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OK, OK.... one year last week..

13+K There hasn't been more than 2 weeks out of the year I haven't been in the car..
Perfect back country roads where I live the weather has been great (except last couple weeks) Top down in January on a 60 degree day !! Hands down.. I love this car.. Its changed the way I live my road experience.. Even bought an Ipod!.. Have more detailing stuff than I can use in a year..(thanks Gary)

.. Luv pushing the performance, but it takes courage to max out as there are so many bad drivers and deer around..(well its Jersey).. If I had to put a front plate on it, I'd pay the ticket(s).. Haven't yet.. Still get turned heads and questions about it.. Its a blast to own..and at 55 I make it work as a daily driver.. (Does anybody else wear a back brace on long trips??

) I do!

Styling 10
Fun 10
Handling 10
Power 8 could use another 20hp.. (GXP.. well I'd pay attention all the time)
Interior 9 good looking, but fragile

Here's where I breakdown and move away from it being a perfect car. Early release on the market has left lots and lots of cheapness issues..
We've all heard them and I am sure there are lots of owners that have experienced none of them.. I am not one.. Pinion seal, seat sinking, dash moulding buckling, 2nd gear more than stiff, top seam split, major cheap rattles, gas gauge inaccuracies, extended crank @ start-up, what have I forgotten..? Oh yea, the Clunk!

So, with the music up my driving experience is fantastic. No music...I'm very dissapointed in Pontiac and my dealership. Dealership has been nice, but not great and I think I am due a survey in the mail again.. Its my only leverage for them taking me seriously after paying what now it a ridiculous above MSRP premium..

I made my own bed by purchasing this car just as they put it on the showroom floor after someone had refused delivery back when there was a substantial wait. I could afford it and all the extras and I was in no position to bargin. But, I feel I got a fantastic $20 K roadster for $27K. I didn't get a $35 K sports car free of all the rattles and bugs.. But, at 40 mph with Jethro Tull loud, I feel like I did..

Mods and lots of love over the next few years....I'm happy and get to drive it tomorrow

PS.. this forum has been invaluable to so many.. including me..

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2007 GXP mysterious
leather, monsoon, 6 CD, headliner, sport pedals, polished aluminum, custom front grille, stubby antenna, XM, no front plate (1 tix so far)
Vin#12,6404

2006 mysterious # 5330 (SOLD)

NASSOA # 87

Last edited by fivespokes : 02-04-2007 at 06:16 PM.

	fivespokes Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Central, NJ	OK, OK.... one year last week.. 13+K There hasn't been more than 2 weeks out of the year I haven't been in the car.. Perfect back country roads where I live the weather has been great (except last couple weeks) Top down in January on a 60 degree day !! Hands down.. I love this car.. Its changed the way I live my road experience.. Even bought an Ipod!.. Have more detailing stuff than I can use in a year..(thanks Gary) .. Luv pushing the performance, but it takes courage to max out as there are so many bad drivers and deer around..(well its Jersey).. If I had to put a front plate on it, I'd pay the ticket(s).. Haven't yet.. Still get turned heads and questions about it.. Its a blast to own..and at 55 I make it work as a daily driver.. (Does anybody else wear a back brace on long trips?? ) I do! Styling 10 Fun 10 Handling 10 Power 8 could use another 20hp.. (GXP.. well I'd pay attention all the time) Interior 9 good looking, but fragile Here's where I breakdown and move away from it being a perfect car. Early release on the market has left lots and lots of cheapness issues.. We've all heard them and I am sure there are lots of owners that have experienced none of them.. I am not one.. Pinion seal, seat sinking, dash moulding buckling, 2nd gear more than stiff, top seam split, major cheap rattles, gas gauge inaccuracies, extended crank @ start-up, what have I forgotten..? Oh yea, the Clunk! So, with the music up my driving experience is fantastic. No music...I'm very dissapointed in Pontiac and my dealership. Dealership has been nice, but not great and I think I am due a survey in the mail again.. Its my only leverage for them taking me seriously after paying what now it a ridiculous above MSRP premium.. I made my own bed by purchasing this car just as they put it on the showroom floor after someone had refused delivery back when there was a substantial wait. I could afford it and all the extras and I was in no position to bargin. But, I feel I got a fantastic $20 K roadster for $27K. I didn't get a $35 K sports car free of all the rattles and bugs.. But, at 40 mph with Jethro Tull loud, I feel like I did.. Mods and lots of love over the next few years....I'm happy and get to drive it tomorrow PS.. this forum has been invaluable to so many.. including me.. __________________ 2007 GXP mysterious leather, monsoon, 6 CD, headliner, sport pedals, polished aluminum, custom front grille, stubby antenna, XM, no front plate (1 tix so far) Vin#12,6404 2006 mysterious # 5330 (SOLD) NASSOA # 87 Last edited by fivespokes : 02-04-2007 at 06:16 PM.