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Anybody besides me anxiously awaiting for next year when Pontiac brings out the REALLY hot Solstice? Got a feeling I'll be selling my Grand Prix next year. Then I'll have to see which I like best... the Vibe or the Solstice.Any of you interested in buying a perfect, bright red '97 Grand Prix GTP next year? It will probably have about 36,000 miles or so on it by then. (Has 32,122 right now.)

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Umm, you are aware the solstice is already out, right?

Here in "The Great White North" apparently they aren't due until September. I was at a dealer today weighing the possibility of trading in the enemic Vibe for a red Cobalt SS with 205HP and the salesman said they won't be in until then. I think Houston was refering to the supercharged Soltice coming out next year.

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »Umm, you are aware the solstice is already out, right?Not the one I want. And the supercharged version has lots more than 175 horsepower - it's up somewhere in the 200s.

Quote, originally posted by Houston »And the supercharged version has lots more than 175 horsepower - it's up somewhere in the 200s.Yup. It looks like the base 2.4L Ecotec is rated at 170hp. I've read they are going to put a supercharged Ecotec in it also, but others say a turbo. Anyone know for sure???

The regular Solstice that just came out is rated at 177 hp. Spyshots have been seen of a so-called GXP version that is turboed, and they have been seen on the road by numerous people, including myself and my father, and can be differentiated from the normal ones by their dual exhaust outlets. This Solstice GXP will supposedly be rated around 210-220 hp, but official numbers haven't been released.

Hmmm.A little knowledge transfer from the GM tuner manual for the Ecotech engine should bump that to a still-streetable 500 or so....

Quote, originally posted by cohocarl »Yup. It looks like the base 2.4L Ecotec is rated at 170hp. I've read they are going to put a supercharged Ecotec in it also, but others say a turbo. Anyone know for sure???I've seen supercharged versions of that engine - I think I posted a photo somewhere around here. Sounds like a fun motor to drop in a compact car... (HINT PONTIAC - HINT HINT! COUGH COUGH!)

The majority of articles I've read emphasize a turbo, not a s/c.

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »The majority of articles I've read emphasize a turbo, not a s/c. I'm with you on this one

Speaking of solstices (Solsti?), here's another group photo:

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How i love being completely ignored

Quote, originally posted by Emerica13 »How i love being completely ignored How so?

haha I was sayin that more as a joke but i meant how my post was seemingly overlooked, just me being bored and feeling sorry for myself

Just got my latest issue of "Road & Track" yesterday with their review of the Solstice. They gave it a fantastic review! It's also the first time I've had a really good look at the car - It looks awesome. I think both the exterior and interior styling are great. Judging by the review, it's also a wonderful car to drive.Good to see Pontiac come out with another great car!

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »The majority of articles I've read emphasize a turbo, not a s/c. Yes I have heard this too...You would think SC too since the Cobalt is and other Pontiacs are already, keep the family consistant. Just wonder who is making the Turbo if it is?

If anyone's curious, the 2006 Solstice owner's manual.http://www.ragingfish.com/2006solstice.pdfand getting to know:http://www.ragingfish.com/2006solstice_gtk.pdf

had to stop by the dealer at lunch to pick up a couple things for the vibe...got to sit in a solstice and see it up close.SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETall i can say is, as the fresh prince said in Independence Day, 'I G0TTA GET ME 0NE 0 DESE!!!!!!!!'