I don't think the estimated Solstice production will hold....
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I don't think the estimated Solstice production will hold....
Hhhhhhmmmm...... you mean there are still people who enjoy driving? 
First Thousand Pontiac Solstices Ordered in Minutes
Friday April 15, 6:20 pm ET
- Exclusive First Orders Received from Customers in 47 States
DETROIT, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- One thousand lucky driving enthusiasts are looking forward to receiving an exclusive version of the new Pontiac Solstice roadster after being first in line to participate in a special promotion announced on Thursday night's episode of NBC's The Apprentice. Only 41 minutes were required to sell out of the specially-badged "First 1,000" Solstices.
"With the great response we've seen to the design and performance features being offered in our new Pontiacs, we were expecting many customers to jump at the chance to order one of the first Solstices," said John Larson, general manager of Buick-Pontiac-GMC. "But we were thrilled that we achieved such amazing results so quickly."
Orders were received from more than 650 dealers in 47 states. Additionally, more than 4,000 customers have asked to be placed on the wait list for one of the exclusive vehicles.
The Solstice early order program will continue through Sunday, April 24. Although the exclusive "First 1,000" cars have been ordered, Pontiac dealers have an additional allotment of Solstices available for pre-order during this period.
Friday April 15, 6:20 pm ET
- Exclusive First Orders Received from Customers in 47 States
DETROIT, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- One thousand lucky driving enthusiasts are looking forward to receiving an exclusive version of the new Pontiac Solstice roadster after being first in line to participate in a special promotion announced on Thursday night's episode of NBC's The Apprentice. Only 41 minutes were required to sell out of the specially-badged "First 1,000" Solstices.
"With the great response we've seen to the design and performance features being offered in our new Pontiacs, we were expecting many customers to jump at the chance to order one of the first Solstices," said John Larson, general manager of Buick-Pontiac-GMC. "But we were thrilled that we achieved such amazing results so quickly."
Orders were received from more than 650 dealers in 47 states. Additionally, more than 4,000 customers have asked to be placed on the wait list for one of the exclusive vehicles.
The Solstice early order program will continue through Sunday, April 24. Although the exclusive "First 1,000" cars have been ordered, Pontiac dealers have an additional allotment of Solstices available for pre-order during this period.
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Re: I don't think the estimated Solstice production will hold....
Only 41 minutes were required to sell out of the specially-badged "First 1,000" Solstices.
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Re: I don't think the estimated Solstice production will hold....
Actually, a true enthusiast that supported GM through and through would be enthusiastic about this vehicle. Furthermore, the same person would know the Solstice takes longer per vehicle to build than any other in GM's line-up.
This is "Lutz baby"...............and will see no recalls.
This is "Lutz baby"...............and will see no recalls.
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Re: I don't think the estimated Solstice production will hold....
Isn't there tons of extra capacity at the Wilmington plant?
When Toyota, Honda, Nissian, etc. introduce a new car, generally there aren't any problems/recalls. I hope GM for their sake realizes that consumers hold them to the standards set up by the Japs.
When Toyota, Honda, Nissian, etc. introduce a new car, generally there aren't any problems/recalls. I hope GM for their sake realizes that consumers hold them to the standards set up by the Japs.
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Re: I don't think the estimated Solstice production will hold....
Originally Posted by formula79
I guess they figure it makes it easy to recall the first 1,000 cars if you badge them as such. You know being a new platform there will be some kind of glitch.
Maybe Lutz will be walking up and down the line with a bull whip. Anyone that is out of line...have mercy Mr.Lutz, have mercy.
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Originally Posted by Big Als Z
Maybe Lutz will be walking up and down the line with a bull whip. Anyone that is out of line...have mercy Mr.Lutz, have mercy.
Sure didn't need that - I was planning on having sex tonight - now - not.
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Re: I don't think the estimated Solstice production will hold....
Well...you have a sick mind, and I cant help you with that. I though of him with a cigar in hand, and just hearing the sound of the *crack* echo off the walls of the factory.
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Originally Posted by Pandamonkey
Aw Jebus...........now I've got a picture of Lutz in my head wearing leather chaps, whipping his insubordinate employees.
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Re: I don't think the estimated Solstice production will hold....
well in calling around to local dealers around my area I found out that each dealership is only going to get less then 10 Cars. this first year. & YES if I had the 25k to drop down on a new car I would buy one in a heart beat.
