Solstice GXP purchase - this could get interesting...

[Monza_dh]

sorry, these just don't do it for me. All the ones I see in my area are driven by older women for some reason. What to they run used? 10-15K? pretty cheap but I wouldn't pick it over a Z4, Boxter an S2000's or even a Miata for the same $$.

[epbrown]

Was it kismet? I just found these pictures I took at the Chicago Auto Show in 2002:

[Racerbvd]

Isn't it pretty close to the same size as a 53 Vette???

[m21sniper]

I love the Solstice. Super cool looking car IMO.

[Chocaholic]

I wonder if there was a reason that GM's Marketing team decided to have some rather "metrosexual" looking male models on the podium rather than the usual T&A.

Not that it's a bad thing. Just wonderin'.

[epbrown]

Originally Posted by Racerbvd

Isn't it pretty close to the same size as a 53 Vette???

I would think it has to be bigger - everything is these days. Here are the stats for the Solstice:

Dimensions:
Wheelbase | 2415mm
Track front/rear | 1537mm/1555mm
Length/Width/Height | 3994mm/1819mm/1274mm
Ground Clearance | TBD
Curb Weight | 2860 lbs (1298kg)
Weight Distribution | 50/50
Curb weight per horsepower | 16.8 lbs

[ruf-porsche]

Originally Posted by epbrown

I like the coupe and tried to rationalize getting one, but since I've already got the Z4 M Coupe, getting a 2nd 2-seat coupe - even with the targa top - just didn't appeal as much. I don't think they'll be collectables, as many are suggesting, but I see the makings of a small, dedicated fan base, similar to the Z3 M Coupe.

At one time didn't you own three 2+2 coupe PORSCHE?

911 Targa 2+2
944 Coupe 2+2
928 Coupe 2+2

All in Guard Red.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Have you considered the AMG-32? IMHO it's a far better car and if you're pining for a 2-seater roadster with lots of performance (it'll smoke a Boxster S) I'd strongly recommend it.

I do think Pontiac did well with the Solstice, but too little too late - and I would never hand money to the UAW in any case I don't care how good the car supposedly is.

I certainly wouldn't turn down the chance to do a couple of laps on the track in one though - probably would be fun.

[Schumi]

Originally Posted by epbrown

I would think it has to be bigger - everything is these days. Here are the stats for the Solstice:

Dimensions:
Wheelbase | 2415mm
Track front/rear | 1537mm/1555mm
Length/Width/Height | 3994mm/1819mm/1274mm
Ground Clearance | TBD
Curb Weight | 2860 lbs (1298kg)
Weight Distribution | 50/50
Curb weight per horsepower | 16.8 lbs

Those wheelbase and track width dimensions are both about 2.5 inches larger than a 944's, for comparison.

Given the choice between a slightly used Solstice and a very well cared for 951, the 951 is the winner in my book. In pretty much every way.

[epbrown]

Originally Posted by ruf-porsche

At one time didn't you own three 2+2 coupe PORSCHE?

911 Targa 2+2
944 Coupe 2+2
928 Coupe 2+2

All in Guard Red.

Hey, Don! The 3 1983s was a while back, about 5 cars ago. Are the Lotuses running/restored yet?

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

Have you considered the AMG-32? IMHO it's a far better car and if you're pining for a 2-seater roadster with lots of performance (it'll smoke a Boxster S) I'd strongly recommend it.

I like the current SLK, but I was never a fan of the first version with the supercharger.

Originally Posted by Schumi

Given the choice between a slightly used Solstice and a very well cared for 951, the 951 is the winner in my book. In pretty much every way.

The 944/968 line are my favorite Porsches, and if I ever own another it will likely be a black 944S2 or 968, but for a little summer runabout I've found the Solstice a nice alternative. Since getting it, I discovered that the GM performance tune had already been done, so the car has 340hp/340lb-ft. Here's a recent pic, and the shot I was trying to duplicate:

[Laneco]

If I'm not mistaken, the Solstice is a "parts bin" car and that's a GOOD thing! Parts like corvette brakes and engine are allegedly bolt on/in items. Probably wouldn't be something you'd want to do with this particular car, but the standard Solstice.


Solstice with an LS V8 and corvette brakes? Yeah, I"m THERE!

Of course, my lust for excessive amounts of acceleration probably colors alot of my automotive decision making....

angela

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Laneco

If I'm not mistaken, the Solstice is a "parts bin" car and that's a GOOD thing! Parts like corvette brakes and engine are allegedly bolt on/in items. Probably wouldn't be something you'd want to do with this particular car, but the standard Solstice.


Solstice with an LS V8 and corvette brakes? Yeah, I"m THERE!

Of course, my lust for excessive amounts of acceleration probably colors alot of my automotive decision making....

angela

Mallett Cars V8 Solstice Conversion

[porsche4life]

Originally Posted by Laneco

If I'm not mistaken, the Solstice is a "parts bin" car and that's a GOOD thing! Parts like corvette brakes and engine are allegedly bolt on/in items. Probably wouldn't be something you'd want to do with this particular car, but the standard Solstice.


Solstice with an LS V8 and corvette brakes? Yeah, I"m THERE!

Of course, my lust for excessive amounts of acceleration probably colors alot of my automotive decision making....

angela

There's an idea for when that little 4banger gives it up...

[Jim Bremner]

Originally Posted by masraum

Mallett Cars V8 Solstice Conversion

I looked at buying the Mallet conversion prior to buying the che'vette

Joanna needs a wheelchaair every now and then due to her M.S.

The che'vette can handle the chair and two soft duffles for a weekend trip

[kaisen]

Honestly, that 340 hp tune from the direct-inject turbo 4 has got to be just as much fun as a 400hp LS2/3 with a lot less work. And the GM tunes do not void the 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.

A good friend has the 310 hp tune in his Saturn Sky Redline, and that car is a blast. He wins just about every autocross he enters. Caymans give hime a run, but that's about it. If you're ever in the Minneapolis area, look for him: white with red hood stripes, plates say "FUNNER".

[porsche4life]

White with red stripes it doesn't say Speedracer!?


I wouldn't toss one out of the running for DD duty in a few years...

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by Jim Bremner

I looked at buying the Mallet conversion prior to buying the che'vette

Joanna needs a wheelchaair every now and then due to her M.S.

The che'vette can handle the chair and two soft duffles for a weekend trip

Yep...as a salesman said when I eyed a solstice: "Fun car, but all you can carry is the clothes you have on". I had to chuckle...that about sums it up.

[ruf-porsche]

Hey Emanuel

Don't have the time to play with the Lotuses. I did get to drive my PORSCHE a week ago, just got it out of the garage to wash it. Been working on my BMUU 525it touring aka station wagon and my Audi Avant aka station wagon.

I brought the Audi on a whim, just had some cash burning a hole in the pocket and I was getting tire of the BMUU. The Audi will be the ski car since it is a quattro and it has HEATED SEATS.

Hope everything is going well for you.

[porsche4life]

Originally Posted by ruf-porsche

just had some cash burning a hole in the pocket

Call me next time you have this problem....

[Joe Bob]

So, 9 months.....hows it going?