Pontiac didn't survive the crisis but Doug's shirts did

@harrywilson7655

3 жыл бұрын

These shirts

@sethlayne6012

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Doug right

@javidnabiyev9000

3 жыл бұрын

If didn't then how Doug got one

@MrMaxyield

3 жыл бұрын

* T-shirts... (Collars not allowed)

@Hypeman10

3 жыл бұрын

Pontiac was defunct 10 years ago...

I remember seeing a Pontiac Solstice parked in front of a Blockbuster Video when it was first released. I had no idea that Pontiac and Blockbuster would both be bankrupt a decade later.

@plymouth491

3 жыл бұрын

Pontiac didn't go bankrupt; the division, along with Hummer, was axed as part of its corporate restructuring during its 2009 bankruptcy. The division had long been not-very-profitable, and, like Oldsmobile before it, was a victim of buyer's changing tastes.

@SCHMALLZZZ

3 жыл бұрын

The Solstice came out in 2007 maybe 2006, Pontiac was defunct by 2010. That's only 4 years tops

@patrickmartin3322

3 жыл бұрын

@@SCHMALLZZZ I’m pretty sure blockbuster also went bust at around that same time.

@markanthony3275

3 жыл бұрын

Nice tie in.

@International-BlackMan

3 жыл бұрын

Damn! The Irony

This car was so ahead of its time... It had a current BMW grille 13 years before BMW adopted it

@bridgetsawamura56

3 жыл бұрын

4 series grill 🤔 plus m3 and m4 🤔🤔🤔

@funkyfurballs1078

3 жыл бұрын

I like Saturn's take, too!

@naive1769

3 жыл бұрын

OH MY GOD HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

@mateuszkucharski1350

3 жыл бұрын

Cause BMW is retarded Pontiac brother.

@friedachingford2977

3 жыл бұрын

It was hideous then and it's hideous now

This car will always have a place in my heart, I remember 5 years old me watching Transformers for the first time and instantly picking Jazz as my favorite. both for his badass personality and the cool car model he chose

@TypicalZamasu

2 жыл бұрын

Was waiting to see the Transformer comment Jazz was really dope 👌

@spencexxx

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear you like crap movies, ugly cars and are a sap for marketing.

@citrusjuicebox

2 жыл бұрын

If Jazz wasn't contractually obligated to pick a GM car, I'm not sure he would've picked a Solstice.

@user-lb2je8kx6y

2 жыл бұрын

cool i only watched this vid cuz of tf 1

@danielqiu3779

2 жыл бұрын

Too bad dumbass Michael Bay decided to kill him off the very movie he was introduced

"I love the way it looks." Styling: 6

@hkmp57

3 жыл бұрын

Does doug scores doesn't make any sense at all. I just don't watching that part.

@skagerstrom

3 жыл бұрын

@@hkmp57 I understand the scoring there - even that some other ones are pretty weird. But you can like a car very much, and still admit that it's not the best :P Like - put this next to a Aventadore and it'll look pretty meh. I think it looks meh next to most cars but still. I myself love the design of my Mazda6, but it's still not that spectacular compared to what's out there.

@jobdoneright5934

3 жыл бұрын

@@skagerstrom your mom is loose

@UpperRobin29

3 жыл бұрын

@@skagerstrom I'd put this cars' styling along with the C6 Corvette and cars that look more sleek than trying to be overly aggressive and edgy like the Aventador or other modern Lamborghinis. Many of today's manufacturers over do it with the aggressiveness on common commuter cars.

@norwegianblue2017

3 жыл бұрын

I see this a lot as well: 0-60 4.5s......Doug Score: 5

if doug was reviewing my car, I'd clean it before......

@user-hd9fp8oj2u

3 жыл бұрын

What car you got bro

@liftenmaker785

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-hd9fp8oj2u nothing special. VW Polo 2016. But clean !!

@user-hd9fp8oj2u

3 жыл бұрын

@@liftenmaker785 nooice

@jeremiah1164

3 жыл бұрын

No shit man. Was thinking the same thing

@carlissimo81

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 11 min in and I’ve cringed at least 7 times at the lack of cleanliness

Who doesn't clean their car before giving it to Doug lol, Thissss guy...

@Waldherz

3 жыл бұрын

Doug should have gotten one of those family SUVs with a vacuum along to demonstrate how practical those are... Though I doubt a single vacuum wont help much on the inside xD

@nutandboltguy3720

3 жыл бұрын

It has a pretty sorry top design that attracts dirt underneath. The tops get wonky looking as they age.

@retrorewind6042

3 жыл бұрын

If i drove one of these turds i wouldnt care to wash it either. This is probably the ugliest sports car ever, in my opinion

@dantalley1181

3 жыл бұрын

@@nutandboltguy3720 d432q

@AspireGMD

Жыл бұрын

@@retrorewind6042 You probably love every soulless bmw that gets farted out into the market.

More quirks: 1. The battery is on the right side, just forward of the windshield. To change it, you have to remove a section of the side panel. 2. If you fold the seats forward, there are areas (held in by netting) to store small flat objects. 3. There is a trunk release inside the trunk, although no one bigger than a two year old could possibly fit inside the trunk 4. Glare makes reading the instruments (tach, speedometer, gas gauge, info center) a challenge.

@tedweeke9988

Жыл бұрын

And one needs T-Rex arms for the windows

@UpperRobin29

6 ай бұрын

@@tedweeke9988 Not true I just use my right hand for the windows and my left hand for the cupholders

@keith303

3 ай бұрын

@@UpperRobin29 hahaha ! perfect :D

*Better Miata* Miata fanboys: "Them's fightin' words"

@orcastrike7750

3 жыл бұрын

@fritzdaddy-135mm get staggered I do sort of agree, it seems better on paper, but in practice not so much, considering sales lol

@DapperHesher

3 жыл бұрын

Lies. Might as well be Trumpkin saying "Coronavirus will go away in the summer like a miracle." LOL!

@markpfeffer7487

3 жыл бұрын

Yo wtf I don't have a miata and I literally thought that when I saw the title.

@DapperHesher

3 жыл бұрын

@@markpfeffer7487 Doug's gone full clickbait. Anyone want to buy some of his bathwater?

@TwinsAndAPitBull

3 жыл бұрын

They're different cars to me. The Miata is like a small, sharp knife and the solstice is a bigger, less sharp knife. The miata does better with what it has. However, add a turbo or engine swap and the Miata quickly shows how much better it's chassis really is.

