Would you buy a Pontiac Solstice for $70,000

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ssali
User | Posts: 219 | Joined: 06/06

Posted: 07/13/06
07:10 AM

Pontiac Solstice MALLETT V8 LIMITED EDITION #14 of only 100 built, Black on Black leather, 400 HP Corvette LS2 V8, Big Brake and 19Inch Wheel and Tire Upgrade.

http://tinyurl.com/j3yr7

Is it worth it?

automotivedp
Enthusiast | Posts: 485 | Joined: 06/06

Posted: 07/13/06
07:22 AM

not 70 grand, but its still worth paying a lot. rwd, light weight roadster with lots of power = big fun. now if only the front end wasnt so ugly

Burtreyn0lds
Enthusiast | Posts: 538 | Joined: 06/06

Posted: 07/13/06
07:47 AM

i dont know about 70 grand, but it does seem like it would be a blast to drive, something about paying 70 grand for a pontiac that turns me off to the idea

MKIV
Enthusiast | Posts: 404 | Joined: 04/06

Posted: 07/13/06
09:12 AM

when i think of pontiac..i think of it as the KIA of America....(acutally is KIA American)..anywayz...i dont think its worth 70 grand...but wouldnt that be to much power in such a small car...id think ud be spinnin the tires all over the place.

Crisis62485
User | Posts: 144 | Joined: 06/06

Posted: 07/14/06
01:13 AM

like MKIV said, it's a pontiac. i'm not that crazy about convertibles anyways so i'd rather just get somethin else

Tminer
Administrator | Posts: 257 | Joined: 02/05

Posted: 07/14/06
02:57 AM

I thought the mallets were more in the range of 40k in price.
Automotive.com!!!!

Burtreyn0lds
Enthusiast | Posts: 538 | Joined: 06/06

Posted: 07/14/06
03:14 AM

well there are different upgrades you can get

Standard Package - $19,995 (does not include car)

400 HP V8 LS2 Engine - Rated at 400 HP @ 6,000 RPM and 400 LB-FT @ 4,400 RPM
LUK Pro Gold Clutch ***
Mallett Custom Modified Lowered Shocks
Performance Springs
Polyurethane Rear Control Arm (A-Arm) Bushings
Polyurethane Differential Mount Bushing
Corsa Stainless Mufflers
Custom 2-core Aluminum Radiator
Carbon Fiber Coil Covers, Black
World famous Mallett body graphics
Mallett graphics embroidered on seat headrests
Show Car Detailing
Mallett serial number plaque and badging
2-year 24,000 mile warranty

Loaded Package - $29,995 (does not include car) As seen at the 2005 SEMA Show and in Autoweek

Everything in the Preferred Package PLUS:
Mallett / Penske Non-Adjustable Shocks
Big Brake Upgrade
Mallett 1-pc Forged 5-Spoke Wheels, Powdercoated (specify color)
Michelin PS II Tires P265/35/ZR19

Supercharged Package - $51,995

Everything in the Loaded Package PLUS:
600HP LS2 Engine Supercharged

http://www.mallettcars.com/solstice-conversion.htm