Posts Tagged ‘Pontiac Solstice’

The requirements from the government loans to General Motors are brutal, forcing General Motors to rid itself of the poor performing brands of Saturn, Hummer, Saab, and Pontiac. The best car chase scenes seemed to include Pontiac’s GTO or Trans Am muscle cars.  Who can ever forget the movies Smokey and the BanditorTwo Lane Blacktop with a raging GTO?  On the cutting block is the best selling Pontiac Solstice. While the Solstice is a popular car, it’s not strong enough by itself to save the entire Pontiac line. The elimination of this car would effect now only the entire assembly line upon it and its parts suppliers, but those business which also sell after market parts (such as the Pontiac Solstice windscreen / windblocker / wind deflector).

Convertible owners feel almost parental to their car. The Pontiac Solstice started life on a strong note, to overwhelming positive editorials and dedicated owners. Upon announcement of the end of the Pontiac line, grass roots efforts already started to save this precious car . This website came up afterwards to propel owners into useful action to save their great convertible.  Although brand new, fans are already flocking to this website, and activity will certainly pick up as the Solstice’s demise becomes near.

Unfortunately, it’s simply too early to tell what might happen. There are still a lot of gyrations left to play out in this complex business drama.  The eventual fate of the Pontiac Solstice itself is still to be written. Even though General Motors is pulling the plug on Pontiac, perhaps profitable lines could continue their lives. Keeping the Solstice going would be a big relief to the fans, the workers, and the businesses of this car. The Solstice’s eventual life is still up in the air, yet this car will always have a vast group of followers dedicated to it.

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When the author is tootling around in her own Solstice, she’s a fan of thePontiac Solstice windscreen windblocker wind deflector, the psychic reviews, and the Seattle HCG Diet & Weight Loss.

Upon its government loans, General Motors is being forced to ruthlessly shed its dead weight, which means eliminating its low selling brands of Saturn, Hummer, Saab, and Pontiac. The best car chase scenes seemed to include Pontiac’s GTO or Trans Am muscle cars.  Who can ever forget the movies Smokey and the Bandit orTwo Lane Blacktop with a raging GTO?  Also being considered for the big cut is the Pontiac Solstice. Even though the Solstice is a clear winner, it can’t carry the dead weight of the Pontiac line by itself. The elimination of this car would effect now only the entire assembly line upon it and its parts suppliers, but those business which also sell after market parts (such as the Pontiac Solstice windscreen / windblocker / wind deflector).

Convertible owners love their car. The Pontiac Solstice started life to strong editorial reviews and passionate owners. As quick as the announcmenet of the end of Pontiac came, the online community responded to save the Solstice (see SaveTheKappa). This site was started by enthusiasts to foster the online community into action, to help persuade General Motors management that the Pontiac Solstice is certainly worth preserving.  Although brand new, fans are already flocking to this website, and activity will certainly pick up as the Solstice’s demise becomes near.

Unfortunately, it’s simply too early to tell what might happen. There are still a lot of gyrations left to play out in this interwoven business saga.  With the Pontiac Solstice itself, its fate is still up in the air. While General Motors envisions shutting down the Pontiac division in 2010, they might still keep profitable lines active. Finding some way to preserve the Solstice would be a great relief to the fans, the workers, and the businesses dedicated to the Solstice. While the Solstice’s fate is to-be-decided, no matter the decision, this great car will alway have an active base of fans.

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When the author is tootling around in her own Solstice, she’s a fan of the Pontiac Solstice windscreen windblocker wind deflector, the psychic reviews, and the Seattle HCG Diet & Weight Loss.

The strings attached to its government sponsored loans requires General Motors to ruthlessly shed unprofitable divisions, including Saturn, Hummer, Saab, and Pontiac. Among the classic Pontiac cars made famous are the great muscle cars, the GTO and Trans Am, made famous in many movies.  Who can ever forget the movies Smokey and the BanditorTwo Lane Blacktop with a raging GTO?  Also being considered for the big cut is the Pontiac Solstice. While a popular car, it’s apparently not popular enough to save the Pontiac name badge. If the Pontiac Solstice is to be no more, not only would it be a loss to those dependent upon its assembly, but also those business business which also sell after market parts.

Convertible owners are enthusiast about their car, and sharing their love for it. The Pontiac Solstice started life to strong editorial reviews and passionate owners. Upon announcement of the end of the Pontiac line, grass roots efforts already started to save this precious car . This website came up afterwards to propel owners into useful action to save their great convertible.  Although brand new, fans are already flocking to this website, and activity will certainly pick up as the Solstice’s demise becomes near.

