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[Khal]

Every now and then, the Yanks just nail it. And this one's a beauty...

The Pontiac Solstice.

And, of course, they're not gonna build in RHD so we don't get it down here

Kenodog, reckon you should consider one of these instead of the MX-5/Miata, eh?
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'80 924 Turbo

[numbbers]

Good Looking, but weak on power.
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1980 924 Turbo

[Khal]

[flosho]

With a mear 18k ls2 option, power wont be at a shortage..
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[This Space For Rent]

[My924gtc]

Reports are that the MX-5 spanks it in the true performance aspects, but I dig the styling of the Solstice.
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MJ
'81 924 2.0L T
'82 924 2.3L SC/EFI <---online fall '06

Sponsor of the 944 Cup and Super Cup
Sponsor of the "2006 Battle in the Badlands"

[Khal]

[flosho]

Source: MallettCars.com
Standard features include:

Package: $18,000

Standard:
* 400 HP V8 LS2 Engine - Aluminum block engine rated at 400 HP @ 6,000 RPM and 400 LB-FT @ 4,400 RPM
* Luk Gold Clutch
* Mallett-Penske non-adjustable shocks
* Short Throw Shifter
* High Performance Brake Pads
* Stainless Steel Brake Lines
* World famous Mallett body graphics
* Mallett graphics embroidered on seat headrests
* Show Car Detailing
* Mallett serial number plaque
* Professionally installed, tested and tuned by Mallett's experienced crew to exacting tolerences
* 2-year 24,000 mile warranty

Options include:

* 6 Speed Tremac Transmission with 3 different gear ratio options
* 19 inch Alloy Wheels and Tires
* Mallett-Penske Double Adjustable Shocks and Coilovers
* Sway Bars
* Transmission and Differential Coolers
* Stainless Steel High-Flow Exhaust
* 3.73 Limited Slip Differential
* Heavy-Duty 4 Core Radiator
* Supercharger
* Turbocharger





miata that..
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[This Space For Rent]

[Neil924]

Look at the warranty. That says it all. The car will be in a junk yard within 9 years of seeing the road. The build quality is total crap.

[Neil924]

P.S It's a beautiful car indeed. Not the best of course but pleasing.

[Khal]

I see your V8 Solstice and raise you one Miata with a supercharged Lexus V8




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'80 924 Turbo

[My924gtc]

[Mike924]

Styling's not my cup of tea, but at the price it's an absolute give away.

You can't get a standard 'compact' for that money over here.
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1985 Porsche 924 'Lux', Kalahari Beige (my ex)
1993 Porsche 968 Coupe, Midnight Blue, 6 spd

'There is no substitute for a little grease under your fingernails.' - Chrenan, 924board.org

[Modoc]

My buddies dad bought one as a "Secondary mid life crisis car" lol.... with the supercharged engine I belive, its so far backorderd here he wont get it to febuarary... :-p
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Proud owner of
'88 924s - Sold
'01 ML430
'97 Honda Civic

[CBass]

I have yet to read the SCI review of the car... I trust their judgement on sports cars, as they are genuine sports car and racing afficionados. I remember one article pitting a Corvette Z06 against the 996 GT3 on the track, resulting in the conclusion that not only was the GT3 faster, it actually felt and repsonded like a real sports car should, and the Corvette while fast, felt unbalanced through S curve transitions, at times felt too stiff, at other times not stiff enough, etc. They're not afraid of a little criticism, as are most major automotive publications.
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'81 931 in various states of assembly

[Khal]

Don't worry guys, I'm not claiming this thing is the be-all-and-end-all of sports cars. It's just cheap and cheerful and damn good looking. Certainly makes the MX-5/Miata look boring, even if the tactile involvement isn't quite up to Mazda's standards. I reckon it's great, more power to 'em!
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'80 924 Turbo