Hey guys! This is my Solstice. I met with Doug about 3 weeks ago when he reviewed it. Actually I did get it clean before he came. They did the exterior and vacuumed the interior. But some spots wouldn't come out too well. And then the spots under the top's latches didn't get clean with the wash. Dirt always builds up there and I forgot to tell them to clean it there. It is my daily driver and it gets dirty quickly. I detail it once a week. Ultimately I didn't care if some spots didn't clean well enough, it was a fun experience and I hope you enjoyed it too. I love every second I'm in this car and I don't plan to selling it until it becomes useless. Best sports car 10K can buy IMO. Thank you Doug for coming to review it. Have a great day everyone

@Argiedan

3 жыл бұрын

Id like to see the 'backstage' of the review, I love Doug and his channel, also your car

@zaxosz5063

3 жыл бұрын

You should try a Mazdaspeed Miata for under $10k 😉

@minoassal

3 жыл бұрын

note to self if i ever get Solstice: leave a special instructions not for the detailers

@bryanhampton6135

3 жыл бұрын

Nice car

@deanfawcett2085

3 жыл бұрын

You paid money for it to be detailed? Terrible job, especially to be featured on a show.

Had one for 180k miles and never had one problem aside from being broken into. Was a fun and surprisingly reliable car.

@4the_record272

Жыл бұрын

Was that a GXP model though?

@Jay-bw3fl

Жыл бұрын

@@4the_record272 nope just the non turbo model

@nathanielbailey108

7 ай бұрын

180k and never lost the waterpump?@@Jay-bw3fl Also the turbo is a little less reliable.

@Jay-bw3fl

7 ай бұрын

@@nathanielbailey108 nope

@nathanielbailey108

7 ай бұрын

@@Jay-bw3fl thats nuts, virtually unheard of. It is a reliable car but that waterpump is it's weak point and you somehow dodged what is seen as inevitable.

One of my favorite vehicles to ever come from GM. It was breath of fresh air in the soulless era of the 2000s.

@hakeemsd70m

Жыл бұрын

Soulless era of the 2000's? Is this some kind of joke? Along with the brilliant Solstice GXP, us 00's car aficionados had the Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari F430/430 Scuderia, Maserati MC12, Saleen S7, Lamborghini Murcielago, Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi R8, BMW E60 M5, BMW E63 M6, BMW E90/E92 M3, Mazda RX-8, Honda S2000, Mazdaspeed Miata, Mazdaspeed 3, Mazdaspeed 6, Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG,Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG (R171), Audi S8 V10 (D3), Audi S6 V10, Audi S4 V8, Volvo S60R, Volvo V70R, Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS, Chevy Silverado SS, Chevy Cobalt SS, Chevy SSR, Chevy Corvette C5 and C6, Pontiac Bonneville GXP, Pontiac G8 GXP, Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and Grand Prix GXP, Mercury Marauder, 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1, Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Ford Mustang Terminator, 2007 Mustang Shelby GT500, Ford F150 SVT Lightning, Ford SVT Focus, Dodge Ram SRT10, Dodge Viper SRT10, Dodge Neon SRT4, Dodge Caliber SRT4, Cadillac CTS-V, 2002 Cadillac Escalade, Nissan 350Z, Nissan GTR R35, Nissan Sentra SER Spec V, Lexus IS300, Lexus ISF, Toyota Celica GTS, Toyota MR-2 Spyder?

@georgem5589

Жыл бұрын

GM had it's own little 'Tesla' engineer group responsible for these cool cars (Solstice/Sky). What killed it was not the recession, that's Doug believing false narratives. What killed it was contempt from GM corporate culture. Didn't want to be undone by these young upstarts. This is also why GM sold only 2 electric Hummers last quarter. Some things never change.

@gbharris

Жыл бұрын

​@@hakeemsd70mthank you for typing all that out just to prove what a dumbass comment that was

This car is an other episode of Pontiac saying to GM "I’m still worthy! I can still make good stuff! Please keep me!” Only for GM to say "no, China be wanting Buick, bye."

@ultraguy8771

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly Buick might be axed now after the whole coronavirus crisis.

@michaelsnodgrass9415

3 жыл бұрын

@@ultraguy8771 the plan-demic... the scam-demic... Lol. Yup.

@penelopeboivin3191

3 жыл бұрын

@Michael Snodgrass wat

@michaelsnodgrass9415

3 жыл бұрын

"China". Lmfao. ....

@penelopeboivin3191

3 жыл бұрын

@Michael Snodgrass I have several questions

30 years ago: Say mama, say dada Baby Doug: Thissssssss

@Janderian

3 жыл бұрын

ALSO Baby Doug: Aand next

@WanganTunedKeiCar

3 жыл бұрын

Baby Doug: "d-d- *QUIRKS AND FEEEEATURES"*

@pyrddaddy2579

3 жыл бұрын

Drivingggg the Radio Flyer GT...

@FrequencyORD

3 жыл бұрын

Baby Doug: quikies and fetuwers!

If you've ever seen the first Transformers movie from 2007, you'll most likely see this car in the movie as one of the transforming vehicles.

@DorkKnight99

3 жыл бұрын

Jazz. Would've been cool if he wasn't a Porsche in the cartoons. Plus even the black robot car gets killed in Hollywood movies.

@noonehere2869

3 жыл бұрын

I think some of us came from the movie

@plotarmor8017

3 жыл бұрын

@@DorkKnight99 whats wrong w him being a Porsche?

@GunsNGames1

3 жыл бұрын

And if you played Test Drive Unlimited, you have probably gotten a Saturn Sky Roadster as your first car.

@BogeyTheBear

2 ай бұрын

The Solstice in the movie had a hard top which never made it into production.

This is the type of car as its whisking by you say to yourself “Huh, that’s a nice car.” The car is truly timeless which is hard to do.

*When GM actually tries, they can really dominate a market even if no one cares.* 👍

@Velanestar

3 жыл бұрын

Like with the corrvette, camaro, solstice, Silverado 2500+ etc etc?

@alexmorales9150

3 жыл бұрын

If they didn’t cut so many corners and cheapen out on everything they could make good and cool cars

@Grom-rl8bm

3 жыл бұрын

Pontiac: we got these cool ideas for a new car.. GM: whoa whoa whoa, dial it back. Don't need you competing with other brands, especially our own

@ourtime-downhere6931

3 жыл бұрын

A M that's so true, the Pontiac's at the time to me were way better than the other GM cars, especially the high performance models. I'll never understand why they dumped the brand after 84 years but kept Buick. Pontiac was finally making some cool cars again.

