Lutz confirms '05 Solstice!

Sternie · 12-09-2002, 02:37 AM

http://www.gminsidenews.com/cgi-bin/...c;f=1;t=000030

Got it from www.gminsidenews.com, obviously

badassgrandam99 · 12-09-2002, 10:43 AM

...if that is true that is awesome... i'll have to do some digging now on some other sites that i frequent for car rumors to see what i can find

...i hope they do make it...

GreatGraySkwid · 12-09-2002, 11:55 AM

Woot!

That is awesome. GM gets a FU Miata car!

badassgrandam99 · 12-10-2002, 10:20 AM

...well... i found a news article online... i usually surf Autonews... i tend to trust their reporting... good job Sternie on your find... here is a link to the Autonews story...

http://www.autonews.com/news.cms?newsId=4083

Mike3800 · 12-10-2002, 05:48 PM

I was wondering if GM go taken over by boring people that like average things, but apparently they are back making fast and compedativley priced cars!!!

Mark Reuss (GM performance head cheese guy)... bring the performance back!!!

Jason E · 12-11-2002, 07:56 AM

Amen...

Damn, if I'm still working for the dealer in '05???? Mmmm...new GA, new Solstice, damn...life looks good to be a Pontiac dealer when you consider the new '04 GP, Vibe, and dare I say, the new Sunfire doesn't look that bad in person? First one I ever drove that didn't drive like a penalty box!!

Maybe I should stay in car sales

badassgrandam99 · 01-16-2003, 09:50 AM

...well.. here is the official announcement on this...

http://www.autonews.com/news.cms?newsId=4351

SC/T02 · 01-16-2003, 01:15 PM

I will be in the line up for one.

athomas · 01-16-2003, 08:29 PM

According to Lutz, GM has approved the study (Stage 1) of building the Solstice. I think what it would come down to is if GM could price the car affordably to the public. And start doing research as to public opinion. 1000 people might say they would definately buy the car, but of those 1000 how many actually would?? Who's to say?

GreatGraySkwid · 01-17-2003, 08:26 AM

You know, the Solstice is nice, and all (though not really my style), but what I really like about that article is the mention of training dealers to handle people who probably know more about the vehicle than the salespeople do. That's us, you know, and it's about time they addressed us specifically, I say...

WOLF · 01-18-2003, 04:49 PM

Heard that, I'm in line.

Wish it powered by a V-6 but since the 2.2L Ecotec already has a mile long list of mods you can buy, the 2.2L is fine with me.

Spoon · 01-19-2003, 05:56 AM

I can't wait to see how many of you would be buyers really step-up. The car is really on the way.

WOLF · 01-19-2003, 06:32 PM

I think a 2005 Grand Am would great with the Solstice. I'll just probably use whatever car I have as a down payment, who knows what I'll have by 2005 but I really miss owning a little two seater Pontiac ever since I had to sell my 88 Fiero GT and if they do sell it in the low 20grand range I'll get rid of whatever car I have to get my hands on one.

Mike3800 · 01-20-2003, 08:46 AM

I personally never said I'd buy. I am still glad to see the ressurection of a performance trend that appeared to have died.

I have to wait about 10 years (unless I get rich) before any 2 seater car could be a realistic consideration for me.

Spoon · 01-20-2003, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike3800
I personally never said I'd buy. I am still glad to see the ressurection of a performance trend that appeared to have died.

I have to wait about 10 years (unless I get rich) before any 2 seater car could be a realistic consideration for me.

I passed through that time and my wife has one that we never drive, (2 seater). Like I try to rmember with all the postponed dreams, all things in time.

Gator · 01-20-2003, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Spoon
I can't wait to see how many of you would be buyers really step-up. The car is really on the way.

Well we are seeing numbers in the $20,000 but can we count on rediculous dealer mark-ups for the first production run (ie Dodge Viper & PT Cruiser, Nisssan 350Z)?? Until this are determined it's all talk anyway.....I would love to get one, but I am not paying out the nose for it!

Richard
"Gator"

Spoon · 01-20-2003, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gator

Well we are seeing numbers in the $20,000 but can we count on rediculous dealer mark-ups for the first production run (ie Dodge Viper & PT Cruiser, Nisssan 350Z)?? Until this are determined it's all talk anyway.....I would love to get one, but I am not paying out the nose for it!

Richard
"Gator"

Unfortunately that's free interprise. I am sure you will be faced with the same, unfair as it by be, supply and demand.

01-23-2003, 02:28 PM

spoon, if you dont mind me asking what do you do exactly, all i know is that your with GM right?

Spoon · 01-23-2003, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tankengine
spoon, if you dont mind me asking what do you do exactly, all i know is that your with GM right?

Funny you should ask

) alot of people I work with do the same thing.

I do vehicle integration, formerly none as vehicle development.

Spoon · 01-23-2003, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Spoon
Funny you should ask ) alot of people I work with do the same thing.

I do vehicle integration, formerly none as vehicle development.