Unfortunately, it’s simply too early to tell what might happen. There are still a lot of gyrations left to play out in this complex business saga.  Whatever will eventually happen to the Pontiac Solstice is still an open question. While General Motors plans to put an end to Pontiac, there is an outside chance profitable product lines could live on. Keeping the Solstice going would be a great relief for the fans, the workers, and the businesses dedicated to this convertible. Even though the future of the Solstice is unknown, one can be sure this car will always have an active legion of fans.

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When the author is tootling around in her own Solstice, she’s a fan of thePontiac Solstice windscreen windblocker wind deflector, the psychic reviews, and the Seattle HCG Diet & Weight Loss.

Seeing the Solstice on the show room floor, you’ll want to jump right in and take off. The Pontiac Solstice meshes together raw power, plenty of niceties, and breath-taking styles causing people to stare. One needs to go back into the time machine until the 1959 Bonneville to refer back to any other worthy Pontiac split-screen. This car rivals the BMW Z4 and Audi TT, yet carries only half of the price tag.

Option-wise, the Solstice comes in two trims, the base package and the GXP. The base package packs a 173 horse power, 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine that’s still sips the gas. The deluxe GPX upgrade amps the engine into a 260 horse power turbocharged engine into a 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine. No matter the engine pick, either engine is mated to a five speed auto or manual transmission. The base model does include electronic traction and stability control, limited slip rear differential, anti-lock disc brakes all the way around the car, generous 18-inch alloy wheels, and crisp satellite radio. The GXP upgrade augments the base package by adding a more responsive transmission, dual exhaust tips, leather steering wheel and shift know, and improved floor mats.

The Solstice certainly provides much to smile at, compromised by some minor issues. The steering comes off as sluggish. The Solstice can be a fat hog of a car at over 3000 pounds. Also, when charging out from curves, the Solstice likes to hang on. Taking off from the red light, the acceleration does leave something to be desired. The car is also not ergonomically friends, with components in awkward positions, composed of parts made of plastic from third world countries. Trunk space is smaller than your closet.

Certainly the Solstice has some nits, which are made up for by its body style. Pontiac doesn’t have an impressive record for styling; in the Solstice, they break their bad luck streak. The Solstice has aggressive styling that’s a bit of a mash-up between a Jaguar and the Bat Mobile. Strangers will come up and strike up conversations about your Solstice. On the balance, the positives outweigh the negatives. Drivers in search of a top-down driving blast will not regret this selection.

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When the author isn’t driving her Pontiac Solstice, she’s a fan of best psychics, the Seattle HCG Diet, and the Pontiac Solstice windscreen windblocker wind deflector.

Drooling over the Solstice on the show room floor is not unheard of. The Pontiac Solstice adds up near superhero power, plenty of options, and looks that cause people to gap open mouthed. It’s been over five decades, since the 1959 Bonneville, to find a split screen that caused so much excitement. This car delivers the same thrills as the BMW Z4 and Audi TT, with only half of the cost.

As far as options go, the Solstice is available in two different trim packages, the basic and the GXP. The basic package comes with a 173 horse power, 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine that pleasantly conserves the gas. The deluxe GPX upgrade amps the engine into a 260 horse power turbocharged engine into a 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine. Both power engines are attaches onto a five speeder manual or auto transmission. The basic model includes electronic traction and stability control, limited slip rear differential, four anti-lock disc brakes, impressive 18 inch alloy wheels, and satellite radio. If the base package isn’t enough, the GXP then adds dual exhaust tips, a faster responding transmission, leather to the steering wheel and shift knob, and plush carpeted floor mats.

There’s certainly a lot to enjoy about the Solstice, it’s certainly not a perfect car. The steering comes off as sluggish. The Solstice tips the scale at over 3000 pounds, so being quick-and-lite is not upon the abilities of this car. Also, when charging out from curves, the Solstice likes to hang on. Coming off the line, the acceleration can be a bit lethargic. This car wouldn’t make a passing grade in ergonomics, with components illogically positioned and plastic components littering the interior. Trunk space is very tight.

While the Solstice has some minor bummers, the best feature of the Solstice is its body lines. Pontiac certainly isn’t known as a style leader, which the Solstice corrects. The Solstice’s styling evokes exotic images that wi ll appear in your nightly dreams. Folks will not be bashful; they will approach you and ask about your sleek car. The overwhelming positives surely negate the minor drawbacks. Drivers in search of a top-down driving blast will not regret this selection.

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When the author isn’t driving her Pontiac Solstice, she’s a fan of best psychics, the Seattle HCG Diet, and the Pontiac Solstice windscreen windblocker wind deflector.

