<VV> Re: Car Salesmen and Solstice

[Ron]

Maby there are differences as to where the weight is?
RonH
Happy New Year

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From: "airvair" <airvair at richnet.net>
To: <FrankCB at aol.com>
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Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 3:40 PM
Subject: <VV> Re: Car Salesmen and Solstice


> Frank,
>
> I got to sit in a new Solstice recently, and was even able to play with
> it's top. I'm 6'4" and I found the entrance and egress much easier than
> my Fiero or even my Corvair. Headroom is even good, and I didn't feel
> cramped either. But then I've also finally dropped my weight to under
> 200#. Maybe your bucket doesn't fit its bucket. LOL
>
> -Mark
>
> On the subject of salesmen, I also found that most are usually less
> informed than me! (G)
>
> FrankCB at aol.com wrote:
>>
>> Jim and I recently visited a
>> Pontiac dealership to view the new Solstice and the saleslady had no 
>> response as to
>> why only 3 gauges (speedo, tach and fuel level) showed on the dash 
>> despite the
>> brochure claiming that it had an analog temp. gauge as well.  (My "soccer
>> mom" TransSport has SIX analog gauges).  I am a little less than 6 ft. 
>> tall and
>> weigh about 200 lbs. and the Solstice was a close fit for me.  Lotsa luck 
>> if
>> you're much over 6 ft or 200 lbs.  Makes the LM Corvair coupe seem 
>> positively
>> roomy by comparison.  Maybe if I lose some weight and shrink some more 
>> height?
>>     Frank Burkhard
>
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