For those trying to turn me to the Sky Side...

ihawk95 · 04-26-2007, 12:05 AM

I stopped by a dealer tonight! But this is a teaser...it was my dealer. They had a black GXP and of course I had to drive it.

So I'm looking at ordering one! This is a very bad thing for me. If I go through with it...I'll have to get a 2nd job to afford one. I'm insane.

Oh and I saved $50 off my car insurance! J/K!

OK, seriously. This was what I thought about it in comparison to my 06 Solstice (Delivered Nov. 05.)
1. The ride was 10x better than my 06. My 06 is rough. I say this because I drove a Sky last year and found it to be a slightly better ride than my Solstice.
2. It was an automatic. (I have a manual.) Although I did make it squeal a little once and know the thing is stupid fast, it didn't seem that quick driving it. I know I was going 65 like that, but it didn't seem like it being in the driver's seat. I got on it as best I could with the sales guy next to me. I also kicked it in the tail to pass another car. Granted, it's much quicker than my N/A Solstice, I thought it was comparable to my Grand Prix GTP. I thought I'd notice more of a difference between the Grand Prix and GXP considering the weight. I know it has it in it though. I just know it!
3. The tires on that thing were poorly balanced. The steering wheel was fairly jumpy so maybe that was clouding my judgement.
4. Thought the headliner helped with the wind noise. And it was certainly windy today. Also thought it was a pain in the a$$ when putting the top down. Maybe it was just because it was new, but it was way stiff and didn't want to settle into the trunk as easily.
5. I think GM has made a ton of improvements to this car since mine was delivered. The seat height adjuster makes a huge difference for us short folks. Loved sitting up higher! And the door lock button should have been included with the 06. I always thought that was ignorant. The headliner was nice bonus. Handling seemed the same other than the play in the steering wheel, but that should be easy to correct.

Just my

I still loved it though and must give it consideration even though I don't think it's realistic for me to get one right now.

SkyHi07 · 04-26-2007, 07:56 AM

Wonder who is working on your to come to the Sky Side of life! Luke, trust yoru feelings,,, you know it to be true!

ihawk95 · 04-26-2007, 10:43 AM

The force is with me!!

ihawk95 · 04-26-2007, 12:38 PM

Oh and I have to admit, I like the idea of the red/black interior on the Sky Redline!

But I think I'll keep my 06' Solstice for now! I'd have to take a 2nd job or lease it if I upgrade. We'll see!

GetAboutRL · 04-26-2007, 01:03 PM

That's right ... YOU want it .. you know you want it .... Listen to your desirers ... you Need it ... hurry before someone buys it ....

ihawk95 · 04-26-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyHi07

Wonder who is working on your to come to the Sky Side of life! Luke, trust yoru feelings,,, you know it to be true!

Wait...are you my father?!? I keep hearing these voices inside my head! I did have a dream after we all went to O'Fallon. And I saw a lot of Skys in my dream! I think I was driving my Solstice though, but I don't remember.

Seriously though...did you Redline owners notice a difference in the ride between your base Sky and the Redline. Maybe the ride has improved for all? I don't know. I was just really surprised by it!

SKY VUE 1 · 04-26-2007, 01:36 PM

Looks like you need to hurry up and find that man to buy it for you...you know you'll want to be driving the GXP around this weekend!

mikep77 · 04-26-2007, 01:46 PM

I'd say get the GXP if you can, but then again, I'm just a little biased.

ihawk95 · 04-26-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SKY VUE 1

Looks like you need to hurry up and find that man to buy it for you...you know you'll want to be driving the GXP around this weekend!

You know what the guy I'm seeing told me..."We had this discussion. If you get rid of your Solstice you have to buy me an Avalanche!"

Oh I'll buy him an Avalance...it may be a bit smaller scale than he has in mind (like matchbox size!), but it's still an Avalance!!

flipper52170 · 04-26-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ihawk95

You know what the guy I'm seeing told me..."We had this discussion. If you get rid of your Solstice you have to buy me an Avalanche!"

Oh I'll buy him an Avalance...it may be a bit smaller scale than he has in mind (like matchbox size!), but it's still an Avalance!!

No wonder I am a happy guy...I drive an Avalanche daily, and then get to hop into the Sky R/L the rest of the time. Hmm, life isn't so bad afterall...

ihawk95 · 04-26-2007, 03:43 PM

Oh he doesn't even care about my Solstice. He wants an Avalanche and then he wants to hop in my Grand Prix and drive it too! At least he leaves me with the Solstice!

You know what? I'm gonna tell him I'll buy him an Avalanche if he buys me a GXP! And he's still getting a good deal!

