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MrRich · Post by **MrRich** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:32 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»I don't do Audi.I'm staying in the Pontiac family.Than why was Mitsubishi on your list?

tnpartsguy · Post by **tnpartsguy** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 11:07 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»(B) there's a reports the problems plaguing the convertible may result in it getting cancelled before it ever makes it to production. (Link: http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102977)The SSR's were delayed for roof problems too, and the problems continue now that the vehicles are in the markets. Several Service Bulletins are out there on different field fixes.....a lot of customers are leaving the top up until GM finds a real fix.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 11:23 pm

You can probably make some extra cash on the deal if you upgrade your Vibe to be closer to the 2005 configuration. GM apparently thinks it is more desirable that way. How much do you think you can get for the roof rack cross bars, console lid, and console power outlet?

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 2:36 pm

Quote, originally posted by MrRich Â»Than why was Mitsubishi on your list? The eclipse caught my eye...but as previously stated, a combination of questionable reliability as well as my overwhelming desire to stay with Pontiac left the eclipse off the final list...I expect a Solstice to arrive at my dealer this week. When I go to take a closer look, I'll be able to pretty much announce WHAT the final decision will be...

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 3:49 pm

Joatmon's got an absolutely brilliant idea.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 3:29 am

POP QUIZ!Which of the following vehicles costs Ragingfish the MOST to insure?(A) 03 Pontiac Vibe(B) 06 Pontiac G6 GT (coupe or sedan)(C) 06 Pontiac G6 GTP (coupe or sedan)(D) 06 Pontiac SolsticeThink you know the answer? Scroll down.The answer is:(A) 2003 Pontiac Vibe.Yup. I got quotes from the insurance company today. The car that is oldest, and has the smallest engine, costs more on my insurance then ANY of the new ones I'm looking at. Yup. I was shocked too.

BOZACK · Post by **BOZACK** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 3:33 am

That is quite odd.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 3:42 am

i don't know. it costs me about $15/month less on my insurance for my brand new $30K LGT than on my 03 VGT. same covereage and everything! they told me it was because of all the safety features on the LGT. but i know the vibe was very safe too.

m4VibeGT · Post by **m4VibeGT** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:06 pm

i believe it has to do with the pricier replacement body and mechanical parts.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:16 pm

At the Ohio Meet a couple weeks back, Nick and myself was looking over the G6 Sedan GTP. That would be my pick from the G6 lineup. After the price shock for the GTP is was back looking at the 05 GTO's Good luck Mike.btw, insurance for the GTO is only $46 more than the vibe for a year.

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 10:49 pm

Quote, originally posted by rasermon Â»btw, insurance for the GTO is only $46 more than the vibe for a year. Please don't tell me that.......I didn't hear that, I didn't hear that, I didn't hear that.....

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 1:58 pm

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants Â»Please don't tell me that.......I didn't hear that, I didn't hear that, I didn't hear that.....Don't worry. Gas for a GTO is only about $46 000 more a year...that's 46, followed by 3 zeroes.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 7:58 am

This is ragingfish showing off his new car at the 2006 Michigan meet. http://media.putfile.com/GTO2005

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 9:55 am

HAHA!And you thought I couldn't drive a stick!

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 9:59 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»Don't worry. Gas for a GTO is only about $46 000 more a year...that's 46, followed by 3 zeroes. Yeah, but you shouldn't take gas prices into consideration when buying a new car, who does that? That's madness, madness I say!!!

tangerine · Post by **tangerine** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 10:23 am

Holy sheet that GTO got some nice getup

Toolman · Post by **Toolman** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 5:55 pm

Get the GTO, you will not be disapointed

Toolman · Post by **Toolman** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 6:08 pm

Unless you consider 18mpg and no real trunk a disapointment, but I bought mine as a car for sport and not utility. Sum it up it is one heck of a fun car to drive and the interior quality is better than any GM car that I have ever seen, but it is best as an occasional driver or in my case my work car as I live 3 miles from work.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:48 am

Called my dealer Saturday, they told me their first Solstice was due the day before, so it will roll in any day now. As soon as that comes in, I get first dibs to check it out...and then we can start cutting to the chase and finalizing this ever so long and drawn out process.

