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I have owned 3 other (what I consider) sports cars: 1988 Z24, 1995 Z28, and a 1984 Fiero (including a Tahoe and Silverado, yes I am a GM man

). The GXP out performs them all.

I have been impressed with the looks of Solstice since its arrival, and the changes to the GXP are even more impressive. When pulling into my gravel driveway, I have to be very careful to not land the front fascia and the even lower air dam. The garage kept GXP is not my daily driver and will never see snow/salt and rarely see rain. I have owned it only 2 weeks and have about 600 miles on it with no mechanical or appearance issues. I don't hear any clunk as described by some owners and the intermittent SIDI tic is barely noticeable.

Great:

The power is awesome!

The manual transmission, with its short stoke is smooth yet solid. The clutch catches early and quick, so before I got the feel of it I green-horned it 3 times on the way back from the dealer (I think MSG_McKee mentioned this also).

This car handles great in the turns and even feels very solid at 120 MPH. It’s very easy and quick to be at 100 MPH once you get through all gears. All controls are placed well within reach (and I don’t mind the air bag indicator at all). The steering wheel controls are very nice and navigate the DIC and sound system with ease. The Monsoon/XM system is great, although my wife has me turn it down when she is done with the massage the sub-woofer provides to the passenger seat.

Not so great:

The interior surfaces are all hard… they could have added some padding where you elbows and knees rest. The cup holders are pathetic, not only in placement but in function. My frame (at 6.0’ and 215 lbs) would like a little more room. I normally like to lay the seat back a bit but can’t do that in this two seater. My Fiero actually has more room. I have to leave the steering wheel all the way up to see the gauges. I only put it down (my most comfortable position) when I have set the cruise and not concerned with my speed. The trunk is very difficult to close, with or without the top in it, and then there is the problem with limited storage.

Conclusion:

I am very satisfied overall with my GXP; its fun to drive

and has great looks! I knew about most of the quirks going in. I can’t wait till spring and summer when I can really enjoy the convertible.

(edits in blue)

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Mysterious GXP, dark-side, ebony w/gray stitched leather, manual 5-speed, loaded
Additions: "J" stubby antenna, custom rubber floor mats, tinted windows (35%), Evolution car cover
Solstice - sol (sun) and sistere (stand still) as we drive off into the sun!

	JimGz Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Virginia	I have owned 3 other (what I consider) sports cars: 1988 Z24, 1995 Z28, and a 1984 Fiero (including a Tahoe and Silverado, yes I am a GM man ). The GXP out performs them all. I have been impressed with the looks of Solstice since its arrival, and the changes to the GXP are even more impressive. When pulling into my gravel driveway, I have to be very careful to not land the front fascia and the even lower air dam. The garage kept GXP is not my daily driver and will never see snow/salt and rarely see rain. I have owned it only 2 weeks and have about 600 miles on it with no mechanical or appearance issues. I don't hear any clunk as described by some owners and the intermittent SIDI tic is barely noticeable. Great: The power is awesome! The manual transmission, with its short stoke is smooth yet solid. The clutch catches early and quick, so before I got the feel of it I green-horned it 3 times on the way back from the dealer (I think MSG_McKee mentioned this also). This car handles great in the turns and even feels very solid at 120 MPH. It’s very easy and quick to be at 100 MPH once you get through all gears. All controls are placed well within reach (and I don’t mind the air bag indicator at all). The steering wheel controls are very nice and navigate the DIC and sound system with ease. The Monsoon/XM system is great, although my wife has me turn it down when she is done with the massage the sub-woofer provides to the passenger seat. Not so great: The interior surfaces are all hard… they could have added some padding where you elbows and knees rest. The cup holders are pathetic, not only in placement but in function. My frame (at 6.0’ and 215 lbs) would like a little more room. I normally like to lay the seat back a bit but can’t do that in this two seater. My Fiero actually has more room. I have to leave the steering wheel all the way up to see the gauges. I only put it down (my most comfortable position) when I have set the cruise and not concerned with my speed. The trunk is very difficult to close, with or without the top in it, and then there is the problem with limited storage. Conclusion: I am very satisfied overall with my GXP; its fun to drive and has great looks! I knew about most of the quirks going in. I can’t wait till spring and summer when I can really enjoy the convertible. (edits in blue) __________________ Mysterious GXP, dark-side, ebony w/gray stitched leather, manual 5-speed, loaded Additions: "J" stubby antenna, custom rubber floor mats, tinted windows (35%), Evolution car cover Solstice - sol (sun) and sistere (stand still) as we drive off into the sun!