The only reason these are the cheapest roadsters in production is due to the fact that the base models are completely spartan. I will use the Solstice as an example since it is the cheaper of the two.
I didn't think in this day and age that basic safety & convenience features such as ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Floor Mats, and KeyLess Entry would be optional equipment. They are a few other options that should be standard (IMHO). But the point is that this car is the cheapest roadster because you basically get a car with nothing! All you're getting is good looks, two seats, a radio/CD player, and relatively no luggage compartment for $20,000. Oh! I forgot about the wind in your hair. Tell me what's so great about that!
Seems to me that we (consumers) pay more money for less car, and call it a good deal, when it really should be the other way around. Why do two-seaters cost more than your average 4-door, 5 passenger sedan? Does that make sense? There is so much less material used in a two-seater, so why do they cost more? There's considerably less sheet metal, glass, paint (less surface area), upholstery (only 2 seats), carpeting, wiring, and other materials.
I'm interested to hear opinions on the subject.
I didn't think in this day and age that basic safety & convenience features such as ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Floor Mats, and KeyLess Entry would be optional equipment. They are a few other options that should be standard (IMHO). But the point is that this car is the cheapest roadster because you basically get a car with nothing! All you're getting is good looks, two seats, a radio/CD player, and relatively no luggage compartment for $20,000. Oh! I forgot about the wind in your hair. Tell me what's so great about that!
Seems to me that we (consumers) pay more money for less car, and call it a good deal, when it really should be the other way around. Why do two-seaters cost more than your average 4-door, 5 passenger sedan? Does that make sense? There is so much less material used in a two-seater, so why do they cost more? There's considerably less sheet metal, glass, paint (less surface area), upholstery (only 2 seats), carpeting, wiring, and other materials.
I'm interested to hear opinions on the subject.