I need a new car. I am driving a 1988 Prelude right now that has 199k miles on it. The car has been dependable and gets 30MPG driving over a mountain 40 miles to work every day. I can't complain. Last week there was a problem that resulted in a rubber part coming off and landing on the exhaust pipe that lead to a fire. Fortunately I put it out in time to save the car and after repairs and a safety check it is back on the road. That episode last week showed me that I need a new car.
I haven't yet ordered a new Solstice but I do know that it is the car I want. There are a few things keeping me from buying one now:
· I need a new car. I am driving a 1988 Prelude right now that has 199k miles on it. The car has been dependable and gets 30MPG driving over a mountain 40 miles to work every day. I can't complain. Last week there was a problem that resulted in a rubber part coming off and landing on the exhaust pipe that lead to a fire. Fortunately I put it out in time to save the car and after repairs and a safety check it is back on the road. That episode last week showed me that I need a new car.
· I haven't yet ordered a new Solstice but I do know that it is the car I want. There are a few things keeping me from buying one now:
· I am 6'05". I know everyone says I will fit in the car but I am not putting any money down until I sit in the car.
· No gauges. I wonder if they will include temperature and oil pressure gauges on the GT model
· First year. Everyone says I have nothing to worry about because of extensive testing but I am still worried about buying the first year of a new car. I am not worried about the drive train as much as I am worried about things like leaking tops, finding out that things on the dash or cabin would have been better in different places (the cup holder comes to mind), and maybe some other small issues that will be fixed on production year two.
· More options may be available next year. Wouldn't it be nice to get things like the dual exhaust factory and not pay for two exhaust systems and labor to install the new one.
The things that make me want to buy a new Solstice this year are:
· I need a new car. My car makes me worried.
· I wonder if they are going to raise the base price next year
As you can see the list of reasons to wait is longer than the list to buy now. Is there anything you can think of to talk me out of it other than I can have a Solstice earlier if I bought now?
I haven't yet ordered a new Solstice but I do know that it is the car I want. There are a few things keeping me from buying one now:
· I need a new car. I am driving a 1988 Prelude right now that has 199k miles on it. The car has been dependable and gets 30MPG driving over a mountain 40 miles to work every day. I can't complain. Last week there was a problem that resulted in a rubber part coming off and landing on the exhaust pipe that lead to a fire. Fortunately I put it out in time to save the car and after repairs and a safety check it is back on the road. That episode last week showed me that I need a new car.
· I haven't yet ordered a new Solstice but I do know that it is the car I want. There are a few things keeping me from buying one now:
· I am 6'05". I know everyone says I will fit in the car but I am not putting any money down until I sit in the car.
· No gauges. I wonder if they will include temperature and oil pressure gauges on the GT model
· First year. Everyone says I have nothing to worry about because of extensive testing but I am still worried about buying the first year of a new car. I am not worried about the drive train as much as I am worried about things like leaking tops, finding out that things on the dash or cabin would have been better in different places (the cup holder comes to mind), and maybe some other small issues that will be fixed on production year two.
· More options may be available next year. Wouldn't it be nice to get things like the dual exhaust factory and not pay for two exhaust systems and labor to install the new one.
The things that make me want to buy a new Solstice this year are:
· I need a new car. My car makes me worried.
· I wonder if they are going to raise the base price next year
As you can see the list of reasons to wait is longer than the list to buy now. Is there anything you can think of to talk me out of it other than I can have a Solstice earlier if I bought now?