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  1. sampson

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    #1 sampson, Apr 26, 2005
    The new Solstice is expected to be the car that helps save GM. I sincerely believe it could have done that, had GM not f*cked up again. The car was set for a summer release, with the cars starting to be delivered around June. Now though, the Solstice won't actually be delivered until Fall. A few cars will be delivered in the summer, but only a few. Even the first 1000 limited edition models won't be delivered until fall. Not only does GM need the Solstice's profits immediately, but it's flat-out stupid to release a roadster in the fall! Anyone else praying for GM to pull out of the hole, and extremely dissappointed in them for being so stupid?

    Sorry if I went on and on, I'm just upset at this and venting.
     
  2. Chevarri

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    #2 Chevarri, Apr 26, 2005
    Why is it delayed?
     
  3. blu328gts

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    #3 blu328gts, Apr 26, 2005
    Is the Saturn version (aka Sky) of this also delayed?
     
  4. UroTrash

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    #4 UroTrash, Apr 26, 2005
    And so the Solstice convertible will arrive with the first snowflakes of the season.
     
  5. sampson

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    #5 sampson, Apr 26, 2005
    The article I saw it in doens't mention specifics. Your guess is as good as mine.

    As far as I know, no it is not. A release date hasn't been set, when it is, they will hopfully have adjusted for the Solstice.
     
  6. sampson

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    #6 sampson, Apr 26, 2005
    Just heard this on the news. Reason for delay is problems with the front bumper fit and convertible top. At least GM caught the quality problems before the car hit the road this time.
     
  7. resident

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    #7 resident, Apr 27, 2005
    "Multiple sources close to the situation at the Wilmington, Del., plant say the Solstice is suffering from fit problems on the front fascia and convertible top."

    - from autoweek.com

    The Pontiac Solstice will be raced in Grand-Am Cup and a Solstice coupe will be made. Read this.

    http://wardsauto.com/ar/auto_gm_race_solstice/

    Here is the Solstice Coupe concept

    http://seriouswheels.com/top-Pontiac-Solstice-Coupe-Concept.htm

    Read this other article

    http://www.ai-online.com/issues/article_detail.asp?id=413

    The taillights are the only thing I don't like on this $20,000 roadster.

    http://fast-autos.net/features/05naias/pontiac/10.jpg

    http://www.fast-autos.net/features/05naias/pontiac/9.jpg

    http://fast-autos.net/features/05nyias/51.jpg

    I hope GM learns a lot from the Solstice. For example,

    steering feel counts

    styling counts (new 2006 Mazda MX-5 weighs close to 400 pounds less, but it doesn't excite)

    fit and finish count

    and what not.

    The Solstice seems like the best Pontiac since the muscle car era, or perhaps ever.
     
  8. richard

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    #8 richard, Apr 27, 2005
    AFAIK the saturn is not based on the pontiac at all since the saturn is a rehashed vauxall vx220. perhaps the cars are on the same platform, but they are not related much beyond that unless the solstice was designed around the vx220 as well and hides it better.
     
  9. resident

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    #9 resident, Apr 27, 2005
    The Vauxall VX220 is mid-engined.

    The 2007 Saturn Sky has styling from the VX220. The VX220 is shown below

    http://www.vauxhall-vx220.co.uk/images/splash/splash_r2_c5.gif

    Here is the 2007 Saturn Sky

    http://seriouswheels.com/top-2007-Saturn-Sky-Roadster.htm

    The Pontiac Solstice uses a new chassis.

    check these articles

    http://www.ai-online.com/issues/article_detail.asp?id=413

    http://seriouswheels.com/top-Pontiac-Solstice-Roadster-Concept.htm

    http://seriouswheels.com/top-2006-Pontiac-Solstice-Roadster.htm
     
  10. Vibrant_5oh

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    #10 Vibrant_5oh, Apr 28, 2005
    The Saturn Sky and the Solstice are on the same Kappa platform. Same engine, same suspension, same tranny, etc.... The only real differences are the interior trim, body panels, and a standard equipment and option list.

    I don't know what they share with the Vauxall, but the Solstice and Sky are twin-cars and have a lot in common.

    blu328gts, the Saturn Sky probably won't be affected much. It is supposed to start production in early 2006. Much later than the Solstice. And it looks like they'll have this fitment issue resolved by this fall. So unless something new comes up, it should still be on schedule.

    sampson, i doubt solstice profits will help or save GM. GM said they'll be making very little IF any profit from the Sky/Solstice cars. But still, it would bring much needed excitement to the Saturn and Pontiac brands. That, you can't put a profit/price on.

    Sucks for GM. More problems are the last thing they need now.
     

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