@danielguzman9061

3 жыл бұрын

@@ourtime-downhere6931 Buick is Big in china, maybe is a good reason?

The transformers nostalgia is kicking in. (R.i.p Jazz)

@kutschami

3 жыл бұрын

Yes 🥺

@jmcelroy4872

3 жыл бұрын

Actually jazz was a racing Porsche 935 back in the eighties...he was one of my favs!

The best part of the solstice/sky journey was the dealer installed option for another 30 hp for a total of 290 and obscene amounts of torque. "Whoops our bad guys we left some power on the table, just bring it back in and toss us a few hundred bucks and we will hook you up."

@80s_Boombox_Collector

3 жыл бұрын

Was it just an electronic update?

@Guru4hire

3 жыл бұрын

@@80s_Boombox_Collector the boost sensors are replaced

@80s_Boombox_Collector

3 жыл бұрын

@@Guru4hire Oh ok. Could do that aftermarket as well I guess.

@Guru4hire

3 жыл бұрын

@@80s_Boombox_Collector just for clarity it does have a tune with the new 3 bar sensors. It is still likely available at your local chevy dealership. At least it was a year ago. But yes most "stage 1" tunes get you to roughly the same place. The benefit of the OE option was it didn't meddle with your warranty.

@80s_Boombox_Collector

3 жыл бұрын

@@Guru4hire Gotcha, thanks for the info.

Imagine if Pontiac hadn't been under GM's thumb and could have done anything they wanted.

@stormtrooper8431

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine that for every GM Marque.

@BurnPerimeter

2 жыл бұрын

@@stormtrooper8431 Bet Chevy would've gone berserk. Shame they are controlled by GM though

@whoami-eb7cq

Жыл бұрын

Since the 60's they've had to dummy it down for GM.Only two cars for a handfull of years were they allowed to reach their(pontiac) full potential

Doug’s son: Dad, why is my sister’s name Rose? Doug: Because your mother loves roses Doug’s son: Thanks dad Doug: No problem CNC

@vedantawasthi5410

3 жыл бұрын

He has two kids: CNC and Cars And Bids.com

@soldadoryanbr7776

3 жыл бұрын

@@vedantawasthi5410 and slash oversteer

@jorgeherter

3 жыл бұрын

His kids names are Quirks and Features respectively. CNC and Cars&bids.com refer to his dog and cat.

@straightbusta2609

3 жыл бұрын

I think he's gonna have twins. One kid will be named Quirk and the other kid will be named Feature

@freeautoinsurance365

3 жыл бұрын

For more of my thoughts on my son you can go to autotrader.com/oversteer

Man, if Doug was reviewing my car I’d be sure to clean it first. Lol.

@matsudaindustries2530

3 жыл бұрын

Though the same thing

@ImTheJoker4u

3 жыл бұрын

Some people just dont give AF

@fortheloveofnoise9298

Жыл бұрын

I didn't notice any dirt....then again I have to park my car in the mud behind the house, so I have a different standard.

I really loved owning a Solstice, and for all current owners reading this; there's a little hidden compartment on the top of the interior driver's side convertible top where the fabric meets the frame. The metal frame has a bit of a cutout when compared to the passenger side and in that little divot you can easily get your fingers between the fabric and the frame and store any small items you might want to hide 😉.

@CaptainDanger-

Жыл бұрын

Coulda done a reference there like.. "And to all remaining autobots taking refuge among the stars.. We are here"

@TheNobleLoyalist

Жыл бұрын

@jetfire007 We're referring to "mary jane" right? ..... right?!? 😬🤣😆😂😔

@MrKruger88

Жыл бұрын

@@TheNobleLoyalist heroin

@TheNobleLoyalist

Жыл бұрын

@@MrKruger88 even better. I'm doing some right now is a matter of fact.

@COVIDisA_HOAX

Жыл бұрын

Old school biker crank

The Solstice and its siblings were the last cars produced at the Wilmington Assembly plant in my native Delaware - an honorable way to close that plant's sometimes turbulent life. (Wilmington Assembly was demolished and is now an Amazon fulfillment center.)

Who's giving Doug their car to review without detailing it? Cmon now.

@archiepezek

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you beat me to that thought. That car is nasty.

@ModelA

3 жыл бұрын

Right. Doug must have been in a real hurry to push some content out. Didn't even think to wipe it down, nothing?

@adamthompson4072

3 жыл бұрын

Right? This ain't rcr

@joshstump3905

3 жыл бұрын

Come here for this, soooo dirty

@Tahvyy

3 жыл бұрын

I think everyone that has given him their car 🚗. I don’t understand why you wouldn’t clean 🧽 it first but thanks for letting him review it 🤩.

Fun fact: In 2008 this car won it's class (T2) in the SCCA national championship. I worked in a pit crew for one of the Solstices , and this car was a blast. Suffered on the top end speed, but would exit corners faster and anything else in it's class.

@karimtemri1664

2 жыл бұрын

We got this car in Europe as an Opel GT (Opel is a German car manufacturer that GM owned). Unfortunately it didn't sell too well but it was super reliable and fun. Most people complain about the weak breaks

@TSL73

Жыл бұрын

@@karimtemri1664I think they should have given it more Corvette styling like the 60s Opel GT had.

I’ve owned mine for two years just the regular 2.4 model. Simply put: it’s fun to drive , smooth shifting and clutch, super comfortable ride- just a joy to own. Unlike the Miata, you sit in the car -like a race car. I upgraded the plastic consul n door inserts wrappimg it with quilted leather diamond stitch

@IAmNotLegal

10 ай бұрын

my dad got his back in 2007 when it came out and now it’s gonna be mine when I get my license in February

Nobody gonna talk about the fact that the car has a vanity plate that reads "shart cat"?

Everyone in the comments saying the car is dirty...it's REALLY DIRTY😂

@handsolo1982

3 жыл бұрын

it should either be a requirement that the car be washed/valeted before being show cased or as a thank you (from Doug) for letting the car be show cased, normally this doesn't bother me but THIS was real dirty

@bpregont

3 жыл бұрын

To be fair, look at Doug's hair. Maybe unwashed is the theme of the video.

@neovenom9833

3 жыл бұрын

Too each their own I'd guess, but if I had a car for display by Doug I would do my best to make it shine.

