That is truly ugly.
Very disappointing, inside and out. -Lumix
Formula for instant death in the automotive market place
1. Take cool concept in looks and technology and show it on autoshow circuit.
2. Create buzz for concept by saying we'll release it in 2-3 years.
3. Increase buzz for concept by continuing to suggest the production version will look essentiall ythe same as the cool concept version--inside and out.
4. Water down production version, change interior, change wheel well openings, copy the Honda Civic and Prius hybrid looks which are generic and ugly.
5. Guarantee failure at launch.
GM is done. Cooked. Their bean counters are the worst on the planet.
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Solstice GXP picked up 10/13/2006. Triple black Mysterious, Darkside, Ebony leather with red stitching. All Options, but no spoiler. 5 speed chrome wheels, XM, OnStar, sport metallic pedals everything but the blonde salesgirl...
GM is done. Cooked. Their bean counters are the worst on the planet.
That was the unanimous thought at the office when I showed those pictures today. The news reports from this morning were already mentioning that the Volt waiting lists are almost empty now. What a way to commit suicide.
I love the looks of the car. But I would get a darker colour. Wonder if they will offer it in Deep!
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WooHoo!!! Ordered a loaded Deep GXP on March 19th, 2008. Order number 0814D93708
Event code 3400 on April 12, 2008
Born April 30, 2008 (VIN 1G2MF35X58Y130283)
Delivered to dealer May 23th, 2008
Delivered on May 27, 2008
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Mods: lose the chicklets, VentureShield, Dual horns, AfterShock spoiler, Weathershield cover, Lil Chromies, Red calipers with black Solstice stickers, Opel GT antenna and Solo GXP-RCD exhaust with Solo hi-flow cat!
Formula for instant death in the automotive market place
1. Take cool concept in looks and technology and show it on autoshow circuit.
2. Create buzz for concept by saying we'll release it in 2-3 years.
3. Increase buzz for concept by continuing to suggest the production version will look essentiall ythe same as the cool concept version--inside and out.
4. Water down production version, change interior, change wheel well openings, copy the Honda Civic and Prius hybrid looks which are generic and ugly.
5. Guarantee failure at launch.
GM is done. Cooked. Their bean counters are the worst on the planet.
Don't know what else to say.
When you're right...you're right!
GM is utterly freakin' clueless. -Lumix
It sure looks like they partner with Honda, cuz like jinsoku3g said it sure looks as wack as a civic.
GM Just give me a V8, RWD, Big Body Impala SS.
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2009 G8 GXP / Soon to be converted to Holden-Chevy Impala SS
2008 Nissan Armada LE: Fully Loaded, White on White 24"s, Flowmaster Super 40's, Volant CAI, Timming Advanced 3 degrees...
1995 Chevy Impala SS 407 Twin Turbo: 1500HP of pure American Muscle (Assembled by: TBK Performance in Miami FL) [/color]
2008 Magnetic (Carbon Flash Metallic) GXP: Fully Loaded...
Wester's RACE tune
Solo High Flow Cat
Custom 3" exhaust.
K&N Filter **SOLD**
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Solo Mach and No Cat
Dejon Intercooler, Intake Elbow, BOV spring
Wester's Garage Super Street tune
JPM custom shifter.
Barney Juice XPR 21
GM Auto-dimming mirror with OnStar and maplights
RMR Style Bar. Peak RWHP 286.3, Peak Torque 313 ft/lbs.
SSR Type C wheels, Bridgestone Potenza RE-01's
DDM Works PINK Breastplate
HKS Coilovers
GXP Z0K rear sway bar with urethane bushings front and rear
I kind of like it. I wonder if they'll ever put a V6-olt in it?
I bet id sell like hot cakes if they did.:
Hey, what’s life without a little hummer anyway?
Yeah, I know you mean humor, but your chances of getting a V-6 in a Corvette and a Sol as well as a Volt just improved. The new ownership after the death of the company we knew as GM is sure in invest in V-6 powerplants in chassis designed for I-4 and V-8 and electrics. You just save your money, OK...
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Solstice GXP picked up 10/13/2006. Triple black Mysterious, Darkside, Ebony leather with red stitching. All Options, but no spoiler. 5 speed chrome wheels, XM, OnStar, sport metallic pedals everything but the blonde salesgirl...
Of all the faults, I think the marketing folks at GM should take the most blame...
Whoever thought it was a good idea to try to sell cars using photos of old guys rather than hot women should be sent to the basement and forced to sort mail forever.
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2007 Cool GXP, 5spd, all the bell & whistles except Skynet, I mean OnStar
PCM For Less Tune
DDM Backbone
SOLO GXP Mach
Location: Still BellaVerde, But Now In Clayton, NC
Another design straight out of the aerodynamics lab, via the beancounters. Sure glad the Solstice held true to concept. Thanks, Lutz, for doing our cars right.
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Envious, NEW Lightsidetop, N/A, VIN # 1G2MB35B97Y114344
Omitted XM, manual locks and windows, no Onstar. Oh yeah, Steel/Sand interior. Added K&N filter. Vent tube r/r @ 2850 mi. WindRestrictor added 12/12/06. Added high-tone horn. Painted engine cover. ECM retune 6/8/07. Added Vandesign B/U lite covers 12/07. Re-replaced seal due to recall 27570 mi. DDMProBeam added 7/2/08. Envious Emblem overlays. Kappasphere rear deck rack. DDM tunnel plate added 4/22/09.
Jeez. You guys are all pretty harsh. Did you honestly think they would have keep the concept lines. That thing was totally unaerodynamic. They still kept the fog features, Mirror features, rims, rear tails. The updated the grill is to bring it the new chevy style. I felt the old one was too small anyways. Im sad to see the interior go as the concept interior was awesome, but they still kept the swept edges off the dash and the IP is freakin awesome. Im doubtful of the center console because of the lack of feedback the system provides but other than that I think it looks great. Ill be getting mine in black or gunetal i available.
Im still in line for one. I probably wont be out of my solstice loan for the first year but Im planning on picking up a second year model for my DD.
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getting a V-6 in a Corvette and a Sol as well as a Volt just improved. The new ownership after the death of the company we knew as GM is sure in invest in V-6 powerplants in chassis designed for I-4 and V-8 and electrics. You just save your money, OK...
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