2011 Jeep Wrangler vs 2006 Pontiac Solstice

SIXJAK · 03-21-2012, 08:44 AM

Have opportunity to buy 2011 Jeep Wrangler. Its red with blk removable hard top. It has a 3" lift oversize wheels and tires custom interior red accents. Stock Sirius radio/CD player. 5AT. It's cloth interior which is what my wife prefers. It also has K&N CAI. Has almost 20k miles. Orrrrrrrr 2006 Pontiac Solstice non turbo 5MT all factory decently equipped all leather full power has 14k miles. Not a scratch or ding anywhere inside or out. It's a darker silver with black stripes nose to tail. Asking 15.9k. I know the only things these two cars have in common are the color of their tires and open air motoring. I have an 06 Scion xB 5MT with 70k miles on it. Dealer said he'd do 20k on the Jeep with trade in or 9k on the Solstice.

no pics of Solstice. Yet.

motorhead · 03-21-2012, 08:49 AM

Go with Jeep. Solstice is a throw away car.

SIXJAK · 03-21-2012, 08:53 AM

What do you mean-"throwaway car".

motorhead · 03-21-2012, 08:58 AM

After seeing the pics of the Jeep, I would for sure get the jeep. Nice!

Plus it's much more useful. The 2011s have a much better motor in them and the resale would be higher than the Solstice could ever be.

futrocpd · 03-21-2012, 12:01 PM

jeep for sure.

Scrappy Doo · 03-21-2012, 01:25 PM

Jeep, not even a question. Yes, it is twice as much, but will be worth that on the back end too.

If it was a gxp solstice, it would be a harder decision.

Stew · 03-21-2012, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorhead

After seeing the pics of the Jeep, I would for sure get the jeep. Nice!

Plus it's much more useful. The 2011s have a much better motor in them and the resale would be higher than the Solstice could ever be.

Actually it's the 12s that got the pentastar, though the 11s have the MUCH improved new interior.

Sir Nuke · 03-21-2012, 01:38 PM

Considering where your at......and what you will have the oppertunity to use it for......GO WITH THE JEEP.

Taintedveins · 03-21-2012, 02:14 PM

Nice jeep

And why get another sports car you have one already. :P

scrming · 03-21-2012, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrappy Doo

Jeep, not even a question. Yes, it is twice as much, but will be worth that on the back end too.

If it was a gxp solstice, it would be a harder decision.

Agreed!!!

Only way I would do a Solstice or a Sky was to do the turbo version... not non-turbo versions are very underpowered! Also you have no room to carry ANYTHING in the Solstice/Sky! It basically only good for a Sunday drive... no storage for an overnight bag unless you put it in the passenger seat...

I did seriously consider a Solstice GXP... but no matter how I position the seat and steering wheel, i could never manage to see the speedometer/tachometer...

So i say JEEP!!!

SIXJAK · 03-21-2012, 05:49 PM

Well it looks like the decision is made easy as it seems somebody is in trying to put a deal together on the Solstice. my wife really really liked that car. If it was up to me solely I'd get the jeep. Those wheels and tires aren't cheap and the K&N CAI gives it a nice throaty sound. If I get it I'll prolly put an exhaust on it and call it a day. It's mainly for the wife.

SIXJAK · 03-21-2012, 05:54 PM

Gaaaaaaaah wife just drove through a huge puddle in the Scion and I'm fearing the worst: That my long tube CAI sucked up the wrong stuff. Hydro lock. #$@*!!!!

SIXJAK · 03-21-2012, 05:57 PM

Why didn't I just do this deal yesterday?

motorhead · 03-21-2012, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stew

Actually it's the 12s that got the pentastar, though the 11s have the MUCH improved new interior.

Right you are. Thanks for correcting my stupidity. I was thinking of the grand cherokee.

03-21-2012, 08:44 AM	#1
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	2011 Jeep Wrangler vs 2006 Pontiac Solstice Have opportunity to buy 2011 Jeep Wrangler. Its red with blk removable hard top. It has a 3" lift oversize wheels and tires custom interior red accents. Stock Sirius radio/CD player. 5AT. It's cloth interior which is what my wife prefers. It also has K&N CAI. Has almost 20k miles. Orrrrrrrr 2006 Pontiac Solstice non turbo 5MT all factory decently equipped all leather full power has 14k miles. Not a scratch or ding anywhere inside or out. It's a darker silver with black stripes nose to tail. Asking 15.9k. I know the only things these two cars have in common are the color of their tires and open air motoring. I have an 06 Scion xB 5MT with 70k miles on it. Dealer said he'd do 20k on the Jeep with trade in or 9k on the Solstice. no pics of Solstice. Yet. __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

03-21-2012, 08:53 AM	#3
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	What do you mean-"throwaway car". __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

03-21-2012, 12:01 PM	#5
futrocpd P90X Drives: 2000 SLP SS VERT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 773	jeep for sure. __________________ 2000 Camaro SS/SLP P90X changed my life. Want to know more, PM me for more info on changing your life for the better

03-21-2012, 01:38 PM	#8
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,768 View My Garage	Considering where your at......and what you will have the oppertunity to use it for......GO WITH THE JEEP. __________________

03-21-2012, 02:14 PM	#9
Taintedveins Shark attack! Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,561 View My Garage	Nice jeep And why get another sports car you have one already. :P __________________

03-21-2012, 08:49 AM	#2
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,849	Go with Jeep. Solstice is a throw away car.

03-21-2012, 08:58 AM	#4
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,849	After seeing the pics of the Jeep, I would for sure get the jeep. Nice! Plus it's much more useful. The 2011s have a much better motor in them and the resale would be higher than the Solstice could ever be.

03-21-2012, 01:25 PM	#6
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	Jeep, not even a question. Yes, it is twice as much, but will be worth that on the back end too. If it was a gxp solstice, it would be a harder decision.

03-21-2012, 05:49 PM	#11
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	Well it looks like the decision is made easy as it seems somebody is in trying to put a deal together on the Solstice. my wife really really liked that car. If it was up to me solely I'd get the jeep. Those wheels and tires aren't cheap and the K&N CAI gives it a nice throaty sound. If I get it I'll prolly put an exhaust on it and call it a day. It's mainly for the wife. __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

03-21-2012, 05:54 PM	#12
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	Gaaaaaaaah wife just drove through a huge puddle in the Scion and I'm fearing the worst: That my long tube CAI sucked up the wrong stuff. Hydro lock. #$@!!!! __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback,* SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

03-21-2012, 05:57 PM	#13
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	Why didn't I just do this deal yesterday? __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

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