@wolf0491

3 жыл бұрын

@@neovenom9833 what if this is clean compared to what it normally looks like haha 🤔

@JMPK23

3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised Doug didn't say anything about it

Doug stop raising the prices of these cars

@alexwhite1393

3 жыл бұрын

Soo glad i bought my sky before he put this video out. 🤣

@dailylifevs.exotic1338

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKtn1byRaLa0YKw.html

@justusfuller1641

3 жыл бұрын

I have the Sky redline, beautiful and fast car

@DFWsCars

3 жыл бұрын

Justus Fuller16 ya was kinda surprised it wasn’t mentioned

@sabereaseera1384

3 жыл бұрын

Justus Fuller16 Same I love the thing

I kinda want one now. Would make a fun daily/commuter.

@andrewstarch2382

Жыл бұрын

i own a 5 speed base model, even with a fairly gutless motor it's still amazingly fun. i have a smile on my face permanently when i'm driving lol

I bought mine a month ago and its fantastic.. I got a gxp with an upgraded ECU making 300hp and it drives phenomenally.. I love it

Doug just said “OG” And now I’m uncomfortable.

@nikita_kozlov

3 жыл бұрын

Glad someone else noticed. Funny in the context of this car review.

I wanted to buy a Pontiac Solstice I can't afford it after Doug's video

@Macsk8ing

3 жыл бұрын

Good thing I own one already lmao

I really wished that Pontiac, Saab, and Holden had successful careers afterwards and got fully sold without GM’s aggressive nature, much like how Opel did and surprisingly got away with it. I swear, GM is *literally* the EA of car brands at this point…

@rafapenson

Ай бұрын

EA of car brand?

Everyone: that's a Pontiac Solstice Transformer fan: RIP JAZZ 😢

accidentally hit that trunk button while you're driving and you'll get an airbrake... haha

@adamhlali8106

3 жыл бұрын

Accidently?

@PliskinHK

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamhlali8106 Guess you've never heard of a typo

@halnwheels

3 жыл бұрын

Try it. It won't open when the car is in motion.

@thatoneguy6776

3 жыл бұрын

it wont open while in motion

@tawsifkawser8990

3 жыл бұрын

Going too fast and ur brakes fail but wait I have an air brake haha

Oh man ... I'd like to get my hands on that thing and detail it. It makes my skin crawl!

@BalaHormiga

3 жыл бұрын

agree!!!!

@CorridorCulprit

3 жыл бұрын

Right? It's tough seeing enthusiast cars being treated this way

@Hawk1966

3 жыл бұрын

Doug's been getting his hands on some groady cars lately. No pride in ownership. I keep my '07 Accent looking better.

@pressrolls

3 жыл бұрын

isnt it awful....dirty filthy mess of a car....so gross

@garyguiste

3 жыл бұрын

I've noticed a lot of the cars he reviews has dirty car mats. Even in ultra exotics....

I had this car in navy blue. I had the automatic GXP. Fun car, great gas mileage. I loved it CA where there wasn't much rain. When we moved to TN the roads were fun, the rain was not. So I sold it.

@idklol4197

Жыл бұрын

i was gonna ask, there's a lot of rain in tenessee? but i guess compared to desert ass cali, there is

@melanie7781

Жыл бұрын

@@idklol4197 Yes there is most of the time. We had a pretty dry summer last year though for a change lol. I don't expect it to be dry this summer but here's hoping loll.

This was definitely a winner car. simple, small, lightweight with a powerful engine for its size. They should have transferred this to the chevrolet division to continue making it.

@dwightdodd3734

2 жыл бұрын

yep !

@Tuukkis

2 жыл бұрын

A car this sized weighing 1300 kilos isn't lightweight. It's amazing how heavy it is, especially when the interior is full of cheap plastic. And a 2,4 litre NA engine could give way more horsepower. Seriously, everybody says the BRZ is underpowered, yet it's more powerful than this, and lighter as well. Just admit that only a few americans can design engines. And Pontiac along with GM's other original brands can't.

@dwightdodd3734

2 жыл бұрын

I almost got one of these! They were a cute little hot rod! If I had had a 4car garage,there would be one there right now,next to my 82 collectors edition Vette..........

@Tuukkis

2 жыл бұрын

Oooh, it's the GXP model with the turbo engine? My bad, but that makes it even heavier.

@bobforpples

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tuukkis it has 260hp, nit wit!

I’m always amazed when I see a car that Doug reviews and it’s filthy. How do you not clean your car before you give it over to be seen by 1+ million viewers?

@darthwarspite8544

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that when. He did the roof top

@mikevale3620

3 жыл бұрын

Saved me commenting...perhaps I'm too fussy.

@cpolo88

3 жыл бұрын

I was literally about to comment that 😂. Even I got rid of that nasty dirt from the roof pins by cleaning the hella out of it. Dealer never took care of it. Shame

@pawsnpistons

3 жыл бұрын

I asked myself the same.

@VSautomotive

3 жыл бұрын

Considering how much Doug makes from a video like this, he could detail the car for the guy as a thank you for providing it in my opinion.

I drive a Buick Roadmaster and I really like Buick. But GM messed up when they downsized. They should've kept Pontiac instead of Buick. The Trans Am, Fiero, and so many others could've been brought back with modern technology. Can you imagine a new Fiero or Firebird Trans Am? I love GM vehicles, but they've made a lot of mistakes through the years

@MrXxHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Buick was an easy money maker for GM. They took OPEL designs, rebadged them and sold them in China, South Korea and the U.S. and made good money with that approach.

@David..

2 жыл бұрын

Buick is immensely successful in China probably one of the most dominant brands there.

@sissiroxie

2 жыл бұрын

The 77 downsizing?

@convair9

2 жыл бұрын

they did it based on sales...Chevy and Pontiac were sort fighting for the same demographic and no thanks to AARP Buick is loved many a metamucil and lipitor user hence Buick has a solid and (regular) demographic

@edflynn3441

2 жыл бұрын

Well said buddy they should of dumped Buick Pontiac had more potential.

I test drove one of these a few years ago, the top-of-the-line GXP, and made a few mental notes: Positives • doesn't look like anything else on the road • turns heads • gets out of its own way • little to no turbo lag • handles well Negatives • wicked blind spots • almost no storage space at all including no trunk and no map pockets • cramped cabin • cheap plasticy feel I'd still like own one, but only for the right price and only for around town commuting. No long trips and no passengers that you aren't very comfortable with.

@sillyvain6401

2 жыл бұрын

map pockets are behind the driver's seat and also there is pouches at the front of the seats

@jjlphotography

10 ай бұрын

I agree about the blind spots. And as a previous owner I would like to add that it was blind to other drivers. Like on a motorbike, you had to watch that other drivers won't see you coming up behind or beside them.

