We decided to go to the S.F. show yesterday (before USMC posted it was Silver-pearl). We did a total of 700 miles round trip, left at 8am, got home at 10:30pm. The silver pearl SKY was there in all it's beauty. It had black-red leather interior. The red though is more of a maroon but shows up more reddish probably due to the cameras flash. It's not as gaudy as the photos show but still not to our taste (it would look nicer IMHO with black dash). Curious to see two tone tan. We were excited as all get out to see another color besides the red one we saw previously. Actually, my wife said she still prefers the red one. We circled the sky so many times we had to sit down many times to rest. The display had the metal bar barrier as in all the other photos, so no sitting in the car. The solstice was there (two actually) and one was available to open the hood and doors and to sit in them (which we did numerous times). NOW FOR THE BUMMER PART. I am 6'2" and it was hard for me to get in and out of the car. It had OK room, but if I were driving or a passenger, I don't think I could sit in the car for more than 45 min. without having to stop the car and get out to stretch. I could not cross my legs, or fold them up as a passenger for more comfort as you would as a passenger to change positions. Even though we were sitting in the Solstice, the leg room would be identical to the Sky. Begrudgingly, we both agreed that as a couple that would be unacceptable for us as we do drive alot together. For a shorter person (probable 6' or under) it would be fine. Folks I am totally bummed. I wanted to get this car for my wife and we both love everything about this car (everything), but for us as a traveling couple could not live with the lack of leg room (for me). My knees had about 1" of clearance from the glove box when I didn't have them planted on the floor.
Thanks USMC for trying. I am so upset right now I don't know if I will be back on this forum. For once in my life I wish I were shorter G.D'it!
Thanks USMC for trying. I am so upset right now I don't know if I will be back on this forum. For once in my life I wish I were shorter G.D'it!