177HP Solstice starting at $19,995

Mike3800 · 04-15-2005, 09:53 AM

FINALLY they get something priced right!! Looks like a really nice vehicle too, great engine. I'd even consider one if I were in the market, but I have no use for a 2 seater.

Miata starts at $26,340 with 178HP

S2000 starts at $33,150 with 240HP

MR2 Spyder starts at $25,145 with 138HP

http://www.pontiac.com/apprentice/in...cmp=appeohome2

Whomever made the call on the price on this one needs to take over pricing for all GM vehicles.

Kdawg207 · 04-15-2005, 09:54 AM

I like it...but I think it would look better for a girl to rock it....

Joker694 · 04-15-2005, 10:05 AM

sweet car. Personally I like the looks of the Saturn Sky better, but I really like this one too, and the price is right

AMRAAM4 · 04-15-2005, 10:45 AM

looked nice last night on Apprentice.

Rumor that the Sky may possibly be nixed so as to not overlap the Crossfire (in simple terms read this as: Most people so far like the Sky looks better and we just can't have that beating out the "father", Solstice)

bigbenSC · 04-15-2005, 10:54 AM

Sounds good, but I was reading the specs and options and the base car is about as spartan as they come. Some options: air conditioning, ABS, cruise control, Power windows, locks and mirors, keyless entry, Limited slip, fog lights? The car would look ridiculous without them! So when its equipped to the standards of a Miata or MR2- with power everything, ABS, air conditioning, and cruise I would expect it to be more like $23,000. Still not that bad, but less appealing. That means a high performance version will probably be $27,000.

GaRedCoupe · 04-15-2005, 10:54 AM

I may look into getting this. If my new job goes well. I may look into one.

Mike3800 · 04-15-2005, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

looked nice last night on Apprentice.

I saw it there too.

Off topic
That kid cried when he got fired.

It thought Trump was going to give him a hug and a teddy bear. "I don't lose like this in real life"

I guess I am mean, but it cracked me up. Poor guy.
back on topic

I think the Saturn Sky is nixed also because no one is buying anything from Saturn anymore anyway.

AMRAAM4 · 04-15-2005, 10:57 AM

still sounds adequately priced. I think they are neat cars, my only beef is the powerplant which hopefully will have an SC option next year.

Mike3800 · 04-15-2005, 11:02 AM

I think for the price, the drivetrain is great. Ecotec engine is pretty impressive, not a typical powerband of a DOHC 4cyl. Even fully loaded at 23K... still a great price and still about 3K less than the competition's stripped model.

A turbocharged version would be great. If it were indeed 27K (a "performance" version).. it would STILL be priced right.

bigbenSC · 04-15-2005, 11:05 AM

No it won't be "fully loaded" at $23,000. Thats just what I think will be comprably equipped, you can still add things like leather, Monsoon stereo, XM, OnStar, Chromed wheels, Loaded this things gonna be expensive. Wait till Pontiac puts up the option price sheets and we'll see for sure. I'll still give it a look when my lease is up though.

AMRAAM4 · 04-15-2005, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbengt67

No it won't be "fully loaded" at $23,000. Thats just what I think will be comprably equipped, you can still add things like leather, Monsoon stereo, XM, OnStar, Chromed wheels, Loaded this things gonna be expensive. Wait till Pontiac puts up the option price sheets and we'll see for sure. I'll still give it a look when my lease is up though.

The one you saw on Apprentice and commercials is approx. $20,750 I think. I doubt loaded it is more than $23,995

rap219 · 04-15-2005, 11:27 AM

I've been waiting for two years for this to come out. GA might have to go bye bye. We'll wait and see.

GrahamKracka · 04-15-2005, 11:34 AM

its still ugly

EBlend · 04-15-2005, 12:51 PM

haha, i find this funny, when you go to the solstice website the very first picture on the top selection bar thing is a blurred picture....and yesturday on apprentice they were saying how the blurred image was a horrile decision haha

Mike3800 · 04-15-2005, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

The one you saw on Apprentice and commercials is approx. $20,750 I think. I doubt loaded it is more than $23,995

I'd be ****ed too if I was a young single person and I bought a G6GT instead of this.

AMRAAM4 · 04-15-2005, 01:12 PM

Anyone pay attention to the new G6 commercials?? They show the car throughout, then at the end in big letters it says something like (I'm off by a couple hundred dollars maybe)...

"starting at $21,495"

...then underneath in smaller font it says "as shown $27,450"

WTF????

Mike3800 · 04-15-2005, 01:16 PM

I saw it. My wife says "the car is beautiful..." then she saw the price and became far less impressed.

Perhaps they had to overcharge on everything else in the Pontiac lineup to make the Solstice a good deal.