Nemesis · 04-26-2007, 05:05 PM

When I drove the base sky, then drove my redline, the torque in the lower gears was crazy for the RL. I'm surprised you hardly noticed a difference. Also nailing the RL in 3rd gear through an intersection will always put me into my seat. Maybe you got a dud? I also have a manual transmission, so maybe that's why? Also, the top gets softer and better with time. When I put my top into the trunk, I push it back and it falls into the trunk. I light push in the center and it's snug as a bug. When I first got it, the top was very stifff too. Good luck with your decision. Both the GXP and RL are great cars. I like the short RE and rear lip spoiler on the GXP, but I love the classiness of a silver pearl RL with alloys and no add-ons as well.

The RL is better of course!

SkyBaby · 04-26-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ihawk95

Oh he doesn't even care about my Solstice. He wants an Avalanche and then he wants to hop in my Grand Prix and drive it too! At least he leaves me with the Solstice!

You know what? I'm gonna tell him I'll buy him an Avalanche if he buys me a GXP! And he's still getting a good deal!

Yea... you said he would want MY AVALANCHE... NO WAY.... SkyBaby

ihawk95 · 04-26-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

When I drove the base sky, then drove my redline, the torque in the lower gears was crazy for the RL. I'm surprised you hardly noticed a difference. Also nailing the RL in 3rd gear through an intersection will always put me into my seat. Maybe you got a dud? I also have a manual transmission, so maybe that's why? Also, the top gets softer and better with time. When I put my top into the trunk, I push it back and it falls into the trunk. I light push in the center and it's snug as a bug. When I first got it, the top was very stifff too. Good luck with your decision. Both the GXP and RL are great cars. I like the short RE and rear lip spoiler on the GXP, but I love the classiness of a silver pearl RL with alloys and no add-ons as well.

The RL is better of course!

Yeah I really think it was the automatic transmission. I didn't drop it in a low gear. I'm sure it would have taken off had I done that. I did make it squeal, but I never got that fly back in your seat feel. It did do a nice job passing another car, but i wouldn't say it was peppier than my Grand Prix. If I do this, I'm definitely getting a manual transmission.

ihawk95 · 04-26-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyBaby

Yea... you said he would want MY AVALANCHE... NO WAY.... SkyBaby

What year is your Avalanche? I'm not sure it would work! I can't remember if yours had the black trim on it. He doesn't want that. And he really wants a blue one. He's picky!

SkyBaby · 04-26-2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ihawk95

What year is your Avalanche? I'm not sure it would work! I can't remember if yours had the black trim on it. He doesn't want that. And he really wants a blue one. He's picky!

LOL.... mine has the smokey gray trim... and the body is black... SkyBaby

Midnight Sky · 04-26-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ihawk95

3. The tires on that thing were poorly balanced. The steering wheel was fairly jumpy so maybe that was clouding my judgement.(

The steering wheel on my redline is centered and dead solid. If you decide to make a purchase, I wouldn't leave the lot until you were satisfied with it.

ihawk95 · 04-26-2007, 10:01 PM

Midnight Sky - The one I drove was black. If I get one it needs to be red and a manual transmission. The steering on my Solstice is solid too. That's how I noticed it. It was different. I hope whoever buys that one figures it out. I mentioned something to the sales guy with me, but he wasn't the brightest star in the sky.

Skybaby - He might be OK with Black on Black! If you ever want to sell it, let me know.

BTW - I told him if he gets me a GXP, I'll get him an Avalanche. He hasn't said no yet! It could happen! Doubt it, but it could!

04-26-2007, 12:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
ihawk95 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Middle of Nowhere Illinois Posts: 1,921 My Photos: (0)	For those trying to turn me to the Sky Side... I stopped by a dealer tonight! But this is a teaser...it was my dealer. They had a black GXP and of course I had to drive it. So I'm looking at ordering one! This is a very bad thing for me. If I go through with it...I'll have to get a 2nd job to afford one. I'm insane. Oh and I saved $50 off my car insurance! J/K! OK, seriously. This was what I thought about it in comparison to my 06 Solstice (Delivered Nov. 05.) 1. The ride was 10x better than my 06. My 06 is rough. I say this because I drove a Sky last year and found it to be a slightly better ride than my Solstice. 2. It was an automatic. (I have a manual.) Although I did make it squeal a little once and know the thing is stupid fast, it didn't seem that quick driving it. I know I was going 65 like that, but it didn't seem like it being in the driver's seat. I got on it as best I could with the sales guy next to me. I also kicked it in the tail to pass another car. Granted, it's much quicker than my N/A Solstice, I thought it was comparable to my Grand Prix GTP. I thought I'd notice more of a difference between the Grand Prix and GXP considering the weight. I know it has it in it though. I just know it! 3. The tires on that thing were poorly balanced. The steering wheel was fairly jumpy so maybe that was clouding my judgement. 4. Thought the headliner helped with the wind noise. And it was certainly windy today. Also thought it was a pain in the a$$ when putting the top down. Maybe it was just because it was new, but it was way stiff and didn't want to settle into the trunk as easily. 5. I think GM has made a ton of improvements to this car since mine was delivered. The seat height adjuster makes a huge difference for us short folks. Loved sitting up higher! And the door lock button should have been included with the 06. I always thought that was ignorant. The headliner was nice bonus. Handling seemed the same other than the play in the steering wheel, but that should be easy to correct. Just my I still loved it though and must give it consideration even though I don't think it's realistic for me to get one right now. Last edited by ihawk95 : 04-26-2007 at 12:07 AM.

