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View Poll Results: Which car do you think looks better? The Sky or the Solstice?
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I'm a guy and I think the Sky looks better.
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59.57% |
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I'm a guy and I think the Solstice looks better.
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I'm a girl and I think the Sky looks better.
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I'm a girl and I think the Solstice looks better.
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01-19-2008, 09:39 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Alexandria, VA
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Which car do you think looks better? The Sky or the Solstice?
I'm thinking about my next car which probably won't be a couple of years away, but it wouldn't hurt now to decide on which one and daydream about it. I was thinking about going with something light, nimble, and sexy with a modern and fuel efficient powerplant. It also has to be different from what I have now: a 2002 Camaro Z28 and a 2006 Pontiac GTO--both of which I bought brand new back in the day. I definitely don't want more of the same. Therefore, I narrowed it down to two cars that fit my requirements: a Pontiac Solstice GXP and a Saturn Sky Redline.
I prefer the looks of the Sky, but the fact that I can't use GM card earnings on it and the fact that I never liked the Saturn name and badging kinda turns me off to it.
The Solstice doesn't look good as the Sky, but I've always liked the Pontiac name and arrow. I can also use my GM Card earnings on it.
I think the deciding factor here will be what the females like. So, what better way than to come up with this poll? I'll be posting this in a couple of other message boards to help me decide.
So, can you please answer my question, vote, and/or tell me why you chose one or the other? Thanks in advance for the opinion.
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01-19-2008, 09:56 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Soltice. Then again I'm a Pontiac guy, so biased.
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01-19-2008, 09:57 PM
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BadMod
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solstice for the win
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01-19-2008, 10:29 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Boston/North
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SKY
SOLSTICE
sky FTW
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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
dumbass.
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Last edited by Knipps; 01-19-2008 at 10:29 PM.
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01-19-2008, 10:31 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Hillsborough, NJ
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Or Solstice with the Mallett body kit? Makes it look more like the Sky.
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I USED TO HAVE an 85 Camaro 305 4bbl, 90 Firebird V6, 97 Firebird V6 (10 speakers!). Despite the two family vehicles, 3 kids, wife and mortgage, I can finally realize the dream - 88 TA almost all stock... for now.
http://www.cardomain.com/id/untameddave
Wanted this - , but ended up with this - for free. Can't argue with free.
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01-19-2008, 10:37 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Alexandria, VA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Untamed
Or Solstice with the Mallett body kit? Makes it look more like the Sky.
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I saw the latest RK Sport catalog and saw the exterior modifications available for both cars. The Solstice with the appearance modifications looks SO much better than a regular Solstice.
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01-19-2008, 10:40 PM
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Queen of Destruction / NJFBOA Supporting Sponsor / Moderator / 12 Second Club / 2006 Member of the Year / PITA
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sky.. without a shred of doubt.
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01-19-2008, 11:01 PM
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sky... but i'm a saturn guy 
which car is getting traded in?
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01-19-2008, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by damon_Z
I think the deciding factor here will be what the females like.
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Something luxury with four doors, heated seats, and screams "MONEY!"
Neither the Sky nor the Solstice will do that for you.
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http://www.cardomain.com/id/untameddave
Wanted this - , but ended up with this - for free. Can't argue with free.
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01-19-2008, 11:33 PM
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debadged sky 
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01-19-2008, 11:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Alexandria, VA
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Originally Posted by qwikz28
which car is getting traded in?
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lol
Neither.
Last edited by damon_Z; 01-19-2008 at 11:36 PM.
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01-19-2008, 11:42 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Alexandria, VA
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Here are additional pics.
Saturn Sky with the RK Sport body kit:
Pontiac Solstice with the RK Sport body kit:
Both the Solstice GXP and the Sky Redline have 260 HP@5,300 RPM and 260 ft-lbs torque@2,500 RPM. The engine is an ECOTEC direct injection, turbo-charged 3.0 liter. Standard transmission is a 5-speed manual. Curb weight is 2,990 lbs. EPA fuel economy is 19/28 MPG. 0-60 MPH claim is 5.5 seconds. MSRP is nearly $30,000.
Last edited by damon_Z; 01-19-2008 at 11:46 PM.
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01-19-2008, 11:52 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Alexandria, VA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Untamed
Something luxury with four doors, heated seats, and screams "MONEY!"
Neither the Sky nor the Solstice will do that for you.
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hah
You're probably right.
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01-20-2008, 12:41 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mays Landing area NJ
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Those Body kitts are pure Butt! Unless you find out who made the kit for the Solstice in Transformers I say no way. I swear just keep it simple and get a black 2010-11 LS3 C6 leftover for a dirt cheap price in Dec
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01-20-2008, 01:09 AM
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Red Line Sky 
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01-20-2008, 01:48 AM
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i voted for the sky...... 
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01-20-2008, 01:51 AM
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I've always been torn when it comes to these two cars......I saw the Solstice first, and really, really like it. But when I saw the Sky, I really liked that too. I think I like the look of the Sky better, but I think my brain adds cool points to the Solstice just because I saw it first.
Personally, I would have to spend a good amount of time in/around both cars before making a decision. I do really like the Mallett body kit for the Solstice though (way better than the RK Sport kit).
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01-20-2008, 02:19 AM
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Sky looks much more badass. Don't get me wrong, Solstice is sexy as hell, but to me the Sk just has an edge over it
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01-20-2008, 02:35 AM
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The Saturn is sharp like a razor blade. The Pontiac looks like a fat chick bending over to tie her shoes.
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01-20-2008, 02:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Knipps
SKY
SOLSTICE
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Just look at those pics.......the Poncho is round,smooth and sedate. A nice cruise with the top down.
The Sky looks like it would run the Solstice off the road,then hunt down the survivors. 
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01-20-2008, 09:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1972LT1
Just look at those pics.......the Poncho is round,smooth and sedate. A nice cruise with the top down.
The Sky looks like it would run the Solstice off the road,then hunt down the survivors. |
sort of like the SS vs. WS6.
i think the sky looks better, but id buy a soltice regardless. it seems like it'd be more race ready, less frills, more purpose built.
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01-20-2008, 09:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1972LT1
Just look at those pics.......the Poncho is round,smooth and sedate. A nice cruise with the top down.
The Sky looks like it would run the Solstice off the road,then hunt down the survivors. |
Quote of the week right there. 
Sky>Solstice IMO. I like the rigid, aggressive look of the Sky better.
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01-20-2008, 09:11 AM
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Mr Fantastic
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sky by far...solstice looks decent in black though
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01-20-2008, 10:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Untamed
Something luxury with four doors, heated seats, and screams "MONEY!"
Neither the Sky nor the Solstice will do that for you.
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Thats why i rock my Denali
oh yea, Sky ftw
Last edited by V; 01-20-2008 at 10:03 AM.
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01-20-2008, 10:55 AM
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personally, i tend to like smooth lines more than a lot of the edgey late model stuff.
sky is still a cool looking car and closer to the Vauxhall VX that the platform was designed to emulate in both style and performance.
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