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04-29-2005, 01:23 PM
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NO AUTO for the Solstice
GM kicks ass!!! I don't see an option for an auto on Pontiac's website. If they don't offer an auto, GM officially kicks ass!
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04-29-2005, 01:28 PM
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I wouldnt go that far. Not offering an auto in America is sure death for any car. CTS-V is feeling the effects. I wouldnt be surprised if the 6L80E, or the 5L40E finds its way into the Solstice with the Corvettes new tap shift buttons.
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04-29-2005, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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as much as i think it's a bold move, it probably is a stupid one on that car, because a cheap, small convertible will appeal to a very wide audience, many of whom probably don't want to deal with a stick car. I think every car from gm should have a choice, manual or auto. manual only or auto only on most any vehicle is a dumb move because you're limiting target audience.
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04-29-2005, 06:11 PM
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Yea, I'm sure an auto option will be there by the time the car goes on sale, or shortly afterwards.
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04-29-2005, 07:49 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Originally Posted by TalkingGoat
as much as i think it's a bold move, it probably is a stupid one on that car, because a cheap, small convertible will appeal to a very wide audience, many of whom probably don't want to deal with a stick car. Â* I think every car from gm should have a choice, manual or auto. Â*manual only or auto only on most any vehicle is a dumb move because you're limiting target audience.
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as much as i hate to say it... 
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04-30-2005, 01:10 AM
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big deal if there is no auto. i think there are enough stick drivers out there to make a small splash with the vehicle this year. then everyone who didn't learn to drive stick can buy one next year.
it's almost an elite group - those that like the solstice and drive stick. not everyone who likes one will buy one, either, so that pares the numbers down even more. i like it. not an admittedly smart business move for a company posting record losses, though. 
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04-30-2005, 02:39 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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What is really cool is that GM does offer a stripper Solstice that starts under 20k. No AC, and manual everything. There is also major plans from GMPD to make tuneable suspension as an option. There will also be a Corsa exhaust as an option.
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