While Im sure GM will keep the base price of the 170HP Solstice @ $19,995.00 do you think a real-world equiped model will be in the $22,000-$23,000 price range that would put it in the same price range as the Miata and MR2-Spyder?

Would a loaded GXP model be closer to $28,000?

 

I heard that the price will be from 18-22k. Figure a GXP model will come in at around 26k.

 

MR2s start at $25,410.

I suppose once you add DVD-NAV system ($1995) automatic ($700) onstar, xm, leather, etc... the price will climb.

Hopefully a base 250HP GXP will start under $23,995

 

There is no navi nor an auto coming for the solstice. Its 5spd or nothing for now. If its below 20k, I really really really am going to look into one. I love that little car!

 

They make it in a coupe, and I'll be right behind you!

 

No automatic?? how do you know? What is the reason for that, most people usually spring for the automatic.

 

Almost every roadster I've seen or been in has been a manual. People that buy these cars like stick shifts. I just don't see how GM will be building this car for $18,000 though...

 

They said $18K at the Detriot autoshow. Lutz keeps saying under $20K

I'd like to see 5 or 6 speed automatic with wheel mounted paddle shifters

 

Yeah, I know what they've been saying, but honestly, how many other roadsters are out there at $18,000 and are decent cars? I have a hard time thinking of even one.

 

You can buy a new miata for $19,851.00
@ http://www.carsdirect.com/build/opti...&restore=false

 

...Because it's a SPORTS CAR.

 

The Mr2-spyder is more expensive and sells for $24,221 @ http://www.carsdirect.com/build/opti...&restore=false

 

Solstice will offer an automatic eventually. Alot of sports cars arent offering auto today. Automatics were 50% of fiero sales, so there is a market for them.

Insurance may become a big expense on this low priced solstice. That huge clam shell hood may be very costly to replace. The rear trunk is silly, who wants to go around to the side of the car to put something in the trunk.

 

The Solstice will be under 20k. All the body pannels are acutaly very cheap to produce, hence the low price. Most of the car uses already existing parts. There will only be a 5spd in the first year, and Im sure an auto will come later. Paddel shifting will add a lot to the price. GM is very excited about this car as they will be able to pull a profit from these cars, even if they only sell 20k of them. GM said they "cracked the code" when it comes to making a profit on niche cars. I would love to have one as a sweet summer car. I dont care about it not being a coupe, Im sure someone will make a hard top conversion for it. Hope they follow with the Saturn Curve and other Kappa's soon.

 

Miata's sales have slowly dwindled in the US since 1990 (its first full year of production) at 35,944 units while 2003 was it worst year at 10,920.