Solstice gone....better car aquired... by Falcon Fiero
Started on : 11-24-2011 02:30 PM Replies : 130 Last post by : Falcon Fiero on 07-09-2013 06:47 PM
Nov 24th, 2011
Falcon Fiero Member Posts: 2780
Sold my Solstice last weekend, and delivered it to the buyer in Vegas. It was a very good car and I really enjoyed my time with it.
It turned out to be very reliable, comfortable, and was a GREAT road car getting 30+mpg on hwy.
My nephew next to the Sol in mid Utah:
Here is a hint of the car that I got to replace it...who can guess it?
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GreenPlatypus Member Posts: 336
Ferrari 348. or a replica of one. I recognize the scoop and the belt line detail anywhere
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ls3mach Member Posts: 11604
Something made by GM. The body panels don't line up...
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02:53 PM
Falcon Fiero Member Posts: 2780
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680
Lotus Elise?
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Ratfink Member Posts: 1045
Pinto??
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82-T/A [At Work] Member Posts: 24336
quote Originally posted by Falcon Fiero:
That's impressive, the best mpg I ever got with my Solstice was about ~27.
I hear the Turbo ones get 1 mpg better in the city... heh.
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Falcon Fiero Member Posts: 2780
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Ratfink Member Posts: 1045
Falcon?
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carnut122 Member Posts: 9122
I hope it begins with a C.
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Tony Kania Member Posts: 20794
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Do you know how many times I have clicked on this thread today, hoping to see your new ride? Arrrrgh!
Tony
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pontiackid86 Member Posts: 19632
RX7
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GreenPlatypus Member Posts: 336
it is a Ferrari 348 TB.the antenna on the roof is the dead giveaway. The TS and spider had it on the trunk. The door popper is also unique to the 348 line...
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Falcon Fiero Member Posts: 2780
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06:04 PM
Falcon Fiero Member Posts: 2780
quote Originally posted by GreenPlatypus:
wrong.....
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06:10 PM
Patrick Member Posts: 37839
Looks
similar to the fins over the tail lights of a Testarossa, but I don't actually think that's what this car is.
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06:55 PM
GreenPlatypus Member Posts: 336
So
you bought Roberto's car then, eh?
dang it is a TS Thought I was smarter than that
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07:32 PM
Ratfink Member Posts: 1045
quote Originally posted by Falcon Fiero:
You,Sir are a tease!
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07:41 PM
Patrick Member Posts: 37839
Sweet.
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08:21 PM
CoolBlue87GT Member Posts: 8461
Nice !
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Falcon Fiero Member Posts: 2780
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ThatFieroKid Member Posts: 917
Loved the thread title, beautiful car!
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Raydar Member Posts: 40958
That's purdy!
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Falcon Fiero Member Posts: 2780
quote Originally posted by ThatFieroKid:
It's a little flash back humor for those that have been around PFF for a while RE "Dude16" days....
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09:51 PM
ghost187x Member Posts: 1026
wow. that car is one of my all time favorites... post more pics
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ThatFieroKid Member Posts: 917
quote Originally posted by Falcon Fiero:
Yep not too long ago someone else parodied the thread title and I went back to read the original and I just laughed and laughed.
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10:17 PM
Tony Kania Member Posts: 20794
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You sold the Solstice for that?
Sell a new model for one 21 years old? (sarcasm off) Saweeeeeeeet car!
Tony
P.S. You look a bit younger than me, but would you be in need of adopting a well groomed 39 year old?
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normsf Member Posts: 1682
Hello, that is a beautiful car and a great upgrade for sure. Now you got a real trunk too. Thanks for being a cool car guy! Norm
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10:28 PM
Falcon Fiero Member Posts: 2780
quote Originally posted by normsf:
Thanks Norm, I appreciate that. Your parts made the Solstice look for me, I knew I was going to add them to my Sol even before I bought it.
You do amazing work. Ever consider making Ferrari parts?? ( like this
http://www.ferraricustoms.com/about.html )
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nitroheadz28 Member Posts: 4774
Ugh I love 348s those ribs on the side are just <3333, congrats on the purchase!!!
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Nov 25th, 2011
ThatFieroKid Member Posts: 917
LOL I just noticed it even has Ferrari valve stem caps. I bet people try to take those all the time.
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spud321x Member Posts: 974
Awesome car!!!! How much did it run? If you don't mind me asking.
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spud321x Member Posts: 974
quote Originally posted by Falcon Fiero:
Ahh, I remember it like it was yesterday.... lol
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revin Member Posts: 8684
What are they paying teachers there!!!
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bristowb Member Posts: 745
One of my favorites but I would perfer the original 348 Wheels as to the 360 wheels. Just to keep it original. Beautiful though.
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Falcon Fiero Member Posts: 2780
The stock wheels always turned me off, and really make the car look dated IMO.
The 360 wheels are also a lot lighter.
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Ratfink Member Posts: 1045
Very
Nice car!
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nitroheadz28 Member Posts: 4774
While the dash certainly looks more recent and the overall look is beautiful, it makes me appreciate how much space our Fieros have inside while maintaining almost the same layout. We have the lincoln town cars of the 2 seaters
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Sell a new model for one 21 years old? (sarcasm off) Saweeeeeeeet car!
