My 98 T/A vert is good for another year or two. Don't get me wrong, cause I lovvvvvvve it! But I'm starting to think ahead. Just today I heard about the Solstice for the first time. Anybody got some inside news? How about other comparable options? No flames, but I might have to switch to a Mustang if there is no other gofast RWD droptops.
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Re: Is the Pontiac Solstice my new T/A convertible?
Are you wearing it out or using it up?Originally posted by Kevin M
My 98 T/A vert is good for another year or two.
Mine gets better every year.
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Solstice is sweet...it was a concept with a supercharged 2.2 Ecotec. Motor Trend has it that it's coming in 2005 as a 2006 model (preproduction testing proves it)...with lil change to the the styling. Only visual difference..smaller 17-18 inchers instead of 19-20s. Door handles are pulled from the shelf...and the exhaust are dual on the either side instead of in the middle...not to mention interior changes.
http://www.autointell.net/nao_compan...olstice-02.htm
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The concept was built on a J-body platform (read Cavalier) however the actual production car will be on the all new kappa platform. Don't know what the sister cars will be, but there will bound to be some.
Overall intent and mission of the car is similar to the original Miata. Low priced, fairly quick, nimble, traditional sports car. However the rumors are of at least 200 HP (being conservative here) in a light weight body are promising.
Ecotech is a promising engine despite it's humble home in the J-body cars. Recently a modified saturn ion set the world land speed record for a FWD car at something like 220 MPH. The previous record holder was the Civic at 30mph less in 2001 or so.
Estimated price last I heard was just a bit over $20,000. Guess there's still gonna be a little excitment at Pontiac after all!!
Joe K.
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Well there is always the ever trusty Corvette Convertable!!!
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Go with the Vette if you can, but if there is no other alternative, the '05 Mustang may be promising. Especially if they put it on a new platform and get rid of the MacPherson strut design and relocate the fuel tank. With the new Mustang coming out next year, and GMs lack of preparation, I think a lot of people will be jumping ship and going with the Mustang so don't feel bad about that.Originally posted by Steve95formula
Well there is always the ever trusty Corvette Convertable!!!
However, I think there will be some cool stuff coming out in 2007 and 2008 depending on how long you want to wait. I think I am going to wait until the redesigned US made GTO hits the dealerships
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'97 T/A: (SLP 1LE Suspension, SB, & sfc(s), Loudmouth); 4.10s; B&M Ripper; R/A Hood; ZR1s
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On the '05 Mustang the struts remain upfront. Also on hand is the solid rear axle for every model but the Cobra.
Joe K.
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Really? ...they are going to use the same stupid platform that they have had since '79? If they do, they are crazy! If they used an uneven a-arm design with the IRS along with the naturally aspired DOHC in the GT; but with the supercharged motor in the Cobra, that car would be awesome, and hard to touch. At least get rid of the MacPherson strut system out of it even if they continued with the solid axle in the lower models...goodness! If that Cobra didn't have the MacPherson struts, it would be unstoppable and well worth the money even at $40,000.Originally posted by Joe K. 96 Zeee!!
On the '05 Mustang the struts remain upfront. Also on hand is the solid rear axle for every model but the Cobra.
'77 K5 rock-crawler project
'79 T/A: WS6, 400 4sp, 40K miles; Completely stock and original
'87 Lifted 3/4 ton Suburban (Big Blue) plow truck
'94 Roadmaster Wagon (The Roadmonster) 200,000 miles and still going
'97 T/A: (SLP 1LE Suspension, SB, & sfc(s), Loudmouth); 4.10s; B&M Ripper; R/A Hood; ZR1s
My daily drivers: '06 Jeep Liberty CRD (wife); '01 Yukon Denali XL (me); '03 Stratus Coupe (me)
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
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There is no contest... A muscle/pony car with a V8 vs. a 2.2 L 4 banger... The Mustang has the heritage, and the potential. The SVT Cobra and Mach 1 are awesome cars, no two ways about it.Former Ride: 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 - 345 rwhp, 360 rwtq... stock internally.
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GM in Europe is already selling something similar with Ecotech engine. Seems to be flying low with below 5's for 0-60.
http://buypower.vauxhall.co.uk/showr...questid=14864997 Trans Am A4 more or less stock (Mods: WS6 Ram Air with Fernco & K&N, 12 disc CD changer, power antenna, SLP Fan Switch, LS1 Aluminum DS, Borla Cat back, McCord power plate, Spohn tower brace, Sirius, HID fog lights)
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GM in Europe is already selling something similar with Ecotech engine. Seems to be flying low with below 5's for 0-60.
http://buypower.vauxhall.co.uk/showr...questid=14864997 Trans Am A4 more or less stock (Mods: WS6 Ram Air with Fernco & K&N, 12 disc CD changer, power antenna, SLP Fan Switch, LS1 Aluminum DS, Borla Cat back, McCord power plate, Spohn tower brace, Sirius, HID fog lights)
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Get a 2 yr old Vette. With the C6 on the horizon you should be able to get a low milage conv for mid $20's. I have seen several 00-01's with less than 30k miles go for $25 or less. I had planned on getting one until my wife lost her job. All my fun money dried up.
96 TA Sold!
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69 Camaro Not Sold!
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Thanks, still looking...
Yeah, the car is getting more miles on it than I like, so it's time in about a year or two. Several cars come up as interesting, the BMW 330i(pretentious), 350Z (tiny), upcoming Corvette(pricey), and even the Crossfire(underpowered) when it comes out in convertible. The TA is just such a sexy kick in the pants, I don't think anything will compare. Maybe the vette...Comment
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