The strings attached to its government sponsored loans requires General Motors to ruthlessly shed unprofitable divisions, including Saturn, Hummer, Saab, and Pontiac. The best car chase scenes seemed to include Pontiac’s GTO or Trans Am muscle cars.  Who can ever forget the movies Smokey and the BanditorTwo Lane Blacktop with a raging GTO?  Also being considered for the big cut is the Pontiac Solstice. Even though the Solstice is a clear winner, it can’t carry the dead weight of the Pontiac line by itself. The eliminate of the Pontiac Solstice effects not only the entire assembly, but also those business which also sell after market parts.

Convertible owners feel almost parental to their car. The Pontiac Solstice had a great premiere with positive editorial words and buyers ready to purchase. As quick as the announcmenet of the end of Pontiac came, the online community responded to save the Solstice (see SaveTheKappa). The website quickly sprang into action, calling Solstice owners into action to help save their beloved car.  Although brand new, fans are already flocking to this website, and activity will certainly pick up as the Solstice’s demise becomes near.

Unfortunately, it’s simply too early to tell what might happen. There are still a lot of gyrations left to play out in this complex business drama.  The eventual fate of the Pontiac Solstice itself is still to be written. Right now, General Motors envisions shutting the Pontiac division down by 2010, yet perhaps keeping profitable lines active. This would be an enormous relief for the fans, the workers, and the businesses (such as the Pontiac Solstice windscreen / windblocker / wind deflector) that support this wildly popular car. Even though the future of the Solstice is unknown, one can be sure this car will always have an active legion of fans.

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When the author is tootling around in her own Solstice, she’s a fan of thePontiac Solstice windscreen windblocker wind deflector, the psychic reviews, and the Seattle HCG Diet & Weight Loss.

The strings attached to its government sponsored loans requires General Motors to ruthlessly shed unprofitable divisions, including Saturn, Hummer, Saab, and Pontiac. The best car chase scenes seemed to include Pontiac’s GTO or Trans Am muscle cars.  Who can ever forget the movies Smokey and the BanditorTwo Lane Blacktop with a raging GTO?  Also on the block is the big selling Pontiac Solstice. While a popular car, it’s apparently not popular enough to save the Pontiac name badge. The elimination of this car would effect now only the entire assembly line upon it and its parts suppliers, but those business which also sell after market parts (such as the Pontiac Solstice windscreen / windblocker / wind deflector).

Convertible owners are passionate about their car. The Pontiac Solstice started life to strong editorial reviews and passionate owners. No quicker than Pontiac’s end came about, did its fan base answer to save the Solstice . This website was quickly started by passionate owners to persuade General Motors that the Solstice is worth preserving.  Although brand new, fans are already flocking to this website, and activity will certainly pick up as the Solstice’s demise becomes near.

Unfortunately, it’s simply too early to tell what might happen. There are still a lot of gyrations left to play out in this interwoven business saga.  With the Pontiac Solstice itself, its fate is still up in the air. Even though General Motors is pulling the plug on Pontiac, perhaps profitable lines could continue their lives. Finding some way to preserve the Solstice would be a great relief to the fans, the workers, and the businesses dedicated to the Solstice. While this car’s fate is up in the air and it’s too soon to predict its death, no matter what, the Pontiac Solstice will always have a supported fan base.

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When the author is tootling around in her own Solstice, she’s a fan of thePontiac Solstice windscreen windblocker wind deflector, the psychic reviews, and the Seattle HCG Diet & Weight Loss.

The requirements from the government loans to General Motors are brutal, forcing General Motors to rid itself of the poor performing brands of Saturn, Hummer, Saab, and Pontiac. Among the great Pontiac cars, are the big GTO and Trans Am muscle cars, made famous in many movie car chase scene.  Who can ever forget the movies Smokey and the BanditorTwo Lane Blacktop with a raging GTO?  The Pontiac Solstice is now on the block to be cut. Despite being the shining star of the Pontiac lineup, the Solstice can not preserve the Pontiac name badge by itself. If the Pontiac Solstice is to be no more, not only would it be a loss to those dependent upon its assembly, but also those business business which also sell after market parts.

Convertible owners feel almost parental to their car. The Pontiac Solstice started life on a strong note, to overwhelming positive editorials and dedicated owners. As soon as the death knell of Pontiac went up, grass roots efforts sprang into action. This website was quickly started by passionate owners to persuade General Motors that the Solstice is worth preserving.  Although brand new, fans are already flocking to this website, and activity will certainly pick up as the Solstice’s demise becomes near.

