This is what a Roadster Should Look Like!

Started by Catman, July 02, 2005, 01:12:33 PM

SJ_GTI

QuoteI admit that I haven't spent much time looking at the Solstice's pricing, but I don't understand how not offering A/C is the right thing, next to no one will buy a Solstice without it.
The Solstice was made specifically to compete with the Miata. Neither car offer A/C standard.

So again, saying something like GM only did that "to advertise a lower base price than a Miata" when the Miata also doesn't offer A/C standard is disingenuous. Combine that with the fact that if you add A/C to the Solstice and it is still cheaper than a Miata without A/C, the statement is even more rediculous IMHO.

That fact that you didn't even bother to check prices before making your statement just says to me "I don't like GM, so I will assume they are doing something tricky!"

TBR

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QuoteI admit that I haven't spent much time looking at the Solstice's pricing, but I don't understand how not offering A/C is the right thing, next to no one will buy a Solstice without it.
The Solstice was made specifically to compete with the Miata. Neither car offer A/C standard.

So again, saying something like GM only did that "to advertise a lower base price than a Miata" when the Miata also doesn't offer A/C standard is disingenuous. Combine that with the fact that if you add A/C to the Solstice and it is still cheaper than a Miata without A/C, the statement is even more rediculous IMHO.

That fact that you didn't even bother to check prices before making your statement just says to me "I don't like GM, so I will assume they are doing something tricky!"
Since when do I not like GM? I am just saying the strategy doesn't make sense, and Mazda using it doesn't make sense either.  

Raghavan

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Quoteso you can't get a sky without a/c?
If it is indeed supposed to be more upscale I would think not.
poop. :angry:
If you want a car without A/C, then get the solstice.
the solstice looks like a jellybean.

BMWDave

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Quoteso you can't get a sky without a/c?
If it is indeed supposed to be more upscale I would think not.
poop. :angry:
If you want a car without A/C, then get the solstice.
the solstice looks like a jellybean.
Certainly not, IMO.

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ifcar

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Quoteso you can't get a sky without a/c?
If it is indeed supposed to be more upscale I would think not.
poop. :angry:
If you want a car without A/C, then get the solstice.
the solstice looks like a jellybean.
Certainly not, IMO.
It does have that roundish look to it.  

mazda6er

I think you guys may be forgetting there's another reason to offer a Solstice without A/C: track "enthusiasts" who will take any hit to lose a little weight on the vehicle. If I'm not incorrect, I believe the Solstice comes with crank windows in its base version, (as does the Lotus Elise). This is not strictly a cost-cutting measure.
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SJ_GTI

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Quoteso you can't get a sky without a/c?
If it is indeed supposed to be more upscale I would think not.
poop. :angry:
If you want a car without A/C, then get the solstice.
the solstice looks like a jellybean.
Mmmmm...jellybeans... :praise:  

Raghavan

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Quoteso you can't get a sky without a/c?
If it is indeed supposed to be more upscale I would think not.
poop. :angry:
If you want a car without A/C, then get the solstice.
the solstice looks like a jellybean.
Mmmmm...jellybeans... :praise:
lemon jellybeans. :praise:  

Raghavan

QuoteI think you guys may be forgetting there's another reason to offer a Solstice without A/C: track "enthusiasts" who will take any hit to lose a little weight on the vehicle. If I'm not incorrect, I believe the Solstice comes with crank windows in its base version, (as does the Lotus Elise). This is not strictly a cost-cutting measure.
but what if sky owners want to do the same?

ifcar

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QuoteI think you guys may be forgetting there's another reason to offer a Solstice without A/C: track "enthusiasts" who will take any hit to lose a little weight on the vehicle. If I'm not incorrect, I believe the Solstice comes with crank windows in its base version, (as does the Lotus Elise). This is not strictly a cost-cutting measure.
but what if sky owners want to do the same?
Then they have to buy something else or rip the parts out themselves.

Raghavan

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QuoteI think you guys may be forgetting there's another reason to offer a Solstice without A/C: track "enthusiasts" who will take any hit to lose a little weight on the vehicle. If I'm not incorrect, I believe the Solstice comes with crank windows in its base version, (as does the Lotus Elise). This is not strictly a cost-cutting measure.
but what if sky owners want to do the same?
Then they have to buy something else or rip the parts out themselves.
how do you rip out power windows and door locks then?

TBR

QuoteI think you guys may be forgetting there's another reason to offer a Solstice without A/C: track "enthusiasts" who will take any hit to lose a little weight on the vehicle. If I'm not incorrect, I believe the Solstice comes with crank windows in its base version, (as does the Lotus Elise). This is not strictly a cost-cutting measure.
Actually, I did think of that, but if someone is that concerned about weight they would get a MR2 or Miata, both of which are much lighter than the Solstice, even with A/C.  

Raghavan

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QuoteI think you guys may be forgetting there's another reason to offer a Solstice without A/C: track "enthusiasts" who will take any hit to lose a little weight on the vehicle. If I'm not incorrect, I believe the Solstice comes with crank windows in its base version, (as does the Lotus Elise). This is not strictly a cost-cutting measure.
Actually, I did think of that, but if someone is that concerned about weight they would get a MR2 or Miata, both of which are much lighter than the Solstice, even with A/C.
maybe they want to show some american spirit?