@tedschmitt178

4 ай бұрын

I have no idea about the blind spots because I’ve never driven mine with the top up.

I’ve seen just about all of your videos and this is one of my favorites! Keep on the enthusiasm about cars! I enjoy every second of it

Midnight Club: Los Angeles has entered the chat Annie: “Don’t forget about putting that new intercooler in my Solstice”

@julianc.6589

3 жыл бұрын

MCLA the goat

@TL98

3 жыл бұрын

Midnight Club is *STILL UNDERRATED SOZ*

@paulcarmi8130

3 жыл бұрын

Dude I love you for this reference, thanks for that. I need to go home and play it now

@jordyaguilar8776

3 жыл бұрын

I still play it to this day

@Gadi99

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, good memories

That car was so fast it flew past every car wash. 😂

@joshuamorehead6124

3 жыл бұрын

Lol lmao😂

@jizzyjake6783

3 жыл бұрын

Why would you wash a car?

@joshuamorehead6124

3 жыл бұрын

@@jizzyjake6783 You don't wash your car?

@jizzyjake6783

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshuamorehead6124 I would never

@joshuamorehead6124

3 жыл бұрын

@@jizzyjake6783 why not, do you have some old piece of crap car you don't care about?

The Solstice looks pretty good. Really nice stance with the Soft Top raised, it almost looked like it had a chop top.

The Solstice is such a beautiful car in my opinion. Not just in specs, but also just aesthetically. I'm not a car person, I don't know much about specs, how to take care of everything, etc., but I'm willing to learn for this beauty. Sadly, I can't get one at the moment because I'm a college student and I need luggage capacity when moving into and out of my dorm, but when I get out of college, its gonna be the car I start saving for. And I don't think I'll need to save for too long considering its a relatively affordable car. I can wait to drive my dream car in a few years!

I own a GXP Solstice, such a great car! I love it. Has over 100K miles and still going strong.

@garageworm17

3 жыл бұрын

GXP would be six banger is it not 🤔

@LuckyDT

3 жыл бұрын

Kangaroo Jack I should hope so. Not that old of a car.

@tryfreeforexsignalstoday

3 жыл бұрын

I had mine too. I miss it. I traded it in for a C6.

They should have made the Pontiac logo on the back into a big 3rd brake light

@UpperRobin29

3 жыл бұрын

I have a GXP decal over my 3rd brake light. Sorta reminds me of the Viper.

@slow.elantra427

3 жыл бұрын

what is this car? *viper*

@jmjosemora16

3 жыл бұрын

Kinda like a big as tramp stamp to let everyone know you like to play

@LocoMan123

3 жыл бұрын

@@slow.elantra427 what is this car? VIPER!

You forgot about Spain. They used the Pontiac Solstice GXP and called it the Tauro V8 Spider.

I'm confused as to why the "trunk" release being on the key fob was confusing.

Wait till megatron rips it into two... Seriously we need a newer version of this car

@Isthatthegrimreaper170

3 жыл бұрын

Transformers 2007 was literally a gm commercial

@Isthatthegrimreaper170

3 жыл бұрын

@@houdinics2 I kind of lusted after the Camaro for while after watching it

@marksuave25

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao!!!!!!!!!

@houdinics2

3 жыл бұрын

@@Isthatthegrimreaper170 dude same

@xsbgtr

3 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to an Audi R8

I just witnessed Doug saying "OG" Edit: Someone please detail that car

@stealthhtm23

3 жыл бұрын

agreed!! to both

@olliehopnoodle4628

3 жыл бұрын

What's OG? Yes, car needs detail.

@reflex3843

3 жыл бұрын

I must have missed it. Where?

@jimboishere

3 жыл бұрын

Ollie Hopnoodle OG is short for original gangster.

@ryanmission

3 жыл бұрын

@@reflex3843 ~12 minutes in

I’ve always loved the solstice, when I was a young child on my scooter I used to imagine while I was riding my scooter I was driving a red Pontiac solstice

@miniaturekitty9679

3 жыл бұрын

You sound more like a pink solstice kind of guy

@zocchihedron2133

2 жыл бұрын

A magenta solstice sounds more like it

@maddeeps5520

2 жыл бұрын

@@miniaturekitty9679 Pink Solstice would look pretty fucking cool tbh, blacked out rims, maybe some black pinstriping or other detail? You just have no vision just because "haha is girl color"

@miniaturekitty9679

2 жыл бұрын

@@maddeeps5520 Whatever floats your boat

I would consider this to be an underrated car. It looks fun to drive and with manual, rwd, and a turbo engine seems like it would be very fast and handle well

@nathanielbailey108

7 ай бұрын

as an owner, you'd be correct

This was “Maximum” Bob Lutz’s baby. It was the car he always wanted GM to build as I recall. It didn’t get quite baked before it was sold, but I still want one.

@MassiveTrackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Underbaked is a perfect description. The Suppository-shaped bodywork by Pontiac was a disappointment compared to the Saturn version. Check out the Saturn SKY. Better looking by far. That wonderful turbo engine can be found slightly detuned, in new gen Saabs from 2004-2011. That ecotech 2.0T had a lot of Saab engineers hands in the design process, who gave it a really good turbo power band.

@btbcc12859

3 жыл бұрын

Surprised he didn't talk about the coupe

@directorjustin

3 жыл бұрын

I read the Volt was the car he was most proud of.

@LakeHowellDigitalVideo

3 жыл бұрын

@@directorjustin I mean Lutz has said the Dodge Viper, The Chevy Volt and the Pontiac Solstice were "his favorite" in different interviews. So nobody really knows. www.caranddriver.com/news/a15137170/call-it-the-lutz-car-news/

@daviddickmeyer5231

3 жыл бұрын

MassiveTrackHunter Sorry, but the Sky styling will never be as nice as the smooth and clean Solstice. Just too many creases and grooves on the Saturn!

Still a good looking car. I miss the days of Pontiac.

@DriveLineZ

3 жыл бұрын

I always preferred the Saturn/Opel version

@bbdoook

3 жыл бұрын

@@DriveLineZ They look good too but Pointiac looks unique

@timetoseethetruth3174

3 жыл бұрын

Most 90's Ponticraps where garbage, with horrible wiring and sketchy brakes

@adityaoak1363

3 жыл бұрын

Aztec too.