Also after searching & talking to the dealers you are most likely to find alot of the dealers selling the cars at MSRP no mark up like they did the GTO.
Also after searching & talking to the dealers you are most likely to find alot of the dealers selling the cars at MSRP no mark up like they did the GTO.
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Re: I don't think the estimated Solstice production will hold....
Originally Posted by krazzycowgirl
well in calling around to local dealers around my area I found out that each dealership is only going to get less then 10 Cars. this first year. & YES if I had the 25k to drop down on a new car I would buy one in a heart beat.
Also after searching & talking to the dealers you are most likely to find alot of the dealers selling the cars at MSRP no mark up like they did the GTO.
Also after searching & talking to the dealers you are most likely to find alot of the dealers selling the cars at MSRP no mark up like they did the GTO.
I simply don't understand GM on this car. It's OBVIOUSLY going to sell more than 25K per year (Corvette is selling more with a higher pricetag), yet they are treating the car as if it's a low production version of a modest selling car.
What gives?
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Re: I don't think the estimated Solstice production will hold....
Originally Posted by AronZ28
Isn't there tons of extra capacity at the Wilmington plant?
When Toyota, Honda, Nissian, etc. introduce a new car, generally there aren't any problems/recalls. I hope GM for their sake realizes that consumers hold them to the standards set up by the Japs.
When Toyota, Honda, Nissian, etc. introduce a new car, generally there aren't any problems/recalls. I hope GM for their sake realizes that consumers hold them to the standards set up by the Japs.
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Re: I don't think the estimated Solstice production will hold....
Originally Posted by guionM
Great to hear about dealers hesitating on scalping. Sorry to hear about the allotment.
I simply don't understand GM on this car. It's OBVIOUSLY going to sell more than 25K per year (Corvette is selling more with a higher pricetag), yet they are treating the car as if it's a low production version of a modest selling car.
What gives?
I simply don't understand GM on this car. It's OBVIOUSLY going to sell more than 25K per year (Corvette is selling more with a higher pricetag), yet they are treating the car as if it's a low production version of a modest selling car.
What gives?
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Re: I don't think the estimated Solstice production will hold....
Wasnt the limited volume because of the manufacturing decisions? Hydroformed, hand built etc?
If they went to higher volume theyd have to make it a normal assembly line vehicle...
Look at the hand built cars these days. Usually the only problem they ever have is with an engine... which in this case the engine should be fine.
Keeping low volume and hand built (should be high quality fit/finish because of that) would let GM do a test run of a vehicle to see how the market reacts to such an act. Also with the buzz and "exclusive-ness" you'd get people more interested in it by mere hype. So more people into dealers just saying "do you have one?" and if they got into it... perhaps get excited and say "this is a pontiac?!"
If it avoids recalls and gets good initial quality reviews it could do GM's image a lot of credit.
If they went to higher volume theyd have to make it a normal assembly line vehicle...
Look at the hand built cars these days. Usually the only problem they ever have is with an engine... which in this case the engine should be fine.
Keeping low volume and hand built (should be high quality fit/finish because of that) would let GM do a test run of a vehicle to see how the market reacts to such an act. Also with the buzz and "exclusive-ness" you'd get people more interested in it by mere hype. So more people into dealers just saying "do you have one?" and if they got into it... perhaps get excited and say "this is a pontiac?!"
If it avoids recalls and gets good initial quality reviews it could do GM's image a lot of credit.
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Re: I don't think the estimated Solstice production will hold....
Originally Posted by falchulk
Thats a myth. Every MFG has issues with new cars. Thats lie is why people buy Japanese cars for percived quality.
Until recently, what I said was a fact. Luckily GM has improved their quality leaps and bounds from what it was back in the 90's.
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Re: I don't think the estimated Solstice production will hold....
Originally Posted by guionM
Great to hear about dealers hesitating on scalping. Sorry to hear about the allotment.
I simply don't understand GM on this car. It's OBVIOUSLY going to sell more than 25K per year (Corvette is selling more with a higher pricetag), yet they are treating the car as if it's a low production version of a modest selling car.
What gives?
I simply don't understand GM on this car. It's OBVIOUSLY going to sell more than 25K per year (Corvette is selling more with a higher pricetag), yet they are treating the car as if it's a low production version of a modest selling car.
What gives?
So, will it be easy to move 40,000 kappa roadsters after the first model year rush? Time will tell.