Emerica13 · Post by **Emerica13** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:59 am

so...WHAT ARE YOU GETTING?

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:09 am

Why are you in such a hurry to find out? He hasn't told any of us thus far, nor has he given any of us even the slightest indication of what specific route he may be pursuing... What we know is what you know, and that's that. So, I guess what I'm trying to say is that signs point to a big fat no that he's going to tell you... Just stay tuned, we'll all find out soon enough.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:16 am

Since ragingfish is not getting a GTO now, I don't really care what he gets. I'll be happy when it's done and over with.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:22 am

But then as soon as he is finished, I'll start this mess all over. hahaha!Of course, I really only am giving serious consideration to a couple vehicles, and I don't care to keep folks in suspense anyway so it won't be that bad.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:25 pm

My efforts are not to be secretive here.I really HAVE NOT made any decisions. They're all revolving around my feelings of the Solstice once I see it in person.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:48 pm

So it sounds like you are leaning on the Solstice... what happens if you don't like it after a test drive? You've de-modded your Vibe... will you try for something else?

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:09 pm

Quote, originally posted by Sputnik Â»So it sounds like you are leaning on the Solstice... what happens if you don't like it after a test drive? You've de-modded your Vibe... will you try for something else?I would LOVE to get my hands on a solstice...but obviously, I know only what I've read, and seen in pictures. Which is why my dealer is letting me "sneak a peek" at the first model they get in. It's already been promised to a customer, but they're allowing me to check it out before they deliver it, to help me with my decision.If I don't feel it's right for me, then the decision becomes either the G6 Coupe or Sedan. Between those two, I'm leaning towards the coupe. It's all hinged on how I feel about the Solstice though.

michaelgt · Post by **michaelgt** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:56 pm

Skip the Solstice, and get the G6 GTP coupe. I think that would be the best "all-around" vehicle after the Vibe.

Emerica13 · Post by **Emerica13** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 3:57 am

Ouch CP I know hes not trying to hide it but i wanna know! I'm impatient

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 6:31 am

Aww, I wasn't trying to be mean. Just bein' honest. Mike, OTOH, I'm still wondering if he's lying to us? That stuff about "it all hinges ont he solstice," heh, that's true but... the countdowns, the marking things off the list, dragging things outetc. etc... He's messin' with our emotions man! hehehehe!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 10:35 am

Quote, originally posted by michaelgt Â»Skip the Solstice, and get the G6 GTP coupe. I think that would be the best "all-around" vehicle after the Vibe. the solstice is definitely still a contender.and while the GTP is definitely on the wish list, the horrendous economy numbers of the 3900 (18/26) vs the 3500 (21/29) make me more hesitant to go that route.

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 10:52 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»the solstice is definitely still a contender.Mike,there was a solstice in our atrium at work (grey in color) and then a person from Michigan (GM bigshot) took it for a drive out back of our plant. If i had my Vibe all demodded I would be standing in line for one. sweet when it was flying down the road.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 12:18 pm

Wow, that's quite a bit of difference between the G6 coupe and sedan with the 3500 in terms of mileage... What is the difference in gearing between the two anyway? Must be pretty substantial to have that much of a difference. I'm guessing the coupe is geared toward a bit more performance, thus the lower mileage... Does the coupe weigh more as well?

Emerica13 · Post by **Emerica13** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 5:55 am

lol no worries cp speaking of the solstice, anyone know numbers for it? 0-60 1/4 mi? I imagine it'd be pretty close to the vibe gt? but im looking for official #s

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:25 am

Try http://www.solsticeforum.com. Seems to have just about any and every piece of info you'd want.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 4:04 pm

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»Wow, that's quite a bit of difference between the G6 coupe and sedan with the 3500 in terms of mileage... What is the difference in gearing between the two anyway? Must be pretty substantial to have that much of a difference. I'm guessing the coupe is geared toward a bit more performance, thus the lower mileage... Does the coupe weigh more as well?it's not the coupe/sedan that are varying, but the trim levels GT and GTP. the coupe and sedan with the 3500 both have identical numbers, as do the coupe/sedan with the 3900.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 1:43 pm

update:called the dealer for another status report. the solstice they were expecting two weeks ago has been built.duh.but it STILL has not left delaware.while that solstice sits and rots in delaware, however, they DID get a torrent.might have to stop by the dealer and check it out, just for kicks.NO, this has not been added to my list. the car is just growing on me...

