Solstice sales > Miata sales

SikMindz · 02-12-2006, 04:01 PM

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dl...fsect=AMERICAS

Still not going make up for their 9B dollar deficit but props to GM for once.

DrFabulous · 02-12-2006, 04:06 PM

Real car > chick car.

No one should be suprised.

mightypan42 · 02-12-2006, 04:52 PM

It'll be the long-term numbers that settle which one's more popular, not this. This is just the first 2 months of a brand new car's sales. I'd hold off on the celebrating until the end of the year, if not longer. I think the sales will even out considerably once the Solstice has been out for a little while and the first few hit the used car lots.

Pontiac Ninja · 02-12-2006, 06:09 PM

this is still great though. IT will even more awsome when you can walk into a dealership and actually BUY a Solstice or even just be able to buy one easily that doesn't have a "market" increased price on it.

I've got my fingers crossed for a big GM comeback in the next 5 years!

Blackrider · 02-12-2006, 06:38 PM

The Solstice is much more stylish!

Braves299 · 02-12-2006, 07:07 PM

sweet

bigbenSC · 02-12-2006, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pontiac Ninja

this is still great though. IT will even more awsome when you can walk into a dealership and actually BUY a Solstice or even just be able to buy one easily that doesn't have a "market" increased price on it.

Hell yeah, couldn't agree more!

Mike3800 · 02-12-2006, 07:46 PM

Nice to see the majority going with the nicer car. *looks at avatar* ...wait...

The miata is nice I suppose, but the Pontiac is nicer.

Vintalage · 02-12-2006, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike3800

Nice to see the majority going with the nicer car. *looks at avatar* ...wait...

The miata is nice I suppose, but the Pontiac is nicer.

The Pontiac may look "nicer", but the Mazda is the overall nicer car.

SikMindz · 02-12-2006, 08:17 PM

Vintalage doesn't like GM's Pontiac Solstice? Who woulda thunk it?

Vintalage · 02-12-2006, 08:20 PM

Here we go again

iceman · 02-12-2006, 08:20 PM

Seriously.. there's a surprise

Vintalage · 02-12-2006, 08:24 PM

For the both of you...

Did I say I didn't like it? If so, point it out. Otherwise, DROP IT!

99GApunk · 02-12-2006, 09:14 PM

of course the miata is nicer overall, they should have it down to a science now. the solstice should only improve with every new year

RAZE · 02-12-2006, 09:19 PM

Great news! One ugly car beat out another ugly car.

crazypontiac03 · 02-12-2006, 09:43 PM

Good News, also heard report of the Gm New Tahoe etc. Doing Really well so far! I

AMRAAM4 · 02-12-2006, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mightypan42

It'll be the long-term numbers that settle which one's more popular, not this. This is just the first 2 months of a brand new car's sales. I'd hold off on the celebrating until the end of the year, if not longer. I think the sales will even out considerably once the Solstice has been out for a little while and the first few hit the used car lots.

fantastic post mightypan...your info was already going through my head when I read the title. Thank you for making it the 3rd post in the thread.

How long has Miata dominated this market? Exactly....lets see if 10 years from now, let alone 1 year, teh Solstice is still winning.

mightypan42 · 02-12-2006, 10:40 PM

I was surprised you hadn't already said it

Oh yeah, I forgot to say that the Sky will take a big bite out the Solstice's sales numbers when it comes out.

Mike3800 · 02-12-2006, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SikMindz

Vintalage doesn't like GM's Pontiac Solstice? Who woulda thunk it?

No way. Not possible. I couldn't imagine it. This is a first.

Sleepwalkr · 02-13-2006, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintalage

The Pontiac may look "nicer", but the Mazda is the overall nicer car.

Nuh uh..... The Solstice is nicer.

(4th-grader tone of voice)

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