I honestly really like a solstice, they just look really cool and you never see them so it’s an occasion when you do

I owned a black 2007 Solstice GXP I bought brand new. It was a great car. Very fun to drive, and I only had to have a few minor repairs done. I owned the car for 10 years. After an optional GM performance upgrade that cost $750 along with a couple other minor aftermarket upgrades, the car did 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds.

"theyre more the 3 cup holders crowd" literally the first time ive ever chuckled at a doug joke....its actually a miracle

Doug: i love the styling of this car Also doug: *gives 6/10 on styling*

@UpperRobin29

3 жыл бұрын

tough crowd

@edwardm.6132

3 жыл бұрын

That's actually a good score from him considering Ferrari's get 7-8 🙄

@axial27

3 жыл бұрын

5=Average 6=Slightly above average.

@JaniahOnfroy

3 жыл бұрын

It's not even that good

@RickAstleyXD

3 жыл бұрын

Funny af but you have to put in to consideration the range of cars that are on the list. A Pontiac isn't a Koenigsegg

I feel like this car could've been something out of this world if they had put a v10 or something crazy under the hood

@RedPilledDaddy

3 жыл бұрын

V8s fit snug

@plymouth491

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there are kits to put an LS engine into these cars. They handle like dog shit but can outrun damn near anything on the road in a straight line.

@robertstone9988

3 жыл бұрын

Why not just buy a Corvette then?

@sleepdeep305

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertstone9988 Because almost every vette oustide of the C4 and maybe C5 is way more expensive

I have owned a 2006 solstice, silver with 5sp trans, with 58k miles on it. for a bit over 5 years now. It has been fun and trouble free the whe time. Only complaint: 2 seats, 3 cup holders, but no ash tray. Great car.

The use of easy to scratch hard plastics throughout the interior screams "I'm a GM car". 😒

@bushtruck

3 жыл бұрын

Totally but not unlike my dodge that I use on my channel up in the mountains. I just drive it hard till it breaks and try and make people laugh.

@bbb462cid

3 жыл бұрын

Ahh, not that easy to scratch. The plastic in my '70 Buick though. Woof. The saving grace is that it's usually covered by a sticker that's supposed to be wood or recessed near vinyl or paint that supposed to be chrome. You know where GM also repeatedly steps on its dick? Wheels. Ever look at a Stock 5 gen Camaro's wheels? What a joke. Look at a Challenger's wheels or a Mustang's . GM mails it in on wheels most of the time and has for...20 years? 30?

@iloveyew9984

3 жыл бұрын

I have Down syndrome

@kerigpope

3 жыл бұрын

@@iloveyew9984 We can see your other comment replies on KZread and I believe you're trolling. 🤨

@iloveyew9984

3 жыл бұрын

Kerig Pope lmao clearly bub

My wife just said that Doug looks like Jay Leno's illegitimate love child and I can't unsee it.

@robertcorsini8511

3 жыл бұрын

I actually have a rather elaborate conspiracy theory about how Doug is Jays son.

@manoman0

3 жыл бұрын

I can't even see it.

@sherribeach4160

3 жыл бұрын

I can see it, especially the lisp!

@hawkrider88

3 жыл бұрын

For sure....without a doubt. Who would argue if he was introduced at Jay's son?

@kryfon

3 жыл бұрын

O M G... Now I can't unsee it either.

My wife had a GXP. One big quark that Doug failed to pick up on was the battery was located on the passenger side tucked down low. Great for the CG but required removing the lower quarter panel behind the front tire to change the battery. Additionally, the car had no spare tire but did come with a can of fix-a-flat and a battery operated air pump. A fun car overall. We hated to part with it.

I liked the Saturn Sky version as well.

@RedLP5000S

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. The Sky looked WAY better IMO.

@spavliskojr

3 жыл бұрын

@@RedLP5000S funny thing both were rebadged opels from europe. I think they still make them over there. I hate that we cant get cool stuff like this anymore.

I loved the Saturn version of this car. Tried cramming myself into one when they came out. No dice.

@Tahvyy

3 жыл бұрын

🤣, too funny

@Jesse__H

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's a tough road for us tall guys who like sports cars ;)

@andrerobinson4862

3 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain...my buddy bought a new s2000 when they came out. I could sit in the drivers seat, but I couldn't lift my feet off the floorboards 😪

@prestonshelton4568

3 жыл бұрын

My dad sold Saturns and my mom was able to borrow an R line from time to time. So many nostalgic memories in those Skys .... it’s a shame I’m 6’7” and couldn’t even fit if I paid to have it stretched haha!

@thiaguinhooitodois2211

3 жыл бұрын

The Saturn Sky

Doug sounds like he is going to vomit every time he says “General Motors”.

@JaneCobbsHat

3 жыл бұрын

It is a natural reaction. Government Motors can swallow.

@kevinreynaga6340

3 жыл бұрын

He doesn't give a crap about GM. He's a little better now but his older GM reviews used to be pretty harsh and short. Which sucks for those of us who are enthusiasts. Not to mention he kept calling it a miata!

@WarriorsPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

I sometimes do the same thing. (:

@wethenorth1083

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinreynaga6340 It's hard to give a crap about GM. I used to love GM. Their product development is embarrassing. They blew it with the new Blazer, it looks like all of their other SUVs.The new Corvette is nice and surprisingly fast. Hopefully this is a step in the right direction. Their interiors are awful. The infotainment systems also not very good. Fortunately for GM they can sell vechiles based off their name.

@theotimenk

3 жыл бұрын

@@wethenorth1083 The GM name is nothing. There is nothing good about GM anymore. Buick ? That's a joke. GMC ? They sell 3 cars a year only in the US. Cadillac ? That was a name... not anymore. Hummer ? That's embarrassing. Chevrolet ? If you like cars that look very generic and crappy interiors Chevrolet is for you. Okay the new Corvette blablabla but you don't save an entire group with an overstyled sports car. Anyway GM is embarrassing.

Fun fact: Those reverse lights are shared with the GMC Envoy👍🏻

i remember the solstice from transformers autobot jazz

Doug must be the youngest old man I've ever seen.

@trentfettig1916

3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty convinced Doug is Jay Leno's love child some how.

@jamesfearn

3 жыл бұрын

Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained beats Doug in that aspect.

3 жыл бұрын

He was already a boomer in the 2nd grade.