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:01 pm

Uhhh. Not QUITE bone stock. RagingVibe will ALWAYS have the unique Genvibe Super Meet III signature headliner!

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ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:33 pm

Oh yeah, I added an undisclosed amount of horsepower to that thing by marking it VTEC. Of course I may have intentionally misspelled VTEC, I can't remember for sure.

michaelgt · Post by **michaelgt** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:37 pm

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»the solstice is definitely still a contender.and while the GTP is definitely on the wish list, the horrendous economy numbers of the 3900 (18/26) vs the 3500 (21/29) make me more hesitant to go that route.The Grand Prix GXP is rated at 17/28. Plus you get 303 hp. I think maybe I would go for that! (Just trying to help!)

tangerine · Post by **tangerine** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:00 pm

Too many of those things on the road, he needs to stand out.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:41 pm

Quote, originally posted by michaelgt Â»The Grand Prix GXP is rated at 17/28. Plus you get 303 hp. I think maybe I would go for that! (Just trying to help!) 30K is way outside my budget.And that thing is fugly.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 12:58 am

Over the years at GVC I have notice that ragingfish and his family had strong pride with GM Pontiac. I just found a commercial from last year with Mike parking his new ride in the garage.http://media.putfile.com/gto5After a couple bolt on mods. he takes it to the track for the first time. http://media.putfile.com/XP-GTO-11adot6--118

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 1:15 am

I love doing that trick!

Flip-Side · Post by **Flip-Side** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:20 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»I read similar reviews in autoweek, saying it handled well but was sorely underpowered and the mileage, despite the V6, is a joke. Hence the reason I shall test drive.I test drove a G6 and I must say I was not impressed. Too much money for what you get in my opinion. I would get the eclipse...they are so friggan sexy I can't stand it. Whatever you choose man, good luck with it.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:36 am

Quote, originally posted by Flip-Side Â»I test drove a G6 and I must say I was not impressed. Too much money for what you get in my opinion. Which one. The 4 cylinder? V6/GT? GTP? The engine makes the difference.Quote Â»I would get the eclipse...they are so friggan sexy I can't stand it. I eliminated it because my friend who has one has had nothing but problems. Looks aren't everything. Also had crappy fuel economy and was doggish in the test drive for a V6.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:59 am

I also drove one today (GTP) and loved the power, but hated the interior. Th steering wheel and dash set-up are hideous IMO.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:41 pm

Quote, originally posted by damronjr Â»I also drove one today (GTP) and loved the power, but hated the interior. Th steering wheel and dash set-up are hideous IMO.To each their own. I happen to LOVE the G6. I have since I saw the original concept back at the NYAS in 2003 or 2004: When my parents bought one last December, I was so jealous.Could it better? Of course. But I think it is LEAPS AND BOUNDS ahead of what Pontiac had in the Grand Am.Anyway...My patience with Wilmington is growing ever so thin. If that Solstice doesn't hit my dealer's lot by next week, I'm officially giving up, and going down, and buying a G6 variant.I'm sick of waiting...and frankly, now that ALL of my toys are out of the Vibe, I hate driving it. Even my XM broke yesterday, all I have are...*GASP!*...CD's and FM!

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 1:01 am

I work part-time in "the mall" here in town and was going to grab lunch Saturday and the local dealer had a G6 GTP out there--man was that sharp looking! I say get that one Mike!! It was dead sexy!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 6:47 am

The Solstice is coming! The Solstice is coming!My dealer called me today, their first solstice is arriving Friday night. I'm going Saturday morning to check it out. Hoping to get a test drive, but even if I can't, pictures galore for sure!!!!!Stay tuned!!!!

Baltovibe · Post by **Baltovibe** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:36 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»The Solstice is coming! The Solstice is coming! Stay tuned!!!!Just found out that the Pontiac Solstice is on PBS's Motorweek this week.

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