04-26-2007, 07:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
SkyHi07 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bloomington, Illinois Posts: 1,056 My Photos: (11)	Wonder who is working on your to come to the Sky Side of life! Luke, trust yoru feelings,,, you know it to be true! __________________ SKY 5/15/06 VIN 1971 "BlackSky" SKY RL 2/1/07 "Wheezie"

04-26-2007, 01:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
GetAboutRL First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Capital District of New York Posts: 1,522 My Photos: (0)	You know You want it! That's right ... YOU want it .. you know you want it .... Listen to your desirers ... you Need it ... hurry before someone buys it .... __________________ "Lucifer" is my name! Deposit:4-11-06 & Titled:11-28-06 SKY "Red Line" Silver Pearl, Black Wings on it's back, Bloody Red interior, Dejon intercooler/Solo Exhaust, Robert's screen. If you suddenly feel warm, it is just me passing through grinning!

04-26-2007, 01:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
SKY VUE 1 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flatboring, IL Posts: 418 My Photos: (13)	Looks like you need to hurry up and find that man to buy it for you...you know you'll want to be driving the GXP around this weekend! __________________ "Shadow" (if the sun is out, she's right there with me) Ordered 04/22/06 * Built 08/09/06 * Delivered 09/16/06

04-26-2007, 01:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
mikep77 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 100 My Photos: (0)	I'd say get the GXP if you can, but then again, I'm just a little biased. __________________ Deep Solstice GXP BSR Tune Performance Autowerks 3" exhaust Dejon CAI and I/C Pipes Wind Restrictor Windscreen Stubby Antenna MySpace http://www.myspace.com/mikep377

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04-26-2007, 10:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
ihawk95 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Middle of Nowhere Illinois Posts: 1,921 My Photos: (0)	The force is with me!!

04-26-2007, 12:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
ihawk95 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Middle of Nowhere Illinois Posts: 1,921 My Photos: (0)	Oh and I have to admit, I like the idea of the red/black interior on the Sky Redline! But I think I'll keep my 06' Solstice for now! I'd have to take a 2nd job or lease it if I upgrade. We'll see!

04-26-2007, 03:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
ihawk95 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Middle of Nowhere Illinois Posts: 1,921 My Photos: (0)	Oh he doesn't even care about my Solstice. He wants an Avalanche and then he wants to hop in my Grand Prix and drive it too! At least he leaves me with the Solstice! You know what? I'm gonna tell him I'll buy him an Avalanche if he buys me a GXP! And he's still getting a good deal!

04-26-2007, 05:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nemesis First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: was NC, now AL Posts: 811 My Photos: (0)	When I drove the base sky, then drove my redline, the torque in the lower gears was crazy for the RL. I'm surprised you hardly noticed a difference. Also nailing the RL in 3rd gear through an intersection will always put me into my seat. Maybe you got a dud? I also have a manual transmission, so maybe that's why? Also, the top gets softer and better with time. When I put my top into the trunk, I push it back and it falls into the trunk. I light push in the center and it's snug as a bug. When I first got it, the top was very stifff too. Good luck with your decision. Both the GXP and RL are great cars. I like the short RE and rear lip spoiler on the GXP, but I love the classiness of a silver pearl RL with alloys and no add-ons as well. The RL is better of course! __________________ 2007 Silver Pearl RL Alloys, single CD Monsoon Black Leather Manual Trans K&N Replacement Filter No E10

04-26-2007, 10:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
ihawk95 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Middle of Nowhere Illinois Posts: 1,921 My Photos: (0)	Midnight Sky - The one I drove was black. If I get one it needs to be red and a manual transmission. The steering on my Solstice is solid too. That's how I noticed it. It was different. I hope whoever buys that one figures it out. I mentioned something to the sales guy with me, but he wasn't the brightest star in the sky. Skybaby - He might be OK with Black on Black! If you ever want to sell it, let me know. BTW - I told him if he gets me a GXP, I'll get him an Avalanche. He hasn't said no yet! It could happen! Doubt it, but it could!

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