End of a sports car era

Puddy46 · 2006-12-16 00:26:31

http://news.windingroad.com/auto-news/pontiac-solstice-to-upend-mazda-mx-5-for-best-selling-sports-car/ Good news if you're a GM fan.

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Dec 15, 2006 | 07:26 PM

Puddy46

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End of a sports car era

http://news.windingroad.com/auto-new...ng-sports-car/

Good news if you're a GM fan.

Dec 15, 2006 | 07:30 PM

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On the MX5...is that front right tire off the ground, or is that a heck of a lot of body roll?

Dec 15, 2006 | 07:37 PM

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Can't really tell, but either way, its not good

Dec 16, 2006 | 02:17 AM

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awesome.

buddy of mine bought an '06 MX5, based on my judgement on it (it ROCKS), the Solstice has gotta be pretty damn awe-inspiring.

Dec 16, 2006 | 02:45 AM

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Solstice GXP ftw... turbo 4 cylinder rwd 5 speed....

Dec 16, 2006 | 04:23 AM

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Yeah that GXP really is fast. I mean have you looked at the power to liter ratio? WOOH, thats one fast machine, I've been thinking about going and testing one out.

Dec 16, 2006 | 10:25 AM

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I wounder what the aftermarket is going to have for that GXP.

Dec 16, 2006 | 07:20 PM

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Stop the solstice talk!

I haven't driven ours for 2 or 3 months, and it'll be a while until i get to drive it again!

Dec 16, 2006 | 07:42 PM

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I almost drive 'em every day at work!

Dec 16, 2006 | 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PEARL_JAM

I almost drive 'em every day at work!

so what'* your impression of em? overall, notjust performance, is it a qulity car that you would like to own?

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