county
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pampered-Z
Second car = Yes, Sole forms on trans = No.
No truck space, suck in snow, only run on Premiun gas.
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You CAN run on lower octane. I usually just run plus in the car and when I was really strapped for cash I put regular in it twice. Doesnt really show any performance decrease running plus in the car. Now that I dont drive for work with the car anymore I may go back to super though.
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06-13-2008, 02:14 PM
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Stalker
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 12,080
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my SKY is awesome, get the solstice GXP or the SKY redline. you'll be happy with either.
and.. i was quite amazed at home much stuff i managed to fit into that trunk last week on my trip to nj... a small craftsman floor jack(in plastic case), a black&decker grinder(in the case) a 20" craftsman tool box, several peices of clean clothes, 2 heavy army issue fleeces, my leather jacket, some girl scout cookies, a stack of papers and magazines, and a roll of toilet paper... lol.
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06-13-2008, 03:18 PM
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Keyboard Tough Guy
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Trenton, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokingSS
my SKY is awesome, get the solstice GXP or the SKY redline. you'll be happy with either.
and.. i was quite amazed at home much stuff i managed to fit into that trunk last week on my trip to nj... a small craftsman floor jack(in plastic case), a black&decker grinder(in the case) a 20" craftsman tool box, several peices of clean clothes, 2 heavy army issue fleeces, my leather jacket, some girl scout cookies, a stack of papers and magazines, and a roll of toilet paper... lol.
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Yeah but how many cup holders does it have? Thats the true sign of capacity 
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06-13-2008, 03:22 PM
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13 Second Club / Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by foff667
Yeah but how many cup holders does it have? Thats the true sign of capacity |
3... for a two seater which is A+ in my book
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LS1ow
Except Jersey mike, great kid, but the way he looks at me makes me feel like im in danger
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06-13-2008, 03:38 PM
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Lifetime Power Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: London, UK
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I have identified a Black GXP five-speed with black leather interior (with the red stitching!). This looks to be a reality.
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2008 Mysterious Solstice GXP - teh hotness!
2002 Pewter V6 Camaro M5 ~ SOLD
mods: Gear, weight reduction, tuning
Fear the Gear. 13.585 @ 100.05 1.827
Beater: 93 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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