[mceb]

Now we have probable prices, how are you planning on spending on your fully optioned Solstice?

I'm approaching $25k...long way from the 20k intro price but hey it's my mid-life crisis so it only comes around once

If you've forgotten the prices here's the link:
http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=24299&postcount=2

 

[todd_raleigh]

$24,205....everything except:

US9 AM/FM Radio w/6-Disc Cd Changer w/MP3 Player $495.00
UE1 OnStar System $695.00
QF8 18" Polished Aluminum Wheels $495.00
Smokers package (yuck) $40

I thought hard about the XM and Monsoon options. I have a Sirius receiver I could use, but I thought get the XM since I won't have to deal with ancillary equipment hanging out in the cock pit. I love commerical free radio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As for the Monsoon, I figured why not....

 

[plasmaloaf]

$24,375

The only options I didn't get are:

-6 disk
-OnStar
-xm

The two options I am currently getting but are potentially on the chopping block are:

-Polished wheels
-MP3 radio

As for the wheels, can someone convince me one way or the other? I've heard they are lighter by a couple/few pounds each? If that is true, I think the expense is justifiable, if the weigh roughly the same, then I'm not as convinced. Polished do look better IMHO.

For radios, why does it cost $200 for MP3 capability? I wonder if there are any other differences?
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[mceb]

As for the wheels, can someone convince me one way or the other? I've heard they are lighter by a couple/few pounds each? If that is true, I think the expense is justifiable, if the weigh roughly the same, then I'm not as convinced. Polished do look better IMHO.
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The chrome wheels are few pounds heavier not polished alum (according to s-man). Polished alum is good deal for $500. Chrome isn't offered until the fall of '05, polished alum offered now.

 

[solli4me]

It's my jubilee year, and my bimmer's 15 years old. I've calculated my expense somewhere around $23,500, but if I can get the GM discount (retired employee in the family) I'll add some more goodies, like a side car for the packages. :lol:

However,
There could be a big problem with the hype surrounding this car and that's when the dealer's happy eyeballs see an immediate internet response and jack you $15k over sticker. It happened with Ford's Thunderbird and Chevy's SSR.

 

[Mark]

Hi

I am ordering what I consider the basics which still comes to about $2,500. LSD, anti lock breaks, air-conditioning, cruise control & electric windows.

http://solstice.inner-ninja.com/solstice.htm

Solstice - $19,995
Air conditioning - $960
LSD - $195.00
Power Package, Power Door Locks, Remote Keyless Entry, Power Windows, Power Mirrors $625.00
Antilock - $400.00
Convenience Package, Cruise Control, Driver Information Center (DIC), Steering Wheel Controls, Integrated Fog Lamps - $465.00

Grand Total $ 22640

 

[brentil]

$22,825

• Sly
• AC
• Power Package
• MP3/CD Radio
• Monsoon SPeaker Upgrade
• ABS Brakes
• LSD Differential
• Floor Mats

 

[Billabongi]

I actually came out cheaper then expected.

$23880.00

I am only missing cd changer, xm, polished wheels "i actually like the painted lol" onstar and smokers package

 

[Blk37Special]

$23,785

Maybe I'm dumb but I'm going with the standard radio. I also want chrome wheels so it is probably not a good idea to get the polished aluminum, but I just can't see the painted wheels on this car. If I miss out on the 1000, I'll just wait until next spring and order a regular allocation with the chrome wheels and perhaps the yellow color will be available by then as well.

 

[GradSoulStice]

23035 ... lsd abs monsoon power ac convenience

 

[HYPUR]

$24,375.00
base $19,995.
premium package $590.
power package $625.
convenience package $465.
air $960.
monsoon $395.
am-fm, cd, mp3 $195.
lsd $195.
floor mat $60.
aluminum polished wheels $495.
anti-lock brakes $400.

TAKE DELIVERY FROM THE PLANT: $ PRICELESS

 

[PAS22]

$24,375.00
base $19,995.
premium package $590.
power package $625.
convenience package $465.
air $960.
monsoon $395.
am-fm, cd, mp3 $195.
lsd $195.
floor mat $60.
aluminum polished wheels $495.

TAKE DELIVERY FROM THE PLANT: $ PRICELESS

Dido for mine except add ABS. Blue with tan/steel leather (until I change my mind again!)

 

[slowandlow]

i am getting
base $19,995.
premium package $590.
power package $625.
convenience package $465
lsd $195.
floor mat $60.
i am going tan steel with eather blue or green if the green is like the photo shoped pics of it.

 

[mceb]

Wow, many people in the 24-25k range.

 

[gtwhite]

Everything but xm, 6 disc,monsoon,polished aluminum 24180.00. Decided to get onstar case it was stolen.

 

[autosol]

There is really interesting. GM is selling car for under 20k and everybody want to buy it for 23k-25k - this is 15-25% more that GM wants it. I guess this is good marketing from GM side? :lol:

 

[dls6774]

$22,015
Base with air, ABS & LSD and most likely the convenience pkg to get the DIC & cruise...

 

[Ex-Miata Man]

$23,330.00

Just about everything except the extra radio options and the polished wheels.

 

[Skidpad]

$24,675.00
base $19,995.
premium package $590.
power package $625.
convenience package $465.
air $960.
monsoon $395.
am-fm, 6 cd changer, mp3 $495. (didn't think I could fit an aftermarket changer in the trunk :lol: )
lsd $195.
floor mat $60.
aluminum polished wheels $495.
anti-lock brakes $400.

 

[brian carpenter]

Radio?

Do you just get a standard radio/cd player if you do not order the mp-3 upgrade? Don't really need mp-3 add and if that's 195 I can use that somewhere else.