Hahahaha! Just get a Miata! So I owned a 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP and traded it for a 2007 Corvette convertible. I'm still youngish (38) vs. most Corvette owners (65+). I am FAR more satisfied with the Vette. It is a lot more roomy and fun to drive IMHO. The Solstice just seemed cheap, rushed, and cramped. It also had flimsy cup holders and whatnot. I will definitely agree though that the sound system was much better in the Solstice. Also, the 07 Vette had an awful harmonic balancer replacement that hit me back $3.5k. Weak sauce. Overall, I'd say the C6 is far better for the sheer fact that it is a Corvette, it is faster, roomier, and far more reliable than a supercharged/turbocharged p!ss ant engine in the Solstice any day. The LS engines are very popular for swaps for a reason!
Completely agree - it was VERY rushed. I have your old Solstice exactly and while I won't be getting rid of it anytime soon, I agree it is very cheap feeling and poorly designed insofar as layout (don't even get me started on the "trunk"... 🤣). I had the exact same issue with the Solstice's 2.0l Ecotec - harmonic balancer chain derailed and needed a new timing chain and harmonic balancer chain. Luckily because it's an I4 and not a V8, the cost was closer to $1500. I'm in the process of actually 'upgrading' the already pretty decent sound system due to the headunit AUX port failing so I'm hoping it still sounds decent. The Solstice GXP with a decent suspension upgrade (Koni Yellows, better swaybar end links) and well kept maintenance (sparkplugs, oils changes, timing chain, thermostat, water pump, etc) makes it a formidable 2-seater.
Yes that is a consequence of Miatas being more desirable. I think one of the main reasons is people perceive Japanese cars as better overall than domestics.
dead 🤣🤣🤣. You know what they say; "Miata is always the answer!". I do love my American Miata though in my Solstice GXP. 110k miles on it and still going very strong. Normal maintenance, suspension refresh, wakes it up nicely. My brother-in-law has an NC Miata and let me drive it - for sure it is better in every way except power but FUN-wise, the Miata is indeed better, and that's with me still adoring my Solstice. Looks-wise; Solstice/Sky has the Miata beat IMHO so if that's important to you, there's nothing inherently WRONG with a Solstice, except for the parts...
I agree that the Kappa looks much better than the typical bar of soap design that Miatas had for years but the latest generation ND does look pretty nice.
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Hahahaha! Just get a Miata! So I owned a 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP and traded it for a 2007 Corvette convertible. I'm still youngish (38) vs. most Corvette owners (65+). I am FAR more satisfied with the Vette. It is a lot more roomy and fun to drive IMHO. The Solstice just seemed cheap, rushed, and cramped. It also had flimsy cup holders and whatnot. I will definitely agree though that the sound system was much better in the Solstice. Also, the 07 Vette had an awful harmonic balancer replacement that hit me back $3.5k. Weak sauce. Overall, I'd say the C6 is far better for the sheer fact that it is a Corvette, it is faster, roomier, and far more reliable than a supercharged/turbocharged p!ss ant engine in the Solstice any day. The LS engines are very popular for swaps for a reason!
The Corvette is a "better" car but the Kappa and Miata are just more fun to daily drive.
If cupholders are your main concern you should get a SUV not a sports car.
I got one of those too! @@robertveronese4405
Completely agree - it was VERY rushed. I have your old Solstice exactly and while I won't be getting rid of it anytime soon, I agree it is very cheap feeling and poorly designed insofar as layout (don't even get me started on the "trunk"... 🤣).
I had the exact same issue with the Solstice's 2.0l Ecotec - harmonic balancer chain derailed and needed a new timing chain and harmonic balancer chain. Luckily because it's an I4 and not a V8, the cost was closer to $1500.
I'm in the process of actually 'upgrading' the already pretty decent sound system due to the headunit AUX port failing so I'm hoping it still sounds decent.
The Solstice GXP with a decent suspension upgrade (Koni Yellows, better swaybar end links) and well kept maintenance (sparkplugs, oils changes, timing chain, thermostat, water pump, etc) makes it a formidable 2-seater.
In a nutshell: the Sky Redline is 3/4 of a Corvette.
Haha yeah
unfortunately Miata's are going up in price. i bought my 06 solstice last week with 12k miles for $16k. any comparable Miata around me is $20k+
Yes that is a consequence of Miatas being more desirable. I think one of the main reasons is people perceive Japanese cars as better overall than domestics.
Nice find man, I ended up getting a Sky RL with 44k mi for 10k on Memorial Day. Love mine so far
dead 🤣🤣🤣.
You know what they say; "Miata is always the answer!".
I do love my American Miata though in my Solstice GXP. 110k miles on it and still going very strong. Normal maintenance, suspension refresh, wakes it up nicely. My brother-in-law has an NC Miata and let me drive it - for sure it is better in every way except power but FUN-wise, the Miata is indeed better, and that's with me still adoring my Solstice. Looks-wise; Solstice/Sky has the Miata beat IMHO so if that's important to you, there's nothing inherently WRONG with a Solstice, except for the parts...
I agree that the Kappa looks much better than the typical bar of soap design that Miatas had for years but the latest generation ND does look pretty nice.
@@LateralGs Oh man, the ND is an absolute work of art 😍😍
I smoke Miata's in my Redline. Not just by a little, but by a huge margin.
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Your youtube channel videos are not tagged and seo is not done.
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I don't think you can tag videos anymore. They stopped that years ago.