Mike3800 · 04-15-2005, 01:21 PM

I am surprised they didn't advertise the GTO (pictured below) in the ads during the show.

boost21 · 04-15-2005, 01:58 PM

gto?? /\

onesexyga · 04-15-2005, 01:59 PM

04-15-2005, 09:53 AM	#1
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	177HP Solstice starting at $19,995 FINALLY they get something priced right!! Looks like a really nice vehicle too, great engine. I'd even consider one if I were in the market, but I have no use for a 2 seater. Miata starts at $26,340 with 178HP S2000 starts at $33,150 with 240HP MR2 Spyder starts at $25,145 with 138HP http://www.pontiac.com/apprentice/in...cmp=appeohome2 Whomever made the call on the price on this one needs to take over pricing for all GM vehicles.

04-15-2005, 10:45 AM	#4
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	looked nice last night on Apprentice. Rumor that the Sky may possibly be nixed so as to not overlap the Crossfire (in simple terms read this as: Most people so far like the Sky looks better and we just can't have that beating out the "father", Solstice) __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

04-15-2005, 10:57 AM	#8
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	still sounds adequately priced. I think they are neat cars, my only beef is the powerplant which hopefully will have an SC option next year. __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

04-15-2005, 11:02 AM	#9
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	I think for the price, the drivetrain is great. Ecotec engine is pretty impressive, not a typical powerband of a DOHC 4cyl. Even fully loaded at 23K... still a great price and still about 3K less than the competition's stripped model. A turbocharged version would be great. If it were indeed 27K (a "performance" version).. it would STILL be priced right. __________________ -Mike

04-15-2005, 01:12 PM	#16
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	Anyone pay attention to the new G6 commercials?? They show the car throughout, then at the end in big letters it says something like (I'm off by a couple hundred dollars maybe)... "starting at $21,495" ...then underneath in smaller font it says "as shown $27,450" WTF???? __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

04-15-2005, 10:05 AM	#3
Joker694 GAGT - Member AKA: Ben Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ortonville, MI Age: 41 Posts: 212 Vehicle: 2005 TSX	sweet car. Personally I like the looks of the Saturn Sky better, but I really like this one too, and the price is right

04-15-2005, 10:54 AM	#5
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	Sounds good, but I was reading the specs and options and the base car is about as spartan as they come. Some options: air conditioning, ABS, cruise control, Power windows, locks and mirors, keyless entry, Limited slip, fog lights? The car would look ridiculous without them! So when its equipped to the standards of a Miata or MR2- with power everything, ABS, air conditioning, and cruise I would expect it to be more like $23,000. Still not that bad, but less appealing. That means a high performance version will probably be $27,000.

04-15-2005, 10:54 AM	#6
GaRedCoupe GAGT - Member AKA: Eric Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Raymore Missouri Age: 34 Posts: 317 Vehicle: 1998 Grand Prix GTP	I may look into getting this. If my new job goes well. I may look into one.

04-15-2005, 11:05 AM	#10
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	No it won't be "fully loaded" at $23,000. Thats just what I think will be comprably equipped, you can still add things like leather, Monsoon stereo, XM, OnStar, Chromed wheels, Loaded this things gonna be expensive. Wait till Pontiac puts up the option price sheets and we'll see for sure. I'll still give it a look when my lease is up though.

04-15-2005, 11:27 AM	#12
rap219 GAGT - Member AKA: Rick Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: muskegon, mi Age: 36 Posts: 440 Vehicle: 99 Grand AM SE Coupe	I've been waiting for two years for this to come out. GA might have to go bye bye. We'll wait and see.

04-15-2005, 11:34 AM	#13
GrahamKracka WannaBe Fat Kid AKA: Richard Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 36 Posts: 1,517 Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Titan	its still ugly

04-15-2005, 12:51 PM	#14
EBlend GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 37 Posts: 1,308	haha, i find this funny, when you go to the solstice website the very first picture on the top selection bar thing is a blurred picture....and yesturday on apprentice they were saying how the blurred image was a horrile decision haha

04-15-2005, 01:16 PM	#17
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	I saw it. My wife says "the car is beautiful..." then she saw the price and became far less impressed. Perhaps they had to overcharge on everything else in the Pontiac lineup to make the Solstice a good deal. __________________ -Mike Last edited by Mike3800; 04-15-2005 at 01:19 PM.

04-15-2005, 01:21 PM	#18
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	I am surprised they didn't advertise the GTO (pictured below) in the ads during the show. __________________ -Mike

04-15-2005, 01:58 PM	#19
boost21 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: -_- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,766 Vehicle: turbo ls1	gto?? /\

04-15-2005, 01:59 PM	#20
onesexyga onesexyfiero AKA: Kevin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vermont/New Hampshire Age: 35 Posts: 1,534 Vehicle: 00 GAGT, 88 Fiero GT

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