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And it's a shame. If I was in the market, I'd definately test-drive the Solstice, but I'd also take out the MX-5. And, being a former owner of an MX-5 (1990), I know I'd go for the Mazda. Not only is it a better overall car, I wouldn't have to worry about quality problems, plus it will hold it's value much better than the Pontiac.

But, there's also more problems. Why did Pontiac wait so long to build this car? If Mazda never made the Miata, I seriously doubt Pontiac or any other US automaker would have. That's a hugh (and series) problem.

And, you have an existing fantasitc benchmark to aim at (the Miata). You don't make a car as good as the benchmark, you blow it away!

The Big Three (GM especially) deserve the trouncing they're getting!!

you can't test drive a Solstice - none are available.

why did it take them so long to build it? because Bob Lutz wasn't working there years ago.

the new Miata is not without its problems, the passenger footwell is oddly shaped because of the way the engine sits against the firewall on that side, very uncomfortable.