Pontiac Solstice vs Honda s2000

[2.2vtec]

Trying to make a decsion here on my next car. Has anyone here ever test drove the solstice? Lets here your guys justification in regards to choosing one over the other, keeping in mind, price, performance, and reliablity.

[snowboard]

just wait



way nicer.

[.civictyper.]

uhhhh . s2000 forsure.. i would compare the solstice to a miata or something lol.

[2.2vtec]

Originally posted by .civictyper.
uhhhh . s2000 forsure.. i would compare the solstice to a miata or something lol.

^Justification? The Soltice seems more attractive since its almost half the price of an s2000?

As for the saturn version, I feel better choosing a pontiac for reliability reasons, I could be wrong though...

[heavyD]

Until the Solstice GXP or Sky Redline comes out I would take the S2000 hands down over the regular Solstice or Sky.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by 2.2vtec
As for the saturn version, I feel better choosing a pontiac for reliability reasons, I could be wrong though...

They come off the same assembly line. LOL.

[sputnik]

Originally posted by .civictyper.
uhhhh . s2000 forsure.. i would compare the solstice to a miata or something lol.

Some people here would actually rank the Miata in a class higher than the S2000 when it comes to bang for buck.

[sputnik]

Originally posted by heavyD
They come off the same assembly line. LOL.

Maybe her wants more reliable badges and fenders.



Oh wait. Does the SKY have the molded plastic panels like other Saturns?

[2.2vtec]

Never knew they came off the same production line...then yes the Saturn is a little nicer! Any personal experiences though...?

[teggypimp95]

your compairing a pontiac or a saturn to a s2000? Thats insulting.

[2.2vtec]

Originally posted by teggypimp95
your compairing a pontiac or a saturn to a s2000? Thats insulting.

Yes I am. I dont see how its insulting when I'm basing it on the best bang for your buck. S2000 is almost double the price new, I think its something to think about...

[rc2002]

You should read the Canadian Driver article comparision between the MX-5 and Solstice. Solstice has a lot of quirks to be worked out of it... I would stay away from it at least until the second production run.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by 2.2vtec
Never knew they came off the same production line...then yes the Saturn is a little nicer! Any personal experiences though...?

They are too new. I've only seen a couple of Solstices on the road and no Sky's. They did look very nice. One thing Saturns have going for them is that they rank top three in dealership experience. The Sky's base price is higher than the Solstice's because it comes with more standard equipment. If you add the extra equipment to the Solstice, it becomes more expensive.

[Xtrema]

Price and daily drivability would be key for the GM convertible. But as I mentioned that every time, Solstice/Sky has a pretty useless trunk which may make living with it hard.

S2K is a nice car, 6 years ago. But everyone caught up the last few years and a $50K price tag is about $10K more than it should be for what it is.

[HuMz]

Originally posted by richardchan2002
You should read the Canadian Driver article comparision between the MX-5 and Solstice. Solstice has a lot of quirks to be worked out of it... I would stay away from it at least until the second production run.

Ive read similar thing's in car & driver......take away the cost aspect and I wouldn't see any other reason to get a Solstice over a S2000.

[clem24]

So.. what exactly is your goal? All out performance or bang for the buck? If it's bang for the buck, then obviously either of these cars deliver LOW bang for bucks. I mean, you'll only drive both in the summer, and probably never when it rains. 2 seats, no trunk, blah blah blah. And don't EVER buy a convertible if you plan on keeping the top up all the time.. What's the point?

If you can afford the S2000, then S2000 hands down. They're not even in the same class. If you can't afford the S2000, then I'd probably look at the Miata or the old Mazdaspeed Miata.. IF a roadster is what you want. Or try looking for a used S2000 that hasn't been bagged on.

But then again, I am completely biased against anything American made, unless it's Corvette or Viper... Just wait a couple of years and see what the cars are fetching used.

[CryoCarnage]

id take solstice. Why? because i want to buy cars that will keep american manufacturers producing cars liek these.

[Mar]

There's no comparison besides price, I'd get an older S2000 before I'd get a new Solstice, American cars are crap.

Besides, I'm not real fond of having to get out to put down the manual top on the Solstice.

[frostyda9]

MX-5 with suspension, wheels, and boost

[guessboi]

I see tons of convertible in Calgary with the top up all the down.
either is too cold or they don't want to mess up their hair or something...

I guess they can't take it up or down like I can with one hand while driving or at a stop. takes me around 5 seconds to take it up or down.