here was my avitar but cant do animated files!

I STILL MAY USE IT!! Copyright MNS 2008...LOL

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The idiocy has begun:

From the idiots at Edmunds:

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Bob Lutz and the 2010 Solstice Coupe

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News Flash edmunds Targa is not a rollbar Dumbasses...Hell the corvette targas had known problems of flying off while driving!

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Wow. I like the Targa. It evokes the old GT coupes, the Jaguar E-Types or even the original Datsun 240Z. In fact, the car's side view is a dead ringer for the TVR Sagaris:

Autoblog

versus:

http://www.ssip.net/upload/tvr-sagaris-side-1_87.jpg

versus (Jaguar):

http://www.seriouswheels.com/images/...Type_Coupe.jpg

Without the side vents and flares.

I am totally going to get one. I find myself using the convertible top more than top down. I love having the top down, but I need a trunk (since my car IS a DAILY driver).

The T-Top idea suits my purposes perfectly. Top down for special occasions. But top up for normal driving. Plus, I don't have to worry about the convertible top squeeking or the fabric fading.

Don't get me wrong, I love my convertible, it is the second Solstice I have and I fell in love with the convertible. But now having driven the Solstice convertible for 1.5 years, I realize I need a different application.

And I don't recall seeing any Z0K packages being offered either .... anyone else???


But then again .................. what do *we* know?

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Somehow I have a feeling some vendor will offer the removable roof panel in a tinted glass format, or plexiglass version. I'm sure someone is (working for GM) working on it as we type. Then GM will offer it as part of a bundle option.
I like it, though I agree the straight on rear view isn't real flattering. Still for folks who need the security of a hardtop, or additional room, this is a great classic design. Buying a Camaro just got tougher, are dealers even taking pre-orders?

But if I cleaned out the other half of my two-car garage ....

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No, the Elise's hard-top DOESN'T fit in the trunk. The Elise trunk isn't much bigger than the Solstice's trunk. And the reason that no-one picks on the Elise is that it's "a pure sport-scar". Ie the snobs excuse the Elise because it's a Lotus. It's not supposed to be practical. The poor Solstice gets slagged, even though it's supposed to be a budget sports car, because it's not a "super-car". It's just a Pontiac.

My $.02.

Well...260hp. Would it be safe to say there is no 300hp GM Performance upgrade? If so, that sucks!

My hand is hovering over my phone poised to make a call to my dealer.

Two questions for anyone who may know or suspect:

1. Will the chrome wheels be the only wheel choice? I'm not a fan of chrome.

2. Any possibilitie of a true coupe coming soon? I like the rigidity of a fixed roof.

So it's not two-piece. Didn't really think they would unless they were using a "T" down the middle. But as long as teh optional softtop leaks no more than regular convertible top it should work. Leave the hard shell in place when you know you won't remove it, use teh softone when you think you might open up. Could be another product for smoothline - a two-piece or fold in teh middle fiberglass roof section(with plexi-panel moonroof windows)

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No, I do not work for GM or any subsidiary or supplier.

Hell I even like it from that angle!

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#2 No .... The reason behind the removable panel and NOT the Full hardtop Coupe was due to totally having to redesign the car IIRC to meet certain standards.


Don't bother calling your dealer yet ..... won't be available until January 2009

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