Can one be saved?
I have been thinking about purchasing a Pontiac Solstice a lower end model nothing fancy. The reasoning is that I miss the roadster 2-seater experience. I recently bought a 06 RX-8 6-speed (exhaust and short throw shifter) and I’m not too impressed with it. I came from a 06 MX-5 5-speed (coilovers, chassis braces, front/rear strut bars, performance 35 series tires). I really miss the nibleness, balance, handling and the enjoyment of driving the MX-5 on curvy roads. I don’t think I will ever get that with the RX-8 even with tires, bracing and coilovers.
With the employee pricing and promos on American cars the Solstice has intrigued me. Being in a Roadster Club in a big city in the past I know a little about the solstice speed and handling. I know it’s a little on the heavy side (still lighter then the rx-8) and the 2.4 liter engine is not well matched for this car. I’m not worried about the straights more of a corner person. I have never driven the solstice. I guess my question is. For those who driven the MX, RX-8 and Solstice can you give some input please. |
Coilovers and wheels do a LOT for balance on this car. Add some strut bars and I think you'll be very impressed.
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Don't feed the troll........he's "famous" ya know.
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But I have a bunch of food I didn't eat after lunch....it's starting to stink up my desk.
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well you can always Nimble and balance the rx8 off a cliff.
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A stock RX8 is one of the best handling cars on the road and it rides smooth as hell. My bud had a soltice GXP and he beats me in a straight line but on the autox course I eat him up. The Soltice is very easy to upset.
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
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A stock RX8 is one of the best handling cars on the road and it rides smooth as hell. My bud had a soltice GXP and he beats me in a straight line but on the autox course I eat him up. The Soltice is very easy to upset.
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Not trolling....
My old MX-5 and my new RX-8. |
Well get some coilovers, swaybars, and tires. You will notice a difference.
Solstice isn't as good. Plus it's cheap and american. |
I own an RX-8 I knew this was going to get biased answers. Just wanted to know if anyone else has driven the 3 different cars and can give a compression.
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You mean impression?
Or comparison? Anyways.. Why waste MORE money on an auto loan for a POS Pontiac? This car has amazing potential, and handles VERY VERY well. As said above, it crushes the Solstice in AutoX. |
The rx-8 handles very well and I was impressed at the balance with the car being a 4-door. I guess coming from a track modified MX-5 to a stock RX-8. I miss what I had I guess I’m trying to fill the missing void with “just something”.
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The void will become a gaping crater with the Pontiac.
Turn the 8 into a track modified car and it will never cease to amaze you. |
If it's that bad, find a junked MX-5 (newer model) or one with a blown engine and drop a renesis in it. No one here will burn you for that :)
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get another miata.
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Originally Posted by delhi
(Post 2863201)
get another miata.
The employee pricing, promos, 0% financing and lifetime power train warranty is hard to beat. Where as Mazda has little to nothing on the new styled MX-5. |
If you're in love with the MX-5, why'd you trade it in for an RX-8? Different car all together.
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To make a long story short I had to trade in the MX-5 because I moved back home to New York where it was winter and the MX-5 was not able to handle the snow I need something. I wanted to stay loyal to Mazda and I always loved the RX-8 and I still do.
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Originally Posted by JohnnyFamous
(Post 2863243)
To make a long story short I had to trade in the MX-5 because I moved back home to New York where it was winter and the MX-5 was not able to handle the snow I need something. I wanted to stay loyal to Mazda and I always loved the RX-8 and I still do.
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The Solstice won't get you back what you had. It'll get you a car without the room of the RX8 or the handling of your Miata. But the price can't be beat. :rolleyes:
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In simple terms, you can get a damn fine handling car that will amaze you and can also throw more than one passenger in the car when needed.
Besides it ain't nothing but a clone car with the Saturn. |
I did test drive the RX-8 before I purchased the car and it was a good deal. Thanks for the concern though. I don’t really care about how big the trunk is or how many people I can take for a ride.
I just wanted some impressions if anyone has experience in the cars mentioned (mx5, rx8, solstice). |
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The one thing I did'nt like about the Soltise was that the interior, is kind of cramp up . Other than that i think it is a very nice looking car . Anyways if your still in NY aren;t you going to have the same problem you had with the MX .
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Originally Posted by JohnnyFamous
(Post 2863243)
To make a long story short I had to trade in the MX-5 because I moved back home to New York where it was winter and the MX-5 was not able to handle the snow I need something. I wanted to stay loyal to Mazda and I always loved the RX-8 and I still do.
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