Unfortunately, it’s simply too early to tell what might happen. There are still a lot of gyrations left to play out in this interwoven business saga.  As far as the Pontiac Solstice itself, it’s fate is still unknown. Even though General Motors is pulling the plug on Pontiac, perhaps profitable lines could continue their lives. Finding some way to preserve the Solstice would be a great relief to the fans, the workers, and the businesses dedicated to the Solstice. Even though the future of the Solstice is unknown, one can be sure this car will always have an active legion of fans.

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When the author is tootling around in her own Solstice, she’s a fan of thePontiac Solstice windscreen windblocker wind deflector, the psychic reviews, and the Seattle HCG Diet & Weight Loss.

Seeing the Solstice on the show room floor, you’ll want to jump right in and take off. The Pontiac Solstice adds up near superhero power, plenty of options, and looks that cause people to gap open mouthed. One needs to go back to the 1959 Bonneville to find a split screen to find another worthy Pontiac contender. This car rivals the BMW Z4 and Audi TT, yet carries only half of the price tag.

The Solstice comes in two different flavors, the base package and the souped-up GXP. The basic package includes a 173 horse power, 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine that pleasantly conserves the gas. The souped-up GXP package takes 260 hour power turbocharged engine into a 2.0 liter, four cylinder engine. Both power engines are attaches onto a five speeder manual or auto transmission. The base model does include electronic traction and stability control, limited slip rear differential, anti-lock disc brakes all the way around the car, generous 18-inch alloy wheels, and crisp satellite radio. The GXP package takes all of this and adds stunning dual exhaust tips, a tuned-up transmission, a gripping leather shift know and steering wheel, and plush carpeted floor mats.

While there’s a lot to like about this car, it does have some deficiencies. The steering can be slow and unresponsive. The Solstice can be a fat hog of a car at over 3000 pounds. Also, when zipping out from corners, the Solstice is prone to hang on. Starting from zero, the take-off is certainly not overwhelming. The car is also not ergonomically friends, with components in awkward positions, composed of parts made of plastic from third world countries. Trunk space is very tight.

One can quibble over these minor problems, while the exterior style more than makes up for these deficiencies. Pontiac doesn’t have an impressive record for styling; in the Solstice, they break their bad luck streak. The Solstice has aggressive styling that’s a bit of a mash-up between a Jaguar and the Bat Mobile. Strangers will come up and strike up conversations about your Solstice. The merits of this car decidedly weigh on the plus side. Those looking for top-down driving excitement will certainly be pleased with this choice.

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When the author isn’t driving her Pontiac Solstice, she’s a fan of best psychics, the Seattle HCG Diet, and the Pontiac Solstice windscreen windblocker wind deflector.

One glance at the Solstice upon the show room floor, you’ll already want to jump in and zip away. The Pontiac Solstice combines raw power, a raft of amenities, and knock-em-over styling causing double takes. One needs to go back to the 1959 Bonneville to find a split screen to find another worthy Pontiac contender. This car is a worthy challenger to the BMW Z4 and Audi TT, with only half of the price tag.

The Solstice comes in two different flavors, the base package and the souped-up GXP. The basic package comes with a 173 horse power, 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine that’s still sips the gas. The power-packed GXP package places a whopping 260 hour power turbocharged engine into a 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine. No matter the engine pick, either engine is mated to a five speed auto or manual transmission. The basic model includes electronic traction and stability control, limited slip rear differential, four anti-lock disc brakes, impressive 18 inch alloy wheels, and satellite radio. The GXP upgrade augments the base package by adding a more responsive transmission, dual exhaust tips, leather steering wheel and shift know, and improved floor mats.

The Solstice certainly provides much to smile at, compromised by some minor issues. The steering can be slow and unresponsive. The Solstice is still a weighty car, at over 3000 pounds, so this car will never feel nimble on its feet. Also, coming out of corners, the Solstice tends to hang on. Starting from zero, the take-off is certainly not overwhelming. This car can be an ergonomic nightmare, with components poorly located and interior parts made of third world plastics. Trunk space is smaller than your closet.

Despite the minor draw backs, the clear asset of the Solstice is its exterior style. Pontiac isn’t known for head-turning styling; with the Solstice, they finally turn the tide. The Solstice’s styling evokes exotic images that wi ll appear in your nightly dreams. People in parking lots will stop you, stare, and ask about your car. The merits of this car decidedly weigh on the plus side. Enthusiasts contemplating a sports car should jump into this car and not look back.

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When the author isn’t driving her Pontiac Solstice, she’s a fan of best psychics, the Seattle HCG Diet, and the Pontiac Solstice windscreen windblocker wind deflector.