BMWDave

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QuoteI think you guys may be forgetting there's another reason to offer a Solstice without A/C: track "enthusiasts" who will take any hit to lose a little weight on the vehicle. If I'm not incorrect, I believe the Solstice comes with crank windows in its base version, (as does the Lotus Elise). This is not strictly a cost-cutting measure.
but what if sky owners want to do the same?
Then they have to buy something else or rip the parts out themselves.
how do you rip out power windows and door locks then?
You rip out the mechanisms that control them.

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mazda6er

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how do you rip out power windows and door locks then?
You rip out the mechanisms that control them.
Which would be both inherently stupid, and entirely more trouble than it's worth.   ;)  
--Mark
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BMWDave

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how do you rip out power windows and door locks then?
You rip out the mechanisms that control them.
Which would be both inherently stupid, and entirely more trouble than it's worth.   ;)
I agree, but if youre insane about cutting weight, then thats what you do.

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how do you rip out power windows and door locks then?
You rip out the mechanisms that control them.
Which would be both inherently stupid, and entirely more trouble than it's worth.   ;)
I agree, but if youre insane about cutting weight, then thats what you do.
First thing you do is remove the sound deadening, then carpeting, then depending on how crazy you want to get, you move from there.
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

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how do you rip out power windows and door locks then?
You rip out the mechanisms that control them.
Which would be both inherently stupid, and entirely more trouble than it's worth.   ;)
I agree, but if youre insane about cutting weight, then thats what you do.
then how do you make them crank windows?

TBR

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how do you rip out power windows and door locks then?
You rip out the mechanisms that control them.
Which would be both inherently stupid, and entirely more trouble than it's worth.   ;)
I agree, but if youre insane about cutting weight, then thats what you do.
then how do you make them crank windows?
If you care that much about weight you're probably racing, in which case you would either fix the windows in place or take them out all togehter.

Raghavan

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how do you rip out power windows and door locks then?
You rip out the mechanisms that control them.
Which would be both inherently stupid, and entirely more trouble than it's worth.   ;)
I agree, but if youre insane about cutting weight, then thats what you do.
then how do you make them crank windows?
If you care that much about weight you're probably racing, in which case you would either fix the windows in place or take them out all togehter.
but then i wouldn't be able to use it as a daily driver. I'd either be baked to death in the car, or it'd easily get stolen. Saturn should make a Sky for racing, too.

Colonel Cadillac

On the A/C idea, if you had a convertible like that, something you would only drive on the weekends and when it is warm and sunny, would you necessarily want to pay for A/C when you would very rarely want to use it. I would probably always have my top down and windows down, in those situations having the A/C on is just stupid. I probably would not get it if it was a 3rd car for fun.  

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how do you rip out power windows and door locks then?
You rip out the mechanisms that control them.
Which would be both inherently stupid, and entirely more trouble than it's worth.   ;)
I agree, but if youre insane about cutting weight, then thats what you do.
then how do you make them crank windows?
If you care that much about weight you're probably racing, in which case you would either fix the windows in place or take them out all togehter.
but then i wouldn't be able to use it as a daily driver. I'd either be baked to death in the car, or it'd easily get stolen. Saturn should make a Sky for racing, too.
You would drive a car without A/C as a daily driver? You apparantly don't live in Texas or anywhere else where it is moderately hot.  

mazda6er

QuoteYou would drive a car without A/C as a daily driver? You apparantly don't live in Texas or anywhere else where it is moderately hot.
I wouldn't buy a car that didn't have A/C, but 90% of the time when it's hot, I just roll down (well press the button) the window, and turn on the vents. Let's not forget people survived for many a year without even the option of A/C in cars, or otherwise.
--Mark
Quote from: R-inge on March 26, 2007, 06:26:46 PMMy dad used to rent Samurai.  He loves them good.

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Catman

I have yet to see the Sky with the roof up.  I hope it's not as screwed up looking as the Solstice.  Secondly, I really want this car to be of solid quality inside and out.  It's gonna suck if the interiors fall apart and the gaps are huge.  It needs to be a solid car.

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QuoteYou would drive a car without A/C as a daily driver? You apparantly don't live in Texas or anywhere else where it is moderately hot.
I wouldn't buy a car that didn't have A/C, but 90% of the time when it's hot, I just roll down (well press the button) the window, and turn on the vents. Let's not forget people survived for many a year without even the option of A/C in cars, or otherwise.
I almost never use the a/c, my car lacks power as it is, and really struggles up hills with the air conditioner on, even without passengers.

Raza

I use aircon all the time...especially in the summer.  In 40-60 degree weather, I use the heat because I drive with the windows open.
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

TBR

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QuoteYou would drive a car without A/C as a daily driver? You apparantly don't live in Texas or anywhere else where it is moderately hot.
I wouldn't buy a car that didn't have A/C, but 90% of the time when it's hot, I just roll down (well press the button) the window, and turn on the vents. Let's not forget people survived for many a year without even the option of A/C in cars, or otherwise.
Yes, but these days even the sports car extremist wouldn't chose to get a daily driver without it.