My fiance' has a base model Solstice. The GXPs were not available yet when she ordered hers. She isn't interested in power or speed so the turbo wasn't necessary or worth the extra expense to her. Now that the GXPs are out, resale on the base models has gone in the crapper, but that is a diferent story.
The comments about being impractical are correct. There is not much storage space, but you can fit a few bags in the trunk even with the top down. The placement of some of the window switches and the cupholders is rediculous. The engine does not have a whole lot of power but it still has enough to get you in trouble if you aren't careful.
As far as the comment of 'it rides rough, the interior is super noisey'
1. Any sporty car will ride a little rougher
2. It's a convertible. Any soft top convertible will have a noisy interior.
Sorry, I do not mean to sound defensive.
Even with all of it's faults, I love the car. I think it looks gorgeous in silver. It handles very well and is just fun as hell to rip around in with the top down. If I borrow it to drive to work I always take the long way home. She only paid about $24k for her car and that was pretty much loaded with the exception of leather and Onstar. It's hard to buy any new car for that price, let alone a sporty convertible. Now, I'm not sure if I or she could drive it every day and have it as the only car, but that is why she kept her POS Grand Am.
Anyway, this is just one man's biased opinion. I guess it's one of those love it or hate it deals.