@k.g.alatore355

3 жыл бұрын

he's only 34 oddly enough

@iqbalgiffari6170

3 жыл бұрын

You should see tony hawk

Honestly I think it's one of the most beautiful cars of modern era. It's just so playful, yet somewhat futuristic and somehow balanced

@tientrinh943

3 жыл бұрын

The sky was better

@vandalpaulius

3 жыл бұрын

@@tientrinh943 To be honest I feel that Sky looks very dated now while Solstice feels still modern. + at least for me, I don't like angry cars and Sky was definitely angrier

I feel the oddly large wheels make it seem a bit like an overgrown RC car ngl

The badge and exhaust are not the only indicators you're looking at a GXP. You can also tell by the front bumper. The GXP had larger cutouts in the bumper where the fog lamps are located with vents on the inboard side of the fog lamps/turn signals. The base model had a slightly cleaner look with round cutouts for the fog lamps/turn signals, and no vents.

There is a guy in my region running a Solstice in a pretty advanced autocross class. Oh and a guy with a Sky too, lol. Very epic. Great review as always Doug. Continued success with the new web site.

@MatthewThePrincess

3 жыл бұрын

Pezz Pezzer the Sky is much better looking than the Pontiac in my opinion.

@EVsSuck777

3 жыл бұрын

Matthew Hurley In convertible yes, but when the Solstice is a GXP Coupe(hardtop) it looks better than the Sky. Edit: also the GXP Coupe is extremely rare, it was only made for a year with a hardtop.

That footwell cup holder is just BEGGING for someone to break it off

@yfsneals

3 жыл бұрын

Most are gone

@bigfootNPC

3 жыл бұрын

I got a Saturn sky and mine broke off years ago

This car is beautiful. It needs an 8 or 9 in styling.

@sleepdeep305

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously. This car aged better than the 911's of the era. And Porsche's are always fucking timeless, that's their whole thing!

@mustasheolll2020

Жыл бұрын

It looks 2007

@mustasheolll2020

Жыл бұрын

@@sleepdeep305 Well that generation of 911 came out for the 05 model year and this car whatever you call it came out for the 06 model year so it is a newer design.

@mustasheolll2020

Жыл бұрын

@@sleepdeep305 Also this car has the complex shapes and curves which the 911 of this era somewhat lacks so that could be it.

@sleepdeep305

Жыл бұрын

@@mustasheolll2020 I think that most of the ugliness of the 996's came from the headlights and grill. And you're right, they are slightly older

I am 19 years old and this was my second ever car, as well as my first sportscar. I absolutely adore this car as well, my Father hopped in it with me at 3:30 in the morning and when the dash beamed a bright blue i fell in love. Letting go of the gas and hearing the turbo go and make that twirling sound was addicting, and less than a month after mine he bought one for himself. I wish i had a standard one as mines a silver automatic, but I still love it. If you want a “boys first sportscar” this is a unique option. The last owner of mine put in an aftermarket turbo and my car pushes 320hp. I plan to make mine all white with black rims to go with the top and add a spoiler.

Doug: "The NC Miata is the least liked, Pontiac is better than it..." NC Miata prospective buyes: Thanks Doug for not skyrocketing the market price!

@helterskelter416

3 жыл бұрын

There is no NC miata, that turd, designed by Fisher-Price, is an mx-5. still a better car than a solstice though. solstice breaks down more, handles like it actually was made by fisher price, and has enough plastic all over it to convince you fisher price produced it XD

@pintobrown2643

3 жыл бұрын

helterskelter416 yes there is NC Miata. Idiot. That’s the chassis label. NA, NB, NC, and ND. Idiot.

@t.hartman1063

3 жыл бұрын

Interior by Rubbermaid, heavy handling like all GM cars of the era, no trunk with top down, almost no trunk with top up, too heavy, can't put top down without stopping and getting out of car... Oh yeah its much better than the NC. Doug just saying crap to get comments and views, and it works.

@yikesvikes

3 жыл бұрын

@@pintobrown2643 Actually, I believe he was saying that Mazda stopped calling it a "Miata" by the time the NC came out, and just called it an MX-5..... FANS mostly still call it a Miata, but Mazda calls it the MX-5. Are you tracking?

@hackdaniels7253

3 жыл бұрын

@@yikesvikes Here in Britain, all of them (NA, NB, NC, ND) are, and always have been, MX-5s.

Doug: Hey, I want to review your Solstice. Owner: Cool, let me drive it through a dust storm first.

@n.v.knovak3285

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao right? I was thinking exactly this. I mean their car is gonna be viewed on the internet by like 3 mil people. Taking 15 minutes of their time to make it look neat and presentable isn't so hard....

@labornurse

3 жыл бұрын

Not me. He can review my car " as is"

@Happyheartmatt

3 жыл бұрын

People who do things like that are def people who don't floss or clean themselves often.

@BlakeGibbons

3 жыл бұрын

T M H He doesn’t want to review your car

@Happyheartmatt

3 жыл бұрын

@@labornurse Is your car normally trashy?

Cheap cheap cheap, but I love it. Had to replace the door handles, the center console is cracked to bits from repeated elbow-resting, and the center glovebox is a wobbly mess. But make no mistake, *this is a classic roadster in the old school tradition.* An appropriate swansong for Pontiac

Ten years old (and a 20? year old design), and the interior and cupholders still work better than the ND Miata. Sigh. Isn't this one of the most reliable GM engines of all time as well?

@friedachingford2977

3 жыл бұрын

The cup holders may work but unfortunately they're in a shit car

@micahanglen4331

2 жыл бұрын

@@friedachingford2977 I have a saturn sky and you best take back those words or else I will feel sad.

@Tuukkis

2 жыл бұрын

@@micahanglen4331 horrible car.

@micahanglen4331

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tuukkis *cries*

@ian.williamson

2 жыл бұрын

@@friedachingford2977 what about this car is shit bro, seems like the perfect track car, like Miata but more power

Doug: And the DougScore is... KZread: ADVERTISEMENTS

@akaashkat7037

3 жыл бұрын

Get premium, no ads, got it free for 4 months with new phone then went back to normal KZread for 2 days, went straight back to premium😂😂😂

@toejamr1

3 жыл бұрын

That’s both Doug FYI

@gatlinweidler2218

3 жыл бұрын

@@akaashkat7037 I use an adblocker so I don't have to see any ads from youtube. I'm not giving youtube a single cent of my money for the way they've been treating content creators for the past 4 years. I support youtubers I enjoy by buying their merch or joining their patreon.

