My next car: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Jun 10, 2005 | 01:44 AM
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My next car: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
My last two sports cars were a 2003 Nissan 350Z with Nismo suspension which totaled when the shoulder of the road gave way at 30MPH :-( and my current Honda S2000. I personally like the Solstice design a lot. The tonnaeu cover is sweet and it actually looks decent with the top up. I hope for GMs sake that the quality is high. If so, they will knock the cover off the ball.
I really miss my Z car. it handled great and had loads of torque. The S handles incredibly and has a serious kick in the high rpms. Both of these cars will do just about everything better than the Solstice, but the price vs. value ratio is fantastic.
I LOVE the performance of the new Vettes and the interior FINALLY looks pretty good. I want to find a really good deal on a year old Vette owned by a 68 year old doctor that didn't drive the car much because his wife would throw out her hip getting in and out...
I really miss my Z car. it handled great and had loads of torque. The S handles incredibly and has a serious kick in the high rpms. Both of these cars will do just about everything better than the Solstice, but the price vs. value ratio is fantastic.
I LOVE the performance of the new Vettes and the interior FINALLY looks pretty good. I want to find a really good deal on a year old Vette owned by a 68 year old doctor that didn't drive the car much because his wife would throw out her hip getting in and out...
Jun 10, 2005 | 01:59 AM
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Originally posted by: MWfromVA
That, sir, is the specs from the current, 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata.
The Miata I'm speaking of is the ALL-NEW 2006 Mazda Miata MX-5, the vehicle I pasted a link to earlier.
[MX-5 MIATA
1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4
IHI single-scroll turbocharger with 8.5 psig boost
Denso air-to-air intercooler
Eurospec fresh air duct
Variable intake control system
Straight from the Miata web site..
1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4
IHI single-scroll turbocharger with 8.5 psig boost
Denso air-to-air intercooler
Eurospec fresh air duct
Variable intake control system
Straight from the Miata web site..
The Miata I'm speaking of is the ALL-NEW 2006 Mazda Miata MX-5, the vehicle I pasted a link to earlier.
Jun 10, 2005 | 02:11 AM
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Originally posted by: 05PRED500
My last two sports cars were a 2003 Nissan 350Z with Nismo suspension which totaled when the shoulder of the road gave way at 30MPH :-( and my current Honda S2000. I personally like the Solstice design a lot. The tonnaeu cover is sweet and it actually looks decent with the top up. I hope for GMs sake that the quality is high. If so, they will knock the cover off the ball.
I really miss my Z car. it handled great and had loads of torque. The S handles incredibly and has a serious kick in the high rpms. Both of these cars will do just about everything better than the Solstice, but the price vs. value ratio is fantastic.
I LOVE the performance of the new Vettes and the interior FINALLY looks pretty good. I want to find a really good deal on a year old Vette owned by a 68 year old doctor that didn't drive the car much because his wife would throw out her hip getting in and out...
My last two sports cars were a 2003 Nissan 350Z with Nismo suspension which totaled when the shoulder of the road gave way at 30MPH :-( and my current Honda S2000. I personally like the Solstice design a lot. The tonnaeu cover is sweet and it actually looks decent with the top up. I hope for GMs sake that the quality is high. If so, they will knock the cover off the ball.
I really miss my Z car. it handled great and had loads of torque. The S handles incredibly and has a serious kick in the high rpms. Both of these cars will do just about everything better than the Solstice, but the price vs. value ratio is fantastic.
I LOVE the performance of the new Vettes and the interior FINALLY looks pretty good. I want to find a really good deal on a year old Vette owned by a 68 year old doctor that didn't drive the car much because his wife would throw out her hip getting in and out...
Jun 10, 2005 | 03:03 AM
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Originally posted by: 400crasher
Do I smell mid life crisis???LOL! At least the car would be a little harder to roll than the quad! Frank
Do I smell mid life crisis???LOL! At least the car would be a little harder to roll than the quad! Frank
Jun 10, 2005 | 04:19 AM
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Originally posted by: P500HO
why would u want to drive a little bitty car, a lifted truck is the way to go, preferably a FORD
why would u want to drive a little bitty car, a lifted truck is the way to go, preferably a FORD
Jun 10, 2005 | 08:48 AM
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Originally posted by: BryceGTX
No thats not a MAZDASPEED, according to Mazda: "Coming in early summer, the MAZDASPEED6 will feature a direct-injected turbocharged 2.3L engine, 6-speed manual," LOL, I am quite confused with Mazda's web site. I am not sure they know what they are making!! LOL.. I think I am going to take your word on the Miata MWfromVA.. I can't even find the M-5 anymore!! Seems like everytime I look at that site, there is some other spec for their engines. I went to Motortrend's website to verify the 06 was a 2L and normally aspirated.
Originally posted by: MWfromVA
That, sir, is the specs from the current, 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata.
The Miata I'm speaking of is the ALL-NEW 2006 Mazda Miata MX-5, the vehicle I pasted a link to earlier.
[MX-5 MIATA
1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4
IHI single-scroll turbocharger with 8.5 psig boost
Denso air-to-air intercooler
Eurospec fresh air duct
Variable intake control system
Straight from the Miata web site..
1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4
IHI single-scroll turbocharger with 8.5 psig boost
Denso air-to-air intercooler
Eurospec fresh air duct
Variable intake control system
Straight from the Miata web site..
The Miata I'm speaking of is the ALL-NEW 2006 Mazda Miata MX-5, the vehicle I pasted a link to earlier.
It's easier when you understand the different vehicles that Mazda makes. The Mazda 6 is a 4 door sedan (there are other variants, but I'm keeping it simple). Mazdaspeed is Mazda's "performance" division, hence making the Mazdaspeed6 a tuned up sport sedan.
There is also a Mazdaspeed version of the Miata for sale now that is a 2005 model with a turbocharged 1.8L engine.
The key thing to understand here is that there IS a new Miata coming in just a few months that is bigger, faster, and totally redesigned. I'm just hoping you'll check it out before you buy a Solstice. You'll probably see the new Miata on dealer lots before you see the Solstice anyways due to the setbacks mentioned above by the guy (who sounds legitimate!) at the GM proving grounds.
Jun 10, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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It's easier when you understand the different vehicles that Mazda makes. The Mazda 6 is a 4 door sedan (there are other variants, but I'm keeping it simple). Mazdaspeed is Mazda's "performance" division, hence making the Mazdaspeed6 a tuned up sport sedan.
There is also a Mazdaspeed version of the Miata for sale now that is a 2005 model with a turbocharged 1.8L engine.
There is also a Mazdaspeed version of the Miata for sale now that is a 2005 model with a turbocharged 1.8L engine.
The key thing to understand here is that there IS a new Miata coming in just a few months that is bigger, faster, and totally redesigned. I'm just hoping you'll check it out before you buy a Solstice. You'll probably see the new Miata on dealer lots before you see the Solstice anyways due to the setbacks mentioned above by the guy (who sounds legitimate!) at the GM proving grounds.
BryceGTX