OOPs, formely known as vehicle development. Future products GMX380,1,4 & GMX385

12-09-2002, 02:37 AM	#1
Sternie Back-to-Back Champs! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Duluth/Minneapolis, MN Age: 37 Posts: 247 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	Lutz confirms '05 Solstice! http://www.gminsidenews.com/cgi-bin/...c;f=1;t=000030 Got it from www.gminsidenews.com, obviously __________________ Sternie's Ride - Updated 10/20/03

12-09-2002, 10:43 AM	#2
badassgrandam99 Original Owner AKA: Steve Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,830 Vehicle: '99GAGT/'09 Malibu LTZ	...if that is true that is awesome... i'll have to do some digging now on some other sites that i frequent for car rumors to see what i can find ...i hope they do make it... __________________ Grafxwerks-The Best Place for Vinyl My Current Cars: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ My Previous Cars: 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT, 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe, 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10

12-09-2002, 11:55 AM	#3
GreatGraySkwid The Humblest AKA: Evan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Big D Age: 45 Posts: 230 Vehicle: 04 GA GT Coupe	Woot! That is awesome. GM gets a FU Miata car! __________________ Evan "Skwid" Langlinais The Humblest Mollusk on the Net 2004 Black GAGT Coupe w/ Ram Air Hood (R.I.P. Carla)

12-10-2002, 10:20 AM	#4
badassgrandam99 Original Owner AKA: Steve Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,830 Vehicle: '99GAGT/'09 Malibu LTZ	...well... i found a news article online... i usually surf Autonews... i tend to trust their reporting... good job Sternie on your find... here is a link to the Autonews story... http://www.autonews.com/news.cms?newsId=4083 __________________ Grafxwerks-The Best Place for Vinyl My Current Cars: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ My Previous Cars: 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT, 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe, 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10

12-10-2002, 05:48 PM	#5
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	BOUT TIME!!! I was wondering if GM go taken over by boring people that like average things, but apparently they are back making fast and compedativley priced cars!!! Mark Reuss (GM performance head cheese guy)... bring the performance back!!!

12-11-2002, 07:56 AM	#6
Jason E SHIFT_Domestic AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South Deerfield, Ma Age: 41 Posts: 365 Vehicle: '01 GPGT/ '97 30th Z28	Amen... Damn, if I'm still working for the dealer in '05???? Mmmm...new GA, new Solstice, damn...life looks good to be a Pontiac dealer when you consider the new '04 GP, Vibe, and dare I say, the new Sunfire doesn't look that bad in person? First one I ever drove that didn't drive like a penalty box!! Maybe I should stay in car sales __________________ -'01 Grand Prix GT Coupe 61k miles, moonroof, 17" chrome AR Fusions -'97 30th Anniversary Camaro Z28 62k miles, t-tops, 6 speed, SLP exhaust, intake, etc. -'99 Grand Am SE1 Sedan (Girlfriend's car) 71k miles, 2.4, moonroof, all stock '95 Grand Am SE 3100 Coupe (sold) '02 Grand Am GT Coupe (sold)

01-16-2003, 09:50 AM	#7
badassgrandam99 Original Owner AKA: Steve Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,830 Vehicle: '99GAGT/'09 Malibu LTZ	...well.. here is the official announcement on this... http://www.autonews.com/news.cms?newsId=4351 __________________ Grafxwerks-The Best Place for Vinyl My Current Cars: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ My Previous Cars: 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT, 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe, 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10

01-16-2003, 01:15 PM	#8
SC/T02 Old School Pontiac AKA: Adam Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Eighty Four, PA Age: 37 Posts: 1,049 Vehicle: '99 30th TA/08-09 G8	I will be in the line up for one.

01-16-2003, 08:29 PM	#9
athomas GAGT - Member AKA: Adam Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lake Orion MI Age: 41 Posts: 711 Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac GTO	According to Lutz, GM has approved the study (Stage 1) of building the Solstice. I think what it would come down to is if GM could price the car affordably to the public. And start doing research as to public opinion. 1000 people might say they would definately buy the car, but of those 1000 how many actually would?? Who's to say?

01-17-2003, 08:26 AM	#10
GreatGraySkwid The Humblest AKA: Evan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Big D Age: 45 Posts: 230 Vehicle: 04 GA GT Coupe	You know, the Solstice is nice, and all (though not really my style), but what I really like about that article is the mention of training dealers to handle people who probably know more about the vehicle than the salespeople do. That's us, you know, and it's about time they addressed us specifically, I say... __________________ Evan "Skwid" Langlinais The Humblest Mollusk on the Net 2004 Black GAGT Coupe w/ Ram Air Hood (R.I.P. Carla)

01-18-2003, 04:49 PM	#11
WOLF GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Antonio Texas Age: 40 Posts: 321	Down payment Heard that, I'm in line. Wish it powered by a V-6 but since the 2.2L Ecotec already has a mile long list of mods you can buy, the 2.2L is fine with me.

01-19-2003, 05:56 AM	#12
Spoon GAGT - Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lansing, Michigan Age: 67 Posts: 215 Vehicle: NA	It is more than a rumor!!!! I can't wait to see how many of you would be buyers really step-up. The car is really on the way.

01-19-2003, 06:32 PM	#13
WOLF GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Antonio Texas Age: 40 Posts: 321	Wanna bet on it? I think a 2005 Grand Am would great with the Solstice. I'll just probably use whatever car I have as a down payment, who knows what I'll have by 2005 but I really miss owning a little two seater Pontiac ever since I had to sell my 88 Fiero GT and if they do sell it in the low 20grand range I'll get rid of whatever car I have to get my hands on one.

01-20-2003, 08:46 AM	#14
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	I personally never said I'd buy. I am still glad to see the ressurection of a performance trend that appeared to have died. I have to wait about 10 years (unless I get rich) before any 2 seater car could be a realistic consideration for me.

01-23-2003, 02:28 PM	#18
Tankengine Guest Posts: n/a	spoon, if you dont mind me asking what do you do exactly, all i know is that your with GM right?

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