@nachocavallocarbonell1863

3 жыл бұрын

@@gatlinweidler2218 You Sir....I like you

@nightvisiongoggles

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome New TV, same as Old TV

Oh man, I have some memories with this car. I was hired by GM to build a video game version of this car, and I got to drive a prototype of the Solstice GXP around San Francisco, complete with Michigan builder plates. Couldn't even buy it yet! It was the one time I got to drive a super cool car. What a fun project. PS. You can also tell the GXP from the non-GXP by the front grills - the GXP had blacked out front grills.

My mom has the sky and a family friend has the GXP. Another “quirk” Doug didn’t mention is the battery, it’s behind the front passenger fender and you have to take the wheel and the fender off to replace it. Around $300 from the dealer.

Always wanted one, as I considered the car ahead of its time both in terms of styling and performance (GXP), so I started looking...noticed in the last few years prices have been going up especially the GXP and as for the coupe, forget it..if you can even find one..but I finally found a Florida GXP car ( I am in Canada), with 70000 miles and in pristine condition. An 84 year old had it for 8 years, had a RPM Motorsports stage 2 tune done, and when I drove 3 hours to give it a look, I was shocked at how hard it pulled...no rust at all, and interior in 9/10 condition. Asked him why he had it tuned for more power and he said it seemed like a fun thing to do..lol...ok then, well thank you...I bought the car for $15900 Canadian which was a great price (he had lowered it twice) but in November cars like this dont sell to well. Unfortunately he had cancer and had to give up his pride and joy..his last parting words were..it will give you thrills as long as you stay away from the police..lol....we will try!!!.

Speaking of Solstice, maybe Doug should review the 2004-06 GTO next. It was a legit muscle car hailing from the Aussieland (called the Holden Monaro there), but not many people bought them when they were new, and today they are one of the most underrated performance cars you can buy on the market.

@skyscourge5663

3 жыл бұрын

Surprised he hasnt yet since its a small,bland looking car that hides a 400 HP v8.Seems up his alley

@Random12231

3 жыл бұрын

I think the biggest problem the GTO had was it's styling (depending on your tastes). The performance was there, but the styling was very underwhelming. It just didn't really have any exciting features from the outside making it very forgettable. Pretty much the same problem the later SS had. My .02 anyways

@chaseman94

3 жыл бұрын

@@Random12231 It looked too much like the 97-03 Grand Prix.

YES!!! FINALLY!!! Now the Solstice can get the recognition it deserves!!! EDIT: Fun fact: The engine in the Solstice GXP/Sky Redline is the same engine used in the Chevy Cobalt SS and HHR SS.

22:06 "Your exhaust is very cool, everybody is lookin at ya, very cool" hahahahaha. Golden

Imagine if GM brought this back as a Chevrolet

@freeautoinsurance365

3 жыл бұрын

and electric with an automatic gearbox

@wojciechmuras553

3 жыл бұрын

@@freeautoinsurance365 As much as I like EVs (I daily-drive a Nissan Leaf), I don't want to see my beloved Saturn Sky as one. It's always been a car made to generate fun - and that's not something EVs do very well. Yes, the acceleration would be crazy, but it's just not what this kind of car was designed for. It was made to be a challenging car for beginners, with all the roar, taking corners sideways, revving... An electric roaster simply doesn't sound like a dream car to me.

@freeautoinsurance365

3 жыл бұрын

@@wojciechmuras553 i agree

@johnplayzlol7200

3 жыл бұрын

They do have a concept www.autoevolution.com/news/pontiac-solstice-and-saturn-sky-return-as-2022-c7-corvette-sisters-144046.html

@GhostOfAMachine

3 жыл бұрын

@Chairhotdogchair i don't think EVs have transmissions. And this thing would be so light that power to weight ratio will kill the drivers, bringing in tons of lawsuit and investigations

Jeez, if I had a bright yellow roadster that was going to be reviewed by Doug Demuro for an audience of hundreds of thousands, I would’ve cleaned it up; at the very least buffed out those black scuff marks. 🤦‍♂️

@evilkillerwhale7078

3 жыл бұрын

I cannot possibly care less about that.

I just remember this thing being one of the transformers that died in the first Micheal Bay film

@kennethchia4194

3 жыл бұрын

Poor Jazz, he should have been a Porsche

@imperialfilms1002

3 жыл бұрын

Lol same

@bigdan4l

3 жыл бұрын

RIP Jazz

@idiotamerica6422

3 жыл бұрын

F in the chat for Jazz

@DrewLSsix

3 жыл бұрын

@@kennethchia4194 next time maybe Porsche will foot the bill lol, imagine an entire fill like that but funded and filled out entirely by Porsche! A favorite bit that shows just how in their pocket GM had the producrion is in the city fight scene, theres a yellow car in the background. A cut or two later its shredded by iirc the spinning blades of the helicopter decepticon. The car is first shown as a Chevy Cobalt then is replaced with a honda in the same color to be destroyed. Can't pass up the opportunity for product placement.... but gotta protect that brand!

Good video. One other way to tell on the exterior between the GXP and the regular Solstice is the front bumper cover, around the light, there are grates on the GXP bumpers, not on the others.

Been waiting for this video, ty. Waiting to buy a GXP for a while now

I live in South Korea and I feel great that you mentioned G2X. Actually G2X was sold so little that I can only see that on street like once in every other year. Most koreans don't even know that it existed.

@marquaviouschester6947

3 жыл бұрын

@RUF CTR Yellowbird ah who cares? It's a daewoo

@thomashalvorson3558

3 жыл бұрын

@@marquaviouschester6947 actually the Saturn and the daewoo were closer to mother car than the Pontiac, the Opel gt

@AspireGMD

Жыл бұрын

American manufactures don't try to sell overseas anywhere near as much as other countries brands, kinda annoying.

Practicality: 2!? It has 3 cup holders...c'mon Doug!

@abc123444555

3 жыл бұрын

C’mon dawg

@JaniahOnfroy

3 жыл бұрын

You forgot the trunk

@mintyvin7038

3 жыл бұрын

Munshat Rahman it’s a joke, chill...

@pyroclasm1

3 жыл бұрын

My miata has 4 cup holders! That's 2 per person! It's obviously the most practical car in the world

@pyroclasm1

3 жыл бұрын

@A real bisexual petrol-head relax, I was joking :p and I'm not american either :)

Kind of nice that when it is time to change the headlight bulb, you raise the hood and pop out the old and pop in the new...no partial disassembly required (as is the case on many other cars (e.g. Stanza, F150, Ram 1500).

When I take my Pontiac Solstice for a weekend trip with the top down, we put our weekender bags in the